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ARCIA announces latest scholarship program
The association’s updated scholarship program was announced by Ian Miller at the ARCIA annual gala dinner, held in Melbourne in December. [ + ]
Positioning system for open-cut mine
Newmont Boddington Gold mine deployed a Jigsaw Positioning System (Jps) from Leica Geosystems Mining, a partner of Locata Corporation. [ + ]
Throwing around acronyms
Acronyms were abundant at RadioComms Connect, with LTE (long term evolution) top of the list at the conference. [ + ]
US invests $430m in radio infrastructure, not training
The US Department of Homeland Security invested $430m into radios and infrastructure that 99% of personnel do not know how to use. [ + ]
Four days to go until RadioComms Connect
The sixth annual RadioComms Connect conference and exhibition, held for the first time at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), is just around the corner. [ + ]
Testing interference in a wireless environment
With the growing scarcity of radiofrequency spectrum and ongoing efforts to improve its use, wireless communication systems must now operate under a limited amount of radio interference. [ + ]
Are headsets causing you harm?
The headsets used in control centres may be causing injury to hearing health, such as tinnitus, acoustic shock and hearing loss. [ + ]
Adapting RFID to identify and monitor human activity
Computer scientists are adapting RFID and sensor technologies to attach to used objects around the home to keep the elderly living independently and safely. [ + ]
Communication critical for underground miners’ safety
After disasters such as the Beaconsfield mine collapse, safety of underground miners has been in the spotlight. One way to improve miners’ safety is to provide radio communications between workers underground and the ones on the surface. [ + ]
Increasing efficiency of wireless networks
A method developed by researchers at UC Riverside could have broad impacts on the mobile internet and wireless industries by doubling the efficiency of wireless networks. [ + ]
Recharging our batteries
Mike Smyth recalls the days when he would take his accumulator to the local bike shop for recharging. [ + ]
Does RoIP add value to two-way radio?
RoIP is very similar to VoIP with both technologies using a network, usually the internet. It can replace leased lines and wireless links and can even enhance interoperability. [ + ]
Using TETRA to generate more than just voice
Delegates on the Australian TETRA Tour were interested in how they can use TETRA to generate revenue, according to Phil Kidner. [ + ]
Bandwidth: just how much is enough?
Ian Miller responds to the ACMA’s approach to the emergency services spectrum and asks whether 10 MHz is really enough for public safety broadband. [ + ]
ACMA’s approach to the emergency services spectrum
The authority fights back at claims that it is putting lives at risk through its approach to spectrum needs of public safety agencies. [ + ]
