Industry News
V2X technology supplied by Cohda for Cadillac
Cohda Wireless has supplied V2X technology for the recently released Cadillac CTS sedan. [ + ]
Industry snapshot from times gone by
In 2007 the ACMA slashed prices on 3.4 GHz, the Australian Radio Industry Association formed and the health effects of TETRA transmissions were being investigated. [ + ]
WA to review boating safety equipment
Radios, EPIRBs, GPS units and other devices used by recreational sailors in WA are the subject of a new review. [ + ]
High-power transmitter to unlock mineral resources
A $50,000 grant will help a South Australian engineering business develop a high-powered geophysical transmitter system. [ + ]
FCC updates personal radio services rules
Rules governing the use of CB radios, PLBs and other devices in the US will be updated to bring them into the 21st century. [ + ]
FCC wants Blue Alerts adopted
An alert that would inform the public that a police officer is in danger or that a suspect might be on the loose has been proposed by the FCC. [ + ]
Vic firefighters to receive upgrade
Reforms designed to modernise Victorian firefighting services will be carried out at the CFA. [ + ]
Spok and Wavelink partner on healthcare comms
A healthcare distribution agreement has been established between Wavelink and Spok. [ + ]
New 4G small cells for mobile blackspots
Mobile phone coverage will be improved for regional Queensland communities, with the installation of 39 new 4G small cells to be installed over the next year. [ + ]
RadComms registration opens
Registrations are now open for RadComms 2017, a leading Australian spectrum management conference. [ + ]
WIA trials online exams
The Wireless Institute of Australia has introduced a trial online exam system as a 'proof of concept'. [ + ]
Montreal subway TETRA installed by SMi
The S.M. Group International (SMi) will install a new TETRA network for the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). [ + ]
Hytera, Sepura deal set to close
A date of 24 May has been set for completion of the acquisition of Sepura by Hytera. [ + ]
Airbus TETRA deployed at Beijing forum
Airbus has supplied secure radio communications technology for a Chinese event that hosts 20 heads of state and 1200 delegates from around the world. [ + ]
Fourth Inmarsat Global Xpress satellite launches
The fourth Global Xpress satellite has been launched by Inmarsat. [ + ]