Industry News
ACMA seeks input for sunsetting radiocomms standards
The public can provide input on the remaking of five radiocommunications standards. [ + ]
CB band 40-channel changes dropped
CB radio users are no longer required to upgrade their 40-channel equipment to the 80-channel standard. [ + ]
Airbus appoints new Asia/Middle East head
Airbus has appointed a new head of Sales and Program Delivery for its Asia and Middle East Secure Land Communications. [ + ]
Sepura and RWE Power TETRA agreement continues
RWE Power and Sepura will work together for another 10 years, after signing a new 10-year management contract for the TETRA network in Cologne, Germany. [ + ]
Qantas Sky Muster trial a success
The Sky Muster trial for broadband access in emergency situations has been successfully launched. [ + ]
Motorola's ISICS extends to Dallas County
Dallas County has joined the Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communication System (ISICS), built by Motorola Solutions. [ + ]
Australian RF technology for Joint Strike Missile
RF seeker technology made by BAE Systems Australia is being readied for use in the Joint Strike Missile, being developed for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. [ + ]
Emergency services shifts to the cloud
The Victoria State Emergency Services (SES) has moved its core infrastructure to the cloud. [ + ]
New SAGRN site now operational
Emergency services communications will be improved in South Australia, with the SA Government Radio Network (SAGRN) site in Waterloo now operational. [ + ]
Airborne to provide low-cost aircraft broadband
An application has been made by Airborne Wireless Network to obtain an experimental licence for system demonstration. [ + ]
Autotest library expanded by Cobham for Harris radios
Cobham AvComm has expanded its autotest library to include Harris P25 radios. [ + ]
Radio industry guides available for NZ
The Radio Spectrum Management website has listed a number of interactive guides that can help users to determine which license type they require. [ + ]
Mobile tech helps UK police on the beat
Police officers in Surrey and Sussex are now using Airwave mobile technology to increase the amount of time spent on the front line. [ + ]
JVCKENWOOD invests in Sonim Technologies
JVCKENWOOD has made a strategic investment in broadband technology. [ + ]
Hytera responds to Motorola Solutions lawsuit
Hytera has released a statement about the lawsuits brought against them by Motorola Solutions. [ + ]