Industry News
Black spot funding under scrutiny by SA Gov
An investigation into the use of mobile black spot funding has been requested by the South Australian Government, after high-priority sites missed out on selection. [ + ]
Tait in NZ delegation to Iran
Tait Communications is one of 18 firms that have joined New Zealand's Trade Minister on the country's first trade mission to Tehran in 12 years. [ + ]
Partnership strengthened between Sepura and Abiom
Sepura and Abiom will extend their partnership after signing a further agreement. [ + ]
Avtec and GSC update 911 technology
The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center in Virginia has had its dispatch console technology updated by Avtec and GCS Electronics and Communications. [ + ]
French public safety broadband project moves forward
The second phase of the French LTE4PMR mission-critical communications research and development project has been planned out. [ + ]
Victoria expands pool of emergency radio broadcasters
An expansion of Victoria's emergency broadcasting network has been undertaken, following the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission recommendation. [ + ]
MATRICs chip released by BAE Systems
BAE Systems' MATRICs chip is designed to fulfil future requirements for communications, electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, and can be easily reconfigured in the field. [ + ]
Dynamic Spectrum Alliance names new president
The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has appointed a new president. [ + ]
Canadian DND selects Barrett equipment
The Canadian National Defence Department (DND) has awarded Barrett Communications with a three-year contract to supply it with radio equipment. [ + ]
Airservices welcomes new technical trainees
An Airservices training program at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute has been completed by nine new graduates, giving them the skills to maintain Australia's traffic control equipment. [ + ]
Airbus launches TETRA pager in Germany
The Airbus Defence and Space TETRA pager P8GR is now available to public safety authorities and organisations in Hesse, Germany. [ + ]
Avoiding unauthorised radio use in Australia
Poor-quality radio equipment that is not authorised to operate on certain frequencies in Australia can easily be purchased online. [ + ]
€66m raised in 700 MHz auction
Finland has auctioned parts of the 700 MHz band to three bidders, raising a total of €66.33 million. [ + ]
Sepura participates in cross-border TETRA trial
Interoperability trials have been undertaken for the world's first cross-border TETRA communication system. [ + ]
Navy to get new counter-RF capabilities
BAE Systems Australia has received government funding to assist the Royal Australian Navy to develop a technology that will counter RF emitters in hostile environments. [ + ]
