Industry News
Amateurs remember famous sea battle
Special event amateur radio station VI4SEA is this week honouring the officers and sailors of HMAS Sydney and the SMS Emden, who engaged each other in battle in 1914. [ + ]
GSMA study predicts North American mobile growth
The latest GSMA study indicates that North America's mobile industry will be worth almost $1 trillion per year by 2020. [ + ]
Drone specialist patents radio tech
Department 13 has been awarded a patent for power-efficient radio technology that it claims lowers the cost of components while improving signal quality. [ + ]
TTC TETRA network expanded by Sepura
The TETRA network of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be expanded by PowerTrunk, part of the Sepura Group. [ + ]
RSM's monthly update for November
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has issued its latest monthly update, covering maritime and TV white space issues. [ + ]
ARCIA releases public safety paper
With public safety mobile broadband (PSMB) for Australia still up in the air, ARCIA has released a discussion paper outlining its views on what such a network requires. [ + ]
ARCIA award nominations close this week!
Nominations are still open for the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) Industry Gala Dinner, which will be held 23 November 2016. [ + ]
ARCIA presents state awards
In the lead-up to the national industry awards, ARCIA has recognised individuals from Victoria and South Australia. [ + ]
German network opens channels
The German public safety TETRA network, BDBOS, now has extra functionality with the opening up of further use of control channels. [ + ]
Looking for a job in Europe?
The European Communications Office is on the hunt for a spectrum management expert to join its small team in Copenhagen. [ + ]
Hytera training course a success
More than 80 employees of Hytera channel partners in Australia and New Zealand have been awarded Hytera College Training Certificates following local training. [ + ]
Firsthand account of why FirstNet is needed
More than a decade after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, first responders in the US are still waiting for the promised new nationwide public safety network. [ + ]
Barrett partnership with Bangladesh Army continues
The Bangladesh Ministry of Defence has contracted Barrett Communications to supply tactical radio communications equipment to the Bangladesh Army. [ + ]
Norway's public safety comms agency shuffled
Norway's DNK, operator of the Nødnett digital radio network, has become part of the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection. [ + ]
US appoints outside experts to spectrum committee
The NTIA has appointed outside experts to serve on the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee to advise on spectrum policy and technical issues. [ + ]
