Industry News
Safety comms: learning from Hurricane Sandy
New York’s fire department chief to speak at APCO conference in Adelaide this week. [ + ]
DMR Tier III IOP test success
Hytera has successfuly completed another DMR Tier III Interoperability (IOP) test. The new IOP Certificate includes IOP between Hytera PD78XG trunked terminal and the Harris Corporation’s HDT300 Momentum Trunking System, and IOP between Hytera system and Momentum terminal. This is the first successful certification of 800/900 MHz Tier III equipment. [ + ]
NBN satellites to service remote areas
Two satellite launches in 2015 will bring high-speed broadband to outback Australia. [ + ]
Industry gathers for APCOA 2013
Public safety communications conference and exhibition will focus on solutions to the challenges faced by the safety communications industry. [ + ]
International Wireless Comms Expo: 13-14 March 2013
Over 7500 industry professionals are gathering in Las Vegas for the world’s biggest wireless communications expo. [ + ]
ACMA single compliance mark scheme begins
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has introduced a single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) to illustrate a device’s compliance with all applicable ACMA standards. [ + ]
Radios for US Nett Warrior soldiers
Thales Communications has been awarded a contract for secure radios to support the US Army’s Nett Warrior Program. [ + ]
Distributor for Sepura’s Australia and NZ infrastructure
National Wireless will be Sepura’s dedicated distributor of network infrastructure products in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Avionics and radar micro-website launched
Richardson RFPD has launched a micro-website featuring news, innovations and products related to avionics and radar applications. [ + ]
Two additions to the ARCIA partnership program
GMG Solutions and Airwave Solutions are two new partners to the ARCIA Partnership program. [ + ]
LTE-A carrier aggregation and TDD-FDD handover demonstrations at Mobile World Congress
Aeroflex Limited will be presenting live demonstrations at the Mobile World Congress that will include carrier aggregation on LTE-A user equipment and LTE TDD-FDD handover on the E500 capacity test platform. [ + ]
Emergency warning system trialled at Eldorado
Emergency Warning Systems has successfully demonstrated its radio technology at Eldorado in north-east Victoria for the Fire Services Commissioner and the state’s various emergency services organisations. [ + ]
ACMA changes radio services
ACMA changes radio services in Apollo Bay, Lorne, Bright, Mount Isa and Nhulunbuy. [ + ]
CommScope addresses challenges of cell densification
CommScope is adding its experience in macro site deployment to multiple Andrew RF cell densification solutions to create a range of options that help operators address small cell deployment concerns. [ + ]
RFI Spurious Challenge raised much-needed funds for Salvos
The RFI Spurious Challenge annual yacht race was held on 15 February, with 12 boats starting at Middle Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]
