Industry News
Student to help develop emergency comms system
An electrical engineering student from the University of Canterbury is working with Tait Communications to help research and develop better communication systems. [ + ]
Daniels Electronics gets rebranded
Daniels Electronics is being rebranded to become part of Codan Radio Communications. [ + ]
Tait awarded Costa Rica contract
Tait Communications has signed a contract with Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad to provide portable and mobile digital radios to its workforce. [ + ]
4RF opens in Australia
John Yaldwyn from 4RF Limited (NZ) launched an Australian subsidiary, 4RF Australia, during his presentation at RadioComms Connect 2012. [ + ]
What is the future of CB radio?
CB radio is alive and flourishing in communities such as SES emergency services, ‘grey nomads’, road transport, farming and mining areas. According to Lawrence McKenna, these communities are looking for more from their CB radios. [ + ]
Talking about the ‘invisible stuff’
The first day of RadioComms Connect ended with Chris Chapman, chairman and CEO of ACMA, launching the second review paper, ‘The 803-960 MHz band - Exploring options for future change’. [ + ]
MWA radio telescope to detect solar storms
Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope will provide an improved view of the sun and its solar storms. [ + ]
ACMA approval for UHF repeater
Axell Wireless has gained approval from the ACMA for its digital channel selective UHF repeater. [ + ]
Barrett acquires HAL Communications
Barrett Communications will acquire the US-based company HAL Communications. [ + ]
Digital conventional system for Taiwan Power Company
An electricity supplier and grid operator in Taiwan has selected Tait to improve its communications system. [ + ]
Communication management system for P-95 maritime patrol aircraft
ORBIT Communications Systems will supply the Brazilian Air Force with a communication system to be installed onboard the P-95 maritime patrol aircraft. [ + ]
Emergency Alert system launched
The Emergency Alert warning system that sends text alerts to mobile phones based on their location during an emergency has been officially launched in Victoria. [ + ]
‘Tornado’ to be launched at RadioComms Connect
MiMOMax will be at RadioComms Connect, on stand 19, showing its latest IP linking solutions. [ + ]
Prof Hugh Bradlow to give opening keynote address at RadioComms Connect
Telstra’s chief technology officer, Prof Hugh Bradlow, will take to the stage at RadioComms Connect conference, 4 December, to give the opening keynote address for 2012. [ + ]
Wireless market predictions for 2013
Five wireless market predictions for next year have been released by Ilan Rubin, managing director at Wavelink. [ + ]
