Industry News
'Coordination' the future for networks
Actix has predicted that with the arrival of 4G network managers will have a sharper focus on the delivery cost per data bit.
[ + ]Fifty years in two-way radio
This year, 2009, is a major milestone for Standard Communications as it celebrates its jubilee birthday.
[ + ]Boost to 'green' radio research
Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.
[ + ]P25 interoperability tests successful
Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.
[ + ]VHF warning to boat owners
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on boat owners and users to double check that they hold a certificate of proficiency to operate their VHF marine radios.
[ + ]China plant expanded
With China investing billions of dollars in 3G networks, Andrew Solutions is completing expansion of its Suzhou, China, manufacturing and distribution centre to better support its local users.
[ + ]Test set receives certification
The IFF-45TS avionics test set from Aeroflex has received certification from the US Department of Defence International AIMS program office.
[ + ]Test and measure distributors
Yokogawa Australia has appointed three distributors for its range of test and measurement products to replace Trio Smartcal.
[ + ]Codan acquires satellite company
Codan has expanded its satellite communications business with the purchase of Pennysylvania-based Locus Microwave for AU$4.3 million.
[ + ]Power grid contract
Daniels Electronics has received its first order from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), formerly called Transco, the National Electric Transmission company.
[ + ]Expanded system for Hong Kong rail
A major extension to Hong Kong's mass transit railway will feature another communications network from Radio Frequency Engineering Ltd (RFE).
[ + ]Free RF course available
AWR and the James Cook University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences have announced that an RF and microwave electronic engineering course developed by assoc prof Keith Kikkert is now available free to other universities worldwide.
[ + ]Spectrum licensing review
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a discussion paper as part of a review of the technical frameworks that apply to spectrum licences.
[ + ]ACMA and WIA sign amateur deal
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has signed a contract with the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) to provide a range of services to the amateur radio community.
[ + ]NZ Navy replaces frigate simulator
Bluewater Systems, a Christchurch-based ARM solutions developer, has delivered a communications retrofit to the New Zealand navy.
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