A digital two-way radio system that can send signals from the surface to depths greater than 300 m will allow voice and text communication especially for miners.

Huawei has presented two awards to Radio Frequency Systems in recognition of its service and supply record.

Fluke Australia has announced three new distribution agreements. The newly formed Testing Equipment Solutions (TES) has been appointed the distributor of Fluke precision measurement instruments in Queensland, while NSW distribution will be handled by IPI. Triple Point Calibration (TPC) will service Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Imagine a virtual 24 h drive-through for professional radio products and accessories from the comfort of your home, office or field location. Finally, true convenience, choice and real savings has arrived with the opening of Radio Warehouse this month.

Trio Smartcal has a new role as the distributor for Agilent Technologies for Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic and Tas. Also covered will be defence accounts in SA. Trio Smartcal will sell Agilent’s ‘basic instrument’ range of general-purpose test and measurement products.

Berkeley Varitronics Systems has been awarded a contract to develop 700 MHz Gator Transmitter and Coyote Receiver drive study systems.

The ACT government will provide a grant for the installation of essential radio communication facilities in the East Timorese capital, Dili, according to Chief Minister Jon Stanhope.

British-based radio module manufacturer Radiometrix is playing its part in nature conservation, with its transmitters being used in an animal tracking system. BlueSky Telemetry produces GPS collars for application in areas such as satellite wildlife telemetry.

Net Clarity Inc has appointed Comsol as the distributor for security products across Australia and New Zealand.

A two-day conference designed to maximise the value of wireless and ethernet systems, will be held in Sydney, 5–6 December.

Aeroflex and the Beijing StarPoint Telecommunication Software Company have announced an agreement to jointly develop what claims to be the first full TD-SCDMA protocol conformance test system.

As the $5 billion RFID market moves strongly to over $25 billion in ten years, advances are on a broad front. This year, the IDTechEx RFID Europe conference in Cambridge, UK, 18–19 September is growing and widening its scope to reflect this booming industry.

The WiMAX Forum and AT4 wireless have announced the implementation of additional features on the WiMAX Forum Spectrum and Regulatory Database, a database developed in collaboration with AT4 wireless, providing WiMAX Forum member companies worldwide spectrum licensing and regulatory requirements.

Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has signed a supply agreement with broadcast services provider, Broadcast Australia.

Agilent Technologies has announced the expansion of technologies in its Advanced Design System (ADS) and Genesys design platforms to provide a full spectrum of software tools for microwave and RF designers.