Industry News
RF Test Solutions to distribute ADLINK products in NZ
ADLINK Technology has named RF Test Solutions as the first authorised distributor of its test and measurement products in New Zealand. [ + ]
Icom Australia appoints new general manager
Marty Anderson has been appointed Icom's General Manager for Australia, where he has plans to establish a dedicated solutions division to support dealers. [ + ]
Sepura radios set sail under new deal
Sepura radios are setting sail under a new deal between the company's partner, Swedish Radio Supply, and the Swedish Sea Rescue Society. [ + ]
Peter Scarlata appointed CEO Simoco Australasia
Simoco Wireless Solutions has appointed Peter Scarlata as CEO of Simoco Australasia, to be based at the company's Melbourne headquarters. [ + ]
DAMM infrastructure supports Mauritius Metro Express
Phase one of the Mauritius Metro Express has been opened, with DAMM's TetraFlex network supporting its operations along the 13 km line. [ + ]
Firms urged to focus on work health and safety this month
Safety regulators across the country are calling on Australian companies to be 'safety champions' — promoting health and safety this National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
ARCIA Perth sundowner event, 16 October
ARCIA invites all industry members to come along and join in this popular event at the Shoe Bar in the Perth CBD. [ + ]
AMSA seeking feedback on ceasing HF monitoring
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is seeking feedback on the proposal to cease HF radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in 2022. [ + ]
Ethiopia Electric Utility deploys Motorola Solutions' LMR
A Motorola Solutions radio system has been deployed in Addis Ababa to improve safety for the Ethiopia Electric Utility's operations and maintenance staff. [ + ]
Hytera radio systems keep golf tournament on course
South Korea's Shinhan Donghae Open was kept on course this year with the help of Hytera radios, a PoC management platform and accessories. [ + ]
VIDEO: A look inside the security dome
The Director-General of New Zealand's GCSB takes us inside a satellite communications interception dome to explain the agency's intelligence-gathering activity. [ + ]
RSM proposes short-term 3.5 GHz band allocation
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management has called for expressions of interest for a proposed short-term 3.5 GHz band allocation for 5G services. [ + ]
Backhaul — September 2019
In 1994 we reported that CB radio licence fees had been scrapped, while in October 2009 the big news was Simoco acquiring ComGroup. [ + ]
Redflow batteries to power South African mobile phone towers
Australian energy company Redflow is set to provide 68 ZBM2 zinc–bromine flow batteries for at least 20 South African mobile phone tower sites. [ + ]
US DoD awards Iridium a $1bn contract
The US Department of Defense has awarded Iridium a $1.83 billion, seven-year contract to provide unlimited satellite services from its LEO constellation. [ + ]
