Industry News
Harris creates 100th unfurlable satellite mesh reflector
Harris Corporation has announced that it has just produced its 100th unfurlable satellite mesh reflector. [ + ]
Airbus TETRA deployed on F1 Bahrain circuit
The Formula 1 Bahrain circuit was fitted out with Airbus TETRA technology in order to ensure secure communication during the car race. [ + ]
NZ$2250 fine for illegal transmitter use
A New Zealand man has been fined $2250 for using an illegal radio transmitter on police channels. [ + ]
Work begins on Defence signals school
A $14.8 million contract has been signed for construction works under the Defence Force School of Signals Redevelopment Project. [ + ]
Advice for testing base station RF exposure
A new IEC report highlights best practices for base station RF safety assessments, including for 5G and small cells. [ + ]
Beam, Station Satcom sign reseller agreement
Indian satellite solutions group Station Satcom has just signed a reseller agreement with Beam Communications. [ + ]
Rights renewal in NZ's 1800 and 2100 MHz bands
The New Zealand government is renewing 3G and 4G cellular mobile spectrum management rights in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands. [ + ]
US space radio spectrum report released
The US Department of Commerce has issued a report outlining steps to improve US competitiveness through space radio spectrum policies. [ + ]
ETSI Fellows announced for 2019
The 2019 ETSI Fellows have been revealed at the 73rd General Assembly dinner award ceremony. [ + ]
US politicians aim to boost comms training
Legislation, if passed, would provide up to US$20 million for job training programs for communications tower service, construction and maintenance. [ + ]
Motorola supports police mental health initiative
More mental health support is on offer for police and other emergency services personnel, with the federal government committing to additional funding. [ + ]
Goiás Police, Brazil, to use Sepura TETRA
The state of Goiás in Brazil has awarded Sepura with a contract to supply its TETRA radios to the local police forces. [ + ]
Counternarcotics program adopts Barrett radios
A contract to supply radio equipment to a US-funded program in Central Asia has been awarded to Barrett Communications. [ + ]
NT rolls out Telstra-enabled bushfire info system
The Northern Territory Government's tablet-based Bushfires Emergency Management System aims to improve safety for both firefighters and citizens. [ + ]
Swedish police choose Sepura TETRA
Sepura TETRA terminals will be rolled out by the Swedish police as part of a force-wide upgrade. [ + ]