Industry News
JVCKENWOOD, Radlink bid to supply terminals
JVCKENWOOD Australia and partner Radlink Communications have successfully made a bid for the supply of P25 Terminals to SA Power Networks. [ + ]
New WHS guidance for small businesses
New guidance material to help small business owners and operators understand their responsibilities under WHS laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Ericsson joins the O-RAN Alliance
Ericsson has joined the network operator-led effort to drive openness and intelligence in the RAN of next-generation wireless systems. [ + ]
BICSI & WF Media join forces for 2019 conference & exhibition
BICSI South Pacific, the industry body for designers and installers of ICT systems, has partnered with WF Media to enhance and develop its national conference and expo. [ + ]
Swedish ski resort chooses Sepura TETRA
Sepura and Swedish Radio Supply (SRS) TETRA technology is being installed at an Åre ski resort in Sweden, ahead of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2019. [ + ]
Ofcom consults on 700 MHz, 3.6–3.8 GHz auction
UK regulator Ofcom has published new consultations in preparation of the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6–3.8 GHz bands. [ + ]
RSM NZ February industry update
According to Radio Spectrum Management, the IoT VHF test bed from 210–220 MHz is now available for licensing. [ + ]
Comms Connect video showcase
Globetrotting reporter Gert Jan Wolf has produced a couple of his signature videos covering the highlights of last year's Comms Connect Melbourne event. [ + ]
Airbus comms used at French Enduropale race
Airbus communications technology will be utilised at the Motocross Enduropale racing event in France. [ + ]
Backhaul — January 2019
The 1994 land speed record attempt relied on comms for essential telemetry, while in 2009 free PLBs were being handed out to keep bushwalkers safe. [ + ]
Taiwan adopts Rohde & Schwarz spectrum monitoring
Taiwan's regulatory authority has commissioned a nationwide spectrum monitoring system produced by Rohde & Schwarz. [ + ]
Hytera TETRA rolled out on Brazil metro
Hytera has signed a contract with TRENSURB that will see it provide TETRA for the Porto Alegre Metro in Brazil. [ + ]
ACMA proposes updates to LIPD Class Licence
The ACMA is consulting on proposed updates to the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015. [ + ]
Sepura TETRA adopted by Swedish fire authorities
Sepura equipment will be used by Södertörn's fire defence association as it upgrades its TETRA digital radios. [ + ]
Codan undergoes rebranding
Following its strategic direction, Codan Radio Communications — a division of Codan Limited — has now rebranded to Codan Communications. [ + ]