NENA to hold international next-gen emergency calling test
16 April, 2020NENA has commenced planning for the first transcontinental interoperability testing event for next-generation NG9-1-1 and NG112 emergency calling.
New guidelines for non-ionising radiation protection
15 April, 2020The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection has released new guidelines for the protection of humans exposed to RF electromagnetic fields.
WRC-19 Final Acts available for download
08 April, 2020The Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference are available for free download, covering topics from 5G to satellites, railways to Wi-Fi and more.
FCC proposes US$9bn 5G fund for rural communities
08 April, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe US Federal Communication Commission's April meeting will be presented with a plan to establish a "5G Fund for rural America".
MCS-TaaSting project for mission-critical services
08 April, 2020Mission-critical testing-as-a-service project aims to develop flexible testing tools to increase market confidence in critical broadband applications.
NZ's RSM continues work through COVID-19 crisis
02 April, 2020New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management agency is continuing to operate during the COVID-19 alert, with all essential services still available.
COVID-19 to delay 5G rollout with huge cost to the industry
01 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe commercial rollout of 5G broadband will be delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, at an enormous cost to the industry, according to 3GPP.
The ACMA's response to the COVID crisis
01 April, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA has outlined the measures it is taking to adjust its work programs to assist the industry during the current COVID-19 turmoil.
ACMA roadmap for broadcast radio
31 March, 2020The report 'The future delivery of radio' details how the ACMA will prioritise the provision of spectrum to best assist broadcasters to serve the community.
Nordic Telecom joins TCCA
25 March, 2020The Czech operator is the first in the world to establish a PPDR LTE network in the 410–430 MHz band.
Radio industry training and awards
19 March, 2020 by Corey Weir, Chairman, RFUANZUpcoming workshops will help industry professionals expand their capabilities, while NZ's annual awards will recognise achievements and excellence.
NEC tests new D-band RF IC technology
16 March, 2020 by Jonathan NallyNEC Corporation says it has successfully demonstrated bidirectional 10 Gbps outdoor transmission using RF IC technology compatible with the D-band.
Amateur radio gear heads for the Space Station
16 March, 2020A Kenwood TM-D710GA amateur radio rig will soon be installed for operational use in the Columbus European laboratory aboard the International Space Station.
Backhaul — March 2020
16 March, 2020 by Jonathan NallyTwenty-five years ago the Biscom wide-area trunked network was launched, while in 2010 the UK's Airwave network was seen by some as a model for Australia.
Baptism of fire for critical communications
12 March, 2020 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAThe summer bushfires brought out the best in the industry as everyone rallied to keep communications networks up and running, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.