Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 13 November 2015
13 November, 2015This week: Comms Connect Melbourne just weeks away, NZ tower comes down, French to trial LTE at airport, Peruvian city goes with TETRA, German state goes with Motorola, US dealer closes doors after 70 years, and third time unlucky for radio system.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 6 November 2015
06 November, 2015This week: London cracks down on pirate radio, DX expedition is island bound, Finland and Russia reach agreement, DC chooses AtHoc for alerts, $500m towers up for grabs, and DIY microwave broadband.
Optus delivers 100% mobile coverage with Satsleeve
05 November, 2015Optus Satellite's new generation of SatSleeve models reportedly delivers 100% mobile coverage turning smartphones into satellite phones.
ITU sets direction for wireless comms
03 November, 2015The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly concluded last week after deliberating on new directions in radiocommunications, including 5G and the Internet of Things.
NEC MB4300 Series LTE Small Cell solution
02 November, 2015The NEC MB4300 Series LTE all-in-one Small Cell solution with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot emphasises tailored network performance through the capacity-based network design with strict QoE control and self-organising network (SON).
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 30 October 2015
30 October, 2015This week: Access to poles for broadband usage, protecting base stations from interference, indoor location finding, methanol fuel cells, the benefits of FirstNet, and LMR market research.
Metrorrey's urban network upgrade with TETRA
21 October, 2015Mexican city Monterrey, will receive an upgraded TETRA system for its urban transport network, supplied by Teltronic.
Signals making airports safer for all
16 October, 2015An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 16 October 2015
16 October, 2015This week: Satcom operators sign disaster charter, France sets date for 700 MHz auction, NZ radio towers to come down, more radio problems for US police, and GovInnovate conference coming up.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 9 October 2015
09 October, 2015This week: Icom wins marine radio award, Nokia returns to public safety, Sepura sponsors Mercedes supercar, and Comms Connect Melbourne is coming up.
Have your say on communications reform
06 October, 2015With the Department of Communications reviewing the Radio Communications Act, ARCIA is inviting industry members to make their views known, says the association's president, Hamish Duff.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 2 October 2015
02 October, 2015This week: US studies nuclear-proof comms, treasurer blocks US$68m comms deal, stolen radio recovered, exercise to test solar disruption, FirstNet overview.
Backhaul, October 2015: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
29 September, 2015In October 1990, Philips was justifiably proud of winning an Australian Design Award for its PRM80 radios, while in 2005 Kenwood was similarly proud of its latest 180-series radios.
Are you ready for the brave new world?
27 September, 2015 by Lawrence McKennaAlmost every job in the radiocommunications field will be gone or radically altered within 15 years, so you must start preparing now, says Lawrence McKenna.
Stealthy antennas
24 September, 2015Researchers are working on wideband, low-profile antennas that provide electronic warfare, jamming and communication capabilities for fibreglass ballistic and blast-resistant armour panels.
