TCCA signs 3GPP market representation partner agreement
07 November, 2013TCCA has signed a market representation partner agreement with 3GPP Partnership to strengthen work on enhancing LTE standards for critical communications users.
Crystal radio: the solution to next-gen comms?
07 November, 2013A new type of self-correcting crystal works up to 100 GHz, opening the door for a new generation of devices for advanced communications.
Super 'scope work to begin
07 November, 2013Australian research organisations are at the head of work to build thousands of dishes and millions of radio wave receptors, linked by high-bandwidth optical fibre.
Friday fragments - news from around the web
01 November, 2013NZ spectrum annual report; FirstNet releases technical rules; balloons for emergency comms; less than three weeks until Comms Connect.
SCADA market boosted in Australia and NZ
01 November, 2013Intensifying demand from industries such as water and mining is fuelling the SCADA systems segment within Australia and New Zealand.
Keeping the 'Orange Roughy' connected
30 October, 2013 by Andy Start, president of global government, InmarsatSatellite communications are a crucial part of Australia's ocean-going Antarctic exploration efforts.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 25 October 2013
25 October, 2013 by Jonathan NallyA weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio for Friday, 25 October 2013.
No plans to change use of 27 MHz marine band
23 October, 2013In a newsletter to the marine radio community, ACMA has reiterated that it has no plans to change the designated uses of the 27 MHz band. ACMA does say, however, that in many places 27 MHz is not monitored by the relevant state authorities or approved marine volunteer organisations, and most infrastructure funding is being directed to VHF radio installations. ACMA says that it recommends that if you use 27 MHz radios on the water, you should check if and when your local volunteer organisation listens on that band.
ARCIA industry awards nominations close soon
23 October, 2013Nominations are closing soon for the 2013 Industry Excellence Awards, so ARCIA is inviting you to submit your nominations by 6 November.
Has the Buck Rogers communications era arrived?
23 October, 2013A NASA pulsed laser communication system has set a record while making data transmissions to and from the Moon, heralding a day when RF is gone.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 18 October 2013
18 October, 2013 by Jonathan NallyA weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 18 October 2013.
Police chiefs renew call for spectrum allocation
16 October, 2013Australian and New Zealand police commissioners have renewed calls for 20 MHz of the 700 MHz band to be allocated for use by emergency services agencies.
Mobile broadband for public safety
15 October, 2013The Australian emergency services sector is pushing the federal government to set aside spectrum for public safety mobile broadband.
BAI provides management services for NSW SES
15 October, 2013The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has appointed BAI to provide dedicated project management services in support of its operational communications equipment rollout.
Australian business comms research released
15 October, 2013ACMA has released a report into the use of multiple communication services by Australian businesses.
