Using RFID for fibre composites
10 July, 2013Antennas that are capable of transmitting radio waves turn components into intelligent objects. Researchers have now found a way to embed these antennas in fibre composites.
A new way to measure AC
10 July, 2013Scientists in the USA have developed new technology for improving sensitive AC voltage measurements by a factor of three.
Radio bursts point to cataclysmic origins
08 July, 2013Using the CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, astronomers have spotted huge bursts of radio energy possibly coming from ‘magnetars’.
50 years of WWVB
04 July, 2013On 5 July 1963, a modest radio station in Colorado officially went on the airwaves, beginning a career of vital service to industry and the public.
New Centre for Advanced Communications
01 July, 2013New US centre will promote interdisciplinary research, development and testing in radiofrequency technology and spectrum sharing.
Victoria’s upgraded State Control Centre
15 June, 2013An emergency services centre is the heart of a network of incident and regional control centres across the state.
New microphone has scientists abuzz
07 June, 2013Modelled on a fly’s ear, a tiny microelectromechanical microphone could be used for hearing aids, mobile phones and noise control systems.
More successful DMR interoperability tests
03 June, 2013The UK’s DMR Association has completed two more Tier III and one Tier II interoperability testing sessions.
Electricity’s brave new world
30 May, 2013The CSIRO predicts that in 2050, our homes and businesses could be powered by more than 20 different energy sources and technologies.
Spectrum review would be welcome: ARCIA
28 May, 2013The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association says it would welcome a review of 803-960 MHz spectrum allocations.
Website for public safety apps
26 April, 2013A host of public safety and emergency response apps can be found via a new website set up by industry body APCO.
The role of comms in security and infrastructure
25 April, 2013The USA’s Utilities Telecom Council says secure comms and networks are needed to ensure cyber and energy security.
Industry bids invited for world’s largest radio telescope
08 April, 2013The Australian government has $18.8 million up for grabs for design and engineering work for the Square Kilometre Array.
TETRA critical comms interoperability milestone
28 March, 2013The 750th TETRA interoperability test certificate has been issued by the TCCA, marking the 15th year of the process.
LTE developments not until 2018-20
26 March, 2013 by TETRA & Critical Communications AssociationThe TETRA & Critical Communications Association has advised the timescales for critical communications services over LTE.
