Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 3 October 2014
03 October, 2014
Radio problems could lead to death; US$6.5m on unused towers; Emergency radios stashed; Firies and residents clash over tower; Marconi's towers turn 100.
ARCIA Industry Excellence Award winners announced
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationThe winners of the ARCIA Industry Excellence Awards were announced at the organisation's annual gala dinner in Melbourne last night.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 26 September 2014
26 September, 2014
Tait's new CEO; 'Creaky' spectrum process a problem; Optus 10 almost in place; Telstra ditches LTE-A 900, 1800 MHz; FirstNet releases RFI; 1500 MHz available in India.
Last chance to register for ARCIA Gala Industry Dinner
25 September, 2014The ARCIA Gala Industry Dinner and Industry Excellence Awards ceremony will take place on 1 October, and it's not too late to book your ticket.
Free entry to Comms Connect exhibition and keynotes
25 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Comms Connect Melbourne 2014 is only days away and it's not too late to take part, with free entry to the exhibition and keynote addresses if you preregister.
Astronauts, Nobel Prize winners to headline Engineers convention
22 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaThe largest engineering event ever held in the Southern Hemisphere will see around 5000 delegates gather in Melbourne in later this year.
Using MIMO to tap unused UHF for long-range wireless
22 September, 2014Rice University wireless researchers have found a way to make the most of the unused UHF TV spectrum by serving up fat streams of data over wireless hotspots that could stretch for miles.
Contract signed for first global, satellite laser communications system
22 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Ball Aerospace & TechnologiesBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp has been selected by Laser Light Communications to be its prime contractor for the first global, all-optical commercial satellite system.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 19 September 2014
19 September, 2014
Comms Connect - only two weeks to go; Airbus selling comms division; UK hams want to encrypt; Telstra's LTE plans; Greek spectrum auction proves popular.
Tait acquires Brazilian partner SGM Telecomunicações
19 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdTait Communications has strengthened its presence and growth prospects in Latin America through the acquisition of long-term partner SGM Telecomunicações.
Simoco to demonstrate DMR and P25 at Comms Connect
18 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdSimoco is inviting Comms Connect attendees to see demonstrations of the company's latest range of DMR and P25 equipment.
NBN Co. completes second last of 10 satellite ground stations
18 September, 2014 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdNBN Co. has completed installation of its ninth Satellite Ground Station, at Waroona in Western Australia, in preparation for the launch of the company's Long Term Satellite Service.
Interview - Peter Clemons, Quixoticity
18 September, 2014Ahead of Comms Connect 2014 taking place in Melbourne on 1-2 October, Peter Clemons, managing director of critical communications consultancy Quixoticity, spoke to us about managing change in the critical communications world.
Australian over-the-horizon digital radar is a winner
16 September, 2014Australian researchers have built the world's most sophisticated radar for research into the upper atmosphere and how space weather and solar flares impact on global communication and navigation infrastructure.
Sepura announces partnership with Skyscape Cloud Services
16 September, 2014 | Supplied by: SepuraSepura has launched a cloud-enabled applications portfolio for the UK Public Safety market through a strategic alliance with assured cloud service provider Skyscape Cloud Services.
