Keeping the 'Orange Roughy' connected
30 October, 2013 by Andy Start, president of global government, Inmarsat | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdSatellite communications are a crucial part of Australia's ocean-going Antarctic exploration efforts.
Zetron and Cassidian join forces
28 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdAn agreement between Zetron and Cassidian Communications aims to provide solutions that integrate console systems with radio network infrastructure for North American customers.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 25 October 2013
25 October, 2013 by Jonathan Nally
A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio for Friday, 25 October 2013.
APCO Australasia change management seminar
24 October, 2013 | Supplied by: APCO Australasia HeadquartersAPCO Australasia, in partnership with Tait Communications, will hold a seminar in Brisbane on Wednesday 13 November on the topic of change management in the industry.
ARCIA industry awards nominations close soon
23 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationNominations are closing soon for the 2013 Industry Excellence Awards, so ARCIA is inviting you to submit your nominations by 6 November.
No plans to change use of 27 MHz marine band
23 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityIn 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.
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 Nally
A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 18 October 2013.
Radcomms 2013 wrap-up
16 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityIndustry representatives gathered in Sydney recently for ACMA's Radcomms conference, and the presentations are now available online.
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.
Australian company exhibits at AIDEX
16 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Barrett Communications Pty LtdPerth-based Barrett Communications exhibited at the AiDEX international humanitarian and aid industry event in Brussels.
Australian business comms research released
15 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityACMA has released a report into the use of multiple communication services by Australian businesses.
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, 2013 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsThe NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has appointed BAI to provide dedicated project management services in support of its operational communications equipment rollout.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 11 October 2013
11 October, 2013
A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 11 October 2013.
