Emergency warnings gets $1.3m funding
24 September, 2010
The Australian government will fund an upgrade of the national emergency warning system, 'Emergency Alert', to deliver warnings to mobile phones based on the location of the handset.
Analyser distributor
22 September, 2010
TechRentals has been appointed a national distributor of the Anritsu Master product range. With an emphasis on portability, the range is compact, rugged and easy to use.
ARCIA recognised as industry peak body
22 September, 2010 by David Cox, director at Pacific Wireless Communications and secretary for ARCIA.
Since its incorporation in 2007, the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) has worked hard to bring the industry together, to focus on common initiatives and issues that will strengthen the industry and prepare it for future growth and increasing demand for business-essential communications.
ACMA takes the 400 MHz review on the road
22 September, 2010 by Bridget Lally*, ACMA
Since early 2008, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been undertaking a review of arrangements for the radiofrequency spectrum in the range 403-520 MHz (the 400 MHz band).
Premier Farnell element14 websites
30 August, 2010 | Supplied by: element14
Premier Farnell has further expanded its operations into Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea with the launch of three new element14 websites.
P25 compliance
23 August, 2010
Daniels Electronics has posted test results and Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance documents to the US Department of Homeland Security Responder’s Knowledge Base.
Reporting engine partnership
19 August, 2010
Radio IP Software Inc has reached a technology agreement with The Genesis Group that will develop a stand-alone reporting platform for Radio IP’s family of mobile VPN products, including the MTG, ipUnplugged and Mult-IP software suites.
ComGroup invests $10m in new technology
18 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd
ComGroup has made a $10m investment in new technologies and R&D to strengthen its market position and deliver communications solutions in sectors ranging from oil and gas to emergency services.
Happen Business Jim2 Business Engine software
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Happen Business Pty Ltd
The latest version of Jim2 Business Engine software, an integrated business accounting software package developed specifically for small to medium Australian businesses, has been released.
P25 compliance for US Government
16 August, 2010
Daniels Electronics has posted test results and supplier’s declaration of compliance documents to the US government on the MT-4E P25 radios that encompass base station, repeater and transportable repeater configurations for the UHF band with VHF and 700/800 MHz bands to follow.
Police dogs introduced
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty Ltd
Tait has introduced the two newest members of the NSW Police Dog Squad, Gus and Gadget.
An exchange of ideas
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media Authority
The fourth, two-day RadComms conference organised by the ACMA, provided an opportunity to hear the latest spectrum developments, participate in open forums and exchange ideas with radio communications professionals from across industry and government.
Stargazing with spectrum in mind
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media Authority
While spectrum, its accessibility, allocation and use were the all-absorbing topics of the ACMA’s fourth RadComms conference, the authority’s chairman, Chris Chapman, covered a range of other topics in his opening address in Melbourne. This is an edited version of his presentation.
Five-year spectrum outlook released
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media Authority
Demand for spectrum by fixed and mobile wireless access service applications is the focus of the revised Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2010-2014 (the Outlook), released by the ACMA.
