ACMA seeks digital dividend views
25 October, 2010
The ACMA is seeking views on the configuration and allocation of ‘digital dividend’ spectrum. It has released a discussion paper seeking comment on technical and policy issues associated with the reallocations of this spectrum.
Ben Woods wins Tait Scholarship
25 October, 2010
Ben Woods, an apprentice with Tetracom, has been selected as the first recipient of the Sir Angus Tait Memorial Scholarship in 2010. The award is administered by ARCIA on behalf of contributors Tait and Westwick-Farrow and is intended to encourage a student to actively pursue study leading to a career in radio communications engineering at an Advanced Diploma level or higher.
Fastrax IT520 GPS receiver
12 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Glyn Ltd
Fastrax has introduced the IT520, the smallest GPS receiver in the company’s IT500 series of modules.
Glyn appointed
27 September, 2010
Swissbit AG has appointed Glyn as its exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
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.
