US emergency alert system successfully tested
13 January, 2017A successful nationwide test has been conducted on the US Emergency Alert System (EAS).
Black spot funding under scrutiny by SA Gov
06 December, 2016An investigation into the use of mobile black spot funding has been requested by the South Australian Government, after high-priority sites missed out on selection.
Avoiding unauthorised radio use in Australia
29 November, 2016Poor-quality radio equipment that is not authorised to operate on certain frequencies in Australia can easily be purchased online.
Interview: Mark Loney, ACMA
17 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA's Mark Loney gives us a sneak preview of his presentation and the ACMA's workshop coming up at Comms Connect Melbourne next week.
Electronic warfare operational support inquiry announced
14 November, 2016An inquiry will be conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works with regards to the provision of facilities to support Australia's electronic warfare capabilities by the Department of Defence.
RSM's monthly update for November
01 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyNew Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has issued its latest monthly update, covering maritime and TV white space issues.
No bids for Indian 700 MHz band
06 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyReports have indicated that, by the third day of India's huge spectrum auction, no bids had been received for the 700 MHz band.
NPSTC to FCC — don't mix bands
04 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIn a paper submitted to the FCC, NPSTC has recommended against mixing narrowband and broadband technologies in the same spectrum segment.
NZ RSM monthly update
04 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRadio Spectrum Management has issued updates on maritime mobile repeaters, ground-based radiolocation, satellite earth stations and more.
FCC moves on public safety broadband network
31 August, 2016First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is pleased that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved forward on two items that relate to the planning of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network.
Location data law fails to pass
30 May, 2016 by Jonathan NallyA proposed US law that would have made it easier for law enforcement officials to obtain location data from smartphones during emergencies has been defeated.
LMR 25 kHz phase-out looms in New Zealand
08 October, 2015New Zealand operators who still use 25 kHz-channel LMR equipment at frequencies below 470 MHz have only weeks left to change over to 12.5 kHz.
Government adopts Spectrum Review's recommendations
01 October, 2015 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.
ACMA calls for submissions on 400 MHz
18 September, 2015The ACMA is calling for submissions on proposed licensing arrangements for harmonised government spectrum in the 400 MHz band.
Court sentences serial CB radio 'pest'
04 September, 2015The harshest penalty yet handed down for unlawfully operating and possessing radio communications devices has been given to an Adelaide man.
