Overpriced 700 MHz fails to sell at auction
12 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIndia's recent spectrum auction has closed with 40% of the spectrum offer remaining unsold, and with the government securing only a fraction of money it was hoping to secure.
Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police
12 October, 2016The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system.
Public safety contract awarded to Sepura
10 October, 2016 | Supplied by: SepuraAn undisclosed European public safety organisation has selected Sepura to provide 19,000 SC20 series hand-portable radios.
More 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned
10 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government will auction 2 x 15 MHz of unallocated 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum "to support mobile broadband services across Australia".
Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary
10 October, 2016Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary.
UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"
10 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office.
European broadband project reaches milestone
07 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission.
WA fire vehicles get AVL
07 October, 2016Automatic vehicle location will be installed on 700 Department of Fire and Emergency Services and local government firefighting appliances by 1 December 2016.
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.
GME donates to SA storm recovery effort
05 October, 2016GME will donate $10,000 to support the SA State Emergency Services and the SA Country Fire Service, in the wake of severe South Australian storms.
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.
Smart ambulance boasts improved comms
03 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Byron GroupAn Australian-designed 'smart ambulance' is set to save lives by revolutionising on-scene communications with hospital emergency departments.
WA to establish Rural Fire Service
29 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIn response to the January 2016 Waroona Fire, the WA Government will establish a Rural Fire Service and a new Office of Emergency Management.
Canadian emergency message map
26 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyCanadians are now able to access an interactive map that identifies which radio and television stations across Canada distribute emergency alert messages.
