Public Safety

Simoco supplies critical comms technology to VicRoads

31 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd

Simoco has begun rolling out critical communications technology for VicRoads to improve the efficiency of its mobile radios and safety of its vehicles and drivers. The initiative sees the supply of an in-vehicle P25 upgradable solution, specifically designed to address the needs of the emergency services, to the Victorian State Road Authority.


LMR market trends and industry forecast, 2012-18

22 July, 2014

A new report has been released that forecasts the market trends for the LMR industry over the 2012-18 timeframe.


WA installs new telecommunication towers in desert regions

17 July, 2014

New communication towers have been installed by Telstra in the Western Desert's Ngaanyatjarra Lands, under the state government's Royalties for Regions Regional Mobile Communication Project.


Surge in drone use prompts call for privacy protections

15 July, 2014

New privacy laws might be needed to protect against a wave of 'eyes in the sky,' according to a federal parliamentary committee.


ACMA proposes more affordable licences for wireless microphones

15 July, 2014

ACMA has proposed reducing spectrum licence fees for professional users of wireless microphones through the use of apparatus licences.


RSM New Zealand announces developments in 2.5 GHz, AM, FM and 700 MHz

11 July, 2014

In its monthly update, Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has announced auctions for AM and FM licences and news regarding the 2.5 GHz managed spectrum park band.


Government to review the national Triple Zero operator

09 July, 2014

The federal government is reviewing the operation of the national Triple Zero operator to ensure that arrangements take advantage of new technologies and provide improved services.


FCC imposes US$35m fine on maker of jamming gear

25 June, 2014

A Chinese electronics manufacturer and online retailer has been fined US$35m for allegedly marketing 285 models of signal-jamming devices to US consumers.


Spectrum leaders gather in Brisbane for international meeting

10 June, 2014

Hundreds of radio communication leaders from 32 Asia-Pacific countries have gathered in Brisbane this week for the third Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Preparatory Group summit.


NZ Telecom cleared to buy final 700 MHz spectrum

10 June, 2014

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom to proceed with the purchase of the final 2x5 MHz lot of 700 MHz radio spectrum.


Polish police use DMR radios for public safety

01 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. Ltd

Police in the administrative district of Silesia in Poland will now be equipped with Hytera radios to assist in public safety. Hytera's Polish partner RTcom received the order late last year to supply Polish police with DMR radios and accessories.


A shared dispatch centre solution

29 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty Ltd

By installing the same dispatch system, three emergency communications centres are preparing to share, access and use each other’s radio resources.


Spectrum reform to drive innovation and productivity, says Turnbull

28 May, 2014

The federal government has announced that it will review current spectrum policy arrangements to ease the compliance burden on users and improve accessibility for new technologies.


When lives are on the line

06 May, 2014 | Supplied by: UXC Connect

The duress button on a portable radio has become an essential component of public safety communications. But the functionality has not yet made it into every sector.


Crane control radio interferes with licensed user

05 May, 2014

Radio Spectrum Management has reminded operators of the need to obtain proper licences in order to avoid the possibility of harmful interference.


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