ACMA changes in NSW and Queensland
15 March, 2013ACMA announces changes to radio services in Adelong, Boonah and Broken Hill.
Digital radio to the rescue
07 March, 2013 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsQueensland’s recent floods and storms taxed safety radio networks to the limit, but one P25 system held strong during the worst of the weather.
ACMA single compliance mark scheme begins
01 March, 2013The Australian Communications and Media Authority has introduced a single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) to illustrate a device’s compliance with all applicable ACMA standards.
Fighting fires using radio communication
25 January, 2013 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerThe Rural Fire Service is said to be the largest operator of radio communications infrastructure in NSW.
Consoles trigger fast fire-crew response
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdFire crews can now reach the scene fast, using an alert system built around Zetron communications consoles.
Public safety LTE market to increase by 43%
18 January, 2013The global public safety LTE market has been forecast to increase over the next five years.
Using RoIP as part of a disaster recovery plan
19 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty LtdRadio over IP included in an organisation’s disaster recovery plan can help meet the increased demands of a disaster by keeping all workers connected and can be adapted to suit the needs of a changing environment.
Radiocommunications Class Licence variations released
14 December, 2012The ACMA has asked for comment on its variations proposed for the Radiocommunications Class Licence 2000.
Generators save communications during Hurricane Sandy
13 December, 2012 by Kylie BaraczBackup generators provided much needed power to public safety radio communications equipment during the US hurricane disaster.
Wireless market predictions for 2013
22 November, 2012Five wireless market predictions for next year have been released by Ilan Rubin, managing director at Wavelink.
Communication critical for underground miners’ safety
16 November, 2012 by Kylie BaraczAfter disasters such as the Beaconsfield mine collapse, safety of underground miners has been in the spotlight. One way to improve miners’ safety is to provide radio communications between workers underground and the ones on the surface.
Audi selects TETRA for reliable communications on-site
15 October, 20123T Communications, in partnership with its parent company Sepura, has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide a TETRA mobile communications network to Audi’s headquarters and largest production plant in Ingolstadt, Germany.
From smartphone to digital radio - how communications technology changes our lives
12 October, 2012 by Bevan Clarke, Professional Commercial Radio Solutions, Motorola Solutions | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe arrival of digital communications, in the form of digital radio handsets and their supporting networks, are changing the fundamental nature of how work is done, how lives are saved and how profits are made.
ACMA VHF marine radio review released
05 October, 2012The ACMA has released the outcomes paper of its review of VHF marine radio operator qualifications for recreational boaters.
FCC endorses TETRA in the US
26 September, 2012The Federal Communications Commission has endorsed the use of TETRA in the US under its Part 90 rules.
