Spectrum management under discussion
10 March, 2009The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s third annual conference on the management of Australia’s radiofrequency spectrum, Radcomms09, will offer an opportunity to hear the latest developments, future trends and challenges in radiofrequency spectrum management.
Random antenna arrays boost emergency communications
02 March, 2009According to NIST, radio communications could be boosted at a disaster site by setting out four extra transmitters in a random arrangement to significantly increase the signal power at the receiver.
BlackBerry picks Sydney
06 February, 2009Research In Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry wireless solution, has opened a regional headquarters in Sydney to serve customers in Australia.
Spectrum use updated
29 January, 2009The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released an Australian radiofrequency spectrum plan.
New managing director to join Tait
21 January, 2009Tait Electronics has named Frank Owen as its new Managing Director to replace Michael Chick when he retires from the company in 2009.
Tait’s handheld radios
01 December, 2008Tait’s TP8100 series of conventional and trunked portable radios claim to set new standards for build quality and industrial design. Dustproof, waterproof and shockproof beyond IP67 and military standards (MIL-STD 810 F), all models in the TP8100 series deliver reliability and durability.
Tune in to RadioComms Connect for a great reception in November
03 September, 2008It’s bigger, it’s better and it’s longer, and it’s unique in the Australasian two-way radio world. It’s RadioComms Connect 2008, which is back for its second year and set to take the radio industry by storm when it comes to Melbourne in November.
Digital handheld mobile radios
01 August, 2008Icom has released IDAS, a series of digital land mobile radios. It has been developed to meet the need for more efficient use of radio spectrum and consists of a complete radio system, including handhelds, mobiles and repeaters that operate using an ultra narrowband 6.25 kHz
FDMA modulation scheme.
Handheld range
05 May, 2008GME has announced the addition of three handheld radios to the 477 MHz range.
Two-way radios
10 March, 2008RS has released the Motorola Talkabout T5509R. Built to withstand outdoor use, the radio has a range of features including 1 W transmit power and up to 7 km line of sight range. It is supplied with a pair of handy belt clips for greater portability and convenience.
GPS for two-way
05 March, 2008CRS Accessories has launched the GPS-speaker microphone, claimed to be a marriage of two-way radio systems and GPS technologies giving improved communications for groups, such as the emergency services.
Successful acquisition
04 March, 2008Codan Limited has acquired Australian-based metal detection and electronics business, Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd.
Accreditation program kicks off
22 February, 2008The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) has started receiving applications for its industry-wide accreditation program.
Harsh conditions radio
07 February, 2008The Motorola GP628 Plus is a non-keypad, two-way radio and said by the company to be one of the toughest units it has produced. Rated IP67, dust-tight and water-submersible, the radio is resistant to knocks and drops.
Another sell-out dinner!
08 January, 2008Held in conjunction with the RadioComms Connect 2007 conference, the ARCIA gala dinner brought together over 350 industry professionals, including manufacturers, suppliers, designers and system users, to celebrate the industry.
