Project: Updating NZ rail
17 November, 2010
In a move to improve system reliability and flexibility, while providing a platform for mobile data capability, KiwiRail, the organisation responsible for managing New Zealand’s rail network, has begun a major upgrade to the nationwide radio system used to help the safe movement of trains and track workers around the country.
Laird Technologies SAH24-120-12 sector antenna
12 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its SAH24-120-12 horizontally polarised sector antenna.
Zetron Telecommunications Industry Assoc P25 console subsystem interface
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty Ltd
The open-standards Telecommunications Industry Association P25 console subsystem interface that supports digital connectivity between the company’s communications system (ACOM) and trunked P25 networks is a fully digital switching and multiplexing dispatch system that integrates voice (radio and telephone), data, paging and video. CSSI further enhances its interoperability.
Rail crossing safety
22 September, 2010
New technology by La Trobe University, to have cars and trains ‘talking’ to each other, could save an average of 37 lives every year and an estimated 100 million dollars, by eliminating rail crossing collisions, especially in rural and regional Australia.
Richardson Electronics SL1203C antenna O-ring
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Components
The SL1203C antenna’s integrated O-ring improves on an already waterproof and dust-proof design of the SL1203A.
Laird Technologies ODH24-9-WB horizontally polarised omnidirectional antenna
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its ODH24-9-WB horizontally polarised omnidirectional antenna.
Wireless Access Solutions TURBOSoft Professional network management system
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Access Solutions
Wireless Access Solutions has released TURBOSoft Professional, a network management system for two-way radios.
Wireless Access Solutions G18 VHF/UHF two-way radio
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Access Solutions
The G18 VHF/UHF two-way radio is compact and ergonomically designed and provides clearer voice communications.
Photoetch chemical milling process
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Photoetch Industries Ltd
A chemical milling process is being used to manufacture RF and EMI shielding in long or short runs, enabling a reduced development and delivery times.
Icom IC-F50/F60V series radio
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Icom Australia Pty Ltd
The IC-F50/F60V series radio is suitable for communication needs in the mining, utilities and transport industries. The transceiver is a direct descendant of the IC-F50/F60 range, which is claimed to have been the first submersible handheld radio for the land mobile industry.
Antenna Factor Splatch embeddable antenna
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Antenna Factor’s Splatch embeddable antenna is now available for the medical implant communication service frequency band.
Antenna Factor 2.4 GHz WRT antennas with UFL connector terminations
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Antenna Factor’s 2.4 GHz WRT antennas are now available with UFL connector terminations.
M2M Connectivity M1516HCT helical GPS/GLONASS low-profile precision antenna
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: M2M Connectivity
The M1516HCT is claimed to be the world’s first helical GPS/GLONASS low-profile precision antenna. This lightweight and compact (18 base x 48 mm height) passive device is designed for precision handhelds, industrial, agricultural, government and military applications and offers good gain, axial ratio, multipath rejection and out-of-band signal rejection.
Aeroflex and NetHawk EAST500 single integrated test system
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Cobham AvComm
Aeroflex and NetHawk (recently acquired by Exfo) have developed a system for LTE network capacity testing over RF with real data services and applications.
Radio keeps the power flowing
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Step Global Pty Ltd
Radio is playing a major role in upgrading the American power distribution industry. Smart grids are being developed using radio and smart meters to ensure optimum electricity usage and to minimise blackouts.
