HF set to take on new millennium
02 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd
In the new millennium, when it seems everyone has a mobile phone and is networked and connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week, what is happening to the more traditional forms of communications such as HF radio?
Major changes planned for 400 MHz band
01 December, 2009
The identification of a harmonised government band to facilitate interoperability between government agencies, particularly the police, security and emergency services, was one of the major proposals contained in a consultation paper presented at the RadComms conference in Sydney in April.
Wheelchair radio for the disabled
26 November, 2009
LPRS, a European supplier of short-range radio devices, has been selected by MRI Services to provide wireless communications for wheelchair users.
Antenna range available
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: M2M Connectivity
M2M Connectivity has become the distributor for Australia and New Zealand for Maxtena, a GPS antenna manufacturing company.
RFID extends its range
06 November, 2009
Magellan Technology and Creative Electronics and Software have completed an agreement for CES to develop, manufacture and market Magellan's radio frequency identification (RFID) reader products.
Energy storage batteries
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Valen Power Pty Ltd
The SEC TSG range of 12 V sealed lead acid batteries deploys Monobloc Catalyst technology for long-life operation, thereby combining the safety and low-maintenance advantages of sealed lead acid batteries with the long life of normal lead acid batteries.
ESD suppressors
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
A range of Würth ESD suppressors is available for applications including devices for portable electronics such as PDAs, MP3s, mobile phones, antennas, VGAs, USB and IEEE ports, and LANs.
EMC filters
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Electronic Components Pty Ltd
With the B84771A, B84771C and B84771M series of IEC inlet filters, Epcos offers compact filter solutions that combine an IEC connector with an EMC filter.
RFID system for intralogistics
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The RFH620 RFID system is designed to be a solution for intralogistics, with an integrated antenna, high transmission rates in the 13.56 MHz frequency range, and openness for differing fieldbus environments and IT structures.
Kenwood TK-5810 FM/P25 radio
16 October, 2009 | Supplied by: JVCKENWOOD Australia Pty Ltd
The Kenwood TK-5810 premium, high-specification, heavy-duty radio offers conventional FM and P25 digital operation for law enforcement, fire and emergency services.
Ceramic antenna
15 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
Yageo has released the 3216 PIFA ceramic antenna for compact mobile device applications. It features a low-profile fitting for multifunctional product design and good signal transmission efficiency, up to 90%, almost on a par with a traditional metal antenna.
WiMAX modulator
15 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Satellite Pty Ltd
Berkeley Varitronics has released a WiMAX modulator option for the Tortoise dual-band stimulus transmitter.
Metering gateways
15 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Netgear
Outpost Central and Sierra Wireless have introduced a series of wireless communication solutions for smart utility metering, enabling utilities to collect data on energy and water consumption, and consumers to make choices about their energy use.
A serving of digital soup
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: GME Pty Ltd
In 2009 we’re all familiar with the term ‘digital’. We now have digital TV, digital set-top boxes, digital radio, our music library is stored in digital format and so on. We look at the 50-in LCD in the lounge room, pause for a second, take a look at the picture and think, well that was five grand well spent.
Centre to boost SKA prospects
21 September, 2009
A $100 million International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has been opened in Perth.
