Richardson Electronics SL1203A external GPS antenna
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Components
An external GPS antenna, the Richardson Electronics SL1203A simplifies RF front-end design and device integration for GPS receivers.
RF device 'sniffs' out illegal phones
26 February, 2010
Berkeley Varitronics Systems has released a handheld mobile phone detector fittingly called the Bloodhound that enables security officers to scan real time for unauthorised mobile phone activity in correctional facilities and detect the precise location of the caller using a direction-finding antenna.
Wireless to the rescue of bushfire lives
19 February, 2010
Mobile technologies, including the global system for mobile communication (GSM) and ZigBee short-range wireless, could be used to monitor and detect bushfires, according to two research papers.
Rohde & Schwarz software-defined radio
11 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd
Following a commission by the German armed forces, Rohde & Schwarz has developed a software-defined radio operating in the UHF and VHF bands (30 to 512 MHz).
Small antennas from metamaterials
05 February, 2010
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and partners from industry and academia have designed and tested experimental antennas that are highly efficient and yet a fraction the size of standard systems with comparable properties.
Land use deal ensures SKA
18 January, 2010
Australia’s Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope will be built in Western Australia’s mid-west following an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) signed with traditional owners, the Wajarri Yamatji people.
Flexible antennas can multiply tune
18 January, 2010
Antennas aren't just for listening to the radio anymore. They're used in everything from mobile phones to GPS devices.
Safety networks in the spotlight: a catalyst for change
02 January, 2010 by Mark Ward, Airwave Solutions Australia | Supplied by: BAI Communications
Following both global and state government trends towards interoperable systems, impending budget deficits and ACMA’s plans for the 400 MHz spectrum band, now is the ideal time to reassess Australia’s safety communications infrastructure with the view to making wholesale improvements. Mark Ward, business development manager for Airwave Solutions Australia, explores the possibilities of a common network platform.
TETRA poised to take on the world
02 January, 2010 by Phil Godfrey, chairman, TETRA Association
This overview of TETRA was one of the 26 or so papers on a range of diverse topics that were presented at RadioComms Connect in Melbourne.
TETRA poised to take on the world
01 January, 2010 by Phil Godfrey, chairman, TETRA Association
This overview of TETRA was one of the 26 or so papers on a range of diverse topics that were presented at RadioComms Connect in Melbourne.
JCA044 surface-mount high-gain GPS antenna
14 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Glyn Ltd
Glyn has released the JCA044 surface-mount, high-gain GPS antenna, claimed to be the smallest active quadrifilar helix GPS antenna and providing high performance in difficult GPS applications.
Epcos 2-in-1 filter for GPS and Bluetooth
08 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Electronic Components Pty Ltd
Epcos has released its 2-in-1 filter for GPS and Bluetooth. It has a diplexing function that separates the GPS from the Bluetooth signal.
Motorola MTP850Ex TETRA portable radio
08 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
The MTP850Ex TETRA portable radio from Motorola combines the features of digital radio communications - including voice quality and clarity, user control, text messaging and other digital-exclusive applications - with a high level of international safety ratings, which is claimed to make it the only TETRA IECEx-certified digital handset in the 800 MHz band certified for use in hazardous and dusty environments in Australia.
Sick RFH620 RFID system
08 December, 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.
Motorola Dimetra LiTE internet protocol switch
08 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
Motorola Australia has released the Dimetra LiTE system - an internet protocol switch that allows users to establish and manage a fully functional TETRA digital two-way radio communications network.
