400 MHz band under review
28 April, 2008
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has taken the first public step in reviewing arrangements in the radio frequency spectrum from 403–520 MHz by seeking public and industry comment on options for its future use.
Radios for Chile gold mines
15 April, 2008
Benbro Electronics has shipped a batch of UHF radio transmitters and receivers for a trial of the Linatex hose-wear monitor in two gold and copper mines in Chile.
Wireless solutions group appoints CTO
07 April, 2008
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has appointed André Doll as its chief technology officer. Based in Paris, Doll assumes responsibility for the company’s R&D and project management resources worldwide.
Plans for Australia’s biggest technology precinct
07 April, 2008
Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan has unveiled the blueprint for Australia’s biggest technology precinct and the only one dedicated to information and communications technology.
Antenna range
07 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Electrotest Ltd
Til-Tek has available a range of antennas that operate in the 400 MHz to 5.8 GHz bands. The range includes yagis, adjustable and fixed sector panels, bidirectional panels, omni-directional, and parabolic dishes.
Portable mine detector system developed
04 April, 2008
The Sundance SMT365 DSP module is being used to help develop portable humanitarian mine detector (PHMD) technology. The PHMD system uses a pulse induction metal detector combined with a ground-penetrating radar array to discriminate between minimum metal antipersonnel mines and small metal clutter.
7 in 8 WCDMA operators have launched HSPA
14 March, 2008
Seven in every eight commercial 3G/WCDMA operators have launched HSPA, according to the 3G/WCDMA-HSDPA Fact Sheet published by GSA — the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
Wireless scent
12 March, 2008
Using the principles of wireless communication, aro.logik claims to take scenting to a new level of automation and customisation. Working with the robust radiofrequency communication capabilities of ZigBee technology, it creates a wireless network of scent diffusers which can be managed via remote access giving complete control over multiple scent zones.
Two-way radios
10 March, 2008 | Supplied by: RS
RS 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, 2008 | Supplied by: CRS Accessories
CRS 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, 2008
Codan Limited has acquired Australian-based metal detection and electronics business, Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd.
Accreditation program kicks off
22 February, 2008
The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) has started receiving applications for its industry-wide accreditation program.
Breakthrough in organic RFID
11 February, 2008
The Holst Centre presented a plastic 64-bit inductively coupled passive RFID tag operating at 13.56 MHz at the International Solid State Circuit Conference.
Long shelf life batteries
07 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Premier Batteries Pty Ltd
Premier Batteries has introduced the first in a range of two-way radio batteries offering long shelf life and high capacity.
Harsh conditions radio
07 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
The 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.
