Industry News
FCC grants waiver to Denver allowing B/ILT channels in 800 PS band
The US Federal Communications Commissions has now granted a waiver to Denver that allows it to license two B/ILT channels in the 800 MHz band for public safety communications. [ + ]
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 9 October 2015
This week: Icom wins marine radio award, Nokia returns to public safety, Sepura sponsors Mercedes supercar, and Comms Connect Melbourne is coming up. [ + ]
LMR 25 kHz phase-out looms in New Zealand
New Zealand operators who still use 25 kHz-channel LMR equipment at frequencies below 470 MHz have only weeks left to change over to 12.5 kHz. [ + ]
Telstra trials LANES at the AFL Grand Final
Telstra, in conjunction with Ambulance Victoria, conducted a trial of its LANES technology at the AFL Grand Final, including the crucial access prioritisation. [ + ]
Tait to open Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney
Tait Communications has announced that it will open a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney, with the regional general manager and regional sales director to move there from Brisbane. [ + ]
Tait launches online P25 standards course
Tait Communications has launched a new course covering the P25 suite of standards for digital radio communications via its online education program, Tait Radio Academy. [ + ]
Backhaul, October 2015: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
In October 1990, Philips was justifiably proud of winning an Australian Design Award for its PRM80 radios, while in 2005 Kenwood was similarly proud of its latest 180-series radios. [ + ]
Marine radio: Australian Waters Qualification now available
If you're thinking of upskilling, the marine radio Australian Waters Qualification is now available as part of the marine radio class licence. [ + ]
Hytera solution for US Open tennis tournament
A Hytera XPT digital trunking solution facilitated ESPN's live broadcast of the recent 14-day US Open tennis tournament. [ + ]
Simoco and Omnitronics introduce DMR Tier 3 integration
Omnitronics has announced the integration of its RediTALK and DX-Altus Dispatch Solutions with Simoco's DMR Tier 3 base stations. [ + ]
Sepura showcasing new portfolio at Critical Comms ME
Critical Communications Middle East (CCME) 2015 will see the first showing of the Sepura Group's expanded portfolio, following the company's acquisition of Teltronic. [ + ]
2016 International TETRA Awards
The 2016 International TETRA Awards are coming up, and the organisers are calling for nominations in seven categories. [ + ]
Barrett trains South African Army HF operators
Barrett Communications has provided an on-site training exercise for experienced HF operators of the South African Army Signal Formation team. [ + ]
ACMA calls for submissions on 400 MHz
The ACMA is calling for submissions on proposed licensing arrangements for harmonised government spectrum in the 400 MHz band. [ + ]
Icom IP Advanced Radio System chosen for arts venue
Toronto's Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, a 3000-seat theatre, has adopted Icom's IP Advanced Radio System to assist the management of the venue. [ + ]