Industry News
Uni of Melbourne and NPSTC sign MOU
The US National Public Safety Telecommunications Council and the University of Melbourne, through its Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety, have signed an agreement for research into the attributes and requirements of wireless technologies for public safety communications. [ + ]
Motorola wins $175m deal to upgrade and manage SA's GRN
The South Australian Government has announced that the contract for the major upgrade of the South Australian Government Radio Network (SAGRN) has been awarded to Motorola Solutions. [ + ]
Motorola wins $175m deal to upgrade and manage SA's GRN
The South Australian Government has announced that the contract for the major upgrade of the South Australian Government Radio Network (SAGRN) has been awarded to Motorola Solutions. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 2 April 2015
Man jailed over fake radio calls; Irish Gadai worried about TETRA health risks; the case of the missing radio tower; Maine's P25 system goes live; UK's Ofcom issues priority list; Motorola invests in drone maker.
[ + ]New Zealand's RSM issues reminders on interference issues
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management will hold workshops on interference management as a response to feedback gained during its review of the Radiocommunications Act. [ + ]
ITU deploys emergency comms equipment in Vanuatu
The ITU dispatched 40 satellite phones, 10 Broadband Global Area Network terminals and 35 solar panels to Vanuatu to support relief coordination efforts following Cyclone Pam. [ + ]
ITU deploys emergency comms equipment in Vanuatu
The ITU dispatched 40 satellite phones, 10 Broadband Global Area Network terminals and 35 solar panels to Vanuatu to support relief coordination efforts following Cyclone Pam. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 27 March 2015
Mobile broadband study terms released; FirstNet RFP still delayed; Huawei not a security risk; global ham conference in June; replacing whip antennas.
[ + ]Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 27 March 2015
Mobile broadband study terms released; FirstNet RFP still delayed; Huawei not a security risk; global ham conference in June; replacing whip antennas.
[ + ]Latest GPS IIF satellite now in orbit
The ninth Boeing-built GPS IIF satellite has reached orbit and begun sending signals, following its launch on 25 March. [ + ]
Three Polish police forces select Sepura TETRA
The police forces of the city of Lodz, Krakow and Szczecin in Poland have selected Sepura's TETRA technology for their secure communications. [ + ]
TETRA growth in Asia to hit 11% by 2018
The TETRA terminals installed base in Asia is set to grow by 11% by 2018, with shipments expected to reach almost 200,000 units in that year, according to new research from IHS. [ + ]
UK moves military satellite to cover Pacific
The UK will move one of its communication satellites to the Asia Pacific region for the first time to deliver protected and secure satellite communications services. [ + ]
Vertel launches national DMR Tier III network
Vertel has announced the national rollout of its new DMR Tier lll open standard trunked radio network, with the first phase in NSW complete. [ + ]
Hytera launches XPT digital trunking technology
Hytera has launched the XPT Digital Trunking System, which is able to accommodate up to 1200 users and 16 channels in a single system without a dedicated control channel. [ + ]