Tait Communications research leader Dr Clive Horn examines the standard and offers practical advice when considering merging LTE with existing narrowband radio technology. [ + ]

The Zinwave 3000 system has been installed by RFI at Westfield Sydney shopping centre as part of its $1.2 billion makeover. [ + ]

When licences upgrade or replace systems, signal quality testing can ensure coverage requirements are met. [ + ]

ARCIA attended the APCO Australasia conference on the Gold Coast in March where we attracted new members and presented on disaster planning and the need to coordinate plans to provide interoperability, particularly in remote areas where infrastructure is limited. [ + ]

Guernsey Harbours receives an upgraded Zetron DCS-5020 digital console system. [ + ]

Kenwood radios provide increased coverage and security to Williamson Medical Center. [ + ]

Researchers studied the use of RF modules for wireless transmission to improve the functionality and efficiency of the manual-controlled wheelchair. [ + ]

There are a number of antenna specifications that determine the selection of an appropriate antenna for a particular application. These may include bandwidth, directivity, gain, pattern stability and the PIM rating. Another important antenna rating, becoming more relevant in recent times, is the PIP rating, summarised in this article. [ + ]

There is a large loophole in lone worker safety that needs to be addressed quickly by employers to avoid potential future legal liability. [ + ]

Antennas able to keep the Malaysian Civil Defence Department (MCDD) in contact while on the move have been provided by Barrett Communications. [ + ]

When one thinks of APCO Project 25 (P25), the first thing that usually comes to mind is a digital, narrowband, wireless network used primarily for public safety communications. While that is the case, P25 networks are also being widely adopted by other vertical markets such as utilities, transportation and the resources industry. One of the reasons behind this is the growth of open standards. [ + ]

ARCIA has seen a busy start to the year with the committee planning day followed by the Sydney Regional Dinner and attendance at the Spurious Challenge hosted by RFI. [ + ]

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas are developing an emergency communications network that will maintain operation during natural disasters and provide critical warnings and geographic information to people affected by the disasters. [ + ]

‘Global Navigation Satellite System,’ or ‘GNSS’ is a generic term used for a constellation of satellites with worldwide coverage that function to send positioning and timing signals to receivers located on Earth. It is this technology that allows us to perform simple applications from determining location and finding addresses to more sensitive asset tracking and military operations. [ + ]

Microwaves have become part of our everyday life and are in wide use from ovens to message carrying. This article takes a broad look at these useful waves and how they can be used for WAN networking. [ + ]