New, programmable receiver technology has replaced a pioneering radio telescope's ageing, custom-built systems. [ + ]

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority has warned users of the Vessel Monitoring System that outages could occur during a coming satellite changeover. [ + ]

A white paper from TCCA's SCADA Working Group has examined the 'background bearers' within critical communications infrastructure. [ + ]

The complexity of proposed 5G standards means we must transform the way 5G systems are designed, developed and tested. [ + ]

Morse code was the only available method of communication on the day the TEV Wahine sank in Wellington harbour. [ + ]

Almost £1.4 billion has been raised from the UK auction of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands. [ + ]

The IoT can give organisations an edge, but let's make sure it's the right one, says Spark's Michael Stribling. [ + ]

Get $100 off the registration for Australia's premier emergency management and search and rescue conferences. [ + ]

Western Australia is leveraging new technology to share data between first responders and incident controllers. [ + ]

Twenty-eight NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers will assist with Anzac Day commemorations, thanks to financial help from Mastercom and other sponsors. [ + ]

Around 167,000-plus PTT radio calls have been made each day by organising staff supporting the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. [ + ]

US agencies are trialling the sharing of a 150 MHz-wide portion of the 3.5 GHz 'Innovation Band'. [ + ]

A report on the US utilities communications market suggests there are at least 12 licensed spectrum options in 17 bands available right now. [ + ]

The FCC wants feedback on the suggestion that the 4.6 GHz public safety band should be shared with other users. [ + ]

The humble coaxial cable is providing power, data and full-speed communications for remote-controlled underground operations. [ + ]