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£25m for UK 5G projects
The UK government has announced the winners of a £25 million competition to pave the way for a future rollout of 5G technology. [ + ]
Chilean surveillance boats installed with Barrett HF
A remote Chilean region is receiving high frequency (HF) radiocommunications equipment from Barrett Communications. [ + ]
Tapping into the RF gaps
US researchers are investigating means to use unused portions of the radio spectrum using combined computational and electronic methods. [ + ]
Police complain of digital radio congestion
First responders had trouble with congestion on their digital voice radio system during February's shooting at Parkland School in Florida. [ + ]
APAC comms leaders meet in Perth
Regional communications representatives are meeting in Perth this week to discuss spectrum and satellite issues ahead of the WRC-19 later this year. [ + ]
5G spectrum auction process approved
The federal government will conduct a competitive auction of 125 MHz of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band, with an eye to the rollout of 5G services. [ + ]
Magnetic appeal of ULF antennas
ULF antennas made of magnetoelastic material could enable radio communication through water or under the ground. [ + ]
Inmarsat and Airservices partner on SatVoice comms
In an effort to improve aviation efficiency and safety, Inmarsat and Airservices Australia have partnered up on satellite voice (SatVoice) communications. [ + ]
Critical factors for voice logging solutions
A flexible VLR system is one that offers multiple input types, wide software options and a solid upgrade path. [ + ]
Fire & Rescue NSW integrates PTT
Wireless Innovation and Cobham SATCOM partnership delivers satellite/LMR PTT solution for state-wide communications. [ + ]
International spectrum meeting to take place in Australia
An international spectrum meeting will be held in Australia, with a focus on enabling the use of future communications technologies across the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
JORN to get $1.2bn upgrade
BAE Systems Australia has been handed a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade the over-the-horizon Jindalee Operational Radar Network. [ + ]
UK's ESN passes prioritisation milestone
Motorola Solutions' software has linked with the EE public network to demonstrate prioritisation of emergency communications. [ + ]
Private LTE and 5G infrastructure to surpass $5bn by 2021
Annual investments in private LTE and 5G network infrastructure will exceed $5 billion by 2021, according to the latest report by SNS Telecom & IT. [ + ]
DSA urges FCC to rethink CBRS rules
Proposed changes to the US Citizens Broadband Radio Service rules are unnecessary and counterproductive, says the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance. [ + ]
