Articles
80% of US 911 calls are from mobiles
Analysis of data collected from US states shows that around 80% of 911 calls come from mobile phones, with only 16% from landlines. [ + ]
World's smallest radio receiver
The world's tiniest radio receiver is made of diamond and has building blocks just two atoms wide. [ + ]
Data rates double for NASA communications network
The NASA communications network that serves a variety of spacecraft, including the International Space Station, will have its data rate doubled. [ + ]
Spectrum revolution to end scarcity
The president of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has said that the 'spectrum revolution' is integral to the future 5G world, and predicted an end to spectrum scarcity. [ + ]
Critical Comms' latest issue is out now!
Inside Critical Comms this month: the government's PSMB plans; Sydney Metro Northwest's TETRA system; we speak with ACMA's Mark Loney; 2016 industry award winners, and lots more! [ + ]
Emergency warning system improves road safety
Audio warnings about an approaching ambulance will soon be available in Swedish cars. [ + ]
Sydney Metro Northwest's radio revolution
The groundbreaking Sydney Metro Northwest rail project will be served by an equally groundbreaking TETRA radio system. [ + ]
US hams want new 5 MHz band
The ARRL has asked the FCC to allocate a new 5 MHz band, and retain other channels and the current 100 W power limit. [ + ]
US emergency alert system successfully tested
A successful nationwide test has been conducted on the US Emergency Alert System (EAS). [ + ]
How should emergency operators be classified?
The head of an FCC bureau argues that changing technology and responsibilities should lead to an upgrade in the classification of 911 operators. [ + ]
US amateurs fail in bid to change regs
The FCC has dashed the hopes of two US amateur radio operators who wanted to have changes made to operator licences. [ + ]
Expired — the 2G turn-off dilemma
The 2G switch-off will affect more than just mobile phones — equipment such as wireless parking meters will need to be urgently upgraded. [ + ]
Comms Connect a huge success
A new venue, bigger crowds and a packed program ensured this year's Comms Connect Melbourne event was a huge success. [ + ]
It's time for action on PSMB
The government's long-awaited response to the PSMB report has drawn both anger and caution from different sectors. [ + ]
Savvy Scandinavians secure safety systems synergy success
Swedish and Norwegian emergency services personnel can now communicate across each other's national TETRA networks. [ + ]
