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A year of opportunities and challenges
Industry education and development are top of the agenda for 2016, ARCIA President Hamish Duff says. [ + ]
Building a public safety broadband network — the US experience
When it comes to comms, if there's one lesson Australia's public safety professionals can learn from their US counterparts, it's to get involved and be a part of the process. [ + ]
5G comms are coming — faster than you think
5G mobile communications are less than five years away, and the ACMA wants to make sure we're all ready for them. [ + ]
Motorola, Ericsson and Telstra partner for next-gen PTT communications
Next-generation mobile broadband push-to-talk communications technology is set to be trialled in Australia for public safety users. [ + ]
Comms Connect Wellington preview
Comms Connect Wellington (14–15 April) will be a must-attend event for Australasian users and suppliers of radio and converged communications technologies. [ + ]
Last chance to book for Perth Comms Connect
There's just over one week to go (8 March) until the feature-packed Comms Connect Perth industry event, so don't delay in getting your registration in. [ + ]
New space tracker begins work in WA
Europe's 30-year-old tracking station in Perth has closed, but its New Norcia station has been expanded with the addition of a specialised 4.5 m dish. [ + ]
Antenna testing from the air
UAVs can be used to characterise antenna systems with greater precision and timeliness than land- and helicopter-based solutions. [ + ]
Hand signals make way for radio
New Zealand construction, maintenance and management service company City Care has swapped voice and hand signals for sturdy Vertex Standard radios. [ + ]
High-profile speakers confirmed for RadComms 2016
The Communications Minister and ITU Secretary-General are both confirmed to give keynote addresses at RadComms 2016 in Sydney from 9–10 March. [ + ]
Op-ed: Rescuing stranded spectrum for PSMB
In this invited opinion piece, Brian Carney of Rivada Networks responds to the conclusions of the Productivity Commission's recent PSMB report. [ + ]
Comms Connect — Sydney, Perth, NZ details
Last chance to submit papers for Sydney, Perth details released and reminder on the new Wellington event in June. [ + ]
Ericsson's evolution in public safety and security
Swedish comms giant Ericsson is making the provision of public safety and security solutions a priority for its business. [ + ]
Protection pays — guarding against lightning and surges
Lightning strikes are inevitable, so it's important to make sure your facilities and equipment are appropriately protected. [ + ]
Industry has lots to achieve in 2016
Training developments, regional events and new white papers on standards and best practice are coming this year, said ARCIA President Hamish Duff. [ + ]