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ACMA reviewing licence taxes for satellite services
The ACMA is considering reducing apparatus licence taxes for satellite and space-based services to encourage more efficient use of the spectrum. [ + ]
MEOSAR goes to work
Australia's MEOSAR system for detecting emergency distress beacons is now operational and proving faster and more accurate than existing systems. [ + ]
Mobile Triple Zero calls easier to locate
With almost 70% of emergency calls coming from mobiles, narrowing down the callers' locations has become more important than ever. [ + ]
US sets comms tower safety standards
The US has finalised new safety standards for those who build and maintain communications towers. [ + ]
Time to book for ARCIA/Comms Connect Adelaide
The combined ARCIA/Comms Connect conference, industry dinner and networking event in Adelaide will be held on 22 September, so now's the time to book your place. [ + ]
Rolling wireless net improves emergency comms
Plug in NIST's Rapidly Deployable Public Safety Research Platform, switch it on and start making calls within minutes. [ + ]
Massive MIMO world record
A research team has set a world record for 5G wireless spectrum efficiency using a laboratory massive MIMO testbed. [ + ]
Finding MIMO — 5G from concept to reality
5G promises to improve lives through enhanced connectivity and unlocked economic value, but researchers need a faster pathway to prototype. [ + ]
FirstNet article draws angry response
Senior members of the US public safety communications sector have condemned an appraisal of the FirstNet project, published in The Atlantic. [ + ]
FirstNet reviews ICAM and Local Control issues
The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) of the US public safety mobile broadband agency, FirstNet, has reported on Identity, Credential and Access Management, and Local Control matters. [ + ]
Australian company supplies radio aid
Barrett Communications has donated ex-demo HF and VHF radio equipment to assist emergency communications in several Caribbean islands. [ + ]
Tait and Harris sign North America partnership
Tait Communications has inked an agreement that makes Harris Corporation the exclusive distributor of its DMR and P25 products in North America. [ + ]
The 'grand prix' of radio fleets
More than 500 Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO radios were issued to staff at the 2016 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. [ + ]
Single sign-on for public safety
A US project is seeking to demonstrate a reference design for multifactor authentication and mobile single sign-on for the public safety/first responder sector. [ + ]
US FEMA issues fire radio guide
New 109-page 'Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service' publication covers everything from radio basics to working with FirstNet. [ + ]
