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US government LMR use surveyed
The US Government Accountability Office has released a report into the use of land mobile radio across government departments, including interoperability issues. [ + ]
UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"
The UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office. [ + ]
Off-the-shelf 5G and IoT testing
Designing 5G and IoT RF systems through accurate simulation with OTS components and fast multistage impedance matching synthesis on a PCB. [ + ]
European broadband project reaches milestone
The largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission. [ + ]
5G comms for connected cars
The vehicle industry has taken a step forward with the formation of a 5G connected-car communications consortium. [ + ]
NPSTC to FCC — don't mix bands
In a paper submitted to the FCC, NPSTC has recommended against mixing narrowband and broadband technologies in the same spectrum segment. [ + ]
Smart ambulance boasts improved comms
An Australian-designed 'smart ambulance' is set to save lives by revolutionising on-scene communications with hospital emergency departments. [ + ]
WA to establish Rural Fire Service
In response to the January 2016 Waroona Fire, the WA Government will establish a Rural Fire Service and a new Office of Emergency Management. [ + ]
ACMA outlines 2016–17 research plan
In 2016–17, the ACMA will continue to consider a wide range of matters, including spectrum management and market forces. [ + ]
Using a drone to inspect a dish
Watch this bird's-eye-view video of the European Space Agency's deep space tracking station at Cebreros, near Madrid, Spain. [ + ]
Australian tech deals with data deluge
Australian technology will deal with the 3-petabyte-per-day tsunami of data produced by China's giant new radio telescope. [ + ]
The problem of unauthorised radio equipment
What can the ACMA and industry do about the importation and operation of unauthorised and unsafe radio devices? [ + ]
Telstra's LANES ready for action
Telstra's public safety mobile broadband capability offering, LANES Emergency, will be available for use by Australian emergency services organisations this summer. [ + ]
Sydney's light rail TETRA comms
Safety and security are front and centre in the Sepura TETRA communications strategy for Sydney's new tram network. [ + ]
Improving public safety outcomes for all
Queensland's GWN demonstrates that when we work together to improve service levels for all of the public safety sector, great outcomes are possible, said ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
