With the Department of Communications reviewing the Radio Communications Act, ARCIA is inviting industry members to make their views known, says the association's president, Hamish Duff. [ + ]

The GPS capabilities of Icom NXDN radios are helping New Zealand's forestry and logging operators boost safety on the worksite. [ + ]

This week: US studies nuclear-proof comms, treasurer blocks US$68m comms deal, stolen radio recovered, exercise to test solar disruption, FirstNet overview. [ + ]

The federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.

Almost every job in the radiocommunications field will be gone or radically altered within 15 years, so you must start preparing now, says Lawrence McKenna. [ + ]

Researchers are working on wideband, low-profile antennas that provide electronic warfare, jamming and communication capabilities for fibreglass ballistic and blast-resistant armour panels. [ + ]

Public safety mobile broadband capability is best provided by commercial telcos, at least based on cost, says the Productivity Commission's draft report released today. [ + ]

Inmarsat, together with Airservices Australia, Qantas and Virgin, has finalised an evaluation of improved flight tracking services on airline flights to and from Australia using existing satellite communications. [ + ]

This year will see another world-class line-up of speakers, workshops and exhibitors at Comms Connect Melbourne, to be held from 1 to 3 December. [ + ]

The ACMA has released a discussion paper that addresses the growth in mobile broadband capacity and demand, and is seeking industry feedback. [ + ]

The Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand has reached an agreement with Westwick-Farrow Media to take over the organisation of New Zealand's annual communications conference and exhibition, beginning in 2016. [ + ]

The City of Cape Town's TETRA network, the largest public service and safety communications network in South Africa, has been upgraded to the latest technology. [ + ]

Icom radios are being used by the Tongan Prisons Department to maintain security and improve safety for its staff and inmates. [ + ]

Replacing a multicast system with a modern IP-based simulcast network has brought multiple benefits to a county's emergency services.

The federal government has announced its response to the Spectrum Review undertaken by the Department of Communications in conjunction with the Australian Communications and Media Authority. [ + ]