Articles
Protecting test equipment from RF damage
A few simple guidelines can go a long way to eliminating the risk of damage when using measurement instruments in the field. [ + ]
Framing the future for 5G wireless
With public safety agencies seriously considering public-carrier models of communications delivery, it's timely to look at the future of wireless comms beyond the 4G horizon. [ + ]
$900m boost to ADF's battlespace comms
The Australian Government has given second-pass approval for the $900 million LAND 2072 Phase 2B project, which will provide the Australian Defence Force with next-generation battlespace telecommunications network capabilities. [ + ]
Public safety mobile broadband study
Critical Comms reports on progress with the Productivity Commission's study into public safety mobile broadband and canvasses opinions from leaders in the field. [ + ]
Case study: Integrating mining transport comms
Dealing with four separate TETRA networks was causing headaches for one mining company, but the problem was solved by integrating the systems via the installation of Exelis SwitchplusIP consoles. [ + ]
South Australia's GRN upgrade
Motorola has begun a $175 million upgrade of the South Australian Government Radio Network, which will expand and improve coverage, add functionality and boost reliability. [ + ]
Roadmap for US public safety comms research
'Roadmap' for next 20 years of US public safety comms research released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, focusing initially on location-based services. [ + ]
Radio on the rails
A project is underway to improve capacity and safety across Australia's rail network, with assured access to a dedicated radio communications band being the key component. [ + ]
Progress on TV-band internet access accelerating
The WhiteSpace Alliance (WSA) says that technology sharing and interoperability testing among its members is accelerating global deployment of TV-band internet access. [ + ]
Country Fire Service goes digital
South Australia's Country Fire Service has awarded a $7 million contract to upgrade all of its frontline radios to digital standard, featuring Tait Communications' mobile and portable units. [ + ]
Emergency communications in times of disaster
ETSI has released new specifications detailing scenarios for handling emergency communications during disasters such as an earthquake or rural train crash. [ + ]
Surf Life Saving Queensland's radio system
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) has transitioned from an analog radio system in South East Queensland to a modern digital network with a rationalised radio fleet supported by two state-of-the-art communications centres. [ + ]
International sharing and collaboration
Global sharing of information is essential to achieve the best possible public safety mobile broadband capability, says Geoff Spring. [ + ]
Managing spectrum more flexibly and efficiently
Efficient use of spectrum will underpin Australia's future economic growth, but it needs to be managed more flexibly and efficiently, says the Minister for Communications and Broadband, Malcolm Turnbull. [ + ]
Critical communications industry involvement and recognition
Industry events, awards, networking opportunities and involvement with government and other industry bodies keep Australia's critical communications sector connected and engaged, says ARCIA's president, Hamish Duff. [ + ]
