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European workshop explores spectrum occupancy measurements
A recent workshop brought together senior spectrum managers and technical experts from across Europe and the world to explore some of the latest innovations in spectrum management. [ + ]
Fast and faster: the cutting edge of transmission
The world's fastest arbitrary waveform generator for testing transmission techniques could help boost bandwidth on communications networks. [ + ]
Case study: HF powers ahead
A US electrical power agency that spans eight states in the Pacific Northwest has chosen Barrett HF equipment for its independent emergency radio communication system. [ + ]
From battlefield to public safety
A military network that lets diverse communications seamlessly transmit voice, imagery and video data, has potential for civilian emergency services use. [ + ]
Interview: Brett Savill, BAI
From its origins as an obscure government entity, Australia’s BAI has transformed into a market-leading commercial operation providing services to almost the entire broadcast industry. [ + ]
Smart software battles natural disasters
Smart software is helping emergency services agencies gather and analyse information in a more timely way, enabling them to better battle natural disasters to help save lives and property. [ + ]
Radio reflections to keep satellites safe
Western Australia's super-sensitive Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope has been used to detect space junk, just by listening to the reflections of broadcast radio signals. [ + ]
Emergency broadcasting during disasters
Governments and emergency services agencies are working on improved ways to keep the public informed during times of crisis and natural disaster. [ + ]
Comms Connect a critical success
The annual Comms Connect conference has wrapped up for another year, having surpassed last year's event and exceeded the expectations of delegates, speakers and exhibitors. [ + ]
LTE's challenge for network troubleshooters
Customer demand is driving LTE providers to develop new skill sets and services to optimise spectrum use, and test and maintain networks. [ + ]
ARCIA: Industry's viewpoint
ARCIA President Hamish Duff discusses the role industry must play to ensure that critical public safety needs are met. [ + ]
A key national resource
The chairman and CEO of the ACMA reviews progress in spectrum management in Australia. [ + ]
Military connections
Intended to bring harmony to military design and procurement, military standard or MIL-STD devices are widely used in the commercial and industrial communication fields. [ + ]
Critical Comms: a new evolution
Radio Comms Asia-Pacific has a new name - Critical Comms - but the same focus on supporting and helping to develop the mission-critical communications industry. [ + ]
More for less: reconfigurable antenna arrays
Researchers in Malaysia have developed reconfigurable antenna technology that could lead to more efficient use of single antennas for multiple purposes. [ + ]