Articles
The SDRification of RF instrumentation
The flexibility of the software-defined radio (SDR) is revolutionising not only the wireless industry but also RF test equipment. [ + ]
Failure is not an option for utilities comms
For utilities, an emergency situation without communications is not an option, which is why many companies choose to invest in independent resilient radio networks. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2014 speaker and workshop program released
The final program for Comms Connect Melbourne 2014 has been released, featuring an array of top speakers and workshops, including a new public safety stream. [ + ]
Malcolm Turnbull to present keynote address at RadComms2014
ACMA's annual RadComms conference in September will see the largest line-up of international and local speakers ever assembled for the event. [ + ]
Industry talking - Planning for the sector's future
Australia's radiocommunications industry has a golden opportunity to play an active role in preparing the next generation of professionals, writes Ian Miller of ARCIA. [ + ]
Rethinking combined voice and data networks for utilities
Tait Communications' Brent Williams makes the case for DMR as the platform of choice for utilities that are considering a multiuse distribution automation investment. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne: now in its 8th year
Comms Connect returns to Melbourne at the end of September, with keynotes, workshops, panel sessions and a new stream on public safety communications. [ + ]
The proliferation of licence-plate readers
A RAND Corporation report has revealed that around 70% of US police forces are now using licence-plate reader technology. [ + ]
Terahertz technology gets a major boost
A US$1 million grant from the Keck Foundation will boost cutting-edge research into terahertz technology for communications and imaging applications. [ + ]
Building a sustainable future for government operational telecommunications
Rod Gilmour, chairman of the NSW Telco Authority, presents an update on the role of the Authority and the work it is doing to coordinate government communications and improve efficiencies. [ + ]
Adelaide Oval puts Simoco Xd DMR to work
The people of Adelaide have a brand new stadium at which to enjoy sporting and concert events, protected and managed using a state-of-the-art Simoco communications network. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: EA Network's DMR Tier III
New Zealand utility EA Networks has installed a Tait DMR Tier III system to connect and protect its vast South Island electricity and fibre network. [ + ]
London's Met Police trialling body-worn video cameras
London's Metropolitan Police is equipping 500 officers with body-worn video cameras, in a £1 million trial of the technology. [ + ]
Unused spectrum in New Zealand
The Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand is undertaking research to show that there's not as much spectrum to go around as some people might think. [ + ]
Industry talking - In search of harmony
ARCIA President Hamish Duff reports on positive developments in discussions with ACMA, as well as concerns over state government spectrum issues. [ + ]
