Industry News
London airport installs R&S comms system
The voice over IP communications system for London City Airport digital tower will be provided by Rohde & Schwarz. [ + ]
German Defence contract awarded to R&S
A German Federal Ministry of Defense contract has been awarded to Rohde & Schwarz, which will see it provide software-defined radio systems for the armed forces. [ + ]
Backhaul: the industry 25 and 10 years ago (July 2017)
Back in 1992, GPS was new and fabulous, while 10 years ago in 2007 digital was starting to make its mark. [ + ]
New DAMM CEO takes over
A new DAMM CEO and president for North America has been appointed. [ + ]
Marine comms workshop explores e-Navigation future
Demos can now be submitted for an ETSI workshop focusing on the evolution of marine communication. [ + ]
RFI supplies WestConnex radio systems
Mobile phone rebroadcast systems for the WestConnex project in Sydney will be taken care of by RF Industries. [ + ]
Angola TETRA delivered by Hytera
Hytera has received a contract to supply a nationwide TETRA system to Angola. [ + ]
RSM releases updated spectrum table
An updated table and chart of radio spectrum usage in New Zealand has been released by RSM. [ + ]
GSA releases reports on LTE and 5G
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association has released two market reports on LTE-to-5G and LTE in unlicensed spectrum. [ + ]
Tait signs FreshRF as a partner
FreshRF has joined Tait Communications' Technology Program as a registered partner, formalising the companies' longstanding relationship. [ + ]
Flying doctors receive Sky Muster broadband
Broadband will be supplied to Flying Doctor clinics under a partnership with nbn co and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). [ + ]
Omnitronics awarded Tait Partner of the Year
Tait Communications has awarded Partner of the Year status to Australian firm Omnitronics, celebrating more than eight years of collaboration between the two companies. [ + ]
ACMA opens 3.6 GHz band consultations
The ACMA is seeking feedback on plans for a range of possible replanning options for the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
FCC clarifies FirstNet state 'opt out' procedures
The US FCC has set out the processes for reviewing state 'opt out' plans for connecting with FirstNet. [ + ]
$178m allocated for NSW CCEP
The NSW state government has allocated $178 over two years to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program. [ + ]