Industry News
Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police
The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system. [ + ]
TetraNode tests for Iranian light rail
Netherlands-based Rohill has successfully achieved factory acceptance tests for TetraNode destined for the Metro Line 2 light rail system in Mashhad, Iran. [ + ]
ARCIA releases airband code of practice
The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association has released a code of practice for the pairing of VHF aeronautical stations to VHF or UHF land mobile radios. [ + ]
Overpriced 700 MHz fails to sell at auction
India's recent spectrum auction has closed with 40% of the spectrum offer remaining unsold, and with the government securing only a fraction of money it was hoping to secure. [ + ]
South Pole receives improved internet access
A communications satellite built by Lockheed Martin has been implemented to improve internet access at the South Pole. [ + ]
Cohda Wireless, Renesas Electronics establish V2X partnership
Renesas Electronics and Cohda Wireless will collaborate in the fields of automotive vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications. [ + ]
Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary
Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary. [ + ]
More 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned
The federal government will auction 2 x 15 MHz of unallocated 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum "to support mobile broadband services across Australia". [ + ]
Public safety contract awarded to Sepura
An undisclosed European public safety organisation has selected Sepura to provide 19,000 SC20 series hand-portable radios. [ + ]
WA fire vehicles get AVL
Automatic vehicle location will be installed on 700 Department of Fire and Emergency Services and local government firefighting appliances by 1 December 2016. [ + ]
New partnership between Cohda Wireless and Autotalks
Cohda Wireless will demonstrate its V2X reference system, consisting of the Autotalks PANGAEA platform and Cohda Wireless V2X software, with a new partnership between Cohda Wireless and Autotalks. [ + ]
BT British red phone box celebrates 80th birthday
BT's classic red K6 telephone box has celebrated its 80th birthday, with images of the telephone box projected onto the company's central London buildings to mark the occasion. [ + ]
No bids for Indian 700 MHz band
Reports have indicated that, by the third day of India's huge spectrum auction, no bids had been received for the 700 MHz band. [ + ]
Hytera to open Philippines office
IHS Janes has reported that Hytera is planning to open an office in Manila to services its clients in the Philippines, particularly the country's armed forces. [ + ]
Optus and Nokia sign 5G MoU
Optus and Nokia have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the evolution of 5G technologies, and plan a 3500 MHz trial for 2017. [ + ]
