Electronic component distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Nearson have signed a global distribution agreement. [ + ]

RoamAD has announced that New Zealand network operator Kordia is launching its first two metro Wi-Fi networks in Auckland and Taupo, New Zealand. [ + ]

A radar system that might one day see through solid earth and could be used to clear conflict zones of landmines, is being developed by researchers in The Netherlands. [ + ]

The United States and the European Union have announced plans to jointly adopt and provide an improved design for their Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. [ + ]

ESA’s telecommunications department is supporting the development of technology needed for satellite systems to broadcast digital multimedia content such as video, television programs, radio and data to mobile phones. [ + ]

Orbit Research Ltd and MediaMobil Communication GmbH are implementing an ESA-supported project to introduce a solution for alarm monitoring and video surveillance via satellite to meet the increasing demand for security systems from the government and corporate market. [ + ]

Electronics design company, Tancher Corporation will give away free the design rights to its personal locator radio beacon to help Australians caught in emergencies. [ + ]

Aeroflex has opened a regional service centre in Singapore that enables its test solutions division to provide instrument service support. [ + ]

A digital two-way radio system that can send signals from the surface to depths greater than 300 m will allow voice and text communication especially for miners. [ + ]

Huawei has presented two awards to Radio Frequency Systems in recognition of its service and supply record. [ + ]

Fluke Australia has announced three new distribution agreements. The newly formed Testing Equipment Solutions (TES) has been appointed the distributor of Fluke precision measurement instruments in Queensland, while NSW distribution will be handled by IPI. Triple Point Calibration (TPC) will service Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia. [ + ]

Imagine a virtual 24 h drive-through for professional radio products and accessories from the comfort of your home, office or field location. Finally, true convenience, choice and real savings has arrived with the opening of Radio Warehouse this month. [ + ]

Trio Smartcal has a new role as the distributor for Agilent Technologies for Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic and Tas. Also covered will be defence accounts in SA. Trio Smartcal will sell Agilent’s ‘basic instrument’ range of general-purpose test and measurement products. [ + ]

Berkeley Varitronics Systems has been awarded a contract to develop 700 MHz Gator Transmitter and Coyote Receiver drive study systems. [ + ]

The ACT government will provide a grant for the installation of essential radio communication facilities in the East Timorese capital, Dili, according to Chief Minister Jon Stanhope. [ + ]