Industry News
Latest GPS satellite launched
The GPS IIF-4 satellite has been launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. [ + ]
Government extends satphone subsidy
The federal government will provide $2.5 million to extend the Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme. [ + ]
NZ announces spectrum consultation
The New Zealand government has released a discussion document on the auction of the 700 MHz band. [ + ]
Municipality benefits from digital switch
Hytera’s SmartDispatch and mobile terminals improve security for the 120,000 inhabitants of Cachoeirinha. [ + ]
Inmarsat acquires TC Communications
An Australian communications company has been acquired by a global satellite giant. [ + ]
Comms Connect 2013 - call for papers
You’re invited to take part in Australia’s leading radio and communications conference and exhibition. [ + ]
Digital dividend results announced
The federal government has raised almost $2 billion in an auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands. [ + ]
GME moves and expands
Australian manufacturer GME shifts its assembly, R&D and sales operations to north-western Sydney. [ + ]
Cassidian’s TETRA move in North America
Utility, transportation and industrial markets are being offered Cassidian’s TETRA network solutions. [ + ]
US Homeland Security seeks P25 services
US Homeland Security is seeking accreditation services for labs participating in the P25 Compliance Assessment Program. [ + ]
CFA brigades to go digital
The Victorian Country Fire Authority will spend $43m on a new Regional Radio Dispatch Service project. [ + ]
Name change for two-way radio global supplier
Simoco, a global supplier of two-way radio systems and solutions, has announced that, as at 1 May 2013, its four regional businesses, Simoco EMEA (formerly Team Simoco), Simoco Americas, Simoco Australasia (formerly ComGroup) and Simoco Asia Pacific, will be united under the Simoco brand creating a single corporate identity. [ + ]
Radio to the rescue after quake
When a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in China, Hytera rushed radio equipment to the stricken areas. [ + ]
Website for public safety apps
A host of public safety and emergency response apps can be found via a new website set up by industry body APCO. [ + ]
10 million hours milestone
MiMOMax radios have logged more than 10 million hours of operation worldwide. [ + ]