Industry News
Data link deal
The Bridge Networks has supplied New Zealand's National Broadcaster TVNZ with its fourth Advent SNG terminal. The 1.2 m Mantis satellite flyaway system is supplied with Vislink's 5000 series electronics satellite system.
[ + ]RFS boosts pressure in Malaysia
RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) has expanded its partnership with Malaysian distributor C&C Universal Engineering Sdn Bhd to establish a bonded warehousing facility in Port Klang.
[ + ]Satellite deal
Digi International has purchased assets from affiliates of MobiApps Holdings, a developer of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications technology, focusing on satellite, mobile and hybrid satellite/cellular solutions.
[ + ]Ground radar looks deeper
An Australian company named Midnight Opals has trialled a new generation of ground penetrating radar that promises good results.
[ + ]Spanish government regulates mobile use
The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, says that Spain's industry ministry has announced that he will issue a decree to regulate the 790 to 862 MHz band that will be freed up after Spain phases out analog television.
[ + ]Trunked radio net uses software
Axell Wireless has launched what is believed to be the world's first terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) digital repeater based on software defined radio (SDR) technology.
[ + ]Simultaneous access for multiple networks
Radio IP Software has demonstrated what it claims is a strategic advance in current mobile VPN (virtual private network) technology.
[ + ]'Coordination' the future for networks
Actix has predicted that with the arrival of 4G network managers will have a sharper focus on the delivery cost per data bit.
[ + ]Fifty years in two-way radio
This year, 2009, is a major milestone for Standard Communications as it celebrates its jubilee birthday.
[ + ]Boost to 'green' radio research
Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.
[ + ]P25 interoperability tests successful
Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.
[ + ]VHF warning to boat owners
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on boat owners and users to double check that they hold a certificate of proficiency to operate their VHF marine radios.
[ + ]China plant expanded
With China investing billions of dollars in 3G networks, Andrew Solutions is completing expansion of its Suzhou, China, manufacturing and distribution centre to better support its local users.
[ + ]Test set receives certification
The IFF-45TS avionics test set from Aeroflex has received certification from the US Department of Defence International AIMS program office.
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