Industry News
Anti-landmine radar
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.
[ + ]Final design for common signal
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.
[ + ]Mobile video services through satellites
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.
[ + ]Improving security through satellite telecommunications
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 company gives Australians design rights to beacon
Electronics design company, Tancher Corporation will give away free the design rights to its personal locator radio beacon to help Australians caught in emergencies.
[ + ]Singapore service centre
Aeroflex has opened a regional service centre in Singapore that enables its test solutions division to provide instrument service support.
[ + ]Through-the-earth radio keeps miners in touch
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.
[ + ]RFS earns Huawei supply awards
Huawei has presented two awards to Radio Frequency Systems in recognition of its service and supply record.
[ + ]New distributors
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.
[ + ]New way for two-way
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.
[ + ]Distributor appointed
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.
[ + ]Contract for 700 MHz WiMAX equipment awarded
Berkeley Varitronics Systems has been awarded a contract to develop 700 MHz Gator Transmitter and Coyote Receiver drive study systems.
[ + ]ACT helps improve radio communications in Dili
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.
[ + ]Tracking down the animals
British-based radio module manufacturer Radiometrix is playing its part in nature conservation, with its transmitters being used in an animal tracking system. BlueSky Telemetry produces GPS collars for application in areas such as satellite wildlife telemetry.
[ + ]Net Clarity Inc distributor announced
Net Clarity Inc has appointed Comsol as the distributor for security products across Australia and New Zealand.
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