Industry News
FCC issues order on rules for 800 MHz private LMR
The FCC has issued an Order on Reconsideration regarding technical rules for coordinating interstitial channels in the 800 MHz band. [ + ]
Victoria's SCC reaches eight-month milestone
The State Control Centre has been activated for eight months straight, dealing with crises such as bushfires, COVID-19 and extreme weather events. [ + ]
Icom Australia appoints Technical Engineering Manager
Icom Australia has appointed Craig Norris as its Technical Engineering Manager. [ + ]
AMSA issues float-free EPIRB reminder
Float-free EPIRBs will be mandatory in Australia from January 2021, with commercial vessel operators advised to upgrade now to avoid last-minute supply shortfalls. [ + ]
Defence launches SATCOM research collaboration
Project CHORUS will be the first collaboration Defence has launched via its $245 million SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre. [ + ]
Barrett delivers first US-made order during COVID-19
The deal signifies an ongoing relationship with the USA's state and federal governments. [ + ]
Power loss the main culprit for bushfire comms problems
Loss of power rather than fire damage was the main contributor to mobile network outages during the 2019–20 summer bushfires, according to an ACMA report. [ + ]
Government sets objectives for 850 and 900 MHz bands
The federal government has released policy objectives for allocation of the 850 and 900 MHz bands, which aim to support 4G, 5G and a future PSMB capability. [ + ]
Airbus chosen for three more Chinese metros
Airbus has been chosen to supply TETRA communication systems for three new metro rail customers in China, in the cities of Taiyuan, Luoyang and Xi'An. [ + ]
Nokia, VHA trial NR 700 MHz for 5G in Australia
Nokia and Vodafone Hutchison Australia have undertaken what they say is the first live test deployment of 5G on low-band 700 MHz spectrum in the region. [ + ]
New appointment to TCCA's CCBG
Luz Fernández del Rosal has been appointed the Vice-Chair of TCCA's Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG). [ + ]
JVCKENWOOD receives certifications for public service sectors
JVCKENWOOD has received ISO/IEC certification for information security management and Japanese industrial certification for its public service sector businesses. [ + ]
NENA to hold international next-gen emergency calling test
NENA has commenced planning for the first transcontinental interoperability testing event for next-generation NG9-1-1 and NG112 emergency calling. [ + ]
New guidelines for non-ionising radiation protection
The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection has released new guidelines for the protection of humans exposed to RF electromagnetic fields. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz presented with Canadian aviation award
Rohde & Schwarz has been recognised by NAV CANADA for its provision of HF receivers and transmitters as well as telephony gateways. [ + ]
