Comms community needs to work together
02 December, 2015 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAVendors, practitioners, users and government need to work together on a plan that includes spectrum, funding and technology, said ARCIA's president Hamish Duff.
TETRA Forum changes name, widens scope
27 November, 2015The Australasian TETRA Forum has changed its name to the Australasian TETRA + Critical Communications Forum (ATCCF), in line with the TCCA's international mandate for open standards.
Inmarsat and Ericsson deal for the 'connected ship'
24 November, 2015Inmarsat and Ericsson have signed a strategic maritime agreement that will see the sharing of cargo, logistics and vessel operational data to streamline the maritime supply chain.
Backhaul, December 2015: industry news from 25 and 10 years ago
23 November, 2015Backhaul takes you on a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australian critical communications field in 1990 and 2005.
Airbus Tetra pager chosen for German emergency services
23 November, 2015Around 50,000 rescue and emergency service personnel in Germany are to be equipped with Airbus Defence and Space's P8GR Tetra pager.
Spectrum reform of 803–960 MHz band
19 November, 2015The spectrum review of the 803–960 MHz band has been finalised, with ACMA releasing its decision paper outlining a range of reforms and timetable for their implementation.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 13 November 2015
13 November, 2015This week: Comms Connect Melbourne just weeks away, NZ tower comes down, French to trial LTE at airport, Peruvian city goes with TETRA, German state goes with Motorola, US dealer closes doors after 70 years, and third time unlucky for radio system.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 6 November 2015
06 November, 2015This week: London cracks down on pirate radio, DX expedition is island bound, Finland and Russia reach agreement, DC chooses AtHoc for alerts, $500m towers up for grabs, and DIY microwave broadband.
Optus delivers 100% mobile coverage with Satsleeve
05 November, 2015Optus Satellite's new generation of SatSleeve models reportedly delivers 100% mobile coverage turning smartphones into satellite phones.
ITU sets direction for wireless comms
03 November, 2015The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly concluded last week after deliberating on new directions in radiocommunications, including 5G and the Internet of Things.
NEC MB4300 Series LTE Small Cell solution
02 November, 2015The NEC MB4300 Series LTE all-in-one Small Cell solution with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot emphasises tailored network performance through the capacity-based network design with strict QoE control and self-organising network (SON).
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 30 October 2015
30 October, 2015This week: Access to poles for broadband usage, protecting base stations from interference, indoor location finding, methanol fuel cells, the benefits of FirstNet, and LMR market research.
Metrorrey's urban network upgrade with TETRA
21 October, 2015Mexican city Monterrey, will receive an upgraded TETRA system for its urban transport network, supplied by Teltronic.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 16 October 2015
16 October, 2015This week: Satcom operators sign disaster charter, France sets date for 700 MHz auction, NZ radio towers to come down, more radio problems for US police, and GovInnovate conference coming up.
Signals making airports safer for all
16 October, 2015An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future.
