Managing spectrum more flexibly and efficiently
01 June, 2015 by Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Minister for Communications and BroadbandEfficient use of spectrum will underpin Australia's future economic growth, but it needs to be managed more flexibly and efficiently, says the Minister for Communications and Broadband, Malcolm Turnbull.
Friday fragments - critical comms snippets for 29 May 2015
29 May, 2015Canberra to upgrade ACT's emergency comms, Motorola TETRA at Chinese nuclear plant, TCCA's new chairperson, Europe's first 700 MHz auction and Thales and HP join for critical comms venture.
Deadline extended for public safety mobile broadband submissions
26 May, 2015The Productivity Commission has extended the due date for submissions to its study on public safety mobile broadband to Tuesday, 2 June 2015.
Critical communications industry involvement and recognition
26 May, 2015 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAIndustry events, awards, networking opportunities and involvement with government and other industry bodies keep Australia's critical communications sector connected and engaged, says ARCIA's president, Hamish Duff.
Federal government releases Spectrum Review Report
26 May, 2015The federal government has released a report, prepared by the Department of Communications, on the future directions for spectrum management that outlines recommended changes to improve Australia's spectrum management framework.
Low-cost RF antenna printed with graphene ink
26 May, 2015By working out how to make printable graphene ink, scientists have taken an important step towards applying it in commercial applications such as wearable wireless devices and sensors connected to the Internet of Things.
Friday fragments - critical comms snippets for 22 May 2015
22 May, 2015Firelink extends Airwave contract, Norway chooses Motorola Wave technology, Canada to hold third spectrum auction, Brazilian army wants 700 MHz, US$1m fine for fake emergency alert and underground LTE tests in Hannover.
ITU celebrates its 150th anniversary
19 May, 2015The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) celebrated its 150th anniversary on 17 May, marking a long and illustrious history at the cutting edge of communication technologies.
Friday fragments - critical comms snippets for 15 May 2015
15 May, 2015WA rail radio network completed, backlash against FCC closures, Los Angeles mandates quake-proof radio towers, military comms set to explode, dual certification microwave system.
ITU to study 5G network standardisation requirements
15 May, 2015The ITU has established a focus group to identify the network standardisation requirements for the 5G development of international mobile telecommunications for 2020 and beyond.
Centimetre-accuracy GPS for mobile devices
14 May, 2015A US research team has developed a powerful and sensitive software-defined GPS receiver that can extract centimetre accuracies from the inexpensive antennas found in mobile devices.
Scientists warn of wireless and EMF dangers
12 May, 2015Almost 200 scientists from 39 nations are demanding more protective exposure guidelines for EMF and wireless technology in the face of increasing evidence of risk, calling it a rapidly growing form of environmental pollution.
Friday fragments - critical comms snippets for 8 May 2015
08 May, 2015Airwave system goes down in London, Icom NZ and Rohde & Schwarz win awards, Airbus delivers satcoms to French, and FCC looking at Wi-Fi, LTE shared use issues.
Friday fragments - critical comms news for 1 May
01 May, 2015The birthplace of radio lives on, ACMA lowers amateur licence fees, German spectrum auction attracts three bidders, radios found to be useless inside, DARPA calls for undersea communications innovations and Oregon holds emergency comms exercise.
ACMA 400 MHz developments update
28 April, 2015The ACMA has advised all 400 MHz licensees that licence processing will be suspended from 11-26 May. Renewals that fall due during this period should be paid beforehand.
