More for less: reconfigurable antenna arrays
14 November, 2013Researchers in Malaysia have developed reconfigurable antenna technology that could lead to more efficient use of single antennas for multiple purposes.
Moon mission beams laser data back to Earth
12 November, 2013Data from a NASA lunar spacecraft has been sent to Earth via laser communications, many times faster than possible with traditional radio waves.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 8 November 2013
08 November, 2013TETRA takes on the Super Bowl; P25 for Toronto airport; 900 MHz interference in NZ; TETRA data to keep highways safe.
Comms Connect comes to Sydney
08 November, 2013WFevents, organiser of the Comms Connect conference and exhibition, today announced the launch of a satellite event to help even more users benefit from the gathering of industry experts that takes place during Comms Connect. The first Comms Connect satellite event will be held in Sydney, at the Australian Technology Park, 18-19 June 2014.
TCCA signs 3GPP market representation partner agreement
07 November, 2013TCCA has signed a market representation partner agreement with 3GPP Partnership to strengthen work on enhancing LTE standards for critical communications users.
Crystal radio: the solution to next-gen comms?
07 November, 2013A new type of self-correcting crystal works up to 100 GHz, opening the door for a new generation of devices for advanced communications.
Super 'scope work to begin
07 November, 2013Australian research organisations are at the head of work to build thousands of dishes and millions of radio wave receptors, linked by high-bandwidth optical fibre.
SCADA market boosted in Australia and NZ
01 November, 2013Intensifying demand from industries such as water and mining is fuelling the SCADA systems segment within Australia and New Zealand.
Friday fragments - news from around the web
01 November, 2013NZ spectrum annual report; FirstNet releases technical rules; balloons for emergency comms; less than three weeks until Comms Connect.
Keeping the 'Orange Roughy' connected
30 October, 2013 by Andy Start, president of global government, InmarsatSatellite communications are a crucial part of Australia's ocean-going Antarctic exploration efforts.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 25 October 2013
25 October, 2013 by Jonathan NallyA weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio for Friday, 25 October 2013.
Has the Buck Rogers communications era arrived?
23 October, 2013A NASA pulsed laser communication system has set a record while making data transmissions to and from the Moon, heralding a day when RF is gone.
No plans to change use of 27 MHz marine band
23 October, 2013In a newsletter to the marine radio community, ACMA has reiterated that it has no plans to change the designated uses of the 27 MHz band. ACMA does say, however, that in many places 27 MHz is not monitored by the relevant state authorities or approved marine volunteer organisations, and most infrastructure funding is being directed to VHF radio installations. ACMA says that it recommends that if you use 27 MHz radios on the water, you should check if and when your local volunteer organisation listens on that band.
ARCIA industry awards nominations close soon
23 October, 2013Nominations are closing soon for the 2013 Industry Excellence Awards, so ARCIA is inviting you to submit your nominations by 6 November.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 18 October 2013
18 October, 2013 by Jonathan NallyA weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 18 October 2013.