ACMA to re-plan part of the 2.5 GHz band
16 November, 2010The ACMA is replanning part of the 2.5 GHz band to facilitate new uses such as wireless access services while retaining parts of the band used by current licensees for electronic news gathering.
ARCIA recognised as industry peak body
22 September, 2010 by David Cox, director at Pacific Wireless Communications and secretary for ARCIA.Since its incorporation in 2007, the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) has worked hard to bring the industry together, to focus on common initiatives and issues that will strengthen the industry and prepare it for future growth and increasing demand for business-essential communications.
ACMA takes the 400 MHz review on the road
22 September, 2010 by Bridget Lally*, ACMASince early 2008, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been undertaking a review of arrangements for the radiofrequency spectrum in the range 403-520 MHz (the 400 MHz band).
ACMA to consult on digital dividend
16 July, 2010The announcement confirming the size of the spectrum 'digital dividend' from analog television switch-off has paved the way for the ACMA to consult potential spectrum purchasers.
Satellite trial gives remote schools high-speed broadband
09 July, 2010An eight-week trial of satellite-delivered, high-speed broadband for two remote rural South Island schools in New Zealand has been completed. The trial, aimed to test the effectiveness of satellite as a means of providing a high-speed broadband link, was conducted in Winchester Rural School in Canterbury and Haast Rural School on the west coast.
Drive to increase car security
03 May, 2010Remote central locking is among the most convenient aspects of modern motoring. Transmission of the radio signal that activates the system is not particularly secure, however. A new encryption technique increases security without draining the key’s battery.
ETSI factory automation under scrutiny
30 October, 2009ETSI has launched a Wireless Factory Starter Group, aimed at identifying standardisation needs and opportunities in the expanding domain of wireless factory automation.
New association for digital mobile radio
08 September, 2009Several of the world’s device and network suppliers in digital radio services have launched the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association.
Boost to 'green' radio research
25 May, 2009Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.
Defence contract awarded
02 December, 2008The Bridge Networks has been awarded the Interim Anchoring contract for the JP2008 Phase 4 program by the Defence Material Organisation.
Review of trading of radiofrequency licences released
02 December, 2008The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public and industry comment on the effectiveness in Australia of the secondary market for radiofrequency licences.
Vertel & Kenwood take a walk in the sky
11 January, 2006 by Michael DoyleAs the 25th tallest freestanding structure in the world, Sydney Tower (also known as Centre Point Tower) stands as a testament to the Australian innovative spirit
Radio astronomers boost their vision
11 August, 2005Radio astronomers at Britain's Jodrell Bank Observatory, working with colleagues from Europe and the US, have demonstrated a technique they say will revolutionise the way they observe
Open interfaces at the wireless frontier
11 July, 2004Tremendous industry cooperation has been behind the creation of the AISG open standard communications protocol; the development has much import for the future of cellular infrastructure
Emergency call centre partnership for Victoria
11 May, 2004Like many state and national governments around the globe, the Australian state of Victoria privatised its government-owned utilities in the late 1990s. Among the assets was an entity known as the National Response Centre (NRC)
