ACMA seeks input for sunsetting radiocomms standards
18 April, 2017The public can provide input on the remaking of five radiocommunications standards.
CB band 40-channel changes dropped
13 April, 2017 by Jonathan NallyCB radio users are no longer required to upgrade their 40-channel equipment to the 80-channel standard.
Hytera responds to Motorola Solutions lawsuit
27 March, 2017Hytera has released a statement about the lawsuits brought against them by Motorola Solutions.
Public hearing on telecoms sector security
22 March, 2017 by Jonathan NallyLaws managing espionage, sabotage and foreign interference of Australia's telecommunications networks and facilities will be discussed at a hearing on Thursday.
Motorola mounts legal case against Hytera
15 March, 2017Motorola Solutions has filed complaints against Hytera for patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation.
Radio towers rejected
01 February, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAs one UK council rejects plans for two huge new radio towers, officials in Norway prepare to pull an iconic tower down.
US amateurs fail in bid to change regs
10 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe FCC has dashed the hopes of two US amateur radio operators who wanted to have changes made to operator licences.
The problem of unauthorised radio equipment
26 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWhat can the ACMA and industry do about the importation and operation of unauthorised and unsafe radio devices?
Response to FirstNet's rural broadband plans
31 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyUS comms industry body NTCA says it is pleased the FCC recognises the statutory obligation of FirstNet to ensure "substantial rural coverage".
ACMA releases compliance report
26 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA has released a report and infographic on its efforts to improve compliance with radiocommunications transmitter licensing arrangements.
RSM to replan 3.5 GHz allocation
03 August, 2016New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has suspended the fourth round of 3.5 GHz allocation and established a technical working group for the replanning of the band.
Signal jammer imports banned
15 June, 2016The importation of mobile phone jammers and GPS jammers is now prohibited after an amendment to Customs regulations.
Radio Spectrum Management monthly update
02 May, 2016New Zealand calls for ideas for the use of 174–230 MHz, warns about LED streetlight RF noise and issues notice on digital fixed services above 5.9 GHz.
Labelling of radio equipment
02 May, 2016Radio equipment supplied in Australia and New Zealand must comply with the relevant labelling requirements, under a simplified regime that took effect from 1 March 2016.
FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
28 April, 2016A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands.
