Have your say on communications reform
06 October, 2015With the Department of Communications reviewing the Radio Communications Act, ARCIA is inviting industry members to make their views known, says the association's president, Hamish Duff.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 2 October 2015
02 October, 2015This week: US studies nuclear-proof comms, treasurer blocks US$68m comms deal, stolen radio recovered, exercise to test solar disruption, FirstNet overview.
Tait launches online P25 standards course
01 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdTait Communications has launched a new course covering the P25 suite of standards for digital radio communications via its online education program, Tait Radio Academy.
Backhaul, October 2015: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
29 September, 2015In October 1990, Philips was justifiably proud of winning an Australian Design Award for its PRM80 radios, while in 2005 Kenwood was similarly proud of its latest 180-series radios.
Are you ready for the brave new world?
27 September, 2015 by Lawrence McKennaAlmost every job in the radiocommunications field will be gone or radically altered within 15 years, so you must start preparing now, says Lawrence McKenna.
Marine radio: Australian Waters Qualification now available
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityIf you're thinking of upskilling, the marine radio Australian Waters Qualification is now available as part of the marine radio class licence.
Stealthy antennas
24 September, 2015Researchers are working on wideband, low-profile antennas that provide electronic warfare, jamming and communication capabilities for fibreglass ballistic and blast-resistant armour panels.
Sepura showcasing new portfolio at Critical Comms ME
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: SepuraCritical Communications Middle East (CCME) 2015 will see the first showing of the Sepura Group's expanded portfolio, following the company's acquisition of Teltronic.
2016 International TETRA Awards
23 September, 2015The 2016 International TETRA Awards are coming up, and the organisers are calling for nominations in seven categories.
Motorola Solutions relocates HQ to Chicago
16 September, 2015Motorola Solutions has announced that it will relocate its global headquarters from Schaumburg, Illinois, to Chicago, the city in which the company began in 1928.
Comms Connect Melbourne 2015 preview
14 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)This year will see another world-class line-up of speakers, workshops and exhibitors at Comms Connect Melbourne, to be held from 1 to 3 December.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 11 September 2015
11 September, 2015This week: FirstNet boss interview, fixing in-building comms, military comms interoperability exercise, Chilean company expands TETRA deal, and using comms to protect firefighters.
Comms Connect expands to New Zealand
09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)The Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand has reached an agreement with Westwick-Farrow Media to take over the organisation of New Zealand's annual communications conference and exhibition, beginning in 2016.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 4 September 2015
04 September, 2015This week: Comms Connect in Adelaide this month, FirstNet getting serious about security, volunteers help first responders, Tonga gets crowdfunded radio, hospital turns to smartphones, and Ukraine military facing comms problems.
Monthly update from RSM New Zealand
02 September, 2015Radio Spectrum Management has issued its latest regular monthly update, outlining changes to the fixed service bands in New Zealand.
