Inmarsat and Land Rover trek across Aussie Outback
20 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdOn board for the 2015 Land Rover Experience Tour, Inmarsat's global voice, broadband and M2M connectivity will keep drivers connected, even from the middle of the Outback.
Signals making airports safer for all
16 October, 2015An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future.
Satcoms put to the test in military exercises
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat LtdInmarsat recently trained military personnel in the Pacific at a multinational event focusing on communications and interoperability in humanitarian aid and disaster response situations.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 16 October 2015
16 October, 2015This week: Satcom operators sign disaster charter, France sets date for 700 MHz auction, NZ radio towers to come down, more radio problems for US police, and GovInnovate conference coming up.
Motorola joins fight against pirates in Seychelles
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsIn the ongoing battle against pirates and smugglers, the Seychelles Police have been equipped with mission-critical communications technology from Motorola Solutions to support public safety across 115 islands.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 9 October 2015
09 October, 2015This week: Icom wins marine radio award, Nokia returns to public safety, Sepura sponsors Mercedes supercar, and Comms Connect Melbourne is coming up.
Tait to open Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney
07 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tait CommunicationsTait Communications has announced that it will open a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney, with the regional general manager and regional sales director to move there from Brisbane.
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 CommunicationsTait 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.
