Icom NZ increases warranty period to 5 years
04 November, 2013Icom New Zealand has announced 5-year warranties on all Icom land mobile and amateur radios sold in 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.
SCADA market boosted in Australia and NZ
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Frost & SullivanIntensifying demand from industries such as water and mining is fuelling the SCADA systems segment within Australia and New Zealand.
Rojone to distribute L-com connectivity products
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Rojone Pty LtdL-com has reached a distribution partnership agreement with Rojone to sell its wireless connectivity products throughout Australia.
Codan opens office in Dubai
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Codan CommunicationsCodan Radio Communications has announced the opening of an office in Dubai to support the demand and growth for HF and LMR equipment in these regions.
Keeping the 'Orange Roughy' connected
30 October, 2013 by Andy Start, president of global government, Inmarsat | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdSatellite communications are a crucial part of Australia's ocean-going Antarctic exploration efforts.
Zetron and Cassidian join forces
28 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdAn agreement between Zetron and Cassidian Communications aims to provide solutions that integrate console systems with radio network infrastructure for North American customers.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 25 October 2013
25 October, 2013 by Jonathan Nally
A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio for Friday, 25 October 2013.
APCO Australasia change management seminar
24 October, 2013 | Supplied by: APCO Australasia HeadquartersAPCO Australasia, in partnership with Tait Communications, will hold a seminar in Brisbane on Wednesday 13 November on the topic of change management in the industry.
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, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityIn 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, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationNominations 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 Nally
A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 18 October 2013.
Police chiefs renew call for spectrum allocation
16 October, 2013Australian and New Zealand police commissioners have renewed calls for 20 MHz of the 700 MHz band to be allocated for use by emergency services agencies.
Australian company exhibits at AIDEX
16 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Barrett Communications Pty LtdPerth-based Barrett Communications exhibited at the AiDEX international humanitarian and aid industry event in Brussels.
