Moon mission beams laser data back to Earth
12 November, 2013Data from a NASA lunar spacecraft has been sent to Earth via laser communications, many times faster than possible with traditional radio waves.
Comms Connect comes to Sydney
08 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Comms ConnectWFevents, organiser of the Comms Connect conference and exhibition, today announced the launch of a satellite event to help even more users benefit from the gathering of industry experts that takes place during Comms Connect. The first Comms Connect satellite event will be held in Sydney, at the Australian Technology Park, 18-19 June 2014.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 8 November 2013
08 November, 2013
TETRA takes on the Super Bowl; P25 for Toronto airport; 900 MHz interference in NZ; TETRA data to keep highways safe.
Super 'scope work to begin
07 November, 2013Australian research organisations are at the head of work to build thousands of dishes and millions of radio wave receptors, linked by high-bandwidth optical fibre.
TCCA signs 3GPP market representation partner agreement
07 November, 2013TCCA has signed a market representation partner agreement with 3GPP Partnership to strengthen work on enhancing LTE standards for critical communications users.
Crystal radio: the solution to next-gen comms?
07 November, 2013A new type of self-correcting crystal works up to 100 GHz, opening the door for a new generation of devices for advanced communications.
Zetron’s Remote Command-and-Control Suite awarded
05 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdAPCO International’s Public Safety Communications magazine has chosen Zetron’s new Remote Command-and-Control Suite as one of 2013’s Hot Products in public safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.