Codan acquires satellite company
08 May, 2009
Codan has expanded its satellite communications business with the purchase of Pennysylvania-based Locus Microwave for AU$4.3 million.
Power grid contract
04 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Daniels Electronics Ltd
Daniels Electronics has received its first order from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), formerly called Transco, the National Electric Transmission company.
Free RF course available
30 April, 2009
AWR and the James Cook University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences have announced that an RF and microwave electronic engineering course developed by assoc prof Keith Kikkert is now available free to other universities worldwide.
TETRA system for gas refinery
14 April, 2009
Zenitel is supplying a Motorola TETRA system to the Ormen Lange gas refinery in Aukra, on the west coast of Norway.
Radio test joint deal
08 April, 2009
Aeroflex has agreed with Icom to provide automated test and alignment capabilities for Icom radios on the Aeroflex 3920 digital radio test set.
Instrument catalogue
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
Emona Instruments has released its 2009 test instruments catalogue.
GPS module
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Tekdis
The Skytraq Venus634LPx GPS receiver features tracking sensitivity of -161 dBm and full-power tracking current of 23 mA contained in an LGA44 package.
3G market move
20 January, 2009
Alpha Micro Components has signed a new distribution agreement with Sierra Wireless.
Canberra opening
19 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd
Rohde & Schwarz has opened a representative office in the Canberra suburb of Deakin.
Defence contract awarded
02 December, 2008
The Bridge Networks has been awarded the Interim Anchoring contract for the JP2008 Phase 4 program by the Defence Material Organisation.
Review of trading of radiofrequency licences released
02 December, 2008
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public and industry comment on the effectiveness in Australia of the secondary market for radiofrequency licences.
Radiofrequency plan out for comment
29 September, 2008
The ACMA has released a draft of a new Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan for public comment. When completed, this will replace the current spectrum plan developed in January 2005.
Underground rail to be upgraded
24 September, 2008
Andrew has won a major contract to upgrade the existing communications infrastructure on one of Singapore’s mass rapid transit rail lines to support a third-generation wireless network — the first 3G service for an underground radio network in Singapore.
Scholarship created
14 August, 2008
A scholarship for an advanced diploma of electronic communication engineering will be provided by Tait at RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology).
Accredited manufacturer
14 August, 2008
Tait Electronics is the first radio manufacturer to become an accredited ARCIA (Australian Radio Communications Industry Association) member.
