Spectrum reform consultation launched
18 May, 2017The federal government has released a consultation package on spectrum reform that aims to modernise and simplify Australia's spectrum management framework.
Hytera, Sepura deal set to close
17 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyA date of 24 May has been set for completion of the acquisition of Sepura by Hytera.
Zetron and Harris form partnership
10 May, 2017Zetron and Harris Corporation's Public Safety and Professional Communications business have formed a strategic partnership for the North America region.
UTS commissions 90 GHz test chamber
09 May, 2017A 1.7-tonne anechoic chamber, worth $800,000, has been delivered to the University of Technology Sydney to take part in the development of next-generation radio systems.
Military comms test successful
09 May, 2017Multiple aircraft and ground stations efficiently and securely communicated during a demonstration of the Talon HATE airborne networking system.
Motorola acquires Kodiak, expands PTT
03 May, 2017Motorola Solutions has acquired Kodiak Networks as part of an agreement to expand its push-to-talk (PTT) offerings.
US initiates trade practices investigation
02 May, 2017Hytera Communications Corporation trade practices are being investigated by the US International Trade Commission.
NIARC to focus on innovation in transportation
28 April, 2017The 2017 National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NIARC) has begun in Australia and New Zealand, with 26 teams from 20 universities participating.
Learn about Europe's radio compliance directive
26 April, 2017 by Jonathan NallyA live ETSI webinar on 27 April will outline how to comply with Europe's new Radio Equipment Directive.
Photonics for fast RF
19 April, 2017A chip-scale optical device promises to provide high-speed RF tuning with response times faster than one nanosecond.
ACMA seeks input for sunsetting radiocomms standards
18 April, 2017The public can provide input on the remaking of five radiocommunications standards.
Have your say on labelling notice amendments
18 April, 2017An amendment exempting members of the Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) and the Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA) from the requirement to label a radiocommunications device they supplied has been sought.
NASA laser link will boost space data
13 April, 2017An 80 megabyte-per-second deep space laser communications system will be tested aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft.
CB band 40-channel changes dropped
13 April, 2017 by Jonathan NallyCB radio users are no longer required to upgrade their 40-channel equipment to the 80-channel standard.
Airbus appoints new Asia/Middle East head
13 April, 2017Airbus has appointed a new head of Sales and Program Delivery for its Asia and Middle East Secure Land Communications.
