Consultation open on radio licensing changes
08 February, 2017ACMA has invited feedback on proposed changes to the Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2015.
NPSTC issues interoperability best practice reports
06 February, 2017NPSTC has issued a master report and three best practice statements that identify specific actions public safety agencies can take to improve emergency communications interoperability.
RAN ICT leadership recognised
03 February, 2017ICT leadership in the Royal Australian Navy has been recognised with a Conspicuous Service Medal.
Radio towers rejected
01 February, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAs one UK council rejects plans for two huge new radio towers, officials in Norway prepare to pull an iconic tower down.
RSM's monthly spectrum update
01 February, 2017 by Jonathan NallyNew Zealand's regulator has announced the results of a review of spectrum usage and called for feedback on its draft five-year plan.
Ergon adds 18 apprentices
01 February, 2017 by Jonathan NallyEighteen new apprentices, including some training as communications technicians, have begun work with Ergon Energy this week.
Opportunities and risks for the industry
29 January, 2017 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: ARCIAThe industry needs to be engaged as new technology emerges with the potential to replace the status quo, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
Backhaul: Industry happenings of yesteryear
27 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyTake a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australasian critical communications field way back in 1992 and 2007.
Funding grants offered by Motorola Solutions Foundation
27 January, 2017The Motorola Solutions Foundation will award grants of up to $50,000 for programs that provide technology/engineering and public safety education.
Ajit Pai appointed FCC chairman
25 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAjit Pai, one of the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) commissioners, has been elevated to the post of chairman.
Teltronic gets Siemens gong
25 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyTeltronic has again been awarded Outstanding Supplier status by Siemens following a regular annual review.
Reduced satellite taxes welcomed
24 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA has agreed to reduce Ka band satellite licence taxes by between 30% and 100% in response to industry calls to harmonise Australia's regime with those of other nations.
Channel nomenclature standards released
23 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyA new document issued jointly by APCO and NPSTC sets out standard channel nomenclature for US public safety interoperability channels.
World's smallest radio receiver
23 January, 2017The world's tiniest radio receiver is made of diamond and has building blocks just two atoms wide.
FirstNet a top priority for US state CIOs
20 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe US National Association of State Chief Information Officers has set successful implementation of FirstNet state plans as one of its top priorities for 2017.
