Simoco supplies critical comms technology to VicRoads
31 July, 2014Simoco has begun rolling out critical communications technology for VicRoads to improve the efficiency of its mobile radios and safety of its vehicles and drivers. The initiative sees the supply of an in-vehicle P25 upgradable solution, specifically designed to address the needs of the emergency services, to the Victorian State Road Authority.
Polish police use DMR radios for public safety
01 June, 2014Police in the administrative district of Silesia in Poland will now be equipped with Hytera radios to assist in public safety. Hytera's Polish partner RTcom received the order late last year to supply Polish police with DMR radios and accessories.
A shared dispatch centre solution
29 May, 2014By installing the same dispatch system, three emergency communications centres are preparing to share, access and use each other’s radio resources.
When lives are on the line
06 May, 2014The duress button on a portable radio has become an essential component of public safety communications. But the functionality has not yet made it into every sector.
Setting the tone
03 April, 2014 by Jonathan NallyWhen Anglo American's Capcoal operation wanted to upgrade to a P25 radio system at one of its Queensland mines, it also had to address the difficult issue of transmitting vital emergency tones. Two Australian companies stepped in to find the solution.
Motorola to develop public safety broadband network for LA
10 March, 2014The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System Authority (LA-RICS) has selected Motorola Solutions to develop a wireless public safety broadband network (PSBN).
Military emergency beacon failure rate almost 50%
10 February, 2014Emergency locator beacons used in US Air Force ejection seats and parachute packs have failed in almost 50% of ejections and 24% of bench tests.
Australia's first purpose-built VHF DSC marine station
31 October, 2013Australia's first fully featured, purpose-built VHF DSC marine radio station has been commissioned at Sandringham, Victoria, providing automatic distress and safety services for vessels operating in Port Phillip Bay.
$24.6m system for Victoria's CFA
04 September, 2013Telstra, Tait Communications and AA Radio Communications win the contract to supply 6000 radios to the Victorian County Fire Authority.
9-1-1 MAX Call-Taking system
26 June, 2013Emergency operators can now make use of the full functionality of Zetron’s MAX Call-Taking 9-1-1 system over a tablet PC.
Hytera TETRA for Mercedes-Benz factory
12 June, 2013The Mercedes-Benz engine factory fire brigade in Berlin has upgraded to a Hytera TETRA radio system.
Aviation ELTs don’t always activate
27 May, 2013Study shows aviation emergency locator transmitters work only 40 to 60% of the time.
Radio to the rescue after quake
30 April, 2013When a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in China, Hytera rushed radio equipment to the stricken areas.
Putting emergency comms to the test
23 April, 2013Tests in New York City have suggested how to improve emergency radio communications inside large buildings and tunnels.
Real-time system stays ahead of crooks
19 March, 2013An integrated law enforcement system from Motorola combines video, sensors, alarms and computer-aided dispatch.
