Surge in drone use prompts call for privacy protections
15 July, 2014New privacy laws might be needed to protect against a wave of 'eyes in the sky,' according to a federal parliamentary committee.
RSM New Zealand announces developments in 2.5 GHz, AM, FM and 700 MHz
11 July, 2014In its monthly update, Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has announced auctions for AM and FM licences and news regarding the 2.5 GHz managed spectrum park band.
Government to review the national Triple Zero operator
09 July, 2014The federal government is reviewing the operation of the national Triple Zero operator to ensure that arrangements take advantage of new technologies and provide improved services.
FCC imposes US$35m fine on maker of jamming gear
25 June, 2014A Chinese electronics manufacturer and online retailer has been fined US$35m for allegedly marketing 285 models of signal-jamming devices to US consumers.
Spectrum leaders gather in Brisbane for international meeting
10 June, 2014Hundreds of radio communication leaders from 32 Asia-Pacific countries have gathered in Brisbane this week for the third Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Preparatory Group summit.
NZ Telecom cleared to buy final 700 MHz spectrum
10 June, 2014The New Zealand Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom to proceed with the purchase of the final 2x5 MHz lot of 700 MHz radio spectrum.
Polish police use DMR radios for public safety
01 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdPolice 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, 2014 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdBy installing the same dispatch system, three emergency communications centres are preparing to share, access and use each other’s radio resources.
Spectrum reform to drive innovation and productivity, says Turnbull
28 May, 2014The federal government has announced that it will review current spectrum policy arrangements to ease the compliance burden on users and improve accessibility for new technologies.
When lives are on the line
06 May, 2014 | Supplied by: UXC ConnectThe 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.
Crane control radio interferes with licensed user
05 May, 2014Radio Spectrum Management has reminded operators of the need to obtain proper licences in order to avoid the possibility of harmful interference.
New Zealand spectrum management update
09 April, 2014Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has released its April update, with information on VHF usage and a comprehensive review of all spectrum allocations.
Setting the tone
03 April, 2014 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty LtdWhen 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.
Murray Irrigation upgrades with Simoco
18 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdMurray Irrigation's need for a communications solution that can deliver resilient, IP-based voice and data communications has been fulfilled thanks to the Simoco Xfin's IP-based distributed architecture.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reviews 2.1 GHz acquisition limits
18 March, 2014New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the acquisition limits ('spectrum caps') on spectrum holdings in the 2.1 GHz band used for 3G mobile.
