Communication critical for underground miners’ safety
16 November, 2012 by Kylie BaraczAfter disasters such as the Beaconsfield mine collapse, safety of underground miners has been in the spotlight. One way to improve miners’ safety is to provide radio communications between workers underground and the ones on the surface.
Audi selects TETRA for reliable communications on-site
15 October, 20123T Communications, in partnership with its parent company Sepura, has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide a TETRA mobile communications network to Audi’s headquarters and largest production plant in Ingolstadt, Germany.
From smartphone to digital radio - how communications technology changes our lives
12 October, 2012 by Bevan Clarke, Professional Commercial Radio Solutions, Motorola Solutions | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe arrival of digital communications, in the form of digital radio handsets and their supporting networks, are changing the fundamental nature of how work is done, how lives are saved and how profits are made.
ACMA VHF marine radio review released
05 October, 2012The ACMA has released the outcomes paper of its review of VHF marine radio operator qualifications for recreational boaters.
FCC endorses TETRA in the US
26 September, 2012The Federal Communications Commission has endorsed the use of TETRA in the US under its Part 90 rules.
Spectrum licence review complete
14 September, 2012The ACMA has published a response paper following its review of the spectrum licencing technical and regulatory framework.
Project enhances interoperability
28 August, 2012The GERYON project is set to eliminate incompatibility between systems and focuses on increasing interoperability.
Will critical communications be vital for our future?
20 August, 2012 by Peter Clemons*Peter Clemons from Quixoticity looks at the road ahead and considers some sombre forecasts.
System assists in forest fire evacuation
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdZetron’s communications control technology has helped emergency response teams fight a wildfire in Tarragona, Spain.
Will radio lure Gen Y and beyond?
25 July, 2012 by Kylie RhodesCan we encourage the next generation to be involved in the radio industry? This article looks at how the industry can improve the balance of people entering and those retiring.
VHF marine radio videos released
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityACMA releases videos to give recreational boaters up-to-date information about using VHF marine radios.
LTE will enter mainstream in 2012
16 May, 2012The Global Mobile Suppliers Association has published an update to its Evolution to LTE report.
Practicalities of private LTE
04 May, 2012 by Dr Clive Horn, research leader at Tait Communications | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdTait Communications research leader Dr Clive Horn examines the standard and offers practical advice when considering merging LTE with existing narrowband radio technology.
Mobile broadband communications for Australian public safety
20 April, 2012Mobile broadband radio communications vital for public safety agencies, says Police Federation of Australia.
Industry Talking - Events to fill the social calendar
16 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationARCIA attended the APCO Australasia conference on the Gold Coast in March where we attracted new members and presented on disaster planning and the need to coordinate plans to provide interoperability, particularly in remote areas where infrastructure is limited.
