Digital dividend results announced
09 May, 2013The federal government has raised almost $2 billion in an auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands.
US Homeland Security seeks P25 services
02 May, 2013US Homeland Security is seeking accreditation services for labs participating in the P25 Compliance Assessment Program.
Radio to the rescue after quake
30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdWhen 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.
TETRA experiences continued growth
19 April, 2013Survey shows that 2012 is the third consecutive year for record shipments of TETRA equipment.
Telco and media reforms continue
11 April, 2013ACMA chairman Chris Chapman has outlined the government regulator’s current priorities in a speech at the Comms Day Summit in Sydney.
How vulnerable do you feel?
04 April, 2013A new study gauges public feelings of vulnerability to failure of the internet, mobile phones, electricity.
ACMA tests its own ‘world’s best’ claim
01 April, 2013The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released the latest assessment of its performance.
Smart antenna market report released
27 March, 2013The global market for smart antennas is expected to grow at a significant rate from 2012 to 2018.
Real-time system stays ahead of crooks
19 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsAn integrated law enforcement system from Motorola combines video, sensors, alarms and computer-aided dispatch.
ACMA changes in NSW and Queensland
15 March, 2013ACMA announces changes to radio services in Adelong, Boonah and Broken Hill.
Digital radio to the rescue
07 March, 2013 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsQueensland’s recent floods and storms taxed safety radio networks to the limit, but one P25 system held strong during the worst of the weather.
ACMA single compliance mark scheme begins
01 March, 2013The Australian Communications and Media Authority has introduced a single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) to illustrate a device’s compliance with all applicable ACMA standards.
Fighting fires using radio communication
25 January, 2013 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerThe Rural Fire Service is said to be the largest operator of radio communications infrastructure in NSW.
Consoles trigger fast fire-crew response
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdFire crews can now reach the scene fast, using an alert system built around Zetron communications consoles.