Radio Systems

5G satellite tech advances connectivity in remote locations

30 June, 2025

Five organisations have jointly developed new 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite technology to advance mobile connectivity in remote locations.

Unseenlabs' new satellite strengthens maritime surveillance

27 June, 2025

The asset is set to expand Unseenlabs' existing constellation and further strengthen its operational capabilities in tracking illegal and unreported maritime activity.

Ericsson antennas to boost Optus's 5G network efficiency

25 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd

Optus and Ericsson have announced a partnership to deploy high-performance antennas designed to enhance the coverage, capacity and energy efficiency of Optus's 5G network.

5G tech trialled during Norwegian military exercise

19 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty Ltd

Nokia's 5G technology was said to provide field personnel from multiple nations with advanced defence applications, enhancing situational awareness and facilitating seamless cooperation across military units.

ZCG telescopic mast solutions

10 June, 2025 | Supplied by: ZCG

ZCG delivers a full suite of modular mast solutions to meet the demands of Australia's mining, broadcasting, emergency services and telecommunications sectors.

M2M One Satellite Airtime

04 June, 2025 | Supplied by: M2M One Pty Ltd

M2M One Satellite Airtime has been described as Australia's first industrial IoT satellite solution which combines data plans paired with premium hardware.

Designing resilience: advanced power strategies for critical infrastructure

02 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Century Yuasa Batteries

Designing power systems for critical infrastructure now involves more than capacity — it requires foresight.

Icom IC-F7000 and IC-F7500 P25 radios

01 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Icom Australia Pty Ltd

Available in VHF and UHF bands, Icom's P25 line-up supports conventional and trunked operation (Phase 1 and Phase 2), with seamless analog–digital mixed mode for flexible fleet migration.

Private 5G supports vehicle manufacturing for JLR

23 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd

Ericsson Private 5G is enhancing the production of Range Rover vehicles by supporting business-critical applications such as vision systems, IoT sensors and production tools.

Panorama Antennas LPBSC-6-60 and B4BSC-6-60 IP68-certified antennas

21 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Panorama Antennas Pty Ltd

The LPBSC-6-60 and B4BSC-6-60 are omnidirectional broadband antenna ranges covering 617–960/1427–6000 MHz, and have been specially adapted for use in hostile, frequently flooded environments for applications like sewer monitoring, water metering and flood control.

A fairer future: RSM's fees review and what it means for NZ's radio comms sector

19 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand (RFUANZ)

The NZ radio comms industry is closely watching the outcome of the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) fees review — the first in over a decade.

Improving data transmission with optical satellite comms

16 May, 2025

The iLAuNCH Trailblazer program is setting out to revolutionise satellite communications, thanks to a new project that will develop technologies to give Australians faster and more affordable access to data.

Intelepower energy storage solutions for critical communications continuity

15 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Century Yuasa Batteries

Power continuity is non-negotiable in public safety and critical communications. Intelepower delivers engineered systems and certified battery solutions designed to perform in the real-world operating conditions of New Zealand's infrastructure networks.

Goldmine deploys private 5G for teleremote dozers

09 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd

Newmont's Cadia gold and copper mine, west of Orange in NSW, has implemented a private 5G network for its teleremote (remote control) dozing operations, in what is believed to be a world first.