Project: Upgrade to Finnish network
20 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Sepura
The Finnish department for rescue services in Länsi-Uusimaa has selected Sepura handheld, two-way radios to upgrade its communications network.
Now for another look at DMR
20 July, 2011 by David Cox, operations director, Pacific Wireless Communications | Supplied by: Pacific Wireless Communications Pty Ltd
The recent DMR discussion has prompted much-welcomed response from the market and from New Zealand in particular stimulating further debate to how applicable will the various executions of DMR be to the Australian market.
400 MHz changes benefit UHF CB users
20 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media Authority
Owners of UHF CB radios will now have access to more channels in the 400 MHz band, following a three-year ACMA review and release of its time frames and plans to restructure the band.
Using the internet to get the message across - Part II
20 July, 2011 by Ralph Becker | Supplied by: TestAdvance Pty Ltd
Last issue we introduced RoIP as a means to achieving interoperability in and across two-radio networks. Interoperability is more than the integration of different radio formats and RF interfaces.
Down to basics with antennas
20 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Antennas are the heart of every radio transmitter and receiver. So vital are they that it seems appropriate to look more closely at them. And whether you are experienced in their use or are coming to them for the first time, there is bound to be information here that could be useful.
A challenge to conventional thought
20 July, 2011 by Ralph Becker*
We are pretty much aware of the shift in telecommunications usage, away from fixed-line telephone to a combination of IP-based and mobile access. The lines between voice and data are becoming less and less clear. Indeed, it makes no sense to discern between voice and data - both are simply payload.
Trimble Navigation TM3000 asset-tracking device
17 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Step Global Pty Ltd
Trimble Navigation has completed the integration of the Cinterion EU3-P WCDMA modem within its TM3000 asset-tracking device.
Laird SKS230065-18N-001 wideband antenna
16 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird has released its SKS230065-18N-001 base station wideband dual 45° sector antenna.
Sepura IP67 submersible intrinsically safe radio
15 July, 2011 | Supplied by: National Wireless
Sepura has launched additions to its range of intrinsically safe products for TETRA radios.
Banner Engineering SureCross Performance wireless I/O gateways and nodes
07 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s SureCross Performance wireless I/O gateways and nodes now feature a high-power RF design with 1 W transmit power in the 900 MHz ISM band, providing an increased range between devices of up to 10 km.
Motorola MOTOTRBO Connect Plus two-way digital mobile radio system
24 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
Motorola has launched its MOTOTRBO Connect Plus two-way digital mobile radio system.
APCO supports ESOs’ 800 MHz
21 June, 2011
APCO Australasia supports the latest proposal for ESOs to be allocated spectrum in the 800 MHz band to build their own national mobile broadband network.
Laird Technologies WTS2333C-FRSMM wireless dipole antenna
03 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Tekdis
Laird Technologies has released its WTS2333C-FRSMM WiMAX external wireless dipole antenna.
The case for public safety radio in Australia
19 May, 2011 by Dr Michael N’Guyen | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions
Picture this frightening scenario: a lone fireman stranded in the middle of a burning building. He reaches for his radio, pressing buttons by touch, not sight, because visibility is down to inches. The only sounds he hears are his colleagues rushing to the scene, still too far away to be of any real help to him or the frail civilian he’s pulled from the flames.
Service management for enhanced safety networks
19 May, 2011 | Supplied by: BAI Communications
Interoperability between different agencies has been highlighted as one of the key challenges to improve emergency services’ responses to incidents - ranging from accidents to natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Mark Ward, national business development manager for Airwave Solutions Australia, explains the benefits of taking a ‘service management’ approach to address this challenge.
