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.
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.
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.
Using the internet to get the message across
19 May, 2011 by Ralph Becker | Supplied by: TestAdvance Pty Ltd
Today’s immediate need is for radio interoperability. Standards, industry and government initiatives are addressing the issue, but not entirely and, arguably, not quickly enough. It is important that standards are developed, and the efforts to define them are invaluable.
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.
Antenna test centre opened in China
16 May, 2011
CommScope is opening a base station antenna testing facility in Suzhou, China, to ensure the performance of its Andrew Solutions antenna portfolio in all types of wireless network conditions.
TETRA network expands in Sweden
09 May, 2011
Sweden’s nationwide TETRA network, RAKEL, is gradually expanding its number of subscribers, as increasing numbers of organisations seek to use its security, data and efficiency.
Glyn M2M antenna store website
02 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Glyn Ltd
Glyn has created a dedicated M2M antenna store website to specifically address the antenna needs for machine to machine applications.
