RFID: Changing the way we work with data
11 April, 2004 by Niel Powers, VP of App Dev & Deployment Products, Progress Software Pty Ltd | Supplied by: Progress
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the new generation of automatic identification and data capture. These wireless systems allow for non-contact reading and are effective in manufacturing and other hostile environments
Submersible, portable land mobile radios
22 March, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.icom.net.au/
Icom's F50/F60 series of waterproof (submersible), portable land mobile transceivers meets JIS-7 standards (equivalent to the more commonly known IEC IPx7 Ingress Protection Standard), just like many marine VHF handheld radios. This brings waterproof durability to tough work environments and meets the diverse needs of the government, utilities, transportation, and business and industry markets. This is useful for anyone whose communication needs place them indoors and outdoors, as well as first responders for whom tough environments may limit communications in do-or-die situations.
Digital access radio
22 March, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.4rf.com/
The Aprisa XE point-to-point digital access radio solution provides point-to-point radio links with up to 16 Mbps of capacity over distances up to 100 km.
Rechargeable NiMH batteries
30 January, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.sanyo.com.au/
Sanyo Australia has released two nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. The batteries feature a 25% increase in capacity compared to previous models.
Point-to-point radio
30 January, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.4rf.com/
4RF Communications engineers point-to-point radio technologies for use in low-capacity linking and network-edge applications. The Aprisa range of digital access radios are intelligent, standalone solutions for transporting voice, data and high-speed Internet.
Handheld battery tester
30 January, 2004 | Supplied by: Valen Power Pty Ltd
The ACT Meters Intelligent Battery Tester allows rapid testing of 12 V SLA batteries. Within seconds of applying leads to the battery terminals an indication of the capacity is displayed on an LCD screen preceded by the voltage and temperature measurement.
Two-way radio charger analyser
30 January, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.premierbatteries.com.au/
The IQpac is a charger analyser for Ni-Cd/NiMH batteries providing the option of constant current or pulse charging. Technology featuring a rapid charge with battery capacity display provides the user with complete information on battery condition.
Manufacturers need to find value in RFID applications
11 January, 2004 by Rick Fox | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
RFID has major applications in supply-chain management, but those burdened with implementation costs don't receive much of the value. Manufacturers need to find ways to benefit from RFID technology other than forced compliance
Tiny nanotube antennas may yield better signals
08 January, 2004
In the future, mobile phone calls and television pictures could become a lot clearer thanks to tiny antennas thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. At least that's the speculation of a University of Southern California researcher who has been investigating nanotube transistors.
Super gain antennas
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: ZCG
There are two models in the SG range of mobile phone antennas, both standing 900 mm tall with a stainless steel spring base and identical appearance. The SG835 for CDMA and SG900 for digital GSM mobile phones offer 4 dBd of gain.
Handheld UHF transceiver
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: GME Pty Ltd
GME Electrophone has released the TX610, a 477 MHz UHF CB handheld transceiver.
Two-way radio charger analyser
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: Premier Batteries Pty Ltd
The IQpac is a charger analyser for Ni-Cd/NiMH batteries providing the option of constant current or pulse charging. Technology featuring a rapid charge with battery capacity display provides the user with complete information on battery condition.
Multi-band mobile/GPS antenna
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: RFI Technology Solutions
The Quintet 'global capable' telematics antenna includes a true multi-band, mixed polarity cellular antenna with an integrated active GPS patch antenna incorporated in the same housing.
LiMnO2 primary cells
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: Saft Australia Pty Ltd
Saft's LM range of lithium manganese dioxide (LiMnO2) cylindrical primary cells combines a high voltage and rate capability, performance over a wide range of temperatures, no voltage delay when put into service and a long shelf life, all in a standard space envelope.
HF radio bridges the gap between peacekeepers and NGOs
11 December, 2003 by Rod Macduff
Peacekeepers and NGOs are confronted with many similar communications problems when they find themselves in trouble spots where public order has broken down
