RadioComms News

Spanish government regulates mobile use

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:57:22 +0000

The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, says that Spain's industry ministry has announced that he will issue a decree to regulate the 790 to 862 MHz band that will be freed up after Spain phases out analog television.

Trunked radio net uses software

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:11:44 +0000

Axell Wireless has launched what is believed to be the world's first terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) digital repeater based on software defined radio (SDR) technology.

Simultaneous access for multiple networks

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:07:31 +0000

Radio IP Software has demonstrated what it claims is a strategic advance in current mobile VPN (virtual private network) technology.

Trunked systems agreement

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:42:42 +0000

Daniels Electronics has renewed its distribution agreement via the Icom Systems group.

'Coordination' the future for networks

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:27:22 +0000

Actix has predicted that with the arrival of 4G network managers will have a sharper focus on the delivery cost per data bit.

Fifty years in two-way radio

Tue, 26 May 2009 03:56:29 +0000

This year, 2009, is a major milestone for Standard Communications as it celebrates its jubilee birthday.

Boost to 'green' radio research

Mon, 25 May 2009 02:55:55 +0000

Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.

P25 interoperability tests successful

Fri, 22 May 2009 03:09:15 +0000

Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.

VHF warning to boat owners

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:18:17 +0000

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on boat owners and users to double check that they hold a certificate of proficiency to operate their VHF marine radios.

China plant expanded

Wed, 20 May 2009 04:09:04 +0000

With China investing billions of dollars in 3G networks, Andrew Solutions is completing expansion of its Suzhou, China, manufacturing and distribution centre to better support its local users.

Test set receives certification

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:21:48 +0000

The IFF-45TS avionics test set from Aeroflex has received certification from the US Department of Defence International AIMS program office.

Test and measure distributors

Fri, 15 May 2009 01:49:16 +0000

Yokogawa Australia has appointed three distributors for its range of test and measurement products to replace Trio Smartcal.

Codan acquires satellite company

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:18:54 +0000

Codan has expanded its satellite communications business with the purchase of Pennysylvania-based Locus Microwave for AU$4.3 million.

Power grid contract

Mon, 04 May 2009 02:50:13 +0000

Daniels Electronics has received its first order from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), formerly called Transco, the National Electric Transmission company.

Expanded system for Hong Kong rail

Fri, 01 May 2009 02:54:27 +0000

A major extension to Hong Kong's mass transit railway will feature another communications network from Radio Frequency Engineering Ltd (RFE).

Free RF course available

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:15:12 +0000

AWR and the James Cook University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences have announced that an RF and microwave electronic engineering course developed by assoc prof Keith Kikkert is now available free to other universities worldwide.

Spectrum licensing review

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:44:38 +0000

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a discussion paper as part of a review of the technical frameworks that apply to spectrum licences.

ACMA and WIA sign amateur deal

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:11:07 +0000

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has signed a contract with the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) to provide a range of services to the amateur radio community.

NZ Navy replaces frigate simulator

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:04:44 +0000

Bluewater Systems, a Christchurch-based ARM solutions developer, has delivered a communications retrofit to the New Zealand navy.

TETRA system for gas refinery

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:49:23 +0000

Zenitel is supplying a Motorola TETRA system to the Ormen Lange gas refinery in Aukra, on the west coast of Norway.