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Wireless standards for the future
It’s no secret that wireless communications standards continue evolving to provide ever-increasing data throughput capabilities. The boost in data rates is largely accomplished through enhancements in the physical layers of the protocols. These enhancements often take years to develop - allowing us to envision both the communications systems of tomorrow and the changes in RF test needs. Today, two main wireless standards are IEEE 802.11ac in wireless-local-area-network (WLAN) products and 3GPP LTE Advanced in cellular communications.
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New tricks for old dogs
We’re all familiar with the old ‘break-fix’ model of service - it’s been the way of life for many years. It works well; it generates revenue and keeps you in business alongside hardware sales. The problem is that it’s a short-term solution for a long-term user.
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ARCIA recognised as industry peak body
Since its incorporation in 2007, the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) has worked hard to bring the industry together, to focus on common initiatives and issues that will strengthen the industry and prepare it for future growth and increasing demand for business-essential communications.
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ACMA takes the 400 MHz review on the road
Since early 2008, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been undertaking a review of arrangements for the radiofrequency spectrum in the range 403-520 MHz (the 400 MHz band).
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Satellite trial gives remote schools high-speed broadband
An eight-week trial of satellite-delivered, high-speed broadband for two remote rural South Island schools in New Zealand has been completed. The trial, aimed to test the effectiveness of satellite as a means of providing a high-speed broadband link, was conducted in Winchester Rural School in Canterbury and Haast Rural School on the west coast.
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Drive to increase car security
Remote central locking is among the most convenient aspects of modern motoring. Transmission of the radio signal that activates the system is not particularly secure, however. A new encryption technique increases security without draining the key’s battery.
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DMR welcomes Zetron
The DMR Association has welcomed Zetron as a Category 1 member.
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DMR welcomes three members
The DMR Association has welcomed Larimart, Omnitronics and SafeMobile as members.
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DMR Association welcomes two new members
Two new members have joined the DMR Association: Omsk Manufacturing Association named after AS Popov and Elcomplus.
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Fob prototype for mobile device security
Nordic Semiconductor and Broadcom collaborate to provide a small, low-cost, Bluetooth, low-energy proximity fob prototype.
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Australia signs up to newly formed SKA organisation
Australia and New Zealand’s bid to host the square kilometre array (SKA) radio telescope took a step forward with the formation of the SKA Organisation.
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Italian company joins DMR
EMC SpA is a Category 1 member of the DMR Association.
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Simoco gains CAP compliance
Simoco's range has gained P25 compliance approval.
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C4i goes to great heights to test RIU
C4i has completed Mil-Std-810 altitude qualification testing.
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Tait radios for NSW network
Tait Radio Communications is officially approved to operate on the GRN.
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Mobile incident response trailer
A mobile incident response trailer has been commissioned by C4i.
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Emergency responses under scrutiny
NSW State Emergency Services has been assessed by Tait Radio Communications.
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Optical link proves SKA feasibility
Radio astronomers used six telescopes to observe a radio source that may be two black holes orbiting each other.
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APCO welcomes digital strategy
APCO Australasia has welcomed the release of the National Digital Economy Strategy.
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Students focus on firefighters
Tait Radio Communications has helped fund four students from the University of Canterbury's New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour.
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ARCIA survey
ARCIA is holding a membership feedback survey to collect opinions of the association, its initiatives and programs.
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Zetron participates in 'test drive' centre
Zetron is participating with Airwave Solutions Australia and others in the new P25 solutions centre.
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Collaring elks for science
Elk are being fitted with collars, to tell researchers what they and other animals need to survive in the future.
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Comms system goes to gas project
Zetron has shipped to Kentz an Acom dispatch system for use at the Gorgon Project.
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DMR gains new members
The DMR Association has announced two new members.
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Sepura radios for Dutch police
Sepura has won a contract with the Royal Military Police, Netherlands, to supply STP8000 portable radios.
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Contact centre partnership
Vicorp Corporation has formed a partnership with Soanar to bring Vicorp's communications technology to contact centres.
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$14m TETRA network for Qld gas project
Motorola will supply radio communications infrastructure for QGC’s liquefied natural gas project.
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Detector ‘unleashed’ at jail conference
A handheld mobile phone detector called the Wolfhound-PRO has been introduced to the American Correctional Association’s 2011 Winter Conference in the US. The Wolfhound-PRO is the third in a line of BVS's advanced, award-winning cell phone detection products and the most advanced in terms of sensitivity and features.
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Networks of up to two million cells
Andrew Solutions, a CommScope division in the US, has upgraded its GeoLENs mobile location centre to version 10.1 with additional and expanded functionalities.
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Balloon flight antenna
Low Power Radio Solutions (LPRS), a European supplier of short-range radio devices, has provided a high-sensitivity, omnidirectional Yagi antenna to four amateur space enthusiasts who have now managed five successful high-altitude balloon flights into near space.
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DMR and ETSI to cooperate in digital mobile radio
The DMR Association and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute have signed a letter of intent to work together in the area of digital mobile radio.
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Garmin/ASUS deal
Garmin and ASUSTeK will alter their current co-branded business model for location-centric mobile handsets.
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ACMA to re-plan part of the 2.5 GHz band
The ACMA is replanning part of the 2.5 GHz band to facilitate new uses such as wireless access services while retaining parts of the band used by current licensees for electronic news gathering.
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ACMA to consult on digital dividend
The announcement confirming the size of the spectrum 'digital dividend' from analog television switch-off has paved the way for the ACMA to consult potential spectrum purchasers.
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ETSI factory automation under scrutiny
ETSI has launched a Wireless Factory Starter Group, aimed at identifying standardisation needs and opportunities in the expanding domain of wireless factory automation.
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New association for digital mobile radio
Several of the world’s device and network suppliers in digital radio services have launched the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association.
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Boost to 'green' radio research
Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.
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Review of trading of radiofrequency licences released
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public and industry comment on the effectiveness in Australia of the secondary market for radiofrequency licences.
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Defence contract awarded
The Bridge Networks has been awarded the Interim Anchoring contract for the JP2008 Phase 4 program by the Defence Material Organisation.
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