Some of the problems associated with grey import products include No genuine manufacturer warranty –Although vendors make claims about warranty cover, Icom (Australia) does not support grey imported products. Often these products will be sent overseas to be repaired, taking weeks, or even months to return to the user. A genuine Icom (Australia) warranty is usually…
What is dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF)? Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) is the sounds or tones generated by a telephone when the numbers are pressed. These tones are transmitted with the voice channel. DTMF is used to control automated equipment and signal user intent, such as the number they wish to dial. Each key has two…
FROM CB RADIO OPERATOR TO AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR ? (THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!) Have you thought about getting your amateur radio licence?This article will explain the easy process of going from a Citizen’s Band (CB) radio operator to a licensed amateur radio operator in Australia. CB Radio operators are some of the most passionate…
Linking the World to Your Back Yard BY Marius Lubbe, ZS1ML – Cape Town, South Africa Envision MFJ Enterprises, Inc., a corporation that originated from modest beginnings within the confines of a small hotel room in 1972, armed with a singular product and a vision. This paragon of quality and diversity in the realm of…
The History Of Yaesu History. Yaesu had initially been formed with the intention to develop and manufacture commercial and amateur radio transceivers for the Japanese market, but only five years after its formation the company had signed foreign sales agreements for export to Australia and Germany. Yaesu is a Japanese brand of amateur radio equipment, founded as Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. (八重洲無線株式会社, Yaesu Musen…
ITU advances the development of 6G The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), following the Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 (RA-23) held in Dubai from 13–17 November. The ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) will now focus on defining technical requirements, the submission process and…
ACMA reveals mid-band spectrum allocation outcomes The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has successfully completed the allocation process for area-wide licences (AWLs) in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band in remote areas of Australia. The 3.4–4.0 GHz band is suitable for a wide range of technologies and use cases, including 5G public mobile telecommunications services, enterprise telecommunications services…
The History Of President Electronics Leaders In CB Communications Equipment HISTORY The PRESIDENT name is closely linked to the CB radio world. More than a name, PRESIDENT is representative of the Citizen’s Band which unites millions of CB users all over the world : drivers, purists and technology fans. PRODUCTS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION Guarantees…
ACMA publishes market study on 4G/5G private networksater communication The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a report that examines the existing and future market for private wireless networks, with a focus on Australia. These private wireless networks are deployed by companies and organisations for their private spectrum use and are either 4G long-term evolution…
Device offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication TThe system could be used for battery-free underwater communication across kilometer-scale distances, to aid monitoring of climate and coastal change. MIT researchers have demonstrated the first system for ultra-low-power underwater networking and communication, which can transmit signals across kilometer-scale distances. This technique, which the researchers began developing several years…
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