ACMA
Australian Communications Media Authority
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has decided to discontinue the use of a VK9 callsign suffix letter to denote each of the six Australian external territories, each a DX entity.
An online tool that has just been released can be very useful for radio amateurs needing to comply with their licence conditions in relation to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which is now called EME
The Australian Communications and Media Authority steps up its cost saving (Federal Government Dividend) measures by announcing it will pull the plug on its field offices in Adelaide and Perth.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is raising the possibility that the current 40 channel UHF band could with some changes accommodate up to 60 channels.
The Australian Communications Authority (ACMA) has indicated that its current review of 400MHz spectrum now does not include the amateur 70cm band 430-450 MHz, which is good news.
Radio Frequency Identification Devices may now used in Australia in the 920-926MHz band with a power output of 4-watts EIRP
A recent incident in Australia again highlights the occurrence of wireless devices operating on other than their authorised frequency and causing interference.
The ACMA has further reports of bad apple operators following on from its recent compliance enforcement actions taken against three individuals.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is continuing to consider opening up some, or all, of the 440-450MHz band for greater use by the land mobile service, reducing spectrum availab
Positive action is now likely to be taken by the ACMA against the few 'bad apple' operators who disregard the regulations and licence conditions determinations.
