Whos got my EPIRB
Read about the ACMA's collaborative efforts to track down a stolen EPIRB - emergency position-indicating radio beacon.
View ArticleBuying online Will it work here and is it legal
Shopping online for a cordless phone, headset or baby monitor? It might look cheap and hard to resist, but there’s a couple of questions you need to ask yourself before you go ahead.
View ArticleLED light globes and your TV
It is possible that some models of LED light globes may cause interference to television signals. Read this blog to find out more.
View ArticleOperating a radiocommunications device without a license
A person must only operate a radiocommunications device as authorised under a class, apparatus or spectrum licence. Read this blog to find out more.
View ArticleRemoving jammers from the streets
Australia’s radiocommunications network is much safer following the destruction of nearly one hundred prohibited devices commonly referred to as mobile phone and GPS ‘jammers’.
View ArticleAliens in the Melbourne CBD Youd better believe it
Read about the ACMA's investigation into a complaint of interference to the Optus 900 MHz 3G (Yes G) mobile network in the Melbourne CBD.
View ArticleOn the road tackling GPS jammer use
The ACMA has been educating Aussie truck drivers about the penalties for using illegal GPS jammers on the road.
View ArticleUsing unlicensed radios a costly exercise
Two companies have been penalised more than $10,000 for allegedly operating unlicensed radiocomms devices in the 400 MHz band.
View ArticleKeeping the airwaves clear
A recent audit of transmitter sites for FM community radio stations has found that 28 per cent were producing unwanted emissions.
View ArticleShoalhaven reception and interference issues
This blog discusses reception issues some people are experiencing after retuning their TVs, in the Shoalhaven area.
View ArticleShowing taxi drivers the way
Melbourne taxi drivers are better educated about banned GPS jammers, following a joint ACMA and Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD) campaign called Operation Signal.
View ArticleA day in the life of an ACMA inspectorPart 3
Learn more about the work of an ACMA inspector.
View ArticleA day in the life of an ACMA inspectorPart 2
Learn more about the work of an ACMA inspector.
View ArticleEPIRBs and interferencea day in the life of an ACMA inspector
Learn more about the work of an ACMA inspector.
View ArticleRadiocomms provider held to account
A provider of radiocommunications equipment has been penalised following repeated non-compliance.
View ArticleReception difficulties in Central Western Slopes
Are you a resident of Gulgong, Narromine, Trangie and surrounds with TV reception difficulties? Find out more here.
View ArticleIllegal transmissions from Christmas Island stopped
The ACMA and the Australian Federal Police have worked closely together to stop unlicensed transmissions occurring on Christmas Island.
View ArticleRadiocomms company fails to prevent interference
A radcomms supplier has been found responsible for interference to Victoria's rail communications systems.
View ArticleTV reception problems in Apollo Bay
Many TV viewers in Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and surrounding areas have recently reported reception difficulties. Find out more.
View ArticleShoalhaven interference
Following a number of television reception complaints from viewers in parts of NSW south coast, particularly around Nowra and Shoalhaven.
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