Government authorities employ various measures to prevent illegal transmissions in restricted areas. These measures are aimed at enhancing security in critical facilities such as airports, power plants, prisons, and border crossings. Software-defined radio (SDR) technology is becoming a core component in solutions for detecting illegal transmissions and preventing intrusions in critical facilities.

As the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) prepares to announce its high-level strategy for the $50 billion Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund, in the coming weeks, the agency released a summary of responses to a Request for Information (RFI) on incentives, infrastructure, research and development, and workforce needs to support a strong domestic semiconductor industry.

Airgain announced a collaboration with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), which works in the development of mobile and fixed broadband communication networks and multimedia systems and is based in Berlin, Germany.

The FCC entered into partnerships with 42 state and local government agencies to assess the geographic accuracy of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) in areas across the country during local tests planned for September 12 and 13.

An Illinois judge denied most of a Motorola Solutions petition to dismiss a Hytera Communications lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior against it. The judge also partially dismissed two claims in the suit and fully dismissed one claim.

In an ex parte letter, the Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) asked the FCC to revisit its decisions regarding unlicensed low power indoor (LPI) devices in the 6 GHz band.

In an ex parte filing with the FCC, a group of six industry organizations suggested a framework for the future of the 4.9 GHz band.

The Radio Club of America (RCA) announced its 2022 annual award recipients and its incoming class of fellows. Since 1935 RCA has recognized major contributors to wireless communications through its awards program. Eight awards were made, and five members were elevated to fellow status.

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) granted nine applications for broadband licenses in the 900 MHz band. All of the applications were granted to PDV Spectrum Holding Co.

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)’ Next G Alliance formed the Next G Alliance (NGA) Research Council and published its “6G Research Priorities.” These actions are the first steps in aligning the future vision for 6G in North America with the research that will drive wireless leadership over the next decade.