Portugal’s emergency services adopted its suite of communications solutions to transform the country’s existing systems in preparation for eCall, the next-generation automated vehicle aid system.

Two Radio Club of America (RCA) board members received international awards for their contributions to amateur radio.

The Public Safety Technology Alliance (PSTA) launched to ensure open standards for all broadband wireless communications and related technology used by public safety, a statement said. The alliance’s leaders are generally the same as the Public Safety Network consulting firm.

The RedFlash Group, a national strategic consulting firm specializing in public safety and healthcare, added George Rice as a partner.

The FCC proposed a $2.8 million fine against HobbyKing for marketing 65 models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators, which could apparently transmit in unauthorized RF bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels.

Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications Systems (LA-RICS) is planning Long Term Evolution (LTE) round two with the primary objective of site augmentation of the round one system. The new round two sites will be selected in collaboration with AT&T.

Polaris Networks and Nemergent Solutions announced completion of interoperability tests between Polaris Networks’ NetEPC and Nemergent’s Mission Critical Services (MCS) application server.

The Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA) submitted ex parte comments with the FCC asking the commission to move forward with a decision on 800 MHz guard band (GB) and expansion band (EB) spectrum.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) urged the FCC not to proceed with band sharing within the 6 GHz microwave bands unless and until empirical evidence shows that unlicensed use can be controlled to avoid causing interference.

BearCom announced the acquisition of Spectrum Communications, a distributor with six locations in Ontario. This transaction extends BearCom’s presence throughout Ontario, which began with the acquisition of Mobile Business Communications early in 2018.