March 2008

AVL over radio

The AVL is a plug-in system designed for use within the SAMS desktop environment providing GIS based vehicle tracking and fleet monitoring functions utilising a built in GPS receiver in your mobile radio or in the remote speaker microphone of your portable radio.

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We welcome RF Technology to the ComGroup family.

On the 13th of December 2007, ComGroup finalised the acquisition of RF Technology.
RF Technology designs and manufactures basestations. Its PRF28, ECLIPSE, is wellknown around the world.
By having our own basestation, our product portfolio becomes very competetive in the market place.
Please visit RF Technology's website for more information about their base stations.

Multiple modes on one platform

A new version of Simoco two-way radios has been released. Designed to meet the needs of global enterprise users, Xmode provides multiple analogue and digital operating modes from a single radio platform.

Simoco Xmode terminals, SRP9100 portable and SRM9000 mobile, support P25 trunked and conventional operating modes in addition to the existing PMR and MPT1327 operating modes. AES and DES secure digital encryption, GPS tracking and mobile data are also supported in both trunked and conventional digital modes. Field performance is further enhanced by an intelligent voting algorithm, which ensures optimum receiver performance in low signal areas.

The Xmode is a cost-effective terminal for users, who are considering a move to P25 in the future as the various operating modes can be added on step by step without replacing the terminals. This flexibility has been put to great use by Public Safety organizations in Australia and overseas who need to temporarily extend the footprint of their existing wide-area radio networks to a local-area system stemming from their vehicle.

SRM9020plus Control Mic

• Ergonomic, rugged construction with rubber grips
• Dual Mode - PMR and Trunking
• Large and bright 6 Character LCD display
• 4 programmable function keys
• 100 PMR Channels or 100 trunked call addresses can be alpha tagged for phone book scrolling by name or status messaging
• Missed calls will flash on the display
• Recessed orange top function key for alarm mode

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P25 Digital Communications Solutions

One of the new products added to the expanding Simoco product family is the SSR9000 digital P25 suitcase repeater.
Suitable for the toughest of conditions, the SSR9001 and SSR9002 are self-contained, suitcase based, high performance repeater base stations designed for rapid deployment. Designed in Australia and based on the highly successful SRM9000 professional two-way radio product, the SSR9000 can be deployed by non-technical staff in remote locations and operate from the internal battery for up to 48 hours, thus giving incident first responders a reliable communications link in those vital first hours.
Completely compatible with Simoco portable and mobile series radios there is a low power 5 Watt version as well as a high power 25W model. Both models are housed in a rugged Pelican case with internal battery and simple push button panel operation.
The SSR9000 can also be configured to operate via an additional radio link back into a customers existing network providing extended coverage when required.
The SSR9000 is a range of P25 Digital Communications Solutions for Emergency Services and Law Enforcement.

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ComGroup Australia gets the vote in Papua New Guinea

March 2007: ComGroup Australia has been awarded a contract for a major upgrade to the Royal Papua New Guinea Police Constabulary two-way radio system. The technology will be used to support command and control operations for the upcoming national elections.
The project involves the supply of hand held, mobile and portable radios with an extensive network of fixed, mobile and portable repeater stations. A package of training and support services has also been supplied to ensure a strong level of technical independence.
The system has been designed for rapid deployment into provincial areas and regions as required by the operational needs. Director of Communications Chief Inspector Mike D Corren stated that: “We are keen to ensure the elections will be conducted in a timely and proper manner. This technology will ensure we are equipped to conduct our operations as efficiently and effectively as possible”.
Field tests in the chosen frequency bands have recorded excellent performance in very rugged and diverse terrain. Communications Engineer Mr Win Jipris was involved in the selection process for a technology partner. “We searched extensively for a supplier who could meet our technology requirements and be able to provide the training and support that we need to gain our own in-house skills. The Simoco radios supplied by ComGroup have proven themselves to operate in our very demanding conditions while being extremely flexible with many programmable options that we can bring on line as required. We also found the ability to convert mobiles to cross-band or in-band vehicle repeaters as being very useful”, he said.
All terminal equipment has been supplied as “P25 Ready” so that the digital operation on the APCO P25 digital standard can be deployed in future.
Comgroup Australia Chief Executive Officer Mr Tom Jonhammar has followed the project closely since its inception. “We are delighted that RPNGC have chosen us for such an important project. The recent field trials have vindicated their decision and we are looking forward to working closely with them to support their future needs”.

Tom Jonhammar

ComGroup’s CEO Finalist in the 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

ComGroup is pleased to announce that Tom Jonhammar has been named a Regional Finalist in the 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Tom joins other leading entrepreneurs from across Australia who will compete for the ultimate prize of being named 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year.

In announcing the finalists, Chris Butler, Ernst & Young Regional Director for the EOY program in Victoria said: "This year's finalists in Victoria showcase the cream of the crop when it comes to the State's best entrepreneurs ...these are the people that will be shaping the future of both the State and the Nation."

Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the leading business awards programs in Australia and the only program of its kind with an international platform. Founded and produced by Ernst & Young and launched in Australia in 2001, it celebrates entrepreneurs who build and lead successful businesses. The international recognition of the awards positions finalists and winners as world class entrepreneurs and provides a benchmark for
entrepreneurial excellence.

Tom, together with four others, created a management buyout team in 2001 to acquire the Systems and Service arm of Simoco Pacific. The team has since, under Tom's leadership, continued to grow and is today a leading provider of two-way radio communication technology in Australia and internationally.

Tom will join his fellow finalists representing the Southern Region at the regional awards ceremony in Melbourne on the 30 August 2007

Press Release - Partners in Public Safety

Dated 13/02/2007: CM/A-COMand ComGroup Australia have joined forces to provide flexible and scalable system solutions for Public Safety sectors in Australasia.

The innovative partnership offers Public Safety organisations a complete solution for mission critical infrastructure and terminals using P25 technology.
By utilising industry standard IP, existing legacy equipment and systems can seamlessly integrate with P25 technology. The ability to combine these technologies into one system is achieved through M/ACOM’s VIDA (Voice,Interoperability, Data,Access) concept, which acts as a link between the technology of today and tomorrow.

ComGroup Australia has a reputation for delivering high-end complex radio solutions such as trunked/conventional radio, P25terminals and infrastructure, simulcast/voting and AVL/Mobile Data.
The introduction of Simoco’s DSP mobile more than 8 years ago resulted in the mature platform for today’s P25 digital communications. With highly skilled teams, this joint venture offers local in-house integration and support for your entire infrastructure, mobile and portable needs.

SOS mayday a call to reinvent ComGroup for global reach

Dated 9/11/2006: ComGroup Australia proudly announces that the companys progress was recognised this week when it won the exporter and wholesaler category in The Age/D&B Victorian Business Awards. This award was formed to promote, acknowledge and reward outstanding business achievement based on financial strength, research & development and employment growth. Read the article: