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Austest Recognised Wireless Device Testing Lab by ISED Canada

ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ) have updated their requirements for Wireless Testing Laboratories.  For wireless device certification…

Sun, 17 Mar 2019  |  Read more

Testing of 4G LTE-Advanced devices and VoLTE

Austest Laboratories recently purchased a Rhode & Schwarz wireless communications test set covering testing of 4G LTE-Advanced devices for measurement…

Sun, 8 Apr 2018  |  Read more

EMC CISPR22 and CISPR13 to be replaced with CISPR32

Years ago, manufacturers made AV equipment, while others made Information technology equipment, with crossovers between the two categories rare. Fast…

Wed, 22 Feb 2017  |  Read more

Radio Equipment Directive for European CE Mark (RED)

Manufacturers placing new or currently RTTED-compliant products on the market from 13 Jun 2017 onwards must ensure that products comply…

Tue, 17 Jan 2017  |  Read more

ACMA update to Class License for Low Power Devices

Many may not be aware of significant changes included in the most recently updated (4 September 2015) Radiocommunications (Low Interference…

Tue, 30 Aug 2016  |  Read more

New Version of EN 300 328 required for exporting wireless lan and similar devices to Europe

Austest Laboratories has recently acquired equipment for testing to the latest version of the European R&TTE directive standard ETSI EN…

Fri, 12 Sep 2014  |  Read more

Austest purchase of Communications Analyser for GSM/GPRS/CDMA/WCDMA also for rent

Austest Laboratories has purchased a wireless communications analyser with network base station emulation for spurious emissions and immunity testing of…

Thu, 21 Aug 2014  |  Read more

Aust & NZ Approval Requirements for Infra Red Transmitters explained

There is no applicable radiocommunications standard for infra red (IR) transmitters, unlike the other “Items” listed in the Low Interference…

Wed, 8 Jan 2014  |  Read more

LTE / 4G in New Zealand

Carrier interest in the 700MHz spectrum released by the digital television re-stacking suggests that this will be a preferred band…

Wed, 28 Nov 2012  |  Read more

802.11ac Wireless Lan Technology for Australia and New Zealand

802.11ac technology operates in 5GHz band and builds upon 802.11n with a wider RF bandwidth (80MHz or 160 MHz), MIMO…

Thu, 20 Sep 2012  |  Read more

Tested to Australian Standards, in Australia

With so many products of varying quality competing for the same market, how can a buyer in Australia or New…

Thu, 26 Jan 2012  |  Read more

Austest Expands Accredited Testing Capabilites for Lighting, EMC emissions and Immunity and Wireless Product Testing

Following substantial capital investment, Austest Laboratories is pleased to announce a huge increase in the scope of our accredited testing…

Sun, 8 Jan 2012  |  Read more

Host products using compliant wireless / 3G / GSM modules in Australia

In accordance with Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements, all devices must comply with the requirements of all of…

Mon, 1 Aug 2011  |  Read more

FemtoCell Approval Requirements in Australia

The ACMA have clarified their position regarding FemoCells and their approval requirements.  FemtoCells are not classified as a telecommunications device…

Wed, 4 May 2011  |  Read more

Guide to Australian and New Zealand Product Standards Published, Free

SAI Global have published a free “Guide to Standards – Household Electrical Equipment”, containing valuable information for importers and distributors of electrical…

Fri, 25 Feb 2011  |  Read more