Comms Connect Melbourne: 14-16 October 2025
Comms Connect brings together those who select, purchase, install and maintain professional and commercial radio communications and public safety equipment.
Comms Connect is recognised as the major conference and expo for radio communications and public safety professionals in the Southern Hemisphere. Serious buyers with significant budgets from a broad range of industries, from marine and aviation to mining and emergency services, visit the event to network with their peers, learn from industry leaders, keep up to date with technology, catch up with existing suppliers and importantly, find new suppliers.
Learn more at melbourne.comms-connect.com.au
Pre-Conference Workshops: October 14, 2025
Conference and Exhibition: October 15-16, 2025
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Pre-Conference Workshops
ARCIA is thrilled to partner with Comms Connect to deliver a series of pre-conference training workshops on Tuesday, 14 October. You can book a pre-conference workshop with your conference ticket or register for them individually on the Comms Connect website.
Join us for these in-depth sessions:
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Workshop: Introduction to P25 Standards and Systems
9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Presented by: Chris Stevens | Managing Director CartGIS and Vice-President ARCIA
Learner Level: This course is designed for students with basic knowledge of land mobile radio technology and systems. An understanding of how frequencies, antenna systems and transmitters and receivers work is preferred.
Course Objectives: This course introduces the student to the P25 digital land mobile radio standard. Modules include a high-level overview of the P25 digital radio standard as a transmission media, including the TIA standards, modulation, vocoders, and channel access. An introduction to the P25 standard will be covered, including Phase 1 & 2, conventional and trunked systems, encryption, system components (e.g., RFSS, ISSI, CSSI etc). The information is introductory in nature and designed for all audiences; however, a basic understanding of radio communications would be beneficial.
Certification: There will be no assessment or certification for this course; however, learners will receive a certificate of participation.
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Workshop: Designing and Planning Microwave Networks
1.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Presented by: Eddie Stephanou | Regional Technical Manager AU/NZ & Pacific, Cambium Networks
Whether you are new to microwave and planning fundamentals or looking for a refresher, this workshop will provide you with an up-to-date overview of microwave radio planning to assist you in planning and deployment efforts. This is an interactive session where you will also have the opportunity to ask questions on all things microwave during this live session.
The workshop will cover:
- Microwave Fundamentals
- Transmission Line
- Pathloss
- Fresnel Zones
- Water and Flat Earth
- Important Equations
- Availability and Performance Objectives
- Industry Myths – Getting back on track
- Using planning tools to bring it all together
- Q&A
Certification: There will be no assessment or certification for this course; however, learners will receive a certificate of participation.
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Presenter Biographies
Chris Stevens
Managing Director, CartGIS | Chris Stevens is Managing Director of CartGIS Pty Ltd, an emergency management, GIS and mapping and communications consultancy company based in Melbourne. Chris has extensive experience in LMR network design, planning and implementation as well as GIS and mapping application design and commissioning. CartGIS Pty Ltd also specialises in bespoke training and education for the critical communication community. Chris has extensive qualifications and experience in secondary, tertiary and workplace training and education, which, coupled with his communication experience, delivers industry and client focused outcomes. Chris is also Co-Vice President of ARCIA and Sub-committee convenor of training and education for ARCIA. |
Eddie Stephanou
Regional Technical Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, Cambium Networks | Eddie Stephanou is Cambium Networks’ Regional Technical Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. He is responsible for technical development, support and growth of fixed wireless solutions portfolio. With almost 20 years Australian industry experience in fixed digital microwave systems, Eddie has worked with, and alongside, leaders in the microwave space both locally and abroad. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Engineering Degree in Telecommunications. |
For more information and to book your seat to attend these workshops, visit the Comms Connect Website >>
