Hytera PNC460 XRugged push-to-talk smartphone

Hytera Communications has released the latest Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) radio model PNC460 XRugged Smart Device. With open API, rugged hardware and intuitive Push-to-talk (PTT), the smartphone is designed to enhance team productivity in business and industrial scenarios.

As a smartphone for professionals, the device operates Android 12 with open API and runs specialised third-party apps developed for specific purposes or industries; for example, apps for access control, courier delivery, utility maintenance, physical security, etc. The measuring tool kit developed by Hytera features a noise detector, level, altimeter, plumb, pedometer and protractor. This device offers a premium platform for the digitisation of business operations, especially for mobile workforce empowerment and management.

The smartphone delivers intuitive push-to-talk (PTT) enabled by both hardware and software, which differentiate the device from the app-based PTT feature on consumer smartphones. The physical PTT button retains the ease of use of two-way radios (walkie-talkies) and facilitates instant group calls in urgent situations. Equipped with an external antenna, the smartphone has a higher RX capability to cope with weak cellular coverage areas and therefore enhances the quality of voice calls. The up to 3 W speaker, coupled with artificial intelligence (AI) noise cancellation (NC) and echo and wind noise reduction, enables clear audio in different noisy environments.

With an IP68 rating, the smartphone is water resistant in fresh water of 1.5 m for up to 30 min; it is also dust-tight without any extra cases or protections. The chassis and reinforced components survive stringent tests such as the shock of a 1.5 m drop on the hard floor and extreme temperatures (-20 to +60°C).