Push-To-Talk
React Faster and More Accurately in Critical Situations
What is Push-To-Talk?
Push-To-Talk (PTT) is a communication method that helps teams or organizations communicate efficiently and collaborate closely. When people press a button on a communication terminal, a voice can be sent to one or more people. The user presses and holds the button, hears a beep, starts talking, and then lets go to listen. Historically, Push-To-Talk communication was voice-only, and traditional Push-To-Talk solutions include two-way radios (invented in the 1940s) that require users to purchase and set up network equipment and apply for operating licenses themselves.
As society progresses, PTT includes more. Push-To-Talk has evolved to Push-To-X - the “X” can also be video, multimedia, files, status, text, or location information. Cellular systems have adopted the PTT concept to provide Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) services. PoC provides two-way radio services over 3G and LTE/5G technologies, creating a global radio network that leverages the cellular infrastructure of mobile network operators, which allows radio networks to have very wide coverage, making radio users immune to range limitations of repeaters and base stations used in traditional radio networks.
As society progresses, PTT includes more. Push-To-Talk has evolved to Push-To-X - the “X” can also be video, multimedia, files, status, text, or location information. Cellular systems have adopted the PTT concept to provide Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) services. PoC provides two-way radio services over 3G and LTE/5G technologies, creating a global radio network that leverages the cellular infrastructure of mobile network operators, which allows radio networks to have very wide coverage, making radio users immune to range limitations of repeaters and base stations used in traditional radio networks.
How does Push-To-Talk Work?
Push-To-Talk (PTT) communications allow users to have a communication or conversation on half-duplex communication lines, including two-way radios, through the momentary button switch from voice receive mode to transmit mode. Users communicate bidirectionally but not simultaneously during voice transmission, i.e., users take turns speaking and listening through PTT button switching. The PTT button locates on the radio, or the accessories, like remote speaker microphone, or Ring PTT. A PTT footswitch can also be used, or it can be combined with a boom microphone or a headset with an integrated microphone for heavy radio users.
Why do Industries Use Push-To-Talk?
Industries that rely on Push-To-Talk communications include transportation, security, defense and intelligence, hospitality, facilities services, retail, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, mining, energy, and more. Push-To-Talk (PTT) is an ideal communication method because it is easy to activate, one person can reach a group of people with a single button press, which enables quick, efficient communication confined to a predefined group of people who need to hear the whole conversation. For special industry users, PTT communications help to largely avoid injury, death, property damage, loss of business revenue, brand damage, or increased costs. Because PTT can quickly coordinate resources, reduce communication costs and time costs, and quickly respond to tasks when time is tight.
Benefits of Push-To-Talk Devices
Push-To-Talk communications offer a number of key benefits. Here is a list of a few.
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Instant Communications
Push-To-Talk connects you and your teammates quickly. When you press the PTT button, you will hear the sound of the radio getting ready, and start talking after hearing the sound. Your voice will be transmitted in 0.3 seconds or even less. This helps save a lot of time and get the job done quickly.
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Easy to Use
The PTT button is usually large and independently distributed on one side of the walkie-talkie, which helps users quickly locate the PTT button position and make a call. The operation is also very simple, press the PTT button to start talking, and release the button to receive the voice.
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Audio Volume
PTT communication usually provides a loud voice to help users receive information accurately and make decisions in various environments. And because the technology itself and PTT protocol require communicators to take turns and communicate clearly, the clarity of PTT communication is also constantly improving.
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Security and Encryption
Data security is increasingly important in contemporary society. With the encryption solution, PTT communication can encrypt the call content and protect the call data from being leaked to prevent illegal intrusion and illegal eavesdropping. This is especially important for public safety users.
Hytera Push-To-Talk Solutions
Push-To-Talk (PTT) communications have been proven to be efficient and reliable for mission-critical users and business users. As the global leading provider of professional communications equipment and solutions, Hytera can provide fast and ease-of-use terminals for PTT communication.
DMR Two-way Radios
For customers that have demands for PDT/DMR, Hytera is able to provide a one-stop
solution. We offer the best DMR radio for every scenario. By making optimization according
to different coverage conditions, Hytera’s solution can be adapted to many user scenarios
including urban areas, rural areas, hot spots, roads, tunnels, etc.
DMR Two-way Radios
TETRA Two-way Radios
Hytera has the most comprehensive TETRA product series in the industry. The products
include macro base stations of multiple carriers, out-door base stations that can
be adapted to diversified deployment scenarios, and full series of terminals. Hytera
will always equip you with the right device to help you coordinate the moments that
matter most.
TETRA Two-way Radios
PoC Radios
Hytera Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) provides rich communication services for
industry users including voice, video, data, and unified dispatch. With the Hytera
HyTalk application installed on Hytera PoC radios, users can access PTT services through
the public networks(3G/LTE/5G) and WLAN.
PoC Radios
Body Worn Cameras
Hytera body worn cameras allow uses to capture everything that happens during an incident
while communicating effectively and quickly through PTT button on the body. Hytera
has developed a series of body worn cameras, from traditional types to models with
4G/LTE capability, and launched a comprehensive solution including the body worn camera,
docking station and digital evidence management platform.
Body Worn Cameras
Dual-mode Rugged Radios
Hytera Dual-mode Rugged Radios are equipped with various functions, including mission-critical
voice, HD photo capture and video shooting, broadband voice services, etc., enabling
the users to carry out multiple missions simultaneously and increasing the efficiency
of critical communications.
Dual-mode Rugged Radios