Entel LTE PoC Two-Way Transceiver Radio

Entel LTE PoC two-way radio for mobile network and Wi-Fi communication

The Entel PoC radio can be used within LTE, 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi network coverage. The service included in this category can also operate within the EU, while the exact list of countries depends on the applicable service conditions. Push-to-Talk communication starts at the press of a button without a separate call setup time. The system does not require a dedicated radio repeater network and no radio licence is required.

How does Entel Push-to-Talk over Cellular communication work?

Push-to-Talk over Cellular, or PoC communication, transmits voice over a mobile data connection. The radio uses conventional PTT operation while the connection is established over a mobile network or Wi-Fi network. The system supports individual, group and broadcast calls, dynamic groups, call interruption and presence checking. In the documented configuration, the contact list can contain more than 1000 entries, while channel capacity is virtually unlimited.

LTE, Wi-Fi and full-duplex PTT communication

The Entel LTE PoC two-way radio supports both simplex and full-duplex communication. In full-duplex mode, participants can transmit and receive audio at the same time. Network support includes LTE FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, LTE TDD B38/B40, WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands. Wi-Fi support includes 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n, with the 5.8 GHz version available separately.

What group communication functions does the Entel PoC mobile network radio provide?

• Individual, group and broadcast calls.
• Dynamic groups and call interruption.
• Text and status messages.
• GPS position transmission.
• Presence checking.
• Priority, Emergency and Dynamic Group calls within the E-PoC service.

The smartphone application belonging to the system also supports individual and group calls, dynamic groups, messaging, broadcast calls, call interruption, GPS position transmission and map-based display within the same communication environment.

GPS, Bluetooth, AES256 and OTA functions

The built-in satellite positioning function supports GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou systems. The radio supports Bluetooth BT2.1+EDR, 3.0 and 4.1LE connections and is compatible with Entel Bluetooth audio accessories. Voice and data communication uses AES256 encryption. OTA, or Over the Air programming and updating, enables remote configuration and updating of radios.

How do Lone Worker, Man Down and emergency calling work?

Emergency functions include a panic button, Lone Worker and Man Down. Lone Worker monitors user activity and can initiate a warning followed by an emergency call under defined inactivity conditions. Man Down monitors the tilt position of the radio and can automatically initiate an emergency call after a defined period. The precise position of the radio can be transmitted together with the emergency alert.

IP68 protection, MIL-STD-810 and battery operating time

The handheld PoC radio has IP68 dust and liquid protection and, according to the documented test, can be submerged at a depth of 2 metres for 4 hours. The device complies with MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G shock, vibration, drop and packaging tests, as well as IEC 61000-4-2 ESD requirements. The operating temperature range is -20 to +60 C, while the storage temperature range is -30 to +75 C.

• With a 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery: 16 hours of operating time with a 5/5/90 duty cycle.
• With a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery: 23 hours of operating time with a 5/5/90 duty cycle.
• Dimensions: 97 x 59.5 x 33 mm or 97 x 59.5 x 37 mm depending on the battery.
• Weight: 243 g or 267 g depending on the battery.
• Audio output: 3 W RMS through the internal and external speaker.
• Microphone: echo cancellation and noise reduction.

The high-contrast OLED display, showing white characters on a black background, can display the selected channel, caller, contact list, signal strength and battery charge level.

What does Entel E-PoC dispatcher communication provide?

The E-PoC PC Dispatcher is available in Basic and Advanced versions. The dispatcher supports individual, group and broadcast calls, Priority calls, Talk Group Scan, dynamic calls, contact lists, local audio recording, call queue management and remote microphone use. Text messages can be sent to an individual terminal, a group or all terminals, while e-mail and SMS gateway functions are also available.

How can GPS positioning and geofencing be used?

The dispatcher can display real-time positions, detailed street views and GPS history on a map. The size of the map window can be customised for multi-screen use. The Advanced version supports geofencing functions for creating, editing and deleting virtual zones, zone-specific dynamic groups, entry and exit monitoring, dwell time monitoring, connection status monitoring, movement monitoring and battery level monitoring.

Entel communication system with PC Dispatcher, Smartphone App and Radio Gateway components

The E-PoC system can be built using PC Dispatcher, Smartphone App, Recorder and Radio Gateway components. Radio Gateway can also provide a connection to existing radio systems and supports Entel PoC, DMR Tier 2 and Tier 3, analogue PMR, MPT1237, TETRA and NXDN systems. The gateway supports individual and group calls, individual and group text messages, as well as GPS tracking.

What are the advantages and limitations of IP-based radio communication?

• Advantage: PTT communication over LTE, 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks.
• Advantage: no dedicated repeater network or radio licence is required.
• Advantage: simplex and full-duplex communication, together with multiple call types and group management functions.
• Limitation: mobile network operation depends on the availability of the relevant service and network coverage.
• Limitation: certain functions require PC Dispatcher, Radio Gateway, a smartphone application or a separate service option.

The SIM-free version can be operated with the user's own GSM SIM card, and separate PoC server subscription renewal is also available within the category. The service configuration should therefore be selected based on the combination of the radio, SIM card and required E-PoC functions.

Frequently asked questions about Entel LTE PoC two-way radios

• Is a radio licence required to use an Entel PoC radio?
  No. A radio licence is not required for the PoC service.
• Can it also be used over a Wi-Fi network?
  Yes. The radio supports both mobile network and Wi-Fi network operation.
• Is full-duplex communication available?
  Yes. The radio included in this category supports both simplex and full-duplex communication.
• Does it have built-in GPS and Bluetooth?
  Yes. Satellite positioning supports GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou, while the Bluetooth connection supports multiple Bluetooth versions.
• Can it be connected to an existing radio system?
  Yes. With Radio Gateway, systems including DMR, analogue PMR, TETRA and NXDN can be connected to the E-PoC system.

The required system configuration depends on the number of radios, call management requirements, map-based tracking, emergency functions and the integration of existing radio networks.

Summary for selecting an Entel LTE PoC system

We recommend first determining the required mobile network and Wi-Fi coverage, the SIM and PoC subscription configuration, and whether simplex or full-duplex communication is needed. You should then define whether GPS map-based tracking, Lone Worker or Man Down monitoring, PC dispatcher functionality, a smartphone application, audio and data recording or a Radio Gateway connection is required.