OverviewThe PDM680 Rugged MCS Radio is designed to help first responders stay connected and informed anywhere and anytime in critical situations. As a professional rugged radio, the PDM680 delivers reliable mission-critical voice communications, and mission-critical video and data services for those working in the most challenging conditions. In addition to on-network operation, the PDM680 supports Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 2 and device-to-device (D2D) communications that allow first responders to communicate without relying on the LTE network. The PDM680 is intended for public safety, utilities, transportation and similar demanding environments.
Highlights- Professional MCS Radio — Compliant with 3GPP MCS; provides MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData services. Equipped with a native Hytera HyTalk MC app (3GPP-compliant MCS solution).
- D2D Communication — Built with DMR technology to provide device-to-device communications when LTE is unavailable; supports MCS-DMR Simulcall to call MCS devices and DMR radios simultaneously.
- Rugged and Durable — IP68 rated (dust and water protection) and MIL-STD 810H certified for reliability in extreme environments; can withstand drops up to 1.5 m without a case.
- Best-in-Class Audio Quality — Maximum SPL 118 dB; 98 dBPhon loudness at 30 cm; AI-based noise cancellation improves audio clarity in noisy environments.
- Powered by Android — GMS-certified Android platform for compatibility with third-party apps; includes USB Type-C port, 13-pin connector, WLAN and NFC support.
- All-round Security Assurance — Signature authentication, full-disk encryption for data at rest, E2EE for data/voice in transit, and industry-leading remote management.
Key Features (highlighted hotspots)- Antenna: 4.5 cm long, compact and convenient to carry.
- Dual Cameras: Rear 16 MP, Front 8 MP; video recording: rear 4K and 1080P@30fps, front 1080P@30fps.
- Dual Screens: Tilt top screen plus HD main screen (main screen 3.6" 1280×720 capacitive touchscreen).
- USB Type-C port and 13-pin accessory interface for reliable connection and charging.
- Programmable keys: combinations of 2 and 3 programmable keys available; large PTT key for easy operation.
- Smart Knob and Smart Key: smart knob for volume/channel/contact selection; smart key functions vary by mission.
Wireless Data Communication (table)Narrow Band: UHF: 340~470 MHz
CDMA: CDMA 1xRTT BC0; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO BC0
WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
TD-SCDMA: B34/B39
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WLAN: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
NFC: 13.56 MHz
Positioning: GPS / BDS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS / A-GPS / NLP; Time to first fix (cold start) < 60 s; (hot start) < 10 s; Horizontal accuracy ≤ 2 m (≥5 SVs, –130 dBm, CEP 50%)
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Technical Specifications- Model / Commercial designation: PDM680
- Brand: Hytera
- Operating System: Android 10.0
- Processor: 8-core, 2.2 GHz
- Memory: RAM 4 GB; ROM 64 GB eMMC; Micro SD card up to 256 GB
- Dimensions (H×W×D): 145.7 mm x 60 mm x 29.1 mm (with standard battery); 145.7 mm x 60 mm x 33.1 mm (with optional battery)
- Weight: 328±5 g (with standard battery and antenna); 373±5 g (with optional battery and antenna)
- Display: Main Screen 3.6 inches, 1280 x 720, 24-bit; capacitive touchscreen (supports gloves and capacitive stylus); Top Screen: 0.92 inch (spec listed)
- Card Slots: 2 x Nano SIM; 1 x Micro SD; 1 x encryption card for narrowband
- Cameras: Front 8 MP; Rear 16 MP
- Battery: Standard 2400 mAh Li-polymer; Optional 4000 mAh Li-polymer
- Operating Voltage: 7.7 V (Rated)
- Peripheral Interface: USB Type-C port (USB 2.0); 13-pin accessory interface
- Sensors: Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; 6-axis (accelerometer + gyroscope); Geomagnetic sensor; Acceleration sensor
- Transceiver: TX Power 1 W / 4 W
- Audio: Audio power 2 W; Audio distortion ≤ 3%; Audio loudness: 118 dBSPL at 5 cm, 98 dBPhon at 30 cm; supported audio file types include MP3, WAV, 3GPP, MPEG-4, AAC, FLAC and others
- Video & Imaging: Supported video file types include .3gp, .mp4, .mov, .webm, .asf/.wmv, .rmvb/.rm, .mpg/.mpeg, .ts, .avi, .mkv; Image file types: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP; Video recording: Front camera 1080P HD @ 30 fps; Rear camera 4K and 1080P HD @ 30 fps
- Wireless / Radio bands: See Wireless Data Communication table above (Narrowband UHF 340–470 MHz; GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and CDMA bands as listed)
- WLAN / NFC: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz); NFC 13.56 MHz
- Positioning: GPS / BDS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS / A-GPS / NLP; cold start < 60 s; hot start < 10 s; horizontal accuracy ≤ 2 m
- Environmental: Operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C; Storage temperature -30 °C to +80 °C; ESD IEC 61000-4-2 (Level 4): ±8 kV contact, ±15 kV air; Dust & Water protection IEC60529 IP68; Humidity per MIL-STD 810G ≤ +65 °C, 95% RH; Vibration/Drop/Shock: MIL-STD-810H