Tetra Radio

TETRA sets the standard for mission critical digital radio.

TETRA:

The Backbone of Mission-Critical Communications

When lives and operations hang in the balance, seamless and reliable communication is paramount. Enter TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio), a digital radio system developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) specifically for mission-critical communications. Here’s why TETRA stands out:

Built for Reliability: Imagine a scenario where clear communication can mean the difference between success and failure. TETRA, through its trunked radio system, ensures you always have a channel. Multiple channels are available, instantly switching if one gets congested. Redundancy is built in, meaning another base station takes over if one fails. This unwavering reliability is why public safety organizations like police and fire departments trust the TETRA standard.

Unbreakable Security: In today’s digital age, security breaches can be catastrophic. TETRA’s air interface encryption scrambles communication, rendering it unreadable to anyone without the key. Additionally, user authentication guarantees you’re communicating with the intended recipient, eliminating impersonation risks. This robust security makes TETRA ideal for organizations like utilities and transportation, where sensitive data is paramount.

Beyond Voice

Beyond Voice: TETRA isn’t limited to just voice calls. TETRA Enhanced Data Service (TEDS) enables data transmission and short messaging, crucial for sharing vital information quickly. Imagine firefighters sending photos of building layouts or paramedics transmitting patient data – TETRA facilitates this critical data exchange.

Versatility is Key: Operational convenience is often overlooked, but TETRA excels here. Direct mode operation allows communication even outside the network, perfect for remote teams or disaster situations. Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) technology efficiently manages spectrum, allowing more users on a single channel. This versatility makes TETRA popular in industries like manufacturing and mining, where diverse communication needs exist.

Future-Proof Technology: While newer technologies like mobile broadband emerge, TETRA remains relevant. Its mature and proven technology offers high availability, low latency, and robust security, qualities crucial for mission-critical communications. Additionally, TETRA networks can be upgraded to TETRA or Terrestrial Trunked Radio Enhanced Data Service (TEDS) to incorporate newer features, ensuring longevity and investment protection.

The Choice for Professionals: TETRA radios are built tough, designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding situations. These rugged devices prioritize functionality, offering long battery life, clear audio, and intuitive user interfaces. Whether you’re a police officer coordinating response, a train conductor ensuring passenger safety, or a utility worker managing repairs, TETRA radios empower you to communicate effectively and confidently.

Conclusion: For mission-critical communications, TETRA remains a trusted choice. Its unwavering reliability, robust security, versatile data capabilities, and future-proof technology solidify its position as the backbone of various critical operations. So, when every word and action matters, choose TETRA – the communication lifeline you can depend on.

DIMETRA Express

DIMETRA Express is a flexible TETRA system. By integrating the switch and base radios in a one-box or modular system it’s quick and easy to set up, deploy, and manage your communications. Simplify everyday operations while reducing costs and complexity over the long term.

Quick easy integration into your network, provision multiple subscribers, and complete installation using browser-based apps and tools.

Once up and running, DIMETRA Express is simple to manage and operate through web-based network management and dispatch applications.

DIMETRA express offers the voice, short data, packet data and telephony services your teams demand. And it’s expandable to multiple sites, so it can grow as your business does.

Features & benefits

Fully integrated system

With the switch and base radios integrated in a one-box or modular system, DIMETRA Express is easy to setup and install. It has a small physical footprint, so it requires less space and power, and has fewer components.
Full TETRA capability

DIMETRA Express TETRA System enables voice, short data, packet data and multi slot packet data, and telephony services. You get loud and clear voice communications for safe day-to-day operations. Text messaging for times when your team needs quick information. Enhanced operational scope and efficiency with packet data. And the ability to make VoIP telephone calls outside the network, such as calls to other locations or organisations, senior management, or emergency services.
Web-based applications

System management is easy using web-based tools, including a system health monitor, radio control manager and simple dispatch application. All you need is a PC or tablet running Android™ or Windows® and a Google Chrome browser. Then enjoy support for web-based text messaging, which allows teams to send short or pre-set messages that boost efficiency in the field. 
Robust, reliable communications

Robust and reliable, you can depend on DIMETRA communications to be there for your team when they’re needed the most. As a world leader in TETRA, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that are integrated and tested together – from switches and base stations to radios and accessories. Our aim is to provide you with peace of mind through world-class product quality and support. We also provide a Security Update Service to keep your system safe from current cyber security threats.
Expandable, flexible architecture

DIMETRA Express is designed to expand as your needs do. Easily add base radios to a site and get additional channels for more capacity. Or add another site to broaden your coverage area. You can even deploy the system as a temporary solution—whether for an event or in an emergency—changing frequencies and adding new subscribers so radios stay connected and working. In addition DIMETRA Express can interoperate with WAVE PTX enabling users to communicate and collaborate with users outside of LMR coverage.