Hytera Introduces PDC580 Dual-Mode Rugged Radio to Support Seamless Communication Across Critical Operations

SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2026--

Hytera, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, announced the launch of the PDC580 Dual-Mode Rugged Radio, developed for organizations that continue to rely on PMR while expanding broadband communications across increasingly distributed operations.

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“The transition from narrowband to broadband is not an overnight replacement,” said Arthur Luo, Product Manager of Hytera Smart Terminal BU. “Many organizations will operate mixed communication environments for years to come. The PDC580 is designed to make that transition seamless, allowing teams to stay connected without changing established operational workflows.”

Many frontline operations involve personnel working across different locations, departments, and network environments. The PDC580 supports PMR digital, analog, and PoC communications within a single device, allowing users to move between local radio coverage and broadband networks without changing equipment or operating habits. During routine patrols or maintenance work, familiar physical controls and dedicated PTT buttons enable quick communication with both on-site teams and remote dispatchers. When an incident escalates, PMR-PoC Simul-call allows a single transmission to reach users on both narrowband and broadband networks simultaneously, helping accelerate command delivery and reduce communication delays.

Beyond individual communications, the PDC580 can also function as a voice gateway between PMR and PoC users. By bridging existing radio systems with broadband networks, it enables organizations to extend collaboration across mixed communication environments, supporting a gradual migration toward next-generation communications infrastructure without disrupting established operational workflows.

Built for environments where missed messages can affect safety and response time, the radio provides loud, clear audio with professional noise reduction to help users hear instructions near traffic, power facilities, rail lines, forests, wind and rain. Its rugged protection, all-day operation, Type-C fast charging and ability to operate in temperatures as low as -30°C help maintain reliable communication through long shifts and harsh outdoor conditions.

As organizations increasingly operate across mixed communication environments, the PDC580 provides a practical path toward seamless collaboration without requiring immediate infrastructure replacement, helping maintain operational continuity before, during and after critical events.

About Hytera

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions. Hytera has been serving worldwide users over three decades with its innovative portfolio of two-way radios, PMR<E convergent communications, fast-deploy communications, body-worn camera, control room, etc. Learn more at https://www.hytera.com/en/

Built to connect LTE and PMR, the Hytera PDC580 brings dual-mode communication into one compact rugged radio.

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh used loudspeakers and a network of volunteers and community leaders to relocate people from risky areas to safety Thursday after landslides killed at least 13 refugees in the past few days.

At least five children died Wednesday when a landslide caused by monsoon rains swept through an Islamic school at a camp in Cox's Bazar, where more than 1 million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar live.

A teacher at the Islamic school described the scene from the landslide as chaotic, saying girls at the school were preparing for lessons when part of the building collapsed. “Those of us who were on the western side managed to get out, but everyone on the eastern side was buried under the debris,” said Begum Jahan, who teaches the Quran, Islam’s holy book.

“Some suffered broken arms, and some of the girls lost their lives,” she said.

People in the refugee camp started rescue operations before emergency services reached the scene, Dollar Tripura, head of the local fire service and civil defense, said Thursday. He added that emergency personnel later rescued the injured and recovered the bodies. The rescue operation was called off Wednesday evening.

Jamal Hossain, a Rohingya volunteer who helped in the rescue effort, said people rescued at the scene were sent to hospital and those that died were all women.

“However, we do not know whether there are any more bodies buried underneath,” he said.

Authorities in Cox’s Bazar said they were relocating refugees from at-risk hilly areas and that more than 1,000 people were already evacuated. They said the refugees are often reluctant to leave their makeshift homes despite warnings.

The Bangladesh weather office is forecasting more rain in the coming days.

Sunday night into Monday, landslides killed at least eight people at Rohingya camps in the area.

Local media reported at least 22 people died in the delta nation of 170 million people in landslides and wall collapses over the last three days. The death toll included the casualties at Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, the country’s leading Bengali-language Prothom Alo daily reported.

Bangladesh has urged the international community for years to help the country begin repatriation of the refugees to Myanmar, but the process is stalled.

A child plays in heavy rain at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Shamimul Islam Faisal)

People walk through rain at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Shamimul Islam Faisal)

Rescuers work at the site of a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Shamimul Islam Faisal)

Rescuers work at the site of a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Shamimul Islam Faisal)