Tony Marston of the British Canoeing Society, approached innovative Hytera Dealer PMR Products, looking for a communication solution that could support the operational management, security and safety of the competition.

From the volunteers scattered across the complex to coordinate spectators, to health and safety teams out on the water, there was a need to collaborate between land and sea across the large site.

With some of the team being out on the water, it was essential that they would have a means for communicating instantly to control the racing and respond in the event of an emergency, and it goes without saying the chosen solution would have to be rugged and durable given the working conditions.

Hytera DMR technology was the chosen solution to control the management of the onsite team.

A single RD625 repeater was supplied to improve the communication range and provide reliable coverage. This was paired with a mixed fleet of PD985 and X1p DMR portables, which were used across the venue in VHF band to co-ordinate competitors and spectators, collaborating between land and sea.

The Hytera PD985 is a versatile handset. Boasting long-battery life, advanced noise cancellation, even in windy environments and IP68 Protection, the highest dust and waterproofing standard, it's perfect for use out on the water. Meanwhile, the X1p portable handheld is ultra-thin and discreet, making it ideal for security teams.

The operations team used PMR Products’ SafetyNet Locator system with GPS dispatcher to locate event staff for safety and effectively manage users around the site.