Sepura answers fresh safety calls

Cambridge CommsTech specialist Sepura has responded to an SOS from global mining companies and users in other industries by devising new portable radio technology.
The SC2 robust hand-portable radio with a reduced keypad and streamlined feature set of core TETRA functionality was due to be launched at a major expo in Helsinki .
The new radio complements the existing SC Series providing an ideal device for users that do not require extended functionality such as mining, utilities, transport and airport baggage handling.
Featuring critical safety features in line with the market-leading SC20, including enhanced fidelity audio, easy-find emergency buttons, water porting and dust protection, the SC23 has a reduced keypad, monochrome screen and does not include Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
The SC23 operates on the same frequency bands as the SC20, including VHF, providing extended coverage across expansive outdoor environments or complex underground networks. This streamlined capability means the device is ideal for pool users, and other operators who need a simplified functionality to perform their role.
Phil Woodley, head of Products – Devices at Sepura said: “We are seeing a particular demand from the mining industry around the world, where teams of pool workers need a simple to use, reliable and robust radio to cover their shifts.
“The SC23 is the ideal radio to support these users, giving fleet managers the benefit of a trusted, proven device to complement the SC20 and the SCG22 mobile radio, enhancing staff safety on sites.”
The SC23 extends Sepura’s portfolio to include pool or temporary workers.