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Workers that rely on push-to-talk devices to collaborate on the jobhave a new 3G option. Sprint has introduced Kyocera Communications'DuraXT phone to allow first responders and military personnel tomaintain push-to-talk connectivity on the company's 3G CDMA networkin harsh working conditions. The DuraXT is suitable for users in industries such asconstruction, emergency services, security and transportation. It operates on Sprint's Direct Connect network, the carrier's national push-to-talk service that allowsup to 200 simultaneous callers. Direct Connect features apush-to-talk chirp to provide confirmation that a call wastransmitted. The service also offers availability notificationallowing users to be notified when a user is free. Callers can turnoff the Direct Connect push-to-talk button to conserve the batterycharge. Announced on June 11, the DuraXT unit features a rugged, clamshellform factor and rubber Dura-Grip material so that it won't slip outof workers' hands in wet conditions. The DuraXT can withstandexposure to up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. It willnot operate under water, however. Part of the Dura Series line of phones for extreme work environments , the DuraXT costs $69.99 with a two-year agreement after a $50rebate. On May 8 at CTIA Wireless 2012, Kyocera introduced the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) waterproof Hydro , which conforms to the Ingress Protection Ratings IPx5 and IPx7for water resistance. Kyocera's Dura Series also includes the DuraMax, DuraCore andDuraPlus models, which Sprint launched on Jan. 31 . Unlike the clamshell design of the new DuraXT, the DuraPlus iscandy-bar-shaped with a flat bottom for vehicle mounts. The DuraXT's 1,360mAh battery can last for eight hours of talktime. It meets the military standard 810G, which allows the phoneto withstand dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. It can alsosurvive solar radiation, salt fog and humidity. In addition, the phone also features a "robust"front-ported speakerphone for emergency situations, according toKyocera. The DuraXT also offers automatic speech recognition. Users can connect a bar-code scanner through Bluetooth to scanpatient IDs, drivers' licenses or products during shipping. Forworkers who may need to store large files on a mobile device, theDuraXT includes a 32GB expandable memory card slot and a 1GBmicroSD card. The DuraXT's 2-inch QVGA display is high-contrast and transflectivefor readability in sunlight. With its clamshell look, the DuraXT has a design that's similar tothe push-to-talk Samsung Convoy 2 on Verizon Wireless' network. The DuraXT weighs 5.3 ouncescompared with the 3.9-ounce weight of the Samsung device. The DuraXT operates on Sprint's 3G CDMA network. Sprint is switching customers from the iDEN Nextel National Network to Direct Connect as the carrier prepares to shut down iDEN byJune 20, 2013. Workers in industries such as emergency response and transportationwill be able to receive critical Web alerts over Sprint's 3Gnetwork, according to Kyocera. The "walkie-talkie" services are used by firefighters,emergency medical technicians, job site foremen and constructionworkers. Security teams also rely on push-to-talk devices atsporting events and delivery drivers also use phones such as theDuraXT, Kyocera reported. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as China Printed Circuit Board Fabrication , Express PCB Components Manufacturer, and more. For more , please visit High Frequency PCB today!
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