Karachi, Pakistan – October 01, 2022 –Thar Coalfield, the 16th-largest coal reserves
in the world, will be equipped with cutting-edge communication technologies from
Hytera, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and
solutions.
According to the information, Hytera has successfully inked an agreement to
deliver an advanced Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) communications solution to the
Thar Coalfield. The Hytera solution includes a DS-6211 DMR Tier III Trunking Base
Station, multiple sets of HP788 UL913 intrinsically safe portable radios and HM788
mobile radios, a recording system, and a dispatch system.
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The solution is expected to significantly increase the mining workforce’s productivity and job efficiency, minimize the likelihood of accidents and bring additional benefits.
The project area comprises a 7.8 million tonnes per year (Mtpa) open-pit coal mine
and a 1.3GW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant. Both are located in the Thar
region of Sindh province and are considered the country’s valuable asset.
In addition, the project is also a key part of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Previously, analog two-way radios for basic direct-mode push-to-talk
communications were issued to the workers. The talk range and functionality of
these devices are extremely limited, necessitating an upgrade. Whilst, by
harnessing the capabilities of the DMR trunked system and DMR radios, the Hytera
solution is geared towards enhancing workers’ connectivity, improving mine data
transmission capacity as well as providing off-field remote and virtual access.
The new solution has a proven record of improving productivity and safety for BHP
Group Limited of Australia, Saudi Aramco of KSA, Shell Singapore, Anglo Gold
Ashanti of South Africa, and many others.
