Introduction
Chiptime Thailand, a Thailand-based sports timing organisation, was seeking a simple and efficient way to connect timing staff, referees, and event organizers at major sporting events to ensure race accuracy and efficient coordination. Hytera supplied its compact, lightweight P30 PoC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) handheld radios, which provided instant Push-to-Talk (PTT) connectivity to keep race officials reliably connected in real time. This helped minimize delays and miscommunication,enabling Chiptime Thailand to deliver better overall services.
The Background
Chiptime Thailand has over 20 years of experience in sports timing and racing event organisation for motorsport and running competitions. The company is the exclusive representative of MYLAPS, a Netherlands-based company specializing in world-class timing systems for major sporting events, including MotoGP and global running events such as the Berlin Marathon and Boston Marathon.
The Challenge
In sports timekeeping, every second counts. Customers require instant, reliable, and seamless communications to ensure accuracy and coordination across multiple checkpoints. The challenge lay in maintaining uninterrupted communications between timing staff, referees, and event organizers-even in noisy, high-pressure environ-ments with large crowds. Chiptime Thailand therefore needed a reliable, compact, and easy-to-use radio solution to guarantee staff could stay connected at all times.
The Solution
Chiptime Thailand deployed 45 Hytera P30 PoC handheld radios as the core communication solution for its sports timekeeping activities. PoC devices operate over existing 2G, 3G, and 4G public mobile phone networks,eliminating the need for costly new radio infrastructure
This makes PoC a highly cost-effective and portable solution, as the radios will operate nationwide wherever mobile network coverage is available. It is particularly advantageous for long-distance events such as mara-thons, as there is no need to install temporary infrastructure along the course. The P30 PoC radios support instant PTT group, individual, and all-call voice.
Benefits
Fast and Accurate Communication
The P30 PoC radios eliminate delays in coordination between timing staff, referees,and organizers, while minimizing miscommunication that could affect race results.Faster coordination reduces timing errors in high-pressure events.
Professionalism and Confidence
The PoC solution ensures smooth and reliable event operations, building trustwith organizers and participants through accurate, precise timing.
Nationwide Coverage
As the PoC radios operate over nationwide mobile networks, Chiptime staff andrace officials can remain connected across long distances or multiple venues.Coverage is available in both metropolitan areas and rural locations.
Reliable Under High Pressure
PoC instant PTT technology ensures stable communication even in crowded sports events, overcoming disruptions often seen with consumer devices.
Scalable, Future-Proof Solutio
PoC is versatile, suitable for marathons, triathlons, cycling races, and more. Nation-wide coverage and rugged device design make it a robust long-term solution.
Multiple Talk Groups
Staff can create and join a group in seconds with an invite code or via the Hytera Radio Manager app, making team coordination faster and easier.
Unparalleled Audio
The P30 radios deliver clear, loud, and intelligible audio, ensuring instructions are heard even in noisy environments.
Durable and Always Ready
Designed for demanding outdoor conditions, the P30 provides up to 12 hours of continuous talk time and 72 hours of standby time, reducing the need forfrequent recharging.
