All HYT TC-980 portable radios are approved to dust & water protection Class IP67. The special waterproof structure makes the TC-980 able to sustain 30 minutes water immersion at 1 meter depth, without any water intrusion. So whether your working condition is firefighting, or working at a port or any other challenging environment where a waterproof feature is required for your communication tool, you can depend on the reliability of the TC-980.

High Volume:
A powerful 1.5W speaker with a diameter of 40mm, vocal cavity enhancements and innovations, ensures a superb clear, crisp sound, even in noisy environments.

Advanced Security Features:
Safety and security are critical factors for modern organizations. The TC-980's Lone Worker, Safety Check, Man Down, Soft Power-off, Whisper and Scrambler features are designed to assure your safety in case of emergencies or accidents.
    ▪ Lone Worker:
The lone worker feature provides added security and safety for individuals who work remotely from their team. Should a user not respond to a regular warning tone, a defined emergency procedure is activated, sounding an emergency alarm or transmitting an emergency signal to the control center.
    ▪ Safety Check:
Allows the control center or other authorized radios to check your radio status. Should the user not respond to a safety check signal, then a defined emergency procedure is activated, sounding an emergency alarm or transmitting an emergency signal to the control center.
    ▪ Man Down:
Providing even greater safety for employees in hazardous environments, the TC-980 has a Man Down feature. In case you are suffering an attack or other accidents, and the radio falls over for a predetermined time period, this feature automatically summons assistance by sounding an emergency alarm or transmitting an emergency signal to the control center.You need to place the radio vertically, to exit the emergency mode. 
    ▪ Soft Power-off:
If you turn the radio off while it operates in emergency mode, the radio shall continue transmitting Emergency ID to the control center after you turn the radio off. After the emergency procedure is completed, the radio shall automatically power off.
    ▪ Built-in Scrambler:
The scrambler feature provides enhanced security for your important public safety and private security communications. 
    ▪ Whisper:
When discretion is key, the Whisper feature means that even the quietest message can be transmitted and understood. Selectable gain levels allow your radio to suit every working condition.