Supplier
Thales Group
Thales Tactical Handheld Radio (TETRAPOL-capable)
Encrypted handheld used by law enforcement and airport security.
Thales produces a range of encrypted handheld radios used by police, customs and airport security, supporting TETRAPOL and other narrowband professional mobile radio protocols. Built for secure group and individual calls, GPS location, and rugged field use during extended shifts.
Thales Tactical Handheld Radio (TETRAPOL-capable)
handheld · radios
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- handheld radios
- Launched
- 2017
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 2
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Protocols | TETRAPOL / narrowband PMR variants |
| Frequency band | 380 – 470 MHz |
| Encryption | Air-interface + end-to-end options |
| IP rating | IP65/67 depending on variant |
| Battery life | 12 – 16 hrs |
| GPS | Yes, AVL capable |
| Weight | ~350 g |
| MIL spec | MIL-STD-810 drop and dust |
Compatibility
Works with
- Works on dedicated government/airport TETRAPOL or hybrid networks
- Interoperable with law-enforcement networks deployed in Gulf states
- Programmable fleetmap via standard CPS tooling
- Supports DMO fallback when infrastructure drops
Certifications
Approvals
CE
MIL-STD-810
IP65/67
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Customs and immigration airside patrols.
Use case 2
Airport police command nets.
Use case 3
Covert VIP protection details.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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