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Hytera HP68x Series (DMR) vs Sepura STP8X000 (ATEX / IECEx)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Tactical Communications & Data Links.
Tactical Communications & Data Links
Hytera HP68x Series (DMR)
by Hytera Communications
Slim, MIL-spec DMR portable with AI noise cancellation and 30-hour battery — the workhorse radio for airside and terminal staff.
Tactical Communications & Data Links
Sepura STP8X000 (ATEX / IECEx)
by Sepura
Intrinsically safe ATEX and IECEx-certified TETRA radio built for potentially explosive atmospheres — the only Sepura portable approved for fuel zones, de-icing bays, and chemical-handling areas.
| Cost of ownership | Hytera HP68x Series (DMR) | Sepura STP8X000 (ATEX / IECEx) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Hytera HP68x Series (DMR) | Sepura STP8X000 (ATEX / IECEx) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Bands | UHF 400–527 MHz; VHF 136–174 MHz | — |
| RF Power Output (UHF) | 1–4 W | — |
| RF Power Output (VHF) | 1–5 W | — |
| Channels / Zones | 1,024 channels / 64 zones | — |
| Battery (standard) | 2,000 mAh Li-polymer, 20 h runtime (GNSS off) | — |
| Battery (extended) | 3,000 mAh Li-polymer, 30 h runtime (GNSS off) | — |
| Dimensions | 122 × 55 × 31.5 mm | 61 × 139 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 280 g | 338 g |
| Display | 1.8 in transflective LCD | 30 × 38 mm TFT 176 × 220 px |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 / IP68 (2 m, 4 h) | — |
| Drop Test | 2 m per MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Operating Temperature | −30 °C to +60 °C | — |
| Noise Cancellation | AI-based, up to 30 dB suppression | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Positioning | GNSS (GPS) | — |
| DMR Standard | Tier II conventional (trunked on select variants) | — |
| Speaker output | — | 1 W |
| Frequency bands | — | 380–430 MHz / 407–473 MHz (UHF) |
| RF power | — | Class 4 (1 W) |
| Static receive sensitivity | — | −112 dBm |
| Dynamic receive sensitivity | — | −103 dBm |
| Battery | — | 1400 mAh |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Safety certifications | — | ATEX, IECEx (intrinsically safe) |
| Operating temperature | — | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| GNSS | — | GPS |
| Safety features | — | Man-Down (motion/tilt), emergency call, air interface + end-to-end encryption |
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