HK airport upgrades digital radio system

The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has last week completed the deployment of its digital radio communication system.

TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio), the digital radio communication system for Asia's busiest aviation hub, was provided by Motorola, the US-based communications company. Migration of the airport's analogue system to a new digital TETRA system took just seven months.

"We are pleased with the performance of the new TETRA digital radio system. The new system provides advanced and failsafe communication to significantly improve operational efficiency of the airport," said Ricky WK Leung, general manager of Technical Services, Airport Authority Hong Kong.

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The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has last week completed the deployment of its digital radio communication system.

TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio), the digital radio communication system for Asia's busiest aviation hub, was provided by Motorola, the US-based communications company. Migration of the airport's analogue system to a new digital TETRA system took just seven months.

"We are pleased with the performance of the new TETRA digital radio system. The new system provides advanced and failsafe communication to significantly improve operational efficiency of the airport," said Ricky WK Leung, general manager of Technical Services, Airport Authority Hong Kong.

IP-based communication system

The enhanced IP-based TETRA platform supports voice, messaging, and mobile applications over a single network. The system upgrade improves network coverage and voice quality, enhances user experience, and enables new data applications for airport operations.

Motorola has installed three Dimetra IP base station sites and eight dispatch consoles to cover the entire airport. The new TETRA system supports mission critical communications for various user groups in normal day-to-day operations such as security, maintenance, baggage and other ground handling services.

Its interoperability allows for seamless communication among different user groups, providing efficient and reliable radio communication especially in emergency situations.