Map the working faces
Include benches, haul roads, crushers, and the plant in the coverage review, and place repeaters with line of sight to the working areas.
Underground mines require MSHA-approved equipment, a separate approval from intrinsic safety. Confirm the approval your mine needs before ordering.
View All Mining RadiosExplore another option: All Intrinsically Safe Radios
Which Radio Fits Your Mining Operation?
Start with pit crews, plant staff, haul truck drivers, and dispatchers. Compare the roles below, then confirm approvals, coverage, and compatibility for your mine.
| Radio or use case | Best for | Coverage | Licensing and planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| R7 Digital Two-Way Radio | Hazardous Areas | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Order the intrinsically safe configuration |
| R5 Digital Two-Way Radio with Display | Hazardous Areas | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Order the intrinsically safe configuration |
| CP100d Non-Display Radio | Pit & Plant | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
| SLR5700 MOTOTRBO 50W Repeater (VHF/UHF) | Pit & Plant | Repeater placed to cover the working faces | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
| MOTOTRBO CM300d Mobile Two Way Radio | Haul Fleet & Dispatch | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
| MOTOTRBO CM200d Mobile Two Way Radio | Haul Fleet & Dispatch | Local radio; system-dependent coverage | Confirm U.S. business licensing |
Fleet planning notePit geometry changes as the mine advances. Re-check repeater placement and coverage as the benches move.
Mining radio system planning
Plan for the Pit, the Plant, and the Haul Road.
Benches, pit walls, and spoil piles block radio signal, and haul trucks, loaders, and plant crews all need to reach dispatch. Plan coverage around the working faces, then match each role with the right portable, mobile, or repeater.
- Review coverage across benches and haul roads
- Identify hazardous areas and required approvals
- Plan mobiles for haul trucks and a dispatch position
Plan the Whole Mining Operation
Build your plan around pit crews, plant staff, haul truck drivers, and dispatch, with the right equipment and support for the way they work.
Confirm required approvals
Document hazardous areas and any MSHA requirements, and confirm the radio, battery, and accessories carry the approval each area needs.
Connect the haul fleet
Plan mobile radios for haul trucks and loaders, and a dispatch position that reaches both the pit and the plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these radios approved for underground mines?
Underground mines in the United States require MSHA-approved equipment, which is a separate approval from intrinsic safety. Confirm MSHA approval for the exact radio, battery, and accessories before using any radio underground. Call us and we will check the current approvals with you.
Which radios here can be used in a hazardous area?
The MOTOTRBO R5 and R7 are offered in an intrinsically safe configuration. Choose Intrinsically Safe: Yes on the product page. Approval covers the complete configuration, including the battery and accessories, so confirm the classification of each work area before you order.
How do we get coverage across an open pit?
Pit walls and benches block signal, so most surface mines place a repeater where it can see the working faces and put mobile radios in haul trucks and loaders. Coverage changes as the mine advances, so plan to re-check it.
Can different radio models work together?
Compatibility depends on the frequency band, operating mode, programming, and radio system. Local business radios and network-based WAVE PTX devices do not automatically communicate with one another. Share your current model numbers so we can review the connection before you purchase.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Include the number of users, their roles, your pit and plant layout, any hazardous areas and required approvals, shift lengths, existing radio models, and coverage problems.
Not Sure What Your Mining Operation Needs?
Tell us about your pit and plant layout, team roles, existing radios, required approvals, and coverage concerns. We will help you build a practical mining radio plan.