HORIZON PoC Radios
Explore HORIZON PoC Radios, including PNC360S, PNC380S, PNC560S, and MNC360, with blurbs, FAQs, and guidance for choosing the right model.
What PoC Radios are
PoC stands for push to talk over cellular. Instead of relying only on nearby radio towers, these devices use cellular data networks when coverage is available. That can help a team talk across a wider area with a familiar push to talk workflow. Many organizations choose PoC Radios when they have more than one site, mobile staff, or a need to coordinate across long distances.
Why teams choose PoC Radios
People buy tools that solve daily pain points. Here are common reasons teams choose this approach.
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Wide area reach: A group call can reach staff who are spread out across routes, sites, or regions.
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Simple growth: You can add users without building a new local repeater network.
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Clear roles: Dispatch, supervisors, and field staff can share the same talk groups.
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Fast onboarding: Many rollouts focus on setup, access rules, and basic training.
Common work scenarios
This style of radio supports many industries and job types.
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Construction and trades: Crews, leads, and safety staff can share quick updates between job sites.
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Logistics and delivery: Drivers can stay in touch with dispatch and with each other on busy days.
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Facilities and property teams: Techs can coordinate service calls and parts pickups.
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Security and event staff: Teams can handle entrances, parking, and incident response.
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Education and healthcare: Staff can share alerts and location based updates across a campus.
The HORIZON lineup
PNC360S
The PNC360S is often chosen as an entry point for teams that want a simple handheld style unit for daily check ins. It can be a good match for staff who move between stops, rooms, or job sites and need fast group calling. If your goal is a clean start with PoC Radios, this model can fit many basic workflows.
Best fit
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Small to mid size teams
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Field crews that want a straightforward device
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Talk groups that follow a simple dispatch pattern
PNC380S
The PNC380S is often used by teams that need frequent updates and clear group habits. It can suit operations with shift handoffs, shared coverage, and many short call moments during the day. It is a solid mid lineup choice for busy teams.
Best fit
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Teams with frequent check ins
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Multi crew operations that share tasks
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Staff who rotate roles or coverage
PNC560
The PNC560 can suit roles that stay on voice for long stretches, such as site leads, route leads, or safety coordinators. It is often considered when a handheld is used heavily during the day and needs to stay ready for fast updates. It can work well for lead roles that manage lots of moving parts.
Best fit
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Supervisors and lead roles
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Coordinators who manage moving parts
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Workdays with constant voice traffic
MNC360
The MNC360 is a mobile style unit that can be set up in a vehicle, at a desk, or at a fixed post. It can fit dispatch points, gate control, yard control, and supervisor vehicles that move between sites. If you want PoC Radios that feel like a stable talk station for daily operations, this mobile model can help.
Best fit
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Fleet vehicles and route operations
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Dispatch desks and control points
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Sites that want a fixed talk station
How to choose the right model
Picking between PoC Radios gets easier when you start with work habits, not hardware. Use these quick checks.
#1: Where will the device live
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On foot work: A handheld style unit can fit pockets, belts, and day to day movement.
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Vehicle or desk work: A mobile style unit can fit a truck, a dispatch desk, or a fixed post.
#2: How many calls happen per shift
A team that checks in a few times per hour may not need a device used all day. A lead who runs a crew may need quick access to key groups, plus a routine that keeps communication smooth all through out the day.
#3: Who needs to talk to whom
Talk group design is one of the biggest success factors with PoC Radios. Build groups around roles and real call moments so the right people can easily communicate with each other, no miscommunication.
#4: What accessories matter most
Teams work better when the tool matches the job. Think about how people wear and use the device. Earpieces for quieter work areas, Speaker mics for hands free use, or even vehicle mounts for fleet roles.
Service Area and Coverage
Starcomm Wireless is based in Honolulu (Kalihi) and supports businesses across the Hawaiian Islands.
For local digital radio airtime, current coverage includes Honolulu, Waikiki, Airport, Leeward, Central, and Windward areas on Oahu, plus the Kona Coast on Hawaii Island.
For wider deployments, PoC Radios can support Hawaii statewide and nationwide reach using LTE/cellular broadband and Wi Fi networks, with local support in the islands.
Hytera Questions
Do these radios work everywhere?
They work where cellular data coverage is available. Coverage can change by carrier, building layout, and terrain.
Can field and office staff be in the same group?
Yes. Many teams set talk groups that include drivers, supervisors, and office staff.
Is this only for big companies?
No. Small teams use PoC Radios too, especially when they cover many sites or long routes.
Do I need a local repeater?
Most PoC Radios do not need a local repeater because they use cellular data networks.
Can talk groups be set up by site or city?
Yes. Many organizations create groups by branch, site, or region.
What is a good first step before buying?
List your roles, your call moments, and your service areas. Then map those needs to models and groups.
How should a rollout be planned?
Start with group design, user access rules, basic training, and a simple support plan.
How do I keep communication clear as we grow?
Use role based groups, short naming rules, and a simple training guide for new users.
Testimonials
Starcomm Wireless is a locally owned “Hawaii” 2-Way Radio communications company that has been providing our customers with reliable wireless solutions and quality service since 1998. Starcomm Wireless is a locally owned “Hawaii” 2-Way Radio communications company that has been providing our customers with reliable wireless solutions and quality service since 1998.