Push-to-Talk Communications

GovCIO COMMANDLINK supports push-to-talk (PTT) communication for voice-based coordination.

The PTT experience is centered on channels. The default PTT group is available to assigned users for routine communication from the main map, and private channels can be created for smaller groups or specific activities.

Using the Default Channel

Use the default PTT channel when you want to communicate with the standard group assigned to your account.

1. Open the main map in GovCIO COMMANDLINK.

2. At the bottom of the map, select the PTT Channels menu option to open the PTT channel view.

   

   GovCIO COMMANDLINK push-to-talk channels view

3. Tap the Listen button to hear the default channel. You can also tap the HOLD TO SPEAK button to speak to the group.

   

   GovCIO COMMANDLINK push-to-talk listen and talk buttons

4. Tap LEAVE to stop listening the channel when you are finished.

Private Channels

Private channels let you coordinate with a smaller group or a specific operational activity.

Note

GovCIO COMMANDLINK users cannot currently create PTT channels in the web interface. PTT channels must be created in GovCIO COMMANDLINK mobile.

1. At the bottom of the map, select the PTT Channels menu option to open the PTT channel view.

   

   GovCIO COMMANDLINK push-to-talk channels view

2. Join, listen, or leave channels as needed for the task.

Managing Members

Currently, use the channel member controls in GovCIO COMMANDLINK to add or remove units from a private PTT channel.

Users added to a channel gain access to that channel. Users removed from a channel can no longer listen or participate in it.