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RugGear RG540: Ultra-Rugged 5G Push-to-Talk Smartphone

Sold by Waveform. Device from RugGear; details below are as stated by the seller.

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Details

Exact model
RG540
Category
Device
Technology / network scope
5G NR5G (Sub-6 GHz, data only)
Bands
CBRS 3.55–3.703.43.63.8GHzBand 48 (CBRS); Sub-6 GHz 5G
Availability
Order online · Ships in 1–2 weeksOrder from Waveform
Documented uses
Remote and utility sites
Not stated by sources
Environment

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Overview

The RG540 is RugGear's rugged 6-inch 5G Android smartphone for mission-critical push-to-talk (PTT) and push-to-video (MCPTX), with a dedicated PTT button, an SOS button and a 16-pin accessory interface.[1][2] RugGear says it supports the CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) band for private LTE networks, and its US datasheet lists 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) operation, VoNR and eMBMS.[1][2] RugGear publishes a US datasheet (with LTE B13/B14) separately from the EU version linked on its product page (with B68/B34), so the band lists below follow the US datasheet.[2][1]

Specifications

Cellular

5G NR bands (US datasheet)
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, with carrier aggregation and EN-DC.[2]
LTE bands (US datasheet)
FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B66, B71; TDD B38, B39, B40, B41 (full), B42, B43, B48.[2]
2G/3G
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8.[2]
5G modes
Standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA).[2]
Voice and broadcast
VoNR, VoLTE, ViLTE and VoWiFi; eMBMS; 3GPP Release 15.[2]
Private network support
RugGear says the RG540 supports the CBRS spectrum for private LTE networks.[1]
SIM
Nano SIM plus eSIM.[2]

Platform

Operating system
Android 12 with Google Mobile Services; RugGear says it supports security patches and a major version upgrade.[2]
Processor
Qualcomm QCM6490 octa-core, 2.7 GHz.[2]
Memory and storage
8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage; microSD up to 512 GB.[2]

Display, camera and audio

Display
6.0 in. FHD (1080 x 2160), Corning Gorilla Glass 3; works with wet hands and gloves.[2]
Cameras
48 MP rear with phase-detection autofocus; 5 MP fixed-focus front.[2]
Audio
2 W loudspeaker rated at 103 dB or more; dual-microphone noise reduction.[2]

Durability

Ingress protection and ruggedness
IP68 and MIL-STD-810H, per the US datasheet.[2]
Operating temperature
-10 °C to 50 °C normal operating range; charge only between 0 °C and 45 °C.[3]
Not publicly stated
Drop height

Battery

Battery
Removable 4,400 mAh.[2]
Charging
5 V/2 A, or via rear charging contacts in the optional desktop charger.[3]

Connectivity and interfaces

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with seamless roaming.[2]
Bluetooth and NFC
Bluetooth 5.2; NFC.[2]
GNSS and sensors
GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou; P/L sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, e-compass and barometer.[2]
Ports
USB-C (USB 3.1) and a 16-pin accessory interface for PTT headsets and remote speaker microphones.[2]

Physical and certifications

Size and weight
180 x 84.5 x 19.5 mm; 420 g.[2]
Certifications
CE, RoHS, FCC, IC, PTCRB and GCF, per the US datasheet.[2]

What’s included

  • Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, says its kit includes the RG540 handset, a removable battery, a USB-C charging cable and power adapter, and user documentation, with Android 12 preinstalled.[4]

Public pricing

  • Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, lists the RG540 at $1,699.99 as of October 1, 2026.[4]

Documents

Vendor

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. The RG540 | 5G smartphone for MCPTX — RugGear. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. RG540 5G smartphone for MCPTX datasheet (US, B13/B14) — RugGear, Nov 4, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. RG540 Quick Start Guide — RugGear, Apr 4, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. RugGear RG540: Ultra-Rugged 5G Push-to-Talk Smartphone — Waveform (operated by the team behind Private5G.com). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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Source details (6)
SOURCEExact model

RG540

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Product title (H1)Checked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCETechnology

5G (Sub-6 GHz, data only)

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Key FeaturesChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEBands

Band 48 (CBRS); Sub-6 GHz 5G

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: DescriptionChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEAvailability

orderable online; ship time 1-2 weeks

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Purchase boxChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEDocumented Use

remote and utility sites

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: DescriptionChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEProduct category

Device

Waveform ↗Private5G.com classificationLocation in source: Product page overviewChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated