HQT DM-9800 User manual

Thank you for purchasing HQT DMR Digital Mobile Radio DM-9800.
As a product built to the DMR standard, DM-9800 is endowed with ergonomic design,
all-round digital functions and remarkable quality to increase your management
efficiency and enable you to be responsive to emergent situations.
To derive optimum performance from your product, please read this manual carefully
before use.
Preface
SHENZHEN HQT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO LTD., .
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DM-9800
DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO
HQT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual. As for
any inaccuracies and omissions that may possibly occur, the right to interpret
is reserved to Shenzhen HQT Science&Technology Co., Ltd.
The design and specifications of this product are subject to being modified by Shenzhen
HQT Science&Technology Co., Ltd. without prior notice.
It is prohibited to copy, transmit, excerpt and store this manual in any retrieval
system, or translate it to any language without written authorization of HQT.
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FCC Caution
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Contents Contents
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Status Indicators
LCD Icons
LED Indicator
Programmable Keys
Basic Operations 11
Adjusting the Volume 11
Selecting a Zone 11
Selecting a Channel 11
Analog/Digital Switch 11
Private Call 11
Group Call 12
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All Call
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Making a Call on Analog Channels
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Menu Navigation
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Contact
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Message
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Call Logs
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Scan
Zone 16
Settings 16
Accessories 18
Functions and Operations 19
Home Screen 19
Monitor 19
Squelch Off 19
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Digital Emergency
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Busy Channel Lockout
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Invalid Channel Indication
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Squelch
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Optional Accessories
Troubleshooting
Care and Cleaning
Service and Support
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Contents
Product Inspection
Installation
Instructions
Installation Tools
Installation Steps
Radio Overview
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Time-out Timer (TOT)
Turning the Radio On/Off 11
Talk Around 19
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Your radio radiates measurable RF
energy only while it is transmitting(during talking), not when it is receiving(listening)or in standby mode. Antenna gain must
not exceed 3.5 dBi.The antenna installation comply with the requirements of manufacturer or supplier, and at least 3.8m from
any body part of the user or nearby persons.
Your 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number
of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF
exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use
only. In terms of measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in
standby mode.
Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk -5% listen -90% standby)
even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of
up to 50% talk.
Your Shenzhen HQT Science & Technology CO.,LTD. Two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR
§§1.1.307,1.1310,
Shenzhen HQT Science & Technology CO.,LTD.
FCC Caution
•2.1091 and 2.1093
American National Standards Institute(ANSI)/ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
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Warning! : This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is
designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
RF Specification：
Frequency range：400-470MHz
RF output power： High power 50W / Low power 25W
Modulation Type：Analog ：FM / Digital： 4FSK
Channel Separation： 12.5kHz
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FCC Caution

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Installation
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Radio Overview
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received.
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
Product Inspection
Items
Microphone Hanger
and Screws
Power Cord
Palm Microphone
Fuse Mounting Bracket Kit
Radio DM-9800
User Manual
Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read
the following instructions carefully:
A. Install the bracket in a location where it's easy
to operate the radio.
B. Connect accessories such as antenna and
power cord to the radio.
C. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and
secure it using the locking knobs.
D. Install the microphone hanger in a location where
it can be reached easily.
E. Plug the palm microphone into the microphone
jack on the front panel (but at first align the triangle
index on the palm microphone with the microphone
installation index), and place it on the hanger when
you do not use it.
Installation
Instructions
• The radio operates with cathode-grounded power
supply of 13.6V ± 15% only. Please check polarity and
voltage of the power supply on the vehicle before you
install the radio.
Please check how long the screws will extend from
the bottom surface of the radio, before you install
the radio. Drill the mounting hole cautiously to avoid
damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.
Please connect HQT supplied antenna and power
cord to the radio, before you install it in the bracket.
And make sure the antenna and power cord is
dedicated for HQT digital radios.
Install the radio with HQT supplied mounting bracket,
to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents. The
loose radio may cause bodily injury.
Install the radio in a location where it's easy to reach
the front panel controls.
Please make sure there's sufficient space at back
of the radio for wiring.
When the fuse for DC power cord needs replacement,
it must be replaced by a fuse with the same specification.
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Installation Tools
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Electric drill
Cross head screwdriver
Hex socket sleeve (used for 4.8*20mm self-tapping
screws)
Installation Steps
No. Part Name
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Radio Unit
2
RF Antenna Connector
3 Locking Knobs
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Mounting Bracket
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4.8*20 mm Self-tapping Screws
6 Power Inlet
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Black Power Cord
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Red Power Cord
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Fuse
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Palm Microphone
11 Microphone Hanger
12 4*16 mm Self-tapping Screws
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GPS Antenna Connector
Radio Overview
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1
Volume Control/Channel
Selector/Power On-Off Knob
2 LED Indicator
3 LCD Display 4
5
Back Key
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Up/Down Keys
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Speaker
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Programmable Keys
11 Select Key 12
Front Panel Rear Panel
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 RF Antenna Connector 2 Power Inlet
3 Accessory Jack 4 GPS Antenna Connector
Emerg ency K ey
Programma ble Ke yProgramma ble Ke y
Palm Microphone Jack
Product Inspection
Installation

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Status Indicators
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Programmable Keys
Operation Mode Icons
Icon Name
Operation Mode Icons
Icon
DM
RM
Operation Mode
Direct Mode Operation: In this mode, radios
communicate with each other directly.
Repeater Mode Operation: In this mode, radios
communicate with each other via a repeater.
LCD Icons
Icon Name Icon Radio Status
LED Indicator
Status Indicators
glows red
glows green
flashes green
flashes orange
LED Indicator Radio Status
Scanning is in processing.
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Low Tx power for the used channel.
High Tx power for the used channel.
The feature ＂Monitor is active.＂
The speaker is open.
No.Shortcut Keys Description
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None
Zone Down
Zone Up
Scan
Nuisance Temporary Delete
Emergency On
Emergency Off
Adjust Power Level
Keypad Lock
Contact List
Message
Call Logs
Adjust Squelch Level
One Touc h Call 1
One Touc h Call 2
One Touc h Call 3
One Touc h Call 4
No feature will be assigned.
To select a desired zone quickly
To select a desired zone quickly
To receive signals on other channels
To temporarily ignore unwanted channel activity
To summon help in emergent situations
Emergency function is off
To adjust power level
To lock or unlock the keypad
To access the Menu “Contact List” quickly
To access the Menu Message” quickly“
To access the Menu Call Logs” quickly“
To adjust the squelch threshold required for the speaker to unmute
To transmit a call, text message or other service to a preset contact quickly
To transmit a call, message or other service to a preset contact quicklytext
To transmit a call, message or other service to a preset contact quicklytext
To transmit a call, message or other service to a preset contact quicklytext
No.Shortcut Keys Description
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One Touch Call5
Squelch Off Momentary
Squelch Off
Monitor
Talk Around
Home Screen
To transmit a call, text message or other service to a preset contact quickly
To momentarily open the speaker
To always open the speaker
To adjust the condition for incoming signal match
To directly communicate with other radios
To quickly return to the previous menu or home screen
Scramble ( in analog mode):
To encrypt your voice so as to guarantee privacy of your communication
Encrypt :
To encrypt your voice so as to guarantee privacy of your communication
( in digital mode)
Scramble/Encrypt
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To enable or disable the VOX function
VOX
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Note: (1) Different functions by your dealer.
2 The is programmed as the Emergency key by default, and is programmable by your dealer.
can be assigned to Lon g Press a nd Short Press of a key
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Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys P1,P2,P3,P4, as
shortcuts to the functions listed below:
To enable or disable the Lone Worker function
Lone Worker
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To enable or disable the Roaming function
Roaming
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To enable or disable the Option Board function
Option Board
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To access the “Phone List” menu quickly
Phone List
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To access or exit the DTMF Keypad mode. The number input from the radio
keypad is phone number in DTMF Keypad mode.
DTMF Keypad
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Status Indicators
Programmable Keys
The GPS feature is active, and valid GPS data is received.
GPS Icon

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call
by pressing the PTT key within the preset time
period. If you do not respond to it, the radio will
display the missed call icon.
Group Call
You can make a Call through any of the
following methods. When transmitting a
Call, the icon will appear.
Group
Group
In standby mode, it will transmit a Group Call to
the contact (a Call number) preset for the
current channel by .
Group
pressing the PTT key
Transmitting a Call Through Contact List or Call Logs
1) Go to Contact -> Contact List, or go to Call Logs ->
Call List.
2) Use the Up/Down keys to select your desired
Group Call number.
3) Hold down PTT key to transmit a Group Call to
the selected contact.
Note: Your dealer may preset a contact for each digital channel.
The preset conta c t can be a Private Call number, a Group Call
number or an All Call number.
Transmitting a Group Call
Transmitting a Call to the Preset Contact
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Basic Operations
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Private Call
Transmitting a Call to the Preset Contact
In standby mode, it will transmit a Private Call to
th e conta ct ( a Private Ca ll nu mber) preset for
the current channel by .pressing the PTT key
Note: Your dealer may preset a contact for each digital channel.
The preset contact can be a Private Call number, a Group Call
number or an All Call number.
Transmitting a Call Through Contact List or Call Logs
1) Go to Contact ->Contact List, or go to Call Logs ->
Call List.
2) Use the Up/Down keys to select your desired
Private Call number.
3) Hold down PTT key to transmit a Private Call
to the selected contact.
Transmitting a Private Call
Transmitting a Call Through Manual Dial
1) Go to Contact -> Manual Dial.
2) Press [#] to enter Private Call input mode, input
a Private Call number you want to call.
3) Press PTT key to transmit a Private Call.
radio supports up to 64 zones, each with a maximum
of 16 channels. You may select a zone through any
of the following methods:
1. Through menu selection
Go to the menu “Zone”, and use the Up/Down keys
to select your desired zone.
2. Through the function keys
You may quickly toggle to your desired zo ne by
pressing the programmed Zone Up or Zone Down key.
Selecting a Channel
Press the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob to
switch it to channel selection mode (the radio displays
the icon ), and then rotate the knob to select your
desired channel. Alias of the current channel will
appear in the home screen.
Analog Digital / Switch
Each channel can be programmed as either analog
channel or digital channel. If the current zone includes
both analog and digital channels, you may quickly
switch between digital and analog through the
Channel Selector knob.
Menu Navigation
Turning the Radio On/Off
To turn the radio on, long press the Power On/Off key
until the radio shows power-up screen and sounds
power-up alert, and the LED flashes green. To turn
the radio off, press the Power On/Off key.
Adjusting the Volume
Basic Operations
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A zone is a group of channels exhibiting the same
property, and is programmed by your dealer. The
You can make a Private Call through any of the
following methods. When transmitting a Private
Call, the icon will appear.
Selecting a Zone
When the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob
operates in volume adjustment mode (the radio
displays the icon ), rotate the knob clockwise to
increase the call volume, or counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Note: The knob is in volume adjustment mode by default, and
will return to this mode in 5 seconds after you select a channel.
After a Private Call is received, you can respond to it
Receiving and Responding to a CallGroup
After a Call is received,
within the preset time period.
Group you can respond to it
by pressing the PTT key
Making a Call on Analog Channels
To make a call, hol d d ow n [P TT ] ke y and speak
into the microphone with normal voice. Please keep
the microphone2.5-5cm away from your mouth.
Transmitting an All Call
Methods are the same as those of Transmitting a
Group Call. When transmitting an All Call, the icon
will appear.
Receiving an All Call
When an All Call is received, your radio will display
the icon.
All Call
Contact
To access this item, press
the Menu key in idle mode a
nd then select “Contact”.
Contact List
You can save up to 512 entries in the list. To access
this item, select “Contact -> Contact List” or press
the shortcut key for Contact List.
• Editing a Contact
You can add a Private Call contact to the contact list.
The number and alias of each contact must be unique,
and the available number range is 1-16776415.
Manual Dial
You can manually input the Private/Group Call number
for calling.
Message
To access this item, press the
Menu key in idle mode and
then select “Message”, or
press the shortcut key for
Message directly.
You can view details of each contact.
• Deleting a Contact
New Contact
You can edit the number and alias of each Private
Call contact.
• Viewing a Contact
You can delete a Private Call contact. However, please
note that you can not delete the contact when there
is only one entry left in the list. In addition, the private
contact preset on the digital channel cannot be deleted.
Menu Navigation
Contact
Message
Call Log s
Zone
Scan
Settings
Notify
Accessories (Optio nal)
New Message
You can create your desired text message (128
characters at most) and send it to an individual user
or a talk group.
InBox
The InBox can save up to 10 received messages.
When the InBox is full, the icon will appear, and
the oldest entry will be overwritten by the latest
one automatically. For each message, you can choose
to perform any of these operations: Reply, Forward,
View Details and Delete. To delete all messages
in the InBox, select “Mes sa ge->InBox -> Delete
All”.
Quick Text
Under this option there are some text messages (10
entries at most) preset by your dealer. You can
choose to edit and send any entry.
OutBox
The OutBox can save up to 10 sent messages.
When t he OutBox is full, the oldest entry will be
overwritten by the latestone automatically.
For each message, you can choose to perform any
of these operations: Reply, Forward and Delete.
To delete all messages in the OutBox, select
“Message->OutBox-> Delete All”
Basic Operations
Menu Navigation