Hytera PD98X User manual

Z17714 L32733 L07157
2018
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
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USER MANUAL
PD98X DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO
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Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a description of the functions and step-
by-step procedures for use. It also includes a troubleshooting guide. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation,
please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
PD98X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates and can
radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. Verification of harmful
interference by this equipment to radio or television
reception can be determined by turning it off and then on.
The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase
the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a different
circuit to that of the receiver's outlet.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
lThis device may not cause harmful interference.
lThis device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Compliance with RF Exposure
Standards
The radio complies with the following RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
lUnited States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307,
1.1310 and 2.1093
lAmerican National Standards Institute
(ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue
5 March 2015
lInstitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition
RF Exposure Compliance and
Control Guidelines and Operating
Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits,
always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
lDo not remove the RF Exposure Label from the
device.
lUser awareness instructions should accompany
device when transferred to other users.
lDo not use this device if the operational requirements
described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:

lTransmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50%
of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk
(PTT) key. To receive calls, release the PTT key.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because the radio generates measurable RF energy
only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for
standards compliance).
lKeep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the
face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is
important as RF exposure decreases with distance
from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away
from the face and eyes.
lWhen worn on the body, always place the radio in an
approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by
use of the correct clip for this product. Use of non-
approved accessories may result in exposure levels
which exceed the FCC's occupational/controlled
environmental RF exposure limits.
lUse of non- approved antennas, batteries, and
accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
lContact your local dealer for the product's optional
accessories.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of 2014/53/EU.
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU
countries only.
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Contents
Contents 1
Documentation Information 2
Icon Conventions 2
Notation Conventions 2
Packing List 2
Product Overview 3
Product Layout 3
Programmable Keys 3
Before Use 4
Charging the Battery 4
Installing the TF Card 4
Attaching the Battery 4
Attaching the Antenna 4
Attaching the Belt Clip 4
Attaching the Audio Accessory 5
Basic Operations 5
Turning the Radio On or Off 5
Adjusting the Volume 5
Checking the Battery Power 5
Locking or Unlocking the Keypad 5
Using the Keypad 6
Switching the Operation Mode 6
Status Indications 7
LCD Icons 7
LED Indications 8
Call Services 8
Group Call 8
Private Call 9
All Call 11
Broadcast Call (Trunking Only) 11
Include Call (Trunking Only) 12
Phone Call 12
Call on Analog Channel 14
Message Services 14
Viewing a Message 14
Sending a Message 14
Deleting a Message 15
General Features 15
Basic Settings 16
Audio Settings 19
One Touch Call/Menu 20
Scan 20
Hunt 21
Contact Management 22
TOT 23
Busy Channel Lockout 23
Customized Single Tone 23
Priority Interrupt 23
Pseudo Trunk 23
XPT System 23
SFR 23
Roam 24
Work Order 24
Data Query 24
Call Divert 24
Call Priority 24
DGNA 25
Positioning 25
BT 26
BT Location 26
Voice w/Location 27
TF Application 27
Personal Safety Services 28
Communication Security Services 30
Supplementary Features 32
Troubleshooting 33
Care and Cleaning 35
Product Care 35
Product Cleaning 35
Optional Accessories 35
Abbreviations 35

Documentation Information
Icon Conventions
Icon Description
Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.
Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
Indicates situations that could cause minor bodily injury.
Notation Conventions
Item Description Example
Boldface
Denotes menus, tabs,
parameter names,
window names, dialogue
names, and hardware
buttons.
To save the configuration, click Apply.
The Log Level Settings dialogue appears.
Press the PTT key.
" "
Denotes messages,
directories, file names,
folder names, and
parameter values.
The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".
Open "PDT_PSS.exe".
Go to "D:/opt/local".
In the Port text box, enter "22".
>Directs you to access a
multi-level menu. Go to File >New.
Italic Denotes document titles. For details about using the DWS, refer to
Dispatch Workstation User Guide.
Courier
New
Denotes commands and
their execution results.
To set the IP address, run the following
command:
vos-cmd - m name IP
Packing List
Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any
item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS)
Radio 1 Antenna 1
Battery 1 Belt Clip 1
Charger 1 Strap 1
Power Adapter 1 Documentation Kit 1
lFigures in this manual are for reference only.
lCheck whether the frequency band marked on the antenna label matches that on
the radio label. If not, contact your dealer.
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Product Overview
Product Layout
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 Side Key 1 (SK1) 12 LED Indicator
2 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key 13 Antenna
3 Side Key 2 (SK2) 14 On-Off/Volume Control Knob
4 Top Key (TK) 15 Accessory Connector
5 Channel/Group Selector Knob 16 Back/Subgroup Key
6 Microphone 17 P2/End Key
7 LCD Display 18 Up Key
8 OK/Menu Key 19 Down Key
9 P1/Answer Key 20 Battery Latch
No. Part Name No. Part Name
10 Speaker 21 Belt Clip
11 Numeric Keypad 22 Battery
Programmable Keys
You can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to radio features:
SK1,SK2,TK,P1/Answer key, P2/End key, Back/Subgroup Key, Up key, and Down
key. Consult your dealer for assignable radio features.
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Before Use
Charging the Battery
lRead the Safety Information Booklet before
charging.
lUse the approved charger to charge the battery.
lThe remaining lithium- ion battery power is
limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium
battery shipment regulation approved by
International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Before initial use, make sure to charge the battery. You
can charge either the standalone battery or the radio with
battery attached. It is recommended that the radio remain
turned off during charging.
To charge the battery, do as follows:
1. Insert the output connector of the power adapter into
the port on the back of the charger.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
3. Place the battery into the charger.
The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging
status, as described in the following table:
LED Indicator Charging Status
Flashes red slowly No battery is placed on the charger.
Glows red The battery is being charged.
Glows orange The battery is charged to 90% or
above.
Glows green The battery is fully charged.
Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged.
Installing the TF Card
If the TransFlash (TF) card is applicable to your radio
and you have an available TF card, install the TF card as
follows:
1. Loosen the screw on the TF card cover, and then
remove the cover.
2. Place the TF card in the card slot.
3. Put the card cover and screw back in place, and then
use the screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Attaching the Battery
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is
turned off, and then lift the battery latch.
Attaching the Antenna
lDo not hold the radio by the antenna and swing
it. This may affect the antenna performance and
shorten the life span of the antenna.
lAvoid excessive strength or destructive rotation
when installing the antenna.
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the back
of the radio.
2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on
the back of the radio.
3. Install the screws into the holes, and then use the
screwdriver to tighten them.
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Attaching the Audio Accessory
For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance,
do as follows:
lAttach accessories with care to avoid scraping
the silicone rubber surrounding the accessory
connector screw hole.
lClose the accessory connector cover and fasten
the screw when no accessory is attached.
1. Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover,
and then open the cover.
2. Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
3. Rotate the screw on the accessory plug clockwise.
Basic Operations
Turning the Radio On or Off
Adjusting the Volume
Checking the Battery Power
To check the battery power, press and hold the
preprogrammed Battery Power Indicator key. More
bars indicate more battery power. The icon indicates
that the battery runs low. In this case, recharge or replace
the battery. The following table lists the battery power
indications.
LED Indicator Alert Tone Battery Power
Glows green Three beeps High
Glows orange Two beeps Medium
Glows red One beep Low
Glows red Low battery
tone
Under the low battery
threshold. Recharge or
LED Indicator Alert Tone Battery Power
replace the battery.
Locking or Unlocking the Keypad
When the keypad is not in use, you can lock it to avoid
unintended operations.
lAuto Keypad Lock
The Auto Keypad Lock feature allows the keypad to
be automatically locked when no operation is made or
no call or message is received within the preset time
period.
To enable or disable the feature, on the home screen,
go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad Lock.
lManual Keypad Lock or Unlock
To manually lock or unlock the keypad, do one of the
following:
»Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key.
»On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key and
then press .
lKeypad Lock Backup
If the Keypad Lock Backup feature is enabled by
your dealer, the radio saves the last settings of keypad
or knob lock upon power-off.
You can go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >
Optional Key to select more keys or knobs to be
locked, including the programmable keys,
Channel/Group Selector knob, On- Off/Volume
Control knob, and PTT key.
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Using the Keypad
You can use the keypad to enter user aliases or IDs and
edit messages.
lTo switch the input mode between alphabetic mode
and numeric mode, press .
lTo enter special characters, press in alphabetic
mode.
lTo enter a space, press in alphabetic mode.
Switching the Operation Mode
Configured by your dealer, the radio can operate in
conventional mode or trunking mode.
To manually switch the operation mode, do one of the
following:
lGo to Menu >Mode >Manual Switch, and then
select the mode.
lPress the preprogrammed Operation Mode Switch
key.
To allow the radio to automatically switch to a mode
based on signal strength, do one of the following:
lGo to Menu >Mode >Auto Switch, and then select
Enable.
lPress the preprogrammed Mode Auto Switch key.
With the Mode Auto Switch feature enabled, the LCD
displays .
Conventional Mode
In conventional mode, radios on the same channel can
establish data and voice communication. To ensure
normal communication of the radio, you have to select a
zone and a channel before using.
Selecting a Zone
A zone is a group of channels within the same operational
area, allowing you to manage channels in a convenient
manner. The radio supports up to 64 zones, each of which
contains up to 256 channels.
To select a zone, do one of the following:
lGo to Menu >Zone , press the Up or Down key to
select a zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.
lPress the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down
key.
Selecting a Channel
lRotate the Channel Selector knob.
lPress the preprogrammed Channel Up or Channel
Down key.
lTo switch to the preset channel, press the
preprogrammed Preset Channel key.
If the Channel Notify feature is enabled, the radio
automatically notify you of the current channel upon
power-on or channel change.
Trunking Mode
In trunking mode, the radio automatically hunts for an
available base station (BS) to register with. During
hunting, the LCD displays “Registering. Please wait!” and
the icon , and the LED indicator flashes orange slowly
with an alert tone. After successful registration, the radio
can communicate with a private contact, group, or
subgroup.
Selecting a Group or a Private Contact
lRotate the Group Selector knob.
lPress the Back/Subgroup Key or go to Menu >
Subgroup, press the Up or Down key to select a
subgroup, and the select the group or private contact.
lPress the preprogrammed Group/Private Contact
Up or Group/Private Contact Down key.
Selecting a Subgroup
A subgroup consists of multiple groups or private
contacts.
To select a subgroup, do one of the following:
lPress the Back/Subgroup Key or go to Menu >
Subgroup, and then press the Up or Down key.
lPress the preprogrammed Subgroup Up or Subgroup
Down key.
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Status Indications
LCD Icons
Operation Mode Icons
Icon Radio Status
DM
Direct Mode: In conventional mode, the
radio communicates with another radio
directly.
RM
Repeater Mode: In conventional mode, the
radio communicates with another radio
through a repeater.
TM-DW
Trunking Mode - Digital Wide: In trunking
mode, the radio operates under multiple
interconnected BSs.
TM-DL Trunking Mode - Digital Local: In trunking
mode, the radio operates under a single BS.
DM-R In DMO, the SFR feature is enabled the in
the current channel.
The Work Mode Auto Switch feature is
enabled.
Basic Status Icons
Icon Radio Status
The Dual-Tone Multi- Frequency (DTMF)
keypad is enabled.
The number of bars indicates the charge
left in the battery.
There is no signal in conventional or TM-
DW mode.
Icon Radio Status
The number of bars indicates the signal
strength in conventional or TM-DW mode.
There is no signal in TM-DL mode.
The number of bars indicates the signal
strength in TM-DL mode.
The radio operates in high power mode.
The radio operates in medium power mode.
The radio operates in low power mode.
An accessory is connected.
The Global Positioning System (GPS)
feature is enabled, and the radio has
received valid GPS data.
The GPS feature is enabled, but the radio
has not received valid GPS data.
The BT feature is enabled.
A BT accessory is connected.
The radio is in emergency mode.
The radio is roaming.
The radio is detecting signal strength for
roadming.
The Scrambler or Encryption feature is
enabled.
Icon Radio Status
The radio is scanning or hunting.
The radio stays on a non-priority channel.
The radio stays on priority channel 1.
The radio stays on priority channel 2.
The Non- Dedicated TSCC feature is
enabled.
The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX)
feature is enabled.
The Monitor feature is enabled.
The speaker is turned on.
The radio operates in silent mode.
The SFR feature is enabled.
An error occurs to the TF card.
The TF card is almost full.
The Call Record Feature is enabled.
An error occurs to the Call Record feature.
Short Data Icons
Icon Radio Status
There is/are unread short message(s).
The inbox is full.
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Icon Radio Status
There is/are unread work order(s).
The work order list is full.
Call Icons
Icon Radio Status
There is/are missed call(s).
The Call Divert feature is enabled.
The call setup mode is switch to full-duplex.
A private call is in progress or a private
contact is on the contact list.
A group call is in progress or a group
contact is on the contact list.
An all call is in progress or an all call
contact is on the contact list.
An include call is in progress.
LED Indications
LED Indicator Radio Status
Flashes green The radio is being turned on.
Flashes green
slowly The radio is standby in trunking mode.
Glows green The radio is receiving.
Glows red The radio is transmitting.
Flashes red The calling radio is establishing a call in
trunking mode.
LED Indicator Radio Status
Flashes orange
slowly
lConventional mode: The radio is
scanning or roaming.
lTrunking mode: The radio is
hunting.
Flashes orange
rapidly
lConventional mode: The radio is in
emergency mode.
lTrunking mode: The called radio is
establishing a Full Off Air Call Set-
Up (FOACSU) call.
Glows orange
Call hang time: No voice is being
transmitted or received on the channel
during a call. During the call hang time,
you can press and hold the PTT key and
speak.
Flashes blue
every 3
seconds
The BT feature is enabled, but no BT
device is connected.
Flashes blue
every 1.5
seconds
A BT device is connected.
Flashes blue
every 0.1
seconds
The BT feature is being disabled.
Call Services
When you are speaking during a call, keep the
microphone about 2.5 to 5 cm away from your mouth.
This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio.
In trunking mode, if the radio is not registered or
attached, or an empty group is selected, you cannot
initiate a call.
Group Call
A group call is a call from an individual user in a group to
all other members in the group.
In trunking mode, the Auto Select Available Site
feature allows the radio to automatically register
with a BS where the current group is not limited after
powering on or during the group/BS changing. This
feature ensures successful call establishment
between the radio and the current group.
Initiating a Group Call
When you initiate a group call, the radio displays .
Conventional Mode
lTo initiate a group call to the preset contact on the
current channel, press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the contact list, do as
follows:
1. Press the preprogrammed Contact List or
Favorite Contact List key, or go to Menu >
Contact >Contact List or Favorite Contact.
2. Select the group contact.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the keypad, do as
follows:
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1. Go to Menu >Contact >Manual Dial, or go to
Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad Mode,
and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, press to switch the
input mode to Group ID.
3. Enter the group ID.
4. Press and hold the PTT key.
Trunking Mode
lTo initiate a group call to the standby group contact,
press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the contact list, do as
follow:
1. Enter the contact list in one of the following
ways:
» Press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact
List key.
»GotoMenu >Contact >Favorite Contact.
» Press the preprogrammed Current Subgroup
Contact key.
» Press the Back/Subgroup key.
»GotoMenu >Subgroup.
2. Select the group or subgroup contact.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. Enter the call log in one of the following ways:
» Go to Menu >Call Logs >Outgoing or
Incoming >Outgoing List or Incoming List.
» If is programmed as the Redial Call Log
key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
» If is programmed as the BackDial Call
Log key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
2. Select the group contact.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad
Mode, and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, enter the group ID.
3. Press , , or the PTT key.
Keypad mode is enabled by your dealer. To input a
number complying with the dialling rules, consult
your dealer for more details.
Receiving a Group Call
Conventional Mode
When receiving a group call, the radio displays .
You can listen to an incoming group call without any
operation.
Trunking Mode
When receiving a group call, the radio automatically
establishes the call. After the call is successfully
established, the radio displays .
You can listen to the call without any operation.
Ending a Group Call
In conventional and trunking mode, a group call
automatically ends when the call hang time expires.
In trunking mode, a group call also ends in any of the
following cases:
lThe calling party ends the call.
lThe call duration exceeds the preset time.
lThe BS signal is lost.
lThe calling party selects an empty group with the
Group Selector knob.
lA preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
lThe Clear Down feature is enabled and the calling
part switches to the contact.
Private Call
A private call is a call from an individual user to another
individual user.
Initiating a Private Call
The private call can be established in full Duplex or Half
Duplex mode.
lFull-duplex private call: During the call, the calling
and called parties can transmit and receive voice
simultaneously.
lHalf- duplex private call: During the call, only one
party can speak and the other party can only hear.
To switch the call setup mode, press the preprogrammed
Call Setup Mode Switch key or go to Menu >Settings >
Radio Set >Call Setup Mode.
When you initiate a private call, the radio displays (in
Half Duplex mode) or (in Full Duplex mode).
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Conventional Mode
lTo initiate a private call to the private contact preset
for the current channel, press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a private call through the contact list, do as
follows:
1. Press the preprogrammed Contact List or
Favorite Contact List key, or go to Menu >
Contact >Contact List or Favorite Contact.
2. Select the private contact.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a private call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Call Logs >Outgoing,Incoming,
or Missed >Outgoing List ,Incoming List , or
Missed List.
2. Select the private contact.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a private call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Contact >Manual Dial, or go to
Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad Mode
and then select Enable.
2. Press to switch the input mode to Private
ID.
3. Enter the private ID.
4. Press and hold the PTT key.
Trunking Mode
lTo initiate a private call to the standby private
contact, press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a private call through the contact list, do as
follow:
1. Press the preprogrammed Contact List or
Favorite Contact List key, or go to Menu >
Contact >Private Contact or Favorite
Contact.
2. Select the private contact.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a private call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. Enter the call log in one of the following ways:
»GotoMenu >Call Logs >Outgoing ,
Incoming , or Missed >Outgoing List ,
Incoming List, or Missed List.
» If is programmed as the Redial Call Log
key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
» If is programmed as the BackDial Call
Log key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
2. Select the private contact.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a group call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad
Mode, and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, enter the group ID.
3. Press , , or the PTT key.
Keypad mode is enabled by your dealer. To input a
number complying with the dialling rules, consult
your dealer for more details.
Receiving a Private Call
Conventional Mode
When receiving a private call, the radio displays (a
half- duplex private call)or (a full-duplex private
call).
You can listen to an incoming private call without any
operation.
Trunking Mode
Configured by the trunking system, you can listen to a
private call in different ways varying with the setup mode
of the call.
lFull Off Air Call Set-Up (FOACSU)
To answer the call, press or the PTT key within
the preset time. After the call is successfully
established, the radio emits a tone and displays .
If you do not answer the call, the radio displays .
lOff Air Call Set-Up (OACSU)
When receiving an OACSU private call, the radio
automatically establishes the call. After the call is
successfully established, the radio displays .
You can listen to the call without any operation.
Ending a Private Call
In conventional and trunking mode, a private call
automatically ends when the call hang time expires.
In trunking mode, a private call also ends in any of the
following cases:
lThe calling or the called party ends the call.
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lThe call duration exceeds the preset time.
lThe BS signal is lost.
lThe calling or the called party selects an empty group
through the Group Selector knob.
lA preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
lThe Clear Down feature is enabled and the calling or
called party switches to another contact.
All Call
Conventional Mode
An all call is a call from an individual user to all other
users on the current channel.
Trunking Mode
An all call is a call from an individual user to all other
users in the whole system. The all call can be classified
into the following two types:
lBroadcast All Call: Only the calling party can speak
and be heard during the call by pressing and holding
the PTT key.
lGeneral All Call: Both the calling party and called
party can speak and be heard during the call by
pressing and holding the PTT key.
To set the type, go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >All
Call, and then select Broadcast Call or General Call.
The All Call feature is enabled by your dealer.
Initiating an All Call
When you initiate a group call, the radio displays .
Conventional Mode
lTo initiate an all call to the all call contact preset on
the current channel, press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate an all call through the contact list, do as
follows:
1. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key, or
go to Menu >Contact >Contact List.
2. Select the all call contact.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
Trunking Mode
lTo initiate an all call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad
Mode, and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, enter the all call number.
3. Press , , or the PTT key.
Keypad mode is enabled by your dealer. To
input a number complying with the dialling
rules, consult your dealer for more details.
lTo initiate an all call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. If is programmed as the Redial Call Log
key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
2. Select the all call log.
3. Press or the PTT key.
Receiving an All Call
When receiving an all call, the radio displays .
You can listen to an incoming all call without any
operation.
Ending an All Call
In conventional mode and trunking mode, an all call ends
when the calling party releases the PTT key.
In trunking mode, an all call also ends in any of the
following cases:
lThe calling party ends the call.
lThe call duration exceeds the preset time.
lThe BS signal is lost.
lThe calling party selects an empty group with the
Group Selector knob.
lThe Clear Down feature is enabled and the calling
party switches to another contac.
Broadcast Call (Trunking Only)
A broadcast call is a special group call during which only
the calling party can speak and be heard by pressing and
holding the PTT key.
The Broadcast Call feature is enabled by your
dealer.
Initiating a Broadcast Call
When you initiate a broadcast call, the radio displays .
lTo initiate a broadcast call through the contact list, do
as follows:
1. Enter the contact list in one of the following
ways:
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» Press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact
List key.
»GotoMenu >Contact >Favorite Contact.
» Press the preprogrammed Current Subgroup
Contact key.
» Press the Back/Subgroup key.
»GotoMenu >Subgroup.
2. Select the group contact.
3. Select the Call Type as Broadcast Call.
4. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a broadcast call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad
Mode, and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, enter the group ID.
3. Press , , or the PTT key.
Keypad mode is enabled by your dealer. To input a
number complying with the dialling rules, consult
your dealer for more details.
lTo initiate a broadcast call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. Enter the call log in one of the following ways:
» Go to Menu >Call Logs >Outgoing or
Incoming >Outgoing List or Incoming List.
» If is programmed as the Redial Call Log
key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
» If is programmed as the BackDial Call
Log key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
2. Select the group call log.
3. Select the Call Type as Broadcast Call.
4. Press or the PTT key.
Receiving a Broadcast Call
When receiving a broadcast call, the radio automatically
establishes the call. After the call is successfully
established , the radio displays .
You can listen to the broadcast call without any operation.
Ending a Broadcast Call
A broadcast call ends in any of the following cases:
lThe call duration exceeds the preset time.
lThe calling party ends the call.
lThe BS signal is lost.
lThe calling party selects an empty group with the
Group Selector knob.
lA preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
lThe Clear Down feature is enabled and the calling
party switches to another contact.
Receiving a Broadcast Call
Ending a Broadcast Call
A broadcast call ends in any of the following cases:
lThe calling party ends the call.
lThe call duration exceeds the period preset by your
dealer.
lA preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
lThe base station signal is lost.
Include Call (Trunking Only)
An include call is a special group call during which
another group is invited within the call hang time. The
include call has the same talk priority and the Clear Down
feature as a group call. Only the group call supports the
Include Call feature.
For operations of the include call, see "Group Call" on
page8.
The Include Call feature is enabled by your dealer.
Phone Call
A phone call is a call between a radio and a phone. If a
repeater is connected to a PSTN/PABX gateway and joins
the PSTN/PABX system, the radio can communicate with
the phone through the repeater.
Initiating a Phone Call
You can initiate a phone call in conventional mode and
trunking mode.
When you initiate a phone call, the radio displays the
dialling information in conventional mode or in
trunking mode.
Conventional Mode
lTo initiate a phone call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Send the connect code to connect your radio to
the phone system in one of the following ways:
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» Enable the DTMF keypad, enter the connect
code, and then press the PTT key.
» With the One- Key Connect feature enabled
by your dealer, press .
The radio accesses the phone system upon
displaying the dialing information.
2. Enter the phone ID through the numeric keypad.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
lTo initiate a phone call through the contact list, do as
follows:
1. Enable the DTMF keypad, and then enter the
connect code.
The radio accesses the phone system upon
displaying the dialing information.
2. Go to Menu >Phone >Phone Contact , and
then select the contact from the list.
3. Press and hold the PTT key.
Trunking Mode
lTo initiate a phone call through the contact list, do as
follows:
1. Press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact
List or Private Contact key, or go to Menu >
Contact >Private Contact or Favorite
Contact.
2. Select the PSTN/PABX contact.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a phone call through the keypad, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Settings >Radio Set >Keypad
Mode, and then select Enable.
2. On the home screen, enter the PSTN/PABX
number.
3. Press , , or the PTT key.
Keypad mode is enabled by your dealer. To
input a number complying with the dialling
rules, consult your dealer for more details.
If the Phone Dial feature is enabled by your dealer, you
can do as follows:
1. Go to Menu >Contact >Phone Dial.
2. Press to switch the input mode.
3. Enter the customized PSTN/PABX number
between 1-20digits.
4. Press , , or the PTT key.
lTo initiate a phone call through the call log, do as
follows:
1. Enter the call log in one of the following ways:
»GotoMenu >Call Logs >Outgoing ,
Incoming, or Missed>Outgoing List,Incoming
List, or Missed List.
» If is programmed as the Redial Call Log
key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
» If is programmed as the BackDial Call
Log key by your dealer, press on the home
screen.
2. Select the phone call record.
3. Press or the PTT key.
lTo enable the DTMF keypad, press the
preprogrammed DTMF Keypad key or go to
Menu >Phone >DTMF Keypad.
lThe connect code is the code used by the radio
to access the phone system and the disconnect
code is the code used by the radio to exit the
phone system. The connect code and the
disconnect code are configured by your dealer.
Receiving a Phone Call
Conventional Mode
When receiving a phone call, you can enter the connect
code through the numeric keypad to joins the phone
system. Then you can listen to the phone call.
Trunking Mode
When receiving a phone call, the radio displays .
You can establish the call by pressing or the PTT
key within the preset time.
After the call is successfully established, the radio
displays .
Ending a Phone Call
Conventional Mode
In conventional mode, a phone call ends in one of the
following cases:
lThe radio user enters the disconnect code through the
numeric keypad.
lThe One-Key Disconnect feature is enabled and the
radio user presses .
lThe phone user hangs up during the call.
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Trunking Mode
In trunking mode, a phone call ends in any of the
following cases:
lThe call duration exceeds the preset time.
lThe calling party ends the call.
lThe BS signal is lost.
lThe calling party selects an empty group with the
Group Selector knob.
lA preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
lThe Clear Down feature is enabled, and the calling
party switches to another contact.
Call on Analog Channel
Call Without Signaling
On an analog channel without signaling, you can initiate a
call to all the other users on the channel in the following
way:
1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the
channel.
2. Press and hold the PTT key.
Call With Signaling
On an analog channel with signaling, you can initiate a
call to a specific contact on the channel. You can request
your dealer to set the signaling type to HDC1200
(compatible with the MDC1200), 5-tone, or 2-tone.
To initiate a call with signaling, do as follows:
1. Go to Menu >Contact >Contact List or press the
preprogrammed Contact List key.
2. Select the HDC1200, 5-tone, or 2-tone contact.
3. Press the PTT key or the preprogrammed One Touch
Call key to send code.
The calling radio displays the calling icon with alert
tone, and its LED indicator glows red.
When receiving the matched signaling, the called
radio automatically decodes the signaling and its
LED indicator glows green. The call is established
successfully.
Message Services
The Message feature allows you to send and receive the
following types of messages in trunking mode or on a
digital channel in conventional mode:
lText Message: messages created using the keypad.
You can view, edit, send, save, or delete text
messages.
lQuick Text: frequently used messages predefined by
your dealer. The quick text messages are editable,
and in trunking mode, you can add or delete quick
text messages.
lStatus Message (trunking only): messages describing
the radio's status. The status messages are predefined
by your dealer and are not editable. You can view
the received status messages and send status
messages through the status message code.
Viewing a Message
To view a newly received message, on the home screen,
press the OK/Menu key upon receiving the message.
If configured by your dealer, you can view a newly
received message without any operation.
To view messages in the InBox, OutBox, or Drafts, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Message >InBox,OutBox, or
Drafts>Inbox List,Outbox List, or Drafts List.
2. Select the message.
3. Press the OK/Menu key.
Sending a Message
Sending a Text Message
1. Go to Menu >Message >New Msg, and then type
the text.
2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send.
3. Select the contact or enter the contact ID through the
keypad.
4. Press the OK/Menu key.
Instead of directly sending the new message, you
can also select Save in conventional mode or select
Save to Drafts or Save to QuickText in trunking
mode to save the new message, and send it later.
Sending a Quick Text Message
1. Go to Menu >Message >Quick Text, and then
select the quick text message.
2. (Optional) Edit the message.
3. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send.
4. Select the contact or enter the contact ID through the
keypad.
5. Press the OK/Menu key.
Instead of directly sending the quick text message,
you can also select Save to save the modified quick
status message, and send it later.
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Sending a Status Message
1. Go to Menu >Message >Status M sg , and then
select the status message.
2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select the contact
or enter the contact ID through the keypad.
3. Press the OK/Menu key.
You can send status messages by manual dialing.
Consult your dealer for more information.
Deleting a Message
To delete text messages from the InBox, OutBox, or
Drafts, do as follows:
1. Go to Menu >Message >InBox,OutBox, or Drafts
>Inbox List,Outbox List, or Drafts List.
2. Select the message, and then press the OK/Menu
key.
3. Select Delete, and then confirm the deletion.
In trunking mode, you can go to Menu >Message >
Quick Text to delete quick text messages.
General Features
The features supported by the radio vary with the
operation mode. For details, see the following table.
Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
Password √ √ √
Vibration √ √ √
Backlight, Brightness, √ √ √
Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
LED Indicator, Alert
Tone
Day/Night Mode √ √ √
Power Level √ √ √
VOX √ √ √
Covert Mode √ √ √
Rent √ √ √
Anti-counterfeit
Battery √ √ √
Keypad Lock √ √ √
Keypad Mode √ √ √
Send Alias √ × √
User Assignment ID √ × √
Auto Add Contacts √ × √
ESN Check in Idle × × √
Any Call × × √
Talk Around √ √ ×
Real Time Clock
(RTC) √ √ √
SPK Selection √ √ √
MIC Selection √ √ √
MIC AGC √ √ √
Audio Feedback
Suppression √ × √
Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
Always Treble Boost √ √ √
Three Band Equalize √ √ √
Noise Suppression √ √ √
Voice Notify √ √ √
Duplex Call √ × √
Call Setup Mode √ × √
Private Call, Group
Call, All Call √ × √
Phone Call √ √ √
Broadcast Call × × √
Include Call × × √
Call Without
Signalling × √ ×
Call With Signalling × √ ×
Text Message √ × √
Status Message × × √
Quick Text √ × √
One Touch
Call/Menu √ √ √
Quick Dial √ √ √
Contact √ √ √
Scan √ √ √
Background Hunt,
HomeStation Hunt,
Multi-site Handover,
× × √
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Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
VoteNow Hunt
Time-out Timer
(TOT) √ √ √
Busy Channel
Lockout √ √ ×
Customized Single
Tone √ √ ×
Priority Interrupt √ × ×
Pseudo Trunk √ × ×
XPT System √ × ×
Dual-slot Data
Transmission √ × ×
SFR √ × ×
Roam √ × √
Work Order √ × √
Data Query × × √
Call Divert × × √
Call Priority × × √
Dynamic Group
Number Assignment
(DGNA)
× × √
BT √ √ √
BT Location √ × √
Positioning √ √ √
Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
View Position √ √ √
Query Location √ × ×
Query Neighbors × × √
GPS Msg √ × √
Call Location √ × √
GPS Report √ × √
Quick GPS √ × ×
Voice w/Location √ × √
Emergency √ √ √
Man Down √ √ √
Lone Worker √ √ √
TF Encryption √ × ×
Recorder √ √ ×
Encrypt √ × √
Scrambler × √ ×
Stun × √ √
Revive × √ √
Kill × × √
Emergency Erase
Data √ √ √
Supplementary
Services (Alert Call,
Radio Check, Remote
Monitor, Radio
Enable, Radio
√ × ×
Feature
Conventional
Trunking
Digital Analog
Disable)
Compandor × √ ×
Monitor × √ ×
Adjust Squelch Level × √ ×
CTCSS/CDCSS × √ ×
Basic Settings
To configure frequently used features, go to Menu >
Settings >Radio Set. For details, see the following table.
Feature Description Operation
Password
The feature
allows you to
create a power-
on password.
The radio will
be locked when
the wrong
password is
entered up to
the predefined
times. To reuse
the radio,
consult your
dealer to reset
the password.
1. Go to Password >
On/Off , select On,
and then enter the
old password. (The
default password is
"88888888".)
2. Back to Password ,
select Password Set,
and then enter the
oldt password.
3. Enter the new
password.
Backlight
The feature is
designed to
illuminate the
Go to Backlight , and
then select Off ,On, or
Timed.
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