Hytera PD98X User manual

USER MANUAL
2017
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
Address: Hytera Tower,Hi-Tech Industrial Park North,9108#Beihuan Road,
Nanshan District,shenzhen,People’s Republic of China
PD98X(G) DIGITAL TRUNKING PORTABLE RADIO

Preface
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. Please refer to the corresponding Feature Book
for detailed features and operations.
To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please read carefully the Safety Information Booklet
before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
PD98X/PD98XG Digital Trunking 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:
·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different
circuit to that of the receiver's outlet.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
·This device may not cause harmful interference.
·This 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
Hytera's portable radio complies with the following
RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
·United States Federal Communications
Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR
§ 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093.
·American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5
March 2015.
·Institute 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 environment exposure
limits always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
·Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the
device.
·User awareness instructions should accompany
device when transferred to other users.
·Do not use this device if the operational
requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
·Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of
50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-
To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release
the PTT button. 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).
·Keep 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.
·When worn on the body, always place the radio in
a Hytera-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.
·Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and
accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC
RF exposure guidelines.
·Contact your local dealer for the product's optional
accessories.
IC Statement
The device has been tested and complies with SAR
limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF
exposure and compliance
Après examen de ce matériel aux conformité aux
limites DAS et/ou aux limites d’intensité de champ RF,
les utilisateurs peuvent sur l’exposition aux
radiofréquences et la conformité and compliance
d’acquérir les informations correspondantes
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
·This device may not cause harmful interference.

·This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is
in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Directive: 2014/53/EU.
Please note that the above information is applicable to
EU countries only.

Contents
Items in the Package 2
Product Overview 2
Product Controls 2
LCD Icon 3
LED Indicator 4
Before Use 4
Attaching the Antenna 4
Installing the Micro SD card 5
Attaching the Battery 5
Attaching the Belt Clip 5
Attaching the Accessories 5
Charging the Battery 6
Checking the Battery Power 7
Basic Operations 7
Turning On/Off the Radio 7
Registering with BS 7
Adjusting the Volume 7
Inputting via Keypad 7
Locking or Unlocking Keys and Knobs 8
Selecting a Subgroup 8
Selecting a Group Contact 8
Creating a Private Contact 8
Call Services 8
Group Call 9
Private Call 9
Emergency Call 10
Message Services 10
Sending a Text Message 10
Sending a Quick Text Message 10
Sending a Status Message 10
Viewing a Received Message 10
Troubleshooting 11
Care and Cleaning 13
Product Cleaning 13
Product Care 13
Optional Accessories 13
1

Items in the Package
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed
below are received. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer.
Radio Battery Charger
Power Adapter Antenna Belt Clip
Strap Documentation Kit
·The pictures in this manual are for
reference only.
·The frequency band is marked on the
antenna label; if unavailable, see the label
on the radio.
Product Overview
Product Controls
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1Side Key 1 (SK1)12 LED Indicator
2Push-to-Talk (PTT)
Key 13 Antenna
3Side Key 2 (SK2)14 On-Off/Volume
Control Knob
4Top Key (TK)15 Accessory
Connector
5Group Selector
Knob 16 Back Key
6Microphone 17
BackDial/End/
Home Screen Key
7LCD Display 18 Up Key
8OK/Menu Key 19 Down Key
9Answer/Redial/Call
Key 20 Battery Latch
10 Speaker 21 Belt Clip
11 Numeric Keypad 22 Battery
2

You can adapt your radio to use the TK,SK1,
and SK2 as shortcuts to various radio features
by requesting your dealer to program the keys.
For the detailed introduction, refer to the
corresponding Feature Book included with the
product.
LCD Icon
Icon Radio Status
The GPS feature is enabled, and the radio
receives GPS data.
The GPS feature is enabled, but the radio
receives no GPS data.
The number of bars (0–3) indicates the
charge remaining in the battery.
The radio is set at Low power.
The radio is set at High power.
An accessory is connected.
Icon Radio Status
One or more work orders are received.
The maximum number of saved work orders
is reached.
TM-
DW
The radio register switch multiple base
stations (BSs) connected via the network.
TM-
DL The radio registers with a single BS.
The radio is in emergency alarm mode.
The radio is roaming.
The Encrypt feature is enabled.
The radio is hunting. This icon will not
appear during the Background Hunt,
HomeStation Hunt or Handover.
The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX)
feature is enabled.
There is/are missed call(s).
Icon Radio Status
There is/are unread short message(s).
The Inbox is full.
There is/are unread status message(s).
The BT feature is enabled.
The wireless device is connected.
There is no signal in TM-DW mode.
The number of bars (1–4) indicates the radio
signal strength in TM-DW mode.
There is no signal in TM-DL mode.
The number of bars (1–4) indicates the radio
signal strength in TM-DL mode.
The speaker is unmuted.
The radio operates in silent mode.
3

Icon Radio Status
The Call Divert feature is enabled.
A half-duplex private call is in progress.
The Mode Automatic Switch feature is
enabled.
No Micro SD card is detected.
A private call is in progress or a private
contact is in the contact.
A group call is in progress or a group contact
is in the contact.
An all call is in progress.
An include call is in progress.
LED Indicator
LED Indication Radio Status
Flashes green Being turned on.
Flashes green slowly Standby.
Glows green Receiving.
Glows red Transmitting.
Flashes red (on the
calling radio) Establishing a call.
Flashes orange
rapidly (on the called
radio)
Establishing a Full Off Air
Call Set-Up (FOACSU)
private call.
Flashes orange slowly Hunting.
Glows orange
Call hang time: No voice is
being transmitted or received
on the traffic channel during
a call. Within such a period,
you can press and hold the
PTT key to speak.
Glows blue The BT feature is being
enabled.
Flashes blue every 3s The BT feature is enabled,
but no wireless device is
LED Indication Radio Status
connected.
Flashes blue every
1.5s
The wireless device is
connected.
Flashes blue every
0.1s
The BT feature is being
disabled.
Before Use
Attaching the Antenna
·Rotate the antenna clockwise until hand
tight; if over tightened, the antenna or its
connector may be damaged.
·Do not hold the radio by its antenna, as it
may reduce the radio performance and life
span of the antenna.
4

Installing the Micro SD card
Install the Micro SD card as follows (if required):
1. Loosen the screw fixing the Micro SD card
cover, remove the cover, and then place the
card in the holder correctly as shown below.
2. Replace the cover and tighten the screw as
shown below.
Attaching the Battery
·Upon power-on, the radio automatically
checks if the battery is approved by Hytera
and gives a corresponding indication.
·Using an unapproved battery makes the
battery power indication inaccurate and
reduces the radio performance.
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Unfasten the two screws on the back of the
radio.
2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those
on the back of the radio, as shown below.
3. Tighten the screws.
Attaching the Accessories
For optimal waterproof and dustproof
performance:
·Do not scrape the silicone waterproof pad
surrounding the screw hold of the accessory
connector.
·Do close the accessory connector cover and
fasten the screw after removing the
accessory.
5

1. Loosen the screw fixing the accessory connector
cover, and open the cover as shown below.
2. Align the accessory (such as an audio accessory
or a programming cable) plug with the accessory
connector.
3. Tighten the screw on the accessory plug.
Charging the Battery
Use the charger specified by Hytera to charge
the battery.
Be sure to charge the battery fully before initial use,
since reduction of state of charge (SoC) may lead to
low battery alarm. You can charge the standalone
battery or the radio with battery attached.
It is recommended that your radio remain powered
off during charging.
The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging
status. For details, see the following table.
LED Indication Charging Status
Flashes red slowly The battery is inserted
incorrectly.
Glows red The battery is charging.
Glows orange The battery is charged to 90%
or more.
Glows green The battery is fully charged.
Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be
charged.
6

Checking the Battery Power
You can check the current battery power by holding
down the Battery Power Indicator key programmed
by your dealer, and release the key to exit. Battery
power indications and alert tone are listed below:
Icon LED Indication/Tone
The LED indicator glows green.
The LED indicator glows orange.
The LED indicator glows red.
The LED indicator glows red and an alert
tone sounds.
* The battery runs low. Please recharge or replace
the battery.
Basic Operations
Turning On/Off the Radio
Registering with BS
Upon power-on, the radio automatically hunts the
control channels to find an available BS for
registration. During hunting, the radio displays "Out of
Range" with the icon , the LED indicator flashes
orange slowly, and the radio emits the hunt tone.
The radio automatically registers with the found BS
for communication. If you want the radio to register
with another BS, press the programmed Manual
Current Hunt key to hunt again.
Adjusting the Volume
Inputting via Keypad
You can use the keypad to enter user aliases or IDs
and text messages. Here are some useful tips:
·To switch the input method between alphabetic
mode and numeric mode, press .
·To enter special characters, press in the
alphabetic mode or in the numeric mode.
·To enter a space, press in the alphabetic
mode.
7

Locking or Unlocking Keys and
Knobs
When the keypad is not in use, it is recommended that
you lock it to avoid accidental key presses. To lock or
unlock the keypad, do one of the following:
·Automatically lock or unlock the keypad
The Keypad Lock feature allows the keypad to be
locked automatically if no operation is being
performed within a preset time period.
To enable this feature, go toMenu >Settings >
Radio Set >Keypad Lock, selectEnable, and
setDelay Time(s) by pressing the Up or Down
key.
To disable this feature, selectDisable under the
Keypad Lock menu.
·Manually lock or unlock the keypad
To manually lock or unlock the keypad, do one of
the following on the home screen:
 Press the Keypad Lock key programmed by
your dealer.
 Press the OK/Menu key and then press .
You can go toMenu >Settings >Radio Set
>Optional Key to set whether the keys and
knobs still function when the keypad is locked .
Selecting a Subgroup
A subgroup is a collection of groups. To select a
subgroup, do as follows:
1. Press the OK/Menu key or the programmed
Subgroup key to access theSubgroup menu.
2. Select the appropriate subgroup.
3. SelectSet Default, and press the OK/Menu
key.
Selecting a Group Contact
You can rotate the Group Selector knob to select an
appropriate group contact. If no corresponding group
contact is preset, the radio will emit a tone and display
"No Group Program!" on the screen.
Creating a Private Contact
To add a new contact to the private contact list, go to
Menu >Contact >New Contact, enter the ID and
alias of the new contact, and save it.
The ID and alias of a new contact must be
unique.
Call Services
After the radio is turned on and registered, you can
make and receive calls. To ensure optimal voice
quality of the receiving radio, keep the microphone
about 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth
when the radio is transmitting.
8

If the radio does not register successfully or an
empty group is selected by the Group Selector
knob, the radio cannot initiate any call.
Group Call
A group call is a call from an individual user to a
group of users. In a group call, both the calling party
and called parties can speak.
Initiating a Group Call
You can press and hold the PTT key to directly
initiate a group call to the group contact selected by
the Group Selector knob. In this case, the radio
displays on the screen.
For other ways to initiate a group call, refer to the
corresponding Feature BookLQFOXGHG with the product.
If your dealer assigns a group contact to the
programmed One Touch Call/Menu key, you
can initiate a group call to the designated group
contact by pressing the key.
Answering a Group Call
You can answer a group call without any operation.
After the group call is established successfully, the
radio emits a tone and displays on the screen.
Ending/Exiting a Group Call
You can press to end an outgoing group call or
exit an incoming group call.
For other situations in which a group call is
terminated, refer to the corresponding Feature Book
LQFOXGHG with the product.
Private Call
A private call is a call from an individual user to
another individual user.
Initiating a Private Call
1. Go to Menu -> Contact -> Favorites/Private
Contact.
2. Use the Up or Down key to select the contact to
be called.
3. Press and hold the PTT key to initiate a private
call. In this case, the radio displays on the
screen
For other ways to initiate a private call, refer to the
corresponding Feature Book LQFOXGHG with the product.
If your dealer assigns a private contact to the
programmed One Touch Call/Menu key, you
can initiate a private call to the designated
contact by pressing the key.
Answering a Private Call
There are two ways to answer a private call.
·FOACSU
When you receive a private call, the radio emits
the incoming call tone and displays on the
screen.
You can press or press and hold the PTT key
within the preset time period to answer the call.
After the call is established successfully, the radio
emits a tone and displays on the screen. If you
do not answer this call, the radio will display
on the screen to notify you of the missed call.
·OACSU
9

You can answer a private call without any
operation. The call is established automatically,
and the radio displays on the screen.
Ending a Private Call
You can press to end a private call.
For other situations in which a private call is
terminated, refer to the corresponding Feature Book
LQFOXGHG with the product.
Emergency Call
In case of emergency, you can use the Emergency
Call feature to ask for help from other personnel or
the control center.
This feature needs to be configured and enabled by
your dealer. For details, refer to the corresponding
Feature Book included with the product.
Message Services
Message services allow you to send and receive text
and quick text messages.
Sending a Text Message
To edit and then send a text message, do as follows:
1. Go to Menu >Message >New Msg, and then
edit the text.
2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send.
3. Select Favorites, Private Contact, Group
Contact, or Manual Dial.
4. Select the required contact or enter the contact
number.
5. Press the OK/Menu key to send the text
message.
Sending a Quick Text Message
Quick text messages are preprogrammed by your
dealer, and you can edit each message before
sending it. To send a quick text message, do as
follows:
1. Go to Menu >Message >Quick Text, and
then select the required quick text.
2. (Optional) Edit the quick text.
3. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send.
4. Select Favorites,Private Contact,Group
Contact, orManual Dial.
5. Select the required contact or enter the contact
number.
6. Press the OK/Menu key to send the text
message.
Sending a Status Message
Status messages are preprogrammed by your dealer,
and you cannot edit the messages. To send a status
message, do as follows:
1. Go toMenu >Message >Status Msg, and
then select the required status message.
2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select
Favorites,Private Contact,Group
Contact, orManual Dial.
3. Select the required contact or enter the contact
number.
4. Press the OK/Menu key to send the text
message.
Viewing a Received Message
To view a received message, do as follows:
1. Go to Menu >Message >Inbox >Inbox List,
and then select the message to be viewed.
2. Press the OK/Menu key to view the details.
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Troubleshooting
Phenomena Analysis Solution
The radio cannot be turned on.
The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or
damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
The radio cannot register.
The radio may not detect signals from the BS. Make sure the radio is within the coverage of the BS.
The radio may not be authoriszed. Contact the BS manager to check if the radio is authorised in the network
management system.
The radio registers repeatedly. The signal may be intermittent. Make sure the radio is within the coverage of the BS.
The radio cannot establish a call. The signal may be weak. Make sure the radio is within the coverage of the BS.
The called party disconnects
repeatedly during
communication.
The signal may be intermittent or weak. Make sure the radio is within the coverage of the BS.
The voice is unclear. The signal may be weak. Make sure call participants are within the communication range.
11

Phenomena Analysis Solution
During reception, the voice is
weak, intermittent or totally
inactive.
The battery power may be low. Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low. Increase the volume by rotating the On-Off/Volume Control knob
clockwise, or request your dealer to disable the Digital MIC AGC feature.
The antenna may be loose or may be installed incorrectly. Turn off the radio, and remove and then reattach the antenna.
The speaker may be blocked. Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with
other group members. The signal may be weak. Make sure you and the group members are within the communication range.
You are unable to hear anyone
because of too much noise and
hiss.
The signal may be weak. Make sure call participants are within the communication range.
You may be located in an unfavorable position. For example,
your communication may be blocked by high buildings or
blocked in an underground area.
Move to an open and flat area, and restart the radio to try again.
It could be the result of external disturbance (such as
electromagnetic interference). Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
You cannot use the keys. The keypad may fail to function temporarily. Restart the radio.
The LCD does not display any
information. The LCD may fail to function temporarily. Restart the radio.
If the following solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support.
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Care and Cleaning
To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long
service life of the product, please follow these tips.
Product Cleaning
Turn off the product and remove the battery
before cleaning.
·Clean up the dust and fine particles on the
products surface and charging piece with a clean
and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly.
·Use neutral cleanser and a non-woven fabric to
clean the keys, knobs and front case after long-
time use. Do not use chemical preparations such
as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil
preparations, so as to avoid surface case damage.
·Make sure the product is completely dry before
use.
Product Care
·Do not pierce or scrape the product.
·Keep the product far away from substances that
can corrode the circuitry.
·Do not hold the product by the antenna or
earpiece cable.
·Close the accessory connector cover when no
accessory is in use.
Optional Accessories
Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories
used with the product.
Use the accessories specified by Hytera only;
otherwise, the Company will not be liable for
any loss or damage arising out of the use of
any unauthorised accessories.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
2017
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
Address: Hytera Tower,Hi-Tech Industrial Park North,9108#Beihuan Road,
Nanshan District,shenzhen,People’s Republic of China
PD98X(G) DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO