Hytera RD965 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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Hytera Communications Corp.,Ltd
2013 Hytera Corp., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Address: HYT Tower, Hi-Tech Industrial Park North, Beihuan
RD., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
Postcode: 518057
http://www.hytera.com
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DIGITAL PORTABLE REPEATER
L07157 H05658
8 1 1 RD9 6 0 0 0 0 1 0

Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. To derive optimum performance from the product, please read this manual and the supplied
Safety Information Booklet carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following model:
RD96X (X may indicate 2,5,6 or 8.)Portable Repeater.

Instructional Icons
The following icons are available through this manual:
Alert Icons
Caution: indicates situations that could
cause damage to your product or
bodily injury.
Note: indicates tips that can help you
make better use of your product.
indicates functions available in later
version.
Term Explanation
Key Operation
●Short press: to press a key and release it quickly.
●Long press: to press a key and remain holding it
down for a predened period (2 seconds by default).
Hold down: to press a key and remain holding it down.
Duplexer
Duplexer is a device that allows bi-directional
communication. Its role is to isolate the TX signal from
the RX signal to ensure that the transmitter and receiver
can work normally. It consists of two groups of band-
stop lters with different frequencies, to prevent it from
transmitting the signals to the receiver.
Feed Line
Feed Line is the cable or transmission line that connects
the antenna with the radio transmitter or receiver.
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
(VSWR)
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is a value that
measures how well a load is impedance-matched to a
source.
Squelch
Squelch is a circuit function that acts to suppress the
audio output of a receiver in the absence of a sufciently
strong desired input signal.
Copyright Information
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Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. (the Company) in PRC
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manner without the prior written consent of the Company.
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RF Radiation Information
This product must be restricted to operations in an
Occupational/Controlled RF exposure Environments.
Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure
and who are able to exercise control over their RF
exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.
RF Radiation Prole
Radio Frequency (RF) is a frequency of electromagnetic
radiation in the range at which radio signals are
transmitted. RF technology is widely used in
communication, medicine, food processing and other
elds. It may generate radiation during use.
RF Radiation Safety
In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant
industries including science, engineering, medicine and
health work with international organizations to develop
standards for safe exposure to RF radiation. These
standards consist of:
●United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part
J;
●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;
●International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.
FCC Regulations
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires
that all radio communication products should meet the
requirements set forth in the above standards before
they can be marketed in the U.S, and the manufacturer
shall post a RF label on the product to inform users
of operational instructions, so as to enhance their
occupational health against exposure to RF energy.
Operational Instructions and
Training Guidelines
To ensure the optimal performance and the compliance
with occupational/controlled environment RF radiance
limits in the above standards, please adhere to the
following requirements:
●When you are carrying this product on your back,
ensure the Gain of the antenna is not more than
3.5dBi, and the output power is within 5W.
●When you are installing the repeater antenna
outside, set up the antenna according to the
supplier’s requirements with its Gain within 6.5dBi
and keep it at least 0.5 meters away from human
body.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certied by the qualied laboratory, the product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Please
note that the above information is applicable to EU
countries only.

1
Contents
Contents---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Checking Items in the Package -------------------------------------------------------------------2
Product Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Front Panel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Rear Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Status Indication---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Before Use------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Instruction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Assembling Power Supply Management System (Optional) -------------------------3
Basic Operations---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Powering On/Off---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Adjusting the Power Level --------------------------------------------------------------------4
Changing the Channel ------------------------------------------------------------------------4
PTT Transmitting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Alarm Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Battery Mismatch--------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Low Battery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
External Power Abnormal ---------------------------------------------------------------------5
TX/RX Unlock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Over Temperature -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
VSWR Alarm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Care and Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Optional Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

2
Repeater
Power Adapter
Documentation Kit
Checking 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 local dealer.
Owner’s Manual
Safety In
Quick Reference Guide
Product Overview
Parts
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 Front Panel Cover 5 Rear Panel Cover
2Protective Cover of
Front Panel 6Protective Cover of
Rear Panel
3 Left Protective Cover 7 Right Protective Cover
4 Aluminum Chassis / /
Front Panel
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 Microphone Jack 7 Slot B Tx Indicator
2 Power On/Off Key 8 Slot B Rx Indicator
3 Digital Mode Indicator 9 Alarm Indicator
4Analog Mode
Indicator 10 LED Segment Display
5Slot A Tx Indicator 11 Channel Up Key
6 Slot A Rx Indicator 12 Channel Down Key
Rear Panel
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1External Duplexer
Jack/Rubber Stopple 4 Ethernet Port
2GPS Antenna Port 5 Power Inlet
3 Accessory Jack 6 Antenna Connector
Note: If the repeater is manufactured
without internal duplexer, then part ①
will be an external duplexer port; if it is
produced with internal duplexer, then
part ① will be a rubber stopple.
Status Indication
LED Segment Display Indication
There will be different segments shown on the LED
segment display. See their indications listed below:
LED
Segment Repeater Status
E1 Battery Mismatch
E2 Low Battery
E3 External Power Abnormal
E4 Tx Unlock
E5 Rx Unlock
E6 Over Temperature
E7 VSWR Alarm
NCurrent Channel Number (e.g.: 1, 2,
…16)
DASLOTASLOTB
PortableRepeater
ALARM
Portable Repeater
DA SLOT A SLOT B ALARM
DASLOTA SLOTB
PortableRepeater
ALARM

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LED Indicator
Indicator LED
Indication Repeater Status
Digital Mode
Indicator Blue Working in Digital mode
Analog Mode
Indicator Yellow Working in Analog mode
Slot A Tx
Indicator Red
Analog Mode: transmitting
Digital Mode: Slot A
transmitting
Slot A Rx
Indicator Green
Analog Mode: receiving
Digital Mode: Slot A is
receiving
Slot B Tx
Indicator Red Digital Mode: Slot B
transmitting
Slot B Rx
Indicator Green Digital Mode: Slot B
receiving
Alarm Indicator Red
Abnormal operation and
the LED segment display
gives the corresponding
prompt
Before Use
Instruction
Operation Environment
The repeater must be installed in a dry and well-
ventilated place with ambient temperature of -30℃–
+60℃and relative humidity of not more than 95%.
Caution: In lightning storm, DO NOT
carry the repeater on the backpack
outside, so as to avoid the lightning
strikes which will cause bodily injury.
Voltage Check
Check whether the input voltage is within the operating
voltage of the repeater (power supply:13.6V±15%).
Note: To ensure the waterproof
performance of the repeater, please
do not disassemble it without
authorization. You can refer to
Safety Information Booklet for more
information.
Assembling Power Supply
Management System (Optional)
If outdoor backpack power supply management system (
with ibuilt-in battery) is needed, ensure you’ve purchased
it and the multi-functional bracket (see the model number
in the “Optional Accessories” chapter). You can contact
your dealer for purchasing them.
Installation Tools
Tools required for installing the portable repeater include
a cross head screwdriver and a T10 torx screwdriver.
Assembling Steps
Step 1 Assemble the multi-functional bracket.
1. Place the repeater horizontally with its back (the side
with the product information label) upwards.
2. Put the multi-functional bracket horizontally on the
back of the repeater as shown in the gure below,
and align the screw holes on the bracket to those of
the repeater.
Screw holes
3. Secure the bracket with six M3*6 screws.
Note: Make sure the M3*6 screws are
with spring washer to secure the screws
before use.
Step 2 Assemble the power supply management
system.
1. Push the power supply management system along
the slots of the bracket slowly to the bottom of the
bracket, with the front of the system upwards. See
the following gure.
2. Fasten the screws on the bracket to secure the
system.
Step 3 Connect the system to the repeater with the
power cord as shown in the following gure.
Screw holes
Screw
Screw

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Screw
1. Plug the aviation plug (female) of the power cord
into the power input of the repeater and fasten the
screws on the plug.
2. Plug the aviation plug (male) of the power cord
into the power output of the system and fasten the
screws on the plug.
Product Check
After powering on the repeater, check whether works
properly by observing the seven LEDs and the LED
segment display located in the front panel.
Basic Operations
Powering On/Off
Powering on/off manually
●To power on, long press the Power On/Off key for
about 2s after connecting the power supply with the
power adapter.
●To power off, long press the Power On/Off key.
Auto Power On
If the power of the adapter happens to be cut off or the
power adapter runs out of the battery power when in use,
the repeater will be powered off forcibly. After that, when
the power adapter restarts to supply power, the repeater
will power on automatically.
Note: The Auto Power on feature is set
via the programming software by the
dealer.
Adjusting the Power Level
You can request your dealer to set the Tx power to High
or Low. High power can extend the repeater coverage,
enabling you to communicate with farther radios.
Changing the Channel
You can switch the channels by pressing the Channel
Up/Down keys on the front panel. The Channel Up key
is for the former channel and the Channel Down key
for the latter one. The alias of the current channel is
displayed on the LED segment display.
PTT Transmitting
If you have purchased the remote speaker microphone,
you can press the PTT key on it to communicate with
other radios. Then the LED on the front panel will
indicate the repeater status. Please refer to “LED”.
When the repeater is in a digital or mixed channel (“PTT
Tx Channel Type” will be “Digital” then), if “Tx Contact
Name” is not dened, the Digital Mode indicator (blue)
will ash once rapidly when you hold the PTT key.
Note: “PTT Tx Channel Type” and
“Tx Contact Name” are set via the
programming software by the dealer.
Alarm Information
The repeater will have real-time detection of its status
automatically. If the relative alarms are enabled, when
the repeater is working improperly, the LED segment
display will show the corresponding sign and the alarm
indicator on the front panel will glow red.
Battery Mismatch
When powered by a battery box, the repeater will
examine whether the battery in the box matches its
requirements in a real-time way. When the battery does
not match the requirement, the alarm indicator will glow
red and the LED segment display will show “E1”.
When this alarm is given, the repeater cannot work
properly and will power off automatically in 3s. Then
please ask your local dealer to replace the power supply
management system or for further help. If you switch to
an external power supply, this alarm will be eliminated
with the segment disappearing and the alarm indicator
going out.
Low Battery
When powered by battery, the repeater will have real-
time detection of the battery power of the power supply
management system. When the battery power falls
below the low-battery alarm threshold (12% of the battery
capacity by default), the alarm indicator will glow red and
the LED segment display will show “E2”.
Screw

5
When this alarm segment is displayed, the repeater will
still work properly and will power off automatically when
running out of power.
In this case, you need to take the following measures:
1. Check the power indicator on the power supply
management system to see if the power is low. If
the power is low, please charge the power supply
management system or replace it.
Caution: When an external power
supply is connected, the repeater will
power on automatically.
2. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local
dealer for technical support.
When the battery power is higher than the low-battery
alarm threshold, the alarm will be eliminated with the
segment disappearing and the alarm indicator going out.
External Power Abnormal
When powered by a power adapter, the repeater will
have real-time detection of the output voltage of the
power adapter. When the output voltage falls off the
range of the operating voltage, the alarm indicator will
glow red and the LED segment display will show “E3”.
When this alarm is given, the repeater cannot work
properly and will power off automatically in 3s. If the
automatic powering off is caused by the external power
supply error, the repeater will not power on automatically
after it returns to normal operation. You will need to turn
it on. If the power supply returns to normal operation
within the 3s, the alarm will be eliminated so that the
repeater will not power off.
In this case, you need to take the following measures:
1. Check whether the power adapter is damaged. If it is
damaged, please replace it.
2. Check through the voltmeter whether the voltage
inputted by the external power supply is over low
or over high. If it is over low or over high, please
replace it or use the battery for power supply.
3. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local
dealer for technical support.
TX/RX Unlock
Normally, after being powered on, the repeater has its Tx
and Rx work properly in locked status. Once the repeater
detects that the Tx/Rx PLL is unlocked, its alarm indicator
will glow red and there will be a sign (“E4” for Tx Unlock,
“E5” for Rx Unlock) on the LED segment display.
Tx Unlock Alarm
Rx Unlock Alarm
When such alarm is given, the repeater will terminate
part of its features automatically. Now you will need to
contact your local dealer for technical support.
When Tx/Rx returns to the locked status, the alarm will
be eliminated with the segment disappearing and the
alarm indicator going out.
Over Temperature
When the operating temperature of the PA module is
higher than 85℃, the alarm indicator will glow red and
the LED segment display will show “E6”.
When this alarm is given, the repeater can still work
properly. During a rise in ambient temperature, the
repeater will keep track of the Tx power with adjustments
in order to lower the temperature.
And you need to take the following measures:
1. Check whether the ambient temperature and
ventilation conditions of the repeater satisfy the
foregoing installation requirements. If not, please
make improvements as soon as possible.
2. Check if connection between the transmitter and
RF cable or antenna/feed line is loose or damaged.
Poor connection between them could cause high
Tx power, which would make the temperature of the
heat sink rise quickly. If yes, secure or replace the
cable or antenna/feed line.
3. If the above measures fail to solve the problem,
contact your local dealer for technical support.
When the temperature of the repeater returns to the

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normal range, the alarm will be eliminated with the
segment disappearing and the alarm indicator going out.
VSWR Alarm
When transmitting, the repeater will detect the voltage
standing wave ratio (VSWR) of the Tx antenna of the PA
module. Over-high VSWR will damage the PA module
or even disable it. When the VSWR exceeds the normal
range, the alarm indicator will glow red and the LED
segment display will show “E7”:
When this alarm is given, the repeater can still work
properly.
And you need to take the following measures:
1. Check if the Tx frequency is within the frequency
range of the antenna, as improper antenna will result
in poor transmitting performance or even damage
to the transmitter. If not, please contact your local
dealer to replace the antenna.
2. Check if the connection between the transmitter and
RF adapter cable or antenna/feed line is loose or
damaged. If yes, please replace the cable.
3. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local
dealer for technical support.
When the VSWR returns to the operation range, the
alarm will be eliminated with the segment disappearing
and the alarm indicator going out.
Troubleshooting
Phenomena Analysis Solution
Power-on failure
The power cord may be unconnected
or not securely connected to the
outlet.
Properly connect the power cord and ensure secure
connection.
The battery may have low power
when supplying.
Please charge the battery or contact the dealer to
replace the power supply management system.
The power adapter may output
improper voltage.
Check if the power adapter outputs the voltage
within the required range (12V±5%). If not, replace
the power adapter.
The repeater cannot
communicate with other
members in the group
Tx/Rx frequency of the repeater is
inconsistent with that of portable/
mobile radios.
Check if the Tx/Rx frequencies are consistent with
each other, and re-set the frequencies if necessary.
Failed to repeat useful signal due to
strong interference signal.
If you cannot remove or bypass the interference
source, change to operate at other frequencies.
The group member is out of the
coverage of the repeater.
Go within the coverage of the repeater.
Group members cannot
talk to each other, even
though Rx indication is
given.
The radio ID is inconsistent with that
of the other group members.
Set the subscriber ID to the same as that of the
other members.
Inconsistent CTCSS/CDCSS. Re-set CTCSS/CDCSS.
Short communication
range or poor audio.
The connection cable is damaged,
and the signal energy leaks. Replace the cable with a new one if necessary.
The antenna connector and the
cable may get loose connection or
even disconnected.
Secure the cable connector, or replace it if
necessary.
Invisible damage may occur to the
cable. Replace the cable with a new one.
Duplexer is not properly set (if the
duplexer is mounted).
Contact the manufacturer or your dealer to re-set
the duplexer.
If the above solutions can not x the problems for you, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your
local dealer for more technical support.

7
Optional Accessories
The following items are the main optional accessories for the repeater, and please consult your local dealer for more
information of other accessories.
Caution: Use the accessories specified by the Company only. If not, Hytera shall not be liable for
any loss or damage arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.
Care and Cleaning
To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long
service life of the product, please follow the tips below.
Product Care
●Keep the product at a place of good ventilation and
heat dissipation to facilitate normal work.
●Do not place irrelevant articles on top of the product
to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
●Do not pierce or scrape the product.
●Keep the product far away from substances that can
corrode the circuit.
●Do not place the product in corrosive agents,
solutions or water.
Product Cleaning
Caution: Be sure to power off the
product before cleaning.
●Remove the dust and ne particles on the repeater
surface with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush
regularly.
●Use a non-woven fabric with neutral cleanser to
clean the keys, control knobs, LCD and jacks after
long-time use. Do not use chemical preparations
such as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil
preparations. Make sure the product is completely
dry before use.
Remote Speaker Microphone
SM18A1
Backpack
NCN010
Outdoor Backpack Power Supply
Management System PV3001
(Internal Battery: BL9901)
Multi-functional Bracket
BRK17
Vehicle Antenna
Duplexer (Frequency: 136-174MHz; RX-TX spacing: 5MHz)
Duplexer (Frequency: 350-400MHz; RX-TX spacing: 10MHz)
Duplexer (Frequency: 400-470MHz; RX-TX spacing: 10MHz)

OWNER’S MANUAL
is the trademark or registered trademark of
Hytera Communications Corp.,Ltd
2013 Hytera Corp., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Address: HYT Tower, Hi-Tech Industrial Park North, Beihuan
RD., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
Postcode: 518057
http://www.hytera.com
是海能达 通 信股份有限 公司的注册商 标或商标
2011 Hytera Corp., Ltd.版权 所有
地址: 深圳 市 南山区北 环大道91 08号
邮编: 518057
服务热线: 400-830-7020
http://www.hytera.com
便携
PORTABLE REPEATER
L07157 H05658
8 1 1 RD9 6 0 0 0 0 1 0