Hytera Communications MD65XVHF Digital Mobile Radio User Manual 811MD65000000 MD65X Hytera
Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd. Digital Mobile Radio 811MD65000000 MD65X Hytera
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OWNER'S MANUAL
DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO
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Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.

Preface
Thanks for your favor in our  product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly  know how to use  the product. 
Please refer to the corresponding Feature Book for detailed features and operations. 
This manual is applicable to the following product: 
MD65X Digital Mobile Radio
(X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

Instructional Icons
  :  Indicates  functions  that  are  available  on  digital 
channel only.
  :  Indicates  functions  that  are  available  on  analog 
channel only.
Functions  marked  with  neither  the  above  icons  are 
available on both analog and digital channels.
Disclaimer
Hytera  Communications  Corporation  Limited    (the 
Company)  endeavors  to  achieve  the  accuracy  and 
completeness  of  this  manual,  but  no  warranty  of 
accuracy or  reliability  is given.  All  the  specifications 
and designs  are subject to change  without notice due 
to  continuous  technology  development.  No  part  of 
this  manual may  be  copied,  modified,  translated,  or 
distributed  in  any manner without  the  express written 
permission of us. 
We  do  not  guarantee,  for  any  par ticular  purpose, 
the  ac c u r acy,  validi t y,  t imeli ness,  leg i tima c y  o r 
completeness of the Third Party products and contents 
involved in this manual. 
If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more 
details,  please visit our website at: http://www.hytera.
com. 
RF Radiation Information
This  product  must  be  restricted  to  operations  in  an 
occupational/controlled  RF  exposure  environment. 
Users  m ust  be  fully  aware  of  the  hazards  of  the 
exposure  and  able  to exercise  control  over their RF 
exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits. 
RF Radiation Profile
R a d i o   F r e q u e n c y   ( R F )   i s   a   f r e q u e n c y   o f 
electromagnetic radiation  in the  range  at which radio 
signals are  transmitted. RF  technology is widely  used 
in  communic ation,  medicine,  food  processing  and 
other fields. 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: 
●U n i t e d  S t a t e s  Fe d e r a l  C o m m u n i c a t i o n s 
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; 
●Inte r n a t i o na l  C o m m i s si o n  o n  N o n-Io n i z i n g 
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 optimal  performance  and  compliance  with 
the  occupational/controlled  environment  RF  energy 
exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, 
users should transmit  not  more  than  50% of the  time 
and always adhere to the following procedures: 
●Antenna  gain  must  not  exceed  5dBi  for  UHF  or 
3.5dBi for VHF. 
●The  antenna  installation  must  comply  with  the 
requirements  of  manufacturer  or  supplier,  and  it 
must be 1.08   meter away from human body. 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the condition that this device 
does not cause harmful interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or 
TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications 
to this equipment. such modifications could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not 
in-stalled and used in accordance with the in-structions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the fol-lowing measures:
~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
~ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 
from that to which the receiver is connected.
~ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician 
for help.
To ensure optimal performance and compliance with 
the occupational/controlled environment RF energy 
exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, 
users should transmit no more than 50% of the time 
and always adhere to the following procedures; and 
should transmit no more than 50% of the time, although 
the hardware support transmission up to 100% of the time
in analog mode and up to 50% in digital mode.

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Contents
Items in the Package ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Product Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------------3
Radio Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Remote Speaker Microphone ------------------------------------------------ 3
Installation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Installation Tools ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Installation Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------- 3
Status Indication ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
LCD Icon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
LED Indicator ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Basic Operations ------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Powering On/Off ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Adjusting the Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- 5
Selecting a Zone -----------------------------------------------------------------5
Selecting a Channel ------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Setting TX Power Level -------------------------------------------------------- 5
Call Services -----------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Calls on Digital Channel   ------------------------------------------------- 5
Calls on Analog Channel (No Signaling)   ---------------------------- 5
Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Care and Cleaning ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Optional Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------ 7
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 1999/5/EC. 
Please note that the above information is applicable to 
EU countries only. 
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only 
operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain 
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. 
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, 
the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent 
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary 
for successful communication
This radio transmitter (IC:8913A-MD652U1) has been approved by 
Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types described in 
this manual with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna 
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not described 
in this manual, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated 
for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur 
radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal 
(ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but 
de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des 
autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de 
sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne 
dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC:8913A-MD652U1) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada 
pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain 
admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types 
d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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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. 
Note: 
 ●The GPS antenna is the standard accessory for the MD65X with GPS feature. The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if not, please 
refer to the label on the radio for frequency band information. 
 ●Unless otherwise specified, the remote speaker microphone mentioned in this manual refers to that included in the item list. 
 Mounting Bracket Kit                                       GPS Antenna                                                              Documentation Kit                
 Radio Unit                                     Remote Speaker Microphone                                                                             Power Cord                         Fuse
   Hanger and Screws for Remote 
       Speaker Microphone                                   

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Product Overview
Radio Unit
Remote Speaker
Microphone 
Connector
Power 
On/Off Key
RF Antenna Connector Power Interface
Accessory Connector
GPS Antenna Connector
Fan
Caution:  
 ●GPS antenna connector is for MD65X 
mobile radio with GPS feature only. 
 ●Do not block the ventilation hole of 
the fan. 
 ●Clean the fan regularly. 
 ●Do not stop the fan with hard objects 
such as a screwdriver to avoid fan 
damage. 
 ●Do not touch the fan blades when the 
fan operates to avoid bodily injury. 
Remote Speaker Microphone
For  enhanced  convenience,  you  may  request  your 
dealer to program the TK, P1 and P2 keys as shortcuts 
to certain functions. You may refer to the corresponding 
Feature Book for more details. 
Caution: The  TK is programmed with 
emergency feature by default (short 
press: Emergency On; long press: 
Emergency Off). It is programmable by 
your dealer.  
Power On/Off Key
PTT Key
TK Key
LED Indicator
LCD Display
KeyKey
Key Key
Speaker
Key
Buckle
Installation
Instructions
Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read 
the following instructions carefully: 
●The  radio  must  work  with  a  13.6V±15%  negative 
ground electrical system only. And ensure to check 
the  ground  polarity  and  voltage  of  the  vehicle 
power supply prior to installation. 
●Check  how  long  the  screws  will  extend  from  the 
bottom surface of the radio before installation. Drill 
the  mounting  hole  cautiously  to avoid  damage  to 
the vehicle wiring and other parts.
●Connect the  antenna and power cord to the radio, 
before you install  it  in the bracket. And  make sure 
the  antenna  and  power  cord  are  dedicated  for 
digital radios of the Company. 
●Install the radio with the mounting bracket supplied 
by the  Company, 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. 
●Keep  sufficient  clearance at  the  back  of  the radio 
for wiring. 
●Be sure to use the fuse with the same specification 
for DC power cord upon replacement. 
●If  there  are any  other  device in  the  vicinity of  this 
radio,  the  distance  between  the  antenna  of  this 
radio and the antenna of such RF device  shall  be 
no less than 10 meters. 
Installation Tools
●Drill
●Cross head screwdriver
●Hex  socket  sleeve  (for  4.8×20mm  self-tapping 
screws assembling) 
Installation Procedure
To install the radio, do as follows: 

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1.  Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to 
operate the radio. 
2.  Connect  accessories  such  as  the  antenna  and 
power cord to the radio. 
3.  Slide  the  radio  into  the  properly  mounted  bracket 
and secure it using the locking knobs. 
4.  Install the remote speaker microphone hanger in a 
location where it can be reached conveniently. 
5.  Plug  the  remote  speaker  microphone  into  the 
radio,  but  at  first  align  the  triangle  index  on  the 
remote  speaker  microphone  with  the  microphone 
installation  index  on  the  microphone  connector. 
Place  the  remote  speaker  microphone  on  the 
hanger when you do not use it. 
The parts of the radio are illustrated below: 
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 Radio Unit 8 Power Interface
2 Locking Knobs 9 Power Cord (black)
3 Mounting Bracket 10 Power Cord (red)
44.8×20mm Self-
tapping Screws 11 Fuse
5Remote Speaker 
Microphone 12 RF Antenna 
Connector
64×16mm Self-tapping 
Screws 13 GPS Antenna 
Connector
7Remote Speaker 
Microphone Hanger / /
Status Indication
The  LCD display  and  LED indicators  on  the  remote 
speaker  microphone  indicate the operation  status of 
the radio. 
LCD Icon
Icon Name Icon  Radio Status
RSSI Icon More  bars indicate  better 
signal strength. 
GPS Icon
The GPS feature is 
enabled, and valid GPS 
data is received. 
The GPS feature is 
enabled, but no valid GPS 
data is received. 
Icon Name Icon  Radio Status
Scan Icon
The radio is scanning. 
The radio stays on a non-
priority channel. 
The radio stays on Priority 
Channel 1. 
The radio stays on Priority 
Channel 2. 
Roam Icon The radio is roaming. 
Volume 
Icon
More  bars indicate  higher 
volume. 
Channel 
Icon CHXX
I n d i c at e s   t he   cu r r e n t 
channel.  “XX” denotes 
the channel number, such 
as “CH01”. 
Zone Icon ZONEXX
I n d i c at e s   t he   cu r r e n t 
z o n e.   “X X”  de n ote s 
the zone number, such as 
“ZONE01”. 
TX Power 
Icon
L o w   T X  p o w er  f o r   th e 
current channel. 
High  T X  power  f o r  the 
current channel. 
LED Indicator
LED Indication Radio Status
The LED indicator flashes 
green.  Powering on 
The LED indicator glows red.  Transmitting 
The LED indicator glows green.  Receiving 
The LED indicator flashes 
orange slowly.  Scanning or roaming 
The LED indicator flashes 
orange rapidly.  Emergency 
The LED indicator glows 
orange. 
Call  hung.   D u r in g 
a  call,  you  can  hold 
do wn  the  PT T  key 
to  talk  to  the  other 
party  before the call 
hang time expires. 

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Basic Operations
Powering On/Off
Method 1
Method 2
Adjusting the Volume
1.  Press  the    key  on  the  remote  microphone 
speaker until the icon   is shadowed. 
2.  Press the   key  to lower  the  volume and  press 
the   key to increase it.
Selecting a Zone
A  zone  is  a  group  of  channels  exhibiting  the  same 
property, which is programmed by your dealer and can 
facilitate  convenient  management  over  the  channel. 
The radio supports 64 zones, each of which consists of 
up to 16 channels. 
To select a zone, do as follows: 
1.  Press  the    key  on  the  remote  microphone 
s pe a k e r  u n t i l  Z O N E X X  (e.g.  Z O N E01)  is 
shadowed. 
2.  Press the   /   key to select a zone. 
Long press to power on/off 
Long press to power on/off 
Selecting a Channel
1.  Press  the    key  on  the  remote  microphone 
speaker until CHXX (e.g. CH01) is shadowed. 
2.  Press the   /   key to select a channel. 
If the Channel Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, 
the  radio  will  announce  the  channel  number  upon 
channel switching. 
Setting TX Power Level
This feature is to set the TX power level to high or low. 
High  power  can  extend  the  signal  coverage  of  the 
radio, enabling you to communicate with farther radios. 
Generally, we  recommend  you to  adopt low power  for 
battery  saving.  However, if you  cannot  communicate 
with radios located at  a  distant place  with  low  power, 
please select high power. 
To set the TX power level, do as follows: 
1.  Press  the    key  on  the  remote  microphone 
speaker until the TX power level Icon (e.g.  ) is 
shadowed. 
2.  Press the   /   key to switch power level. 
Call Services
Af ter  the  radio  is  powered  on,  you  can  make  and 
receive calls. To ensure optimal volume of the receiving 
ra dio,  kee p  the  palm  micro pho ne  about  2.5  to  5 
centimeters away from your mouth when transmitting. 
Calls on Digital Channel 
You can initiate a private call, group call or all call (your 
radio must be programmed  to allow  you to use the all 
call  service) through the  same  operations  on digital 
channel. 
When  calling  back,  the  radio  will  make  a  call to  the 
calling party in private call and all call (your radio must 
be programmed to allow you to call back in an all call); 
but in group call, the radio will make a call to all parties 
involved.  Here  takes the private call  between Radio  A 
and Radio B as example: 
1.  Radio A and B select the same digital channel. 
2.  Radio A holds down the PTT key to initiate a call.
Radio A  may  preset  a  regular  private  call/group 
call/all call contact for each digital channel via the 
dealer. 
3.  By  holding  down  the  PTT  key, Radio A  can  talk 
to  the  microphone when  the  LED  indicator on  the 
radio glows red. 
4.  Radio A  releases  the  PTT  key  to  finish  talking.  
Radio A can  hold down  the  PTT  key to  talk  when 
the  LED  indicator  on  the  radio  is  glowing  orange.  
When  receiving,  the  LED  indicator  on  the  radio 
glows green. 
5.  Radio B can receive the call without any operation. 
When receiving, the LED indicator glows green. 
6.  Radio B can hold  down  the  PTT  key  to  talk when 
the LED indicator on the radio is glowing orange. 
Note: The Call Hang Time (the duration 
of LED indicator glowing orange) is 
preset by your dealer. If neither party 
talk before this duration expires, the 
call will end. 
Calls on Analog Channel (No 
Signaling) 
On  the  analog channel  without  signaling,  the  calling 
operations are the same as that on the digital channel. 
The  difference  is  that  the  called  par ties  are  all  the 
users on the channel, rather than the preset contact for 
the channel. 
Please  refer  to  the corresponding  Feature Book for 
operation description on how to make and receive calls 
on the analog channel with signaling. 

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Features
Available features of this radio are listed below. Please 
refer to the corresponding Feature Book for details. 
Feature Type Detailed Feature
Radio Features
●Ra dio  s etting:  Power  Level, 
LED Indicator and Alert Tone
●Convenient functionality: 
Shortcuts,  One  Touch  Call  and 
VOX
●Security: Lone Worker
●Rent
●Audio Optimization
●Positioning
Conventional 
Common 
Features
●Scan
●Talk Around
Digital Features 
●Access management
●Basic voice services: Private 
Call  and  Group  Call (See  Calls 
on  Digital  Channel    in  this 
manual)
●Auxiliary voice services: All Call 
(See  Calls  on  Digital  Channel 
 in this manual) and Phone
●Security
●Supplementary services 
●Patented features
●Mobility management 
Analog 
Features 
●Access management
●Voice services (See  Calls on 
Analog  Channel  (No  Signaling)  
 in this manual)
●Security
●Signaling
Features 
Developed with 
Third Party 
●API 
●Accessory Connector
Troubleshooting
Phenomena Analysis Solution
The radio fails to power on.  The power cord may be disconnected.  Properly connect the power cord. 
During receiving, the voice is 
weak, discontinuous or totally 
inactive. 
The volume level may be low.  Increase the volume via the remote 
speaker microphone. 
The antenna may be loosened or 
improperly installed. 
Power off the radio and reattach the 
antenna. 
The speaker may be blocked or damaged. 
Clean the surface of the speaker. If the 
problem cannot be solved, contact your 
dealer or authorized service center for 
inspection and repair. 
You cannot communicate 
with other members in analog 
mode. 
The frequency or signaling may not match 
that of other members. 
Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling 
to the same as that of other members. 
You may be too far away from the group 
members.  Move towards other members. 
In digital mode, there’s RX 
indication on the radio, but 
unable to communicate with 
other members. 
The digital carrier may be received but may 
not be demodulated due to inconsistent ID 
with that of other members. 
Sets the same ID of other members. 
Irrelevant communication 
or noise is heard on the 
channel. 
You may be interrupted by radios using the 
same frequency.  Adjust the squelch level. 
The radio may be set with no signaling. 
Set your radio with signaling to avoid 
interference at the same frequency, and 
make sure that all members share the 
same signaling. 
The noise is too loud. 
You may be too far away from other 
members. 
Move towards other members, and then 
try again. 
You may locate in an unfavorable position. 
For example, your communication may be 
blocked by high buildings or frustrated in 
the underground areas. 
Move to an open and flat area, and restart 
the radio to try again. 
You may suffer from external disturbance 
(such as electromagnetic interference). 
Stay away from equipment that may cause 
interference. 
No indication on the LCD 
of the remote speaker 
microphone. 
The LCD may fail to function temporarily.  Restart the radio or reassemble the 
remote speaker microphone. 
GPS positioning failure. 
The GPS antenna may be connected 
improperly.  Properly connect the GPS antenna. 
GPS signals may not be received due to 
unfavorable position.  Move to an open and flat area to try again. 
If the above 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 the tips below. 
Product Care
●Do not pierce or scrape the product. 
●Keep  the  product  far  away  from  substances  that
can corrode the circuit. 
●Do not hold the product by its antenna or earpiece
cable directly. 
●Attach  the  accessory  connector  cover  when  the 
accessory is not in use. 
Product Cleaning
 Caution:  Turn off the product and 
disconnect the power supply before 
cleaning. 
●Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product 
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 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. 
Optional Accessories
The following items are  the main optional  accessories 
f o r  t h e   r ad i o .   Fo r  m o r e   i n fo r m at io n  of   o t h e r 
accessories, please consult your local dealer. 
Caution: Use the accessories specified 
by the Company only. If not, the 
Company shall not be liable for any 
loss or damage arising out of use of 
unauthorized accessories. 
Accessory Type Model/Name
Power Supply
PS22002 Power Supply for Mobile 
Radio (220W, Backup Power Supply 
applicable) 
Audio SM09D1 External Speaker
Cable
PC37 DB26-connector 
Programming Cable (USB port)
PC47 Programming Cable (USB 
port)
PC49 Back-to-back Data Cable 
(DB26 to DB26)
Others Omni-directional Antenna