Hytera PD78X User Manual

Using the Keypad
You can use the keypad to enter user aliases or IDs and
edit messages.
l To switch the input mode between alphabetic mode
and numeric mode, press .
l To enter special characters, press in alphabetic
mode.
l To 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:
l Go to Menu > Mode > Manual Switch, and then
select the mode.
l Press 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:
l Go to Menu > Mode > Auto Switch, and then select
Enable.
l Press 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:
l Go to Menu > Zone , press the Up or Down key to
select a zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.
l Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down
key.
Selecting a Channel
l Rotate the Channel Selector knob.
l Press the preprogrammed Channel Up or Channel
Down key.
l Go to Menu > Keypad Mode > Channel Switch, and
then input the channel number.
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.
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.
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.
The number of bars indicates the signal
strength in conventional or TM-DW mode.
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Hytera PD78X Specifications

General

Brand	Hytera
Model	PD78X
Category	Portable Radio
Language	English