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  • Page 2 D858 USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Thank You

    D858 is a cost-effective and multi-functional professional DMR digital transceiver It is convinced that you will be satisfied with its quality and functions. For your full comprehension of the various excellent functions and maintenance, please read the user manual before use.

  • Page 4: Safety Training Information

    This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only".Inaddition, our Qixiang Electron Science& Technology Co., Ltd radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: --IEEE Std.
  • Page 5 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, Qixiang Electron Science& Technology Co., Ltd radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USER The transceiver is excellently designed with advanced technology. Please observe the following precautions to perform your obligation, prevent personal injury and ensure the safety of transceiver usage. Keep the transceiver and accessories away from children. Please do not try to open or modify the transceiver without permission, non-professionals process may also cause damage.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING ............................1 Supplied Accessories .......................... 1 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ........................2 Standard Accessories ......................... 2 BATTERY INFORMATION ........................3 Charging Operation ..........................3 Charger Applied ..........................3 Notice for Charging Battery ......................... 3 How to Charge ............................ 4 Normal Charging Tips ......................... 6 How to Store the Battery ........................
  • Page 8 CONTENTS SUMMARY ............................14 Power on the radio ..........................14 Adjust Volume ............................. 14 BASIC OPERATIONS ...........................15 Receiving or Making a Call ......................... 15 Selecting a Zone ..........................15 Selecting a Radio Channel, Subscriber lD, or Group ID Procedure: ..........15 Receiving and Responding to a Group Call ..................
  • Page 9 CONTENTS FUNCTION MENU INTRODUCTION ....................21 Character Input ........................... 21 Menu Manual ............................22 FUNCTION MENU SETUP ........................23 Radio Check ............................23 Remote Monitor ..........................24 Initiating Remote Monitor ........................24 Contacts Settings ..........................25 Making a Group Call from Contacts ....................25 Making a Private Call from Contacts ....................
  • Page 10 CONTENTS Writing and Sending a Text Message....................29 Sending a Quick Text Message ......................30 Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages ....................31 Resending a Text Messages ....................... 31 Forwarding a Text Message ........................ 31 Editing a Text Message ........................32 Managing Sent Text Messages ......................33 Viewing a Sent Texf Message ......................
  • Page 11 CONTENTS Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) (Analog) ..................39 Disable/ Enable ........................... 39 Radio Disable ............................39 Radio Enable ............................40 Scan Lists ............................40 View the scan list ..........................41 Scan instructions ..........................41 Starting and Stopping Scan ........................ 42 Responding to a Transmission During a Scan ..................
  • Page 12 CONTENTS Turning the LED Indicator On or Off ....................47 Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off ..................48 Accessing General Radio Information ....................48 Check radio ID ............................ 49 Check Software Version ........................49 Check Codeplug Version ........................49 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ......................51 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................52 Professional...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you to identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contact dealers immediately. Supplied Accessories Item Number Quantity Antenna...

  • Page 14: Standard Accessories

    STANDARD ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna* Li-ion Battery Pack Charger AC Adaptor Belt Clip Hand Strap QA13U (400-480MHz) (2000mAh) QB-44L QBC-44L (12V/500mA) QPS-01 BC09 GS01 * Note: For frequency band of antenna, please refer to label indicated in the bottom of the antenna. Instruction Note: Car Charger and QBC-44L Charger should be used together.

  • Page 15: Battery Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Operation The battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 moths) may not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After fully charging/ discharging cycle for two or three times, the operating capacity will reach its best performance.

  • Page 16: How To Charge

    BATTERY INFORMATION ▼ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery pack or damage the battery pack. ▼ Do not charge the battery or transceiver if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid danger. WARNING: When keys, ornamental chain or other electric metals contact with the battery terminal, the battery may cause damage or hurt bodies.
  • Page 17 BATTERY INFORMATION NOTE: when charging a power-on transceiver equipped with battery, the indicating lamp will not turn into green to show the fully charged status. Only when the transceiver is switched off, can the lamp indicate normally. The transceiver consumes energy when it is power-on, and the charger can not detect the voltage when the battery has been fully charged.

  • Page 18: Normal Charging Tips

    BATTERY INFORMATION Normal Charging Tips Self- Examination: When charging, orange light twinkles for 1 second and goes out, which means the charger has passed its self-examination and it can charge the battery normally. If the light remains orange or the red light twinkles, it means the charger can not pass its self-examination or charge the battery.
  • Page 19 BATTERY INFORMATION WARNING: ▼ Do not short circuit battery terminals. ▼ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. ▼ Never assemble the battery in dangerous surroundings, spark may cause explosion. ▼ Do not put the battery in hot environment or throw it into fire, it may cause explosion. Professional FM Transceiver...

  • Page 20: Preparation

    PREPARATION Installing / Removing the Battery Match the two grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver, and then push it. Press the battery pack until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks. After hearing a “click” sounds, the battery has been locked.

  • Page 21: Installing / Removing The Belt Clip

    PREPARATION Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ■ Installing the Belt Clip: Place the belt clip to the corresponding grooves on the back of the transceiver, and then clockwise screw it. ■ Removing the Belt Clip: Anticlockwise turn the screws to remove the belt clip.

  • Page 22: Installing/ Removing The Hand Strap

    PREPARATION Installing/ Removing the Hand Strap Slide the loop of the hand strap through the eyelet on the upper rear of the transceiver, then pull the entire hand strap through the loop to secure the hands strap in place and lastly tighten the hands strap. Professional FM Transceiver...

  • Page 23: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED AT-D858 MENU Professional FM Transceiver...
  • Page 24 GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna POWER / VOLUME Switch: Turn clockwise to switch on the transceiver, and turn anticlockwise till hearing “Click” to switch off the transceiver. After switching on the transceiver, turn clockwise to increase the volume and anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Channel Selector Knob Turn the selector knob to select desired channel.
  • Page 25 GETTING ACQUAINTED Side key: Unassigned One Touch Access 6 All Alert Tones On/Off Scan On/Off High/Low power Tight/ Normal Squelch Monitor Privacy On/Off One Touch Access 1 VOX On/Off One Touch Access 2 Zone Toggle One Touch Access 3 Low Battery Indicator One Touch Access 4 Private Work On/Off One Touch Access 5...

  • Page 26: Summary

    SUMMARY Power on the radio Turn on the radio by turning the Volume switch clockwise till a click is heard, and you will hear a Power up beep if the dealer has set it. Then the screen display DMR and the radio name you have edited.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Receiving or Making a Call 1.Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels. Your radio supports up to 250 zones, with a maximum of 16 channels per zone. Use the following procedure to select a zone. Press [ ] to access menu mode.

  • Page 28: Receiving And Responding To A Private Call

    BASIC OPERATIONS group alias and the Group Call icon (in Digital mode only). Press the [PTT] button to respond to the call and the RED LED turns on. Release the [PTT] button to listen. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time. the call ends. 4.Receiving and Responding to a Private Call A Private call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio.There are two types of Private Calls.

  • Page 29: Making A Radio Call

    BASIC OPERATIONS The Green LED turns on. The first line of the display shows the caller alias or ID, and the RSSI icon. The second line displays All Call and the All Call icon. NOTE: the radio stops receiving the All Call if you switch to a different channel while receiving the call.

  • Page 30: Making A Private Call

    BASIC OPERATIONS If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends.Radio returns to the previous screen you were on priority. 2.Making a Private Call Procedure: Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

  • Page 31: Making A Group Or Private Call With The One Touch Call Button

    BASIC OPERATIONS 4.Making a Group or Private Call with the One Touch Call Button This feature allows you to transmit to all users on the channel. Procedure: The One Touch Call feature allows you to make a Group or Private Call to a predefined alias or ID easily.

  • Page 32: Exiting An Emergency Mode

    BASIC OPERATIONS ● regular: The radio sending an emergency alarm with audio or visual indicator. ● silent: The radio sending an emergency alarm without any audio or visual indicator. ● silent with voice: In the state of emergency alarm, press [PTT] to sending the call and voice. 6.Exiting an Emergency Mode Your radio exits Emergency mode when one of the following occurs: ●...

  • Page 33: Function Menu Introduction

    FUNCTION MENU INTRODUCTION Character Input You can check the radio features by 3*4 alphabet button. Use the buttons input the subscriber alias or ID and message. Many character need to press the button few times. Below sheet shows the press times to get the required character. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 , ? @ &...

  • Page 34: Menu Manual

    FUNCTION MENU INTRODUCTION Menu Manual Press [ ] to access menu mode, then press [ ] to visit menu function; MENU Press [ ] to select or access the sub-menu; MENU Press [ ] to back to priority menu. NOTE: The radio will auto exit the menu and back the main screen after a period without any active .

  • Page 35: Function Menu Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Radio Check If enabled, this feature allows you to determine if another radio is active in a system without disturbing the user of that radio. No audible or visual notification is shown on the target radio. This feature is only applicable for subscriber aliases or Ids. Sending a Radio Check.

  • Page 36: Remote Monitor

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Remote Monitor Use the Remote Monitor feature to turn on the microphone of a target Remote Monitor: radio(subscriber alias or IDs only). No audible or visual indication is given Call 1 to the target radio. You can use this feature to monitor, remotely, any audible activity surrounding the target radio.

  • Page 37: Contacts Settings

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Contacts Settings Contacts provides "address-book" capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias or ID that you use to initiate a call. Each entry within Contacts displays the following information: ● Call Type Contact 1/12 ●...

  • Page 38: Call Log Features

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Press [ ] to access the menu. MENU Press [ ]to Contacts and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to the required subscriber alias or ID.OR Press [ ] to Manual Dial and press [ ] twice to select.

  • Page 39: Storing An Alias Or Id From The Missed Call List

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed Call List Procedure: Press [ ] to access the menu. Press [ ] to Call Log and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Missed call and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 40: Call Alert Operation

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Call Alert Operation Call Alert paging enables you to alert a specific radio user to call you back when they are able to do so. This feature is applicable for subscriber aliases or IDs only and is accessible through the menu via Contacts or manual dial.

  • Page 41: Text Message Features

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP If the Call Alert acknowledgement is received, a tone sounds and the display shows Call Alert Successful. OR If the Call Alert acknowledgement is not received, a tone sounds and the display shows Call Alert Failed. Text Message Features Your radio is able to receive data, for example a text message, from another radio or an e-mail application.

  • Page 42: Sending A Quick Text Message

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, confirming your message is being sent. If the message is sent, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. OR If the message is not sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed. If the message fails to send, the radio returns you to the Resend option screen.

  • Page 43: Managing Fail-To-Send Text Messages

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP If the message is sent, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. OR If the message is not sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed. If the message fails to send, the radio returns you to the Resend option screen You can also press a button calling to sending a quick message to subscriber alias or ID.

  • Page 44: Editing A Text Message

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Press [ ] to Forward and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to the required alias or ID and press [ ] to select. OR Press [ ] to MENU Manual Dial and press [ ] button, Input the subscriber ID and press [ MENU MENU...

  • Page 45: Managing Sent Text Messages

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Managing Sent Text Messages Once a message is sent to another radio, it is saved in Sent Items. The most recent sent text message is always added to the top of the Sent Items list. The Sent Items folder is capable of storing a maximum of 50 last sent messages.

  • Page 46: Deleting All Sent Text Messages From Inbox

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Review the text message, press [ ] again. MENU Press [ ] to resend, then press [ ] to resend again. MENU The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, confirming your message is sending to correct target radio If the message is sent, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent.

  • Page 47: Receiving A Text Message

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Receiving a Text Message When your radio receives a message, the display shows the alias or ID of the sender and the message icon at the far left of the screen. You can select one of the following options when receiving a text message: ●...

  • Page 48: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP ● Forward ● Delete ● Delete All Text messages in the Inbox are sorted according to the most recently received. NOTE: Press [ ] anytime to back to priority screen. Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox Procedure: Press [ ] to access menu.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Text Message From The Inbox

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Press [ ] to the required message and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] once more to access the sub-menu. MENU Press [ ] to Reply and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Write and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 50: Deleting All Text Messages From The Inbox

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Deleting All Text Messages from the Inbox Procedure: Press [ ] to access menu. MENU Press [ ] to Messages and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Inbox and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Delete All and press [...

  • Page 51: Dual Tone Multi Frequency (Dtmf) (Analog)

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) (Analog) The Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) have four received/transmit systems, you can select 32 groups encode, every group with 30 characters. The called party: the called party can select below decode respond by software: Disable: When the radio received disable code, then the radio forbid to received/transmit.

  • Page 52: Radio Enable

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP The display shows Radio Disable: <Subscriber Alias or ID>and the LED lights up RED. If successful, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Disable Successful. OR If not successful, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Disable Failed. When disabled the radio, do not press [ ] , because you will not get the acknowledge info.

  • Page 53: View The Scan List

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP View the scan list Select a channel with scan list by channel selector knob; Press [ ] to access the menu. Press [ ] to Scan and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to View List and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 54: Starting And Stopping Scan

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Starting and Stopping Scan Press the Scan button/ OR follow the scan menu. Use the Channel Selector Knob to select a channel with a scan list. Press [ ] to access the menu. MENU Press [ ] to Scan and press [ ] to select MENU The display shows Turn Off if scan is disabled.

  • Page 55: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Locking and Unlocking the Keypad You can lock your radio's keypad to avoid inadvertent key entry. Procedure: Press [ ] to access menu. MENU Press [ ] to Utilities and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to select.

  • Page 56: Setting The Squelch Level (Analog)

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS The display shows Turn On. Press [ ] to enable keypad tones. The display shows Keypad MENU Tone On. OR The display shows Turn Off. Press [ ] to disable keypad tones. The display MENU shows Keypad Tone Off. Setting the Squelch Level (Analog) You can adjust your radio's squelch level to filter out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.

  • Page 57: Turning The Voice Operating Transmission(Vox) Feature On Or Off

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Press [ ] to access menu. MENU Press [ ] to Utilities and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Power and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 58: Controlling The Display Backlight

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Controlling the Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio's display backlight as needed. The setting also affects menu and keypad backlighting accordingly. Procedure: Press [ ] to access menu. MENU Press [ ] to Utilities and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 59: Switch Chinese And English

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Press [ ] to Tones/Alerts and press [ ] to select and access sub-menu. MENU Press [ ] to All Tones and press [ ] to select. MENU The display shows Turn On. Press [ ] to enable all tones and alerts. The display shows All MENU Tones On.

  • Page 60: Turning The Introduction Screen On Or Off

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS The display shows Turn On. Press [ ] to enable the LED Indicator. The display shows All MENU LEDs On. OR The display shows Turn Off. Press [ ] to disable the LED Indicator. The display shows All MENU LEDs Off.

  • Page 61: Check Radio Id

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS NOTE: Press [ ] at anytime to back to priority screen. Check radio ID Press [ ] to access menu. MENU Press [ ] to Utilities and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Radio info, then press [ ] to select.
  • Page 62 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Press [ ] to Utilities and press [ ] to select. MENU Press [ ] to Radio info, then press [ ] to selct. MENU Press [ ] to CP version and press [ ] to selct. MENU Screen shows current Codeplug version.

  • Page 63: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problems Solutions Battery pack may not be installed properly. The radio cannot be switched on or no Remove the battery pack and install it again. display afterswitched on. Battery power may be insufficient. Recharge or replace the battery pack. The battery doesn't last for long after The battery life is finished;...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Spurious Rejection ≥70dB 84db Digital: 400-480MHz Blocking Frequency Range Analog: 400-480MHz Hum & Noise ≥40dB Channel Capacity 1000 channels Audio Distortion ≤5% Channel Spacing 12.5KHz Audio Power Output 1000mW/16Ω Phase-locked Step 5KHz, 6.25KHz Transmitting Part Operating Voltage 7.4V DC ±20% /(2000mAh) Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm...

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