HQT Science and Technology DH 9100 User Manual

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We appreciate your purchasing DH-9100 digital portable radio!

We believe that the quality and function of this radio will bring

you stable performance and smooth communication.

As a product built to the DMR standard, DH-9100 is gifted with
ergonomic design, all round digital functions and remarkable
quality to refresh your experience and enable you to be responsive
to critical situations.

Please read this manual before use.

FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 19 9 7,
has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure fa r below t he
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.

transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the

DO NOT

time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is
restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to
control the user’s exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.

When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your mouth.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the rad io to

transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.

These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these
restrictions mean violation.

FCC Caution

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Safety Matters

Contents

Product Inspection

Get Acquainted

Battery Information

Cautions in Charging

Attaching and Removing

Attaching/Removing the battery

Attaching/Removing the antenna

Installing/Removing the Belt Clip

03

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05

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06

07

07

08

09

Installing Hand Strap

Attaching the Audio Accessory /Removing

Radio Overview

LED Indicator

Programmable Keys

Basic Operations

Calling on Digital Channel

Man Down (Optional)

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10

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17
18

Talk Around

Monitor

Squelch Off

Emergency Alarm

Busy Channel Lockout

Time-out Timer (TOT)

Invalid Channel Indication

Squelch

Transmission Management

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Optioanl Accessories

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance

Service and Support

Service Commitment

Warranty

Cautions

Terms of Warranty

Appendix

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Contents

Safety Matters

Please read rules below. Nonobservance of these rules
may cause danger or violation of law.

Safety Matters

The use this radio must comply with regulations of
local government.

Turn off the radio before you enter places of flammable
or explosive environment.

Do not replace or charge battery pack in places of
flammable or explosive environment.

Turn off the radio before you approach blast area and
detonator area.

Do not use the damaged antenna which may cause
lightly burn on skin.

Only qualified technician are allowed to maintain this
two-way radio. Do not disassemble the radio by
yourself.

To avoid problems caused by electromagnetic
interference or electromagnetic compatibility,
please turn off the radio in places with “Wireless
Communication Transmit Equipment Prohibited”
mark, such as hospitals or other health care places.
When taking a plane, turn off the radio if required.

In a c ar wi th ai r b ag , d o n ot pl ac e t he ra di o
within possibly involved area when air bag expands.

Do not expose the radio to di rect sunlight or
near heating devices for a long time.

Keep the radio vertical and speak near the

microphone during transmitting.

Make sure that the antenna is 2.5 cm away from
the body during transmitting if you carry the radio
on your body.

Product Inspection

Thanks for using DH-9100 Digital portable radio. Before use, we recommend that:
First check the package for any signs of damage;
Carefully open the package and identify the items listed below;
If any items are missing or damaged during shipment, please contact your dealer.

Items

Radio DH-9100
Qty:1

Lanyard Strap
Qty:1

Note: Frequency is marked on the color circle at the bottom of the antenna.

Antenna
Qty:1

Belt Clip
Qty:1

Li-Ion Battery
Qty:1

Warranty Card
Qty:1

Charger
Qty:1

User Manual
Qty:1

Adapter
Qty:1

Certificate
Qty:1

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Product Inspection

Get Acquainted

Battery Information

Applicable Battery Model:

lease charge with HQT ap pro ved b att ery ; Usi n g

Get Acquainted

other batteries may burst and cause personal damage.

Note:

1. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals or dispose
the battery in fire. Never attempt to disassemble
the battery pack.

2. Charge the battery in 0-45℃ temperature.
Otherwise the battery may not be fully charged.

3. Turn off the radio equipped with battery before
charge. Us e the rad io while charg ing may
interfere with charging.

4. Do not pull/plug the adapter and the battery during
charging to avoid interfere with the charging
procedure.

5. When the battery power consumes quickly even
if it is fully and correctly charged, that means the
battery life is over and please replace with new
battery.

6. Do not charge if the battery or radio is wet. Before
charge, you should dry it with cloth to avoid danger.

Warning:

Co nd uc ti ve me ta ls s u c h a s j e welry, key o r
decorating lace may result in short c i r c u i t a n d
generate a large quantity of heat when coming to
contact with battery ele ctr odes. Treat any battery
carefully especially when placing it into pocket, wallet
or other metal container.

Charge Operation

Please charge as follows:

1. Turn off the radio. Plug the DC connector of adapter
into the DC jack on the rear of the charger.

2. Plug the AC connector of adapter into an AC outlet.

3. After the charger is electrified, the LED glows red for
1 second and goes out. That means the charger is
ready for normal charging. If the LED flashes red, it
means the charger is not ready for battery charging.

4. Insert the battery or radio equipped with battery into
the charger. Make sure th e b at tery is in good
connection with the charger electrode.

5. LED glows red during charging and flashed during
trickle charging because of very low battery power.
And after the battery power reached a certain mount
during trickle charge, the charger automatically turns
to normal charge mode.

6. The battery is fully charged when LED glows green.
The charger stops charging automatically.

Cautions in Charging

1. The battery is not charged in factory. Please charge
the battery before initial use or after long-time
storage.

2. Repeat charging 2 to 3 times will make the battery
reach its best capacity. Please replace or charge
the battery if battery power is low.

3. When the battery power consumes quickly even
if it is fully and correctly charged, that means the
battery life is over and please contact your dealer
and buy new HQT approved battery.

Antenna Information

Stubby antenna is suitable for short-distance
communi cation; th in and lo ng anten na will
provide best communication effect. Also it is
comfortable to carry on the waist.

The communication range may be shortened in
rainy days or in forest. Please make preparations
for that .

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Get Acquainted

Attaching/Removing the Antenna

Attaching the Battery

Match the two grooves of battery with corresponding
guides on the back of the radio. And make sure the full
contact and parallel between the battery and aluminum
chassis.

Then push the battery along the guide until the battery
latch locks.

Attaching and Removing

(Figure 1)

Push the battery latch towards the mark “Lock” to
lock it.

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(Figure 2)

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery,first make sure the radio is
turned off, then push the battery latch in the opposite
direction of the mark “LOCK” to unlock it,and push
the battery latch downwards.

(Figure3)

Slide the battery away from the radio.

(Figure 4)

Attaching the antenna:

1.Insert the antenna into the connector on the top
of radio by holding the antenna at its base.

2.Rotate the antenna clockwise to fasten it.

(Figure 5)

Removing the Antenna:

Rotate the antenna counter clockwise until you
can remove it.

(Figure 6)

Attaching and Removing