Lisheng DM-R89 Dual Band Digital Two Way Radio User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Lisheng

Table of Contents

Lisheng DM-R89 Dual Band Digital Two Way Radio
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
MAIN FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
UNPACKING
BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW
PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
FUNCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTION
OPERATION OF MENU
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FCC compliance statement
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Lisheng DM-R89 Dual Band Digital Two Way Radio

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: DM-R89
Type: Dual Band Digital Two-Way Radio
Main Functions & Features:
- Digital and Analog modes
- Supports Single Calls / Group Calls / All Calls
- Emergency Alert feature
- 250 Zones with max 64 channels per zone
- Remote monitoring and scanning capabilities
- Hi/Low power selection
- Messages (SMS) and Calls record functionality
- Encryption with 16 keys
- VOX, DTMF, and Time-out Timer (TOT)
- Battery Capacity Indicator and Power saving mode
- Date and time display with Narrowband/Wideband support
- CTCSS/DCS and Tail tone elimination features

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking:
Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories. Check for missing or damaged parts. Contact your dealer if needed.

Basic Operation Instructions:

Power On/Off / Volume: Turn the Power/Volume Knob clockwise to switch ON the radio. Adjust the volume by rotating the knob.
VFO Mode: Switch to VFO mode by pressing the [back] key. Set frequency using the channel knob or numeric keypad.
Select A Channel: Turn the channel knob to choose a channel number from the 250 zones available.
Transmit/Receive: Hold the radio close to your mouth, press the PTT button to transmit, and release to receive.

Overview:

Antenna, Speaker, MIC, LCD Display, MENU Key, Channel Knob, Power/Volume Knob, LED Indicator
Keypad: Use the Navigation key to access menu functions, and the MENU key to confirm choices.

FAQ:

How do I switch between Analog and Digital modes?
To switch between Analog and Digital modes, use the channel knob to select the desired mode within each channel.
How can I program the Side Key for specific functions?
To program the Side Key, navigate to the menu using the keypad, select the Side Key programming option, and assign the desired function to it.

FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing the dual-band digital radio DM-R89. This product is designed to meet the requirements of a radio that is easy to operate and gives excellent performance.

MAIN FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

General

Support channel mode & frequency mode
250 Zones, max 64 channels can be added in each Zone
Scan / Priority Channel Scanning
Talk around
Hi/Low power selection
Squelch levels
Chinese/English Surface Selection
VOX
Power saving
Time-out Timer (TOT)
Programmable Side Key
Software password
Battery Capacity Indicator
Power On Password
Date and time display

Digital

Single Call / Group Call / All Calls
Emergency Alert
Radio checking
Remote monitoring
Contact list
Calls record
Messages (SMS)
Encryption (16 keys)
Calling prompt
DTMF
Remote killed/activating
Work alone
2-Slots

Analog

Narrowband/width band
CTCSS/DCS
Tail tone elimination

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories to identify them as illustrated below. If you find any missing or damaged parts, please contact your dealer immediately.
Note: Pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual accessories supplied may vary.

Items	QTY
Radio Body	1
Antenna	1
Battery Pack	1
Charger Pod	1
Power Adaptor	1
Belt Clip	1
Belt Clip Screws	2
User Manual	1
Hand Strap	1

BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Power On/Off/Volume
Turn the Power/Volume Knob (Fig.1) clockwise to switch ON the radio, a beep will be heard. Turn the knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to adjust the volume. Turning the knob fully anti-clockwise will switch off the radio.

VFO Mode
In the main interface, the radio can switch to VFO mode by pressing the [back] key in the frequency display mode. Users can setup the frequency by rotating the channel knob or numeric keypad.

Select A Channel
Turn the channel knob to select the channel number. The radio has 250 zones and each zone has 64 channels. Each channel can be set to Analog mode or digital mode. You can select the zones from the LCD menu. When you switch to Analog mode, some functions can’t be used; the icon referring to the digital function will be grey.

Transmit/Receive
Hold the radio about 2.5cm to 5cm from your mouth. The antenna must be 2.5 cm away from your face. Press the PTT button, the red LED will be illuminated and whilst keeping it pressed, speak into the microphone in your normal voice. And release the PTT key to receive, the green LED will illuminate.

OVERVIEW

Notes:
Users need to understand well the functions definite in the Keypad/Side Buttons/LCD Display Icon/LED Indicator, then maximize the capabilities of this DMR radio.

KEYPAD

Users can check the menu function by pressing [Navigation key], after choosing the function, press the [MENU] key to confirm or press the [Return] key back to the last menu.
Users can use the 3 X 4 alphabet and digital keypad to view the function, and also input the alias, ID and message. Some character needs to press more times.

PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS

PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS P1/P2/SK1/SK2/SK3
These side buttons PF1/PF2 can be allocated for certain functionalities by software. The functions and features that can be programmed are listed below, you can activate/deactivate the function by short press or long press once you definite the key in advance.

Short Press – Pressing and releasing rapidly.
Long Press – Pressing and holding for the programmed duration.

No.

| Feature| No.|

Feature

---|---|---|---
1| None| 10| Squelch
2| All Alert Tones On/Off| 11| Private On/Off
3| Emergency On| 12| VOX On/Off
4| Emergency Off| 13| Zones Selective
5| High/Low Power| 14| Battery Checking
6| Monitor| 15| Lone Work On/Off
7| One key Connected “1-6”| 16| 1750 Tone
8| Repeater/Talk Around| 17| Right Key
9| Scan On/Off| 18| Left Key

FUNCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Making and Receiving Calls

PTT Button
Each channel can be set as Analog or Digital mode. Press PTT to transmit, and release PTT to receive.
Select a Zone
- The zone is a channels group, the radio supports max.250 zones and each zone supports 64 channels.
- Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu page, then press the [Up]/[Down] key to access the menu and select the ‘Zone’, then press the MENU] key to confirm.
- Turn the channel knob to select a channel under this zone.
Receive and Reply to a Group Call
To receive a call made to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that group.
Receive and Respond to a Private Call
A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio.
Receive an All Call
An All Call is a call from an individual radio to every radio on the channel. It is used to make important announcements requiring the user’s full attention.

Making a Radio Call
After selecting your channel, you can select a subscriber alias or ID, or group alias or ID by using:

The Channel Knob
A programmed One Touch Access button
The Contacts list
Manually dial (by contact lists)

Making a Group Call
To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that group.
Making an All-Call
This function allows you to transmit to all users on the channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use it.
Making a Group or Private Call with the One Touch Access Button
The One Touch Access feature allows you to make a Group or Private Call to a predefined alias or ID easily. This feature can be assigned to a short or long programmable button press, or a long numeric button press. You can ONLY have one alias or ID assigned to a One Touch Access button. Your radio can have multiple One Touch Access buttons programmed.

Emergency Alert
An emergency alert is used to indicate an emergency, and you can initiate an emergency call at any time or on any page when users operate the radio, even if there is activity on the current channel. Your radio must be programmed for the button before use.

There are three emergency alert modes as below.

Emergency Alert
Emergency Alert & Calling
Emergency Alert & Voice

Security
You can enable or disable any radio in the system. Users can choose the function by MENU operation, to activate “Radio Disable” or “Radio Enable”.

Most functions of the radio can be realized through the menu. The steps of Menu operation as below.

Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu page, and press the [Up]/[Down] key to check items on the Menu.
Press the [MENU] key to confirm a selection or entry next page.
Press the [Back] key to return to the last page.

Note:
After a period of inactivity, the radio will automatically exit the menu and return to the main screen (the hang time is set by the programming software).

Menu of Analog Mode

Menu of Digital Mode

Under this menu, users can set up the functions include “Password Lock Features”, “Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off”, “Set Squelch Level”, “Set Power Level”, “Turn On/Off Display Backlight”, “Turn the Introduction Screen On or Off”, “Turn On/Off the VOX”, “Language”, “Turn On/Off VOX”, “Turning the Password”, Lock On or Off”, “Changing the Password”, “Accessing General Radio Information”, “Checking the Radio Alias and ID”, “Checking the Firmware Version”…… and so on.
But some functions can only be used on the radio after they are set in the software.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

General

Frequency Range| 136-174MHz and 400-470MHz
Channels| 3000
Working Voltage| 7.4V Rated
Battery Capacity| 2200mAh
Dimension (HWD)| 120 x 55 x 37mm
Weight| About 319g (with battery and antenna)
Display Screen| 1.77 inch
Working Temperature| -25°C~+60°C
Storage Temperature| -40°C~+85°C
Frequency Spacing| 12.5kHz
Frequency Stability| ±1.0 ppm
Receiver

Sensitivity (Analog)| 0.35uV/-116dBm (20 dB SINAD)，

0.22uV/-120dBm (typical)

Sensitivity (Digital)| 0.3uV/-117.4dBm (BER 5%)，

0.7uV/-110dBm (BER 1%)

Note:
The above specifications are tested by applicable standards and are subject to change without prior notice due to the continuous development of technology.

FCC compliance statement

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 including received interference that may cause undesired operation. The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 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 following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

This device complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Do not use this device when the antenna shows obvious damage. Hold this transmitter approximately 25 mm away from your face and speak normally with the antenna pointed up and away. Use the supplied belt clip for body-worn configuration as other accessories may not comply with the limits.

RF Exposure Statement
The radio generators RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. The radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only” meaning it must be used only during employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to Minimize Such hazards.

The radio is NOT intended for use by the ”General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. The radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”.In addition, the radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines about RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and the evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

IEEE Std. 1528:2013 and KDB447498, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels concerning Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure and what to do to ensure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, the radio generates RF energy that can 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.

Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

WARNING:
MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.