Hytera MD785 Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) (Discontinued)

Description

DISCONTINUED

The Hytera MD785 and MD785G are iconic, professional-grade digital mobile two-way radios that served as the primary communication hubs for public safety, transportation fleets, utility networks, and emergency dispatch centers globally. Celebrated for their large, high-resolution color displays and multi-functional navigation pads, these radios were trusted to maintain secure, wide-area mobile and desktop base station links for over a decade.

Important Lifecycle Notice: The Hytera MD785 and MD785G have been officially discontinued (End of Life) worldwide. This strategic retirement was executed to phase out aging internal electronic components and ease the fleet migration path to Hytera’s next-generation, high-performance H-Series mobile platform.

The direct, recommended successor is the ultra-modern Hytera HM785.

Features

KEY LEGACY FEATURES
2.0-Inch Colour Display Bright 2.0-inch TFT colour display provides clear visibility of caller information, channel selections, zones and radio settings in a variety of operating environments.
Analogue & Digital Mixed Mode Supports both conventional analogue and digital DMR communications, with mixed-mode operation allowing compatible incoming signals to be recognised on configured channels. Ideal for organisations transitioning from analogue to digital radio systems.
Dual-Slot TDMA Technology Uses 2-slot TDMA digital technology to support two independent communication paths within a single 12.5 kHz radio channel, improving spectrum efficiency and network capacity in compatible DMR systems.
Advanced Digital Signalling Supports Private Call, Group Call, All Call, text messaging of up to 256 characters and compatible telemetry functions for operational communications and fleet management.
Remote Stun, Kill & Revive Supports authorised over-the-air radio disable and reactivation commands, helping administrators manage lost, stolen or compromised radios. Availability depends on compatible system configuration and permissions.
GPS Vehicle Tracking (MD785G) The MD785G variant incorporates GPS positioning functionality, enabling vehicle location information to be transmitted to compatible dispatch and fleet tracking software.

Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage VHF: 136–174 MHz
UHF: 350–400 MHz / 400–470 MHz / 450–520 MHz
Frequency range depends on model variant.
Digital Protocol ETSI TS 102 361-1, -2, -3 (DMR Tier II Conventional and supported DMR Tier III Trunking configurations)
Channel Capacity 1,024 channels across up to 64 programmable zones
RF Transmit Power VHF: 5–50 W
UHF: 5–45 W
Selectable power settings, depending on model variant
Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz (digital and analogue) / 20 kHz / 25 kHz (analogue only)
Environmental Protection IP54 – dust-protected and splash-resistant
Military Standards MIL-STD-810 C, D, E, F and G
Audio Output Power Internal Speaker: 4 W
External Audio Output: 7.5 W
Security & Privacy Basic Digital Privacy and supported advanced encryption options, including ARC4 and optional AES, depending on configuration and licensing
Operating Voltage 13.6 V DC ±15%
Dimensions (W × H × D) 174 × 60 × 200 mm
Device Weight Approximately 1.7 kg

Brochure

Hytera MD785 Brochure