MD612i

UHF and VHF mobile radios provide cost-effective and easy-to-use radio communications with excellent performance.

The MD612i is a perfect entry-level mobile radio for the world of DMR communication. Providing long-range transmission, robust design, and clear voice transmission, this compact mobile radio can be used in a variety of applications.

  • Loud and clear audio
  • 48 channels and 3 zones
  • LED display
  • Emergency Alarms
  • Analog & Digital Modes
  • Optional GPS & Bluetooth
  • High Power For Increased Range

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Functions

Bluetooth Audio (Optional)

Built-in Bluetooth enables connectivity to Push-to-Talk devices and other wireless accessories (only on MD612i-BT models)

Dual Mode

Operating in Analog and Digital mode to aid your migration from Analogue to Digital two-way radio technology.

GPS (Optional Accessory)

Enables real-time location tracking for dispatch applications (requires external GPS module and GPS antenna)

RELIABLE AND DURABLE

The MD612i is compliant with MIL-STD-810 G for impact strength and durability, and IP54 for water and dust ingress

INCREASED COVERAGE RANGE

With a high RF power output up to 50W, the MD612i dramatically extends communication range

Roaming

Allows radios to seamlessly move between connected repeaters with uninterrupted voice transmission

Pseudo Trunking

This virtual trunking feature automatically uses whichever digital timeslot is free to improve call connectivity and frequency efficiency

Emergency Mode

Emergency Alarms can be sent to other radios via the one touch emergency button

Digital Encryption

End-to-end Encryption ensures private and secure voice and data transmission

ANALOG AND DIGITAL AUTO-DETECT

Simultaneously monitors analog and digital modes and automatically responds in each mode

PRE-PROGRAMMED TEXT MESSAGING

One-touch sending of up to ten pre-programmed text messages

RADIO REGISTRATION SERVICE

RRS allows the MD612i to communicate with dispatch and unified communications applications

DMR TIER II

The MD612i can be deployed on DMR Tier II systems

ROAMING

Allows radios to seamlessly move between connected repeaters with uninterrupted voice transmission

Technical Specifications

General

Frequency Range
UHF: 400-470 MHz VHF: 136-174 MHz
Channel Capacity
48 Channels (24 Analog, 24 Digital)
Zone Capacity
3 Zones with 16 Channels per Zone
Channel Spacing
25/12.5kHz
Operational Voltage
13.6 V ±15%
Weight
1100g (2.4 pounds)
Dimensions
6 15/32” x 1 11/16” x 1 15/16” (164 x 43 x 150 mm)
Frequency Stability
± 0.5ppm
Antenna Impedance
50?
Display
1 15/16” x 1 1/16”(49 x 27 mm) LED single-line display

Receiver

Digital Sensitivity
0.3µV (BER 5%)
Analog Sensitivity
0.22µV (12dB SINAD) (Typical) 0.4µV (20dB SINAD) 0.3µV (12dB SINAD)
Adjacent Selectivity
TIA-603: 60dB @ 12.5kHz, 70dB @ 25kHz ETSI: 60dB @ 12.5kHz, 70dB @ 25kHz
Spurious Response Rejection
TIA-603: 70dB @ 12.5/25kHz ETSI: 70dB @ 12.5/25kHz
Intermodulation
TIA-603: 70dB @ 12.5/25kHz ETSI: 65dB @ 12.5/25kHz
Hum and Noise
40dB @ 12.5kHz, 45dB @ 25kHz
Rated Audio Power Output
Internal (@ 16 ohm load): 4W External (@ 8 ohm load): 8W
Max. Audio Power Output
Internal (@ 16 ohm load): 6W External (@ 8 ohm load): 12W
Rated Audio Distortion
?3%
Audio Response
+1 to -3dB
Conducted Spurious Emission
<-57dBm

Transmitter

RF Power Output
VHF High Power: 5-50W UHF High Power: 5-45W
FM Modulation
11K0F3E @ 12.5kHz 16K0F3E @ 25kHz
4FSK Digital Modulation
12.5kHz Data Only: 7K60FXD 12.5kHz Data and Voice: 7K60FXW
Conducted/Radiated Emission
-36dBm <1GHz / -30dBm >1GHz
Modulation Limiting
±2.5kHz @ 12.5kHz ±5.0kHz @ 25kHz
FM Hum and Noise
40dB @ 12.5kHz, 45dB @ 25kHz
Adjacent Channel Power
60dB @ 12.5kHz, 70dB @ 25kHz
Audio Response
+1 to -3dB
Audio Distortion
?3%
Digital Vocoder Type
AMBE++
Digital Protocol
ETSI-TS102 361-1,-2,-3

Environmental

Operating Temperature
-22oF to +140oF (-30oC to +60oC)
Storage Temperature
40oF to +185oF (-40oC to +85oC)
ESD
IEC 61000-4-2 (Level 4)±8kV Contact, ±15kV Air
Dust and Water Ingress
IP54 Standard
Humidity
Per MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G Standard
Shock and Vibration
Per MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G Standard
SM11A1, BRK29, PWC10
BRK29, DC-MD61X, DMR Extended Warranty, GPS04, PC109, PC60, POA121, POA44, PS22002, PWC03, PWC10, PWC12, SM09D1, SM09D2, SM11A1

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