General information
The Hytera MD785 is a commonly used commercial DMR mobile radio (Tier II and III) in the amateur radio community.
It is typically used on UHF for DMR repeaters, hotspots, and analog FM, and is valued for its stable RF performance and reliable audio.
The radio can also be used as a repeater by using repeater firmware, both in DMR and analog modes.
The production ran approximately from the early-2010s until March 31, 2024 when the MD785 was discontinued and replaced with the MD785i.
Hytera MD78X(G) versions
- MD785 VHF (Covers the 136–174 MHz range)
- MD785 UHF (1: 400-470 MHz, 2: 450-520 MHz, 3: 350-400 MHz, 4: 806-941 MHz)
- MD785G (Versions with GPS)
- Output power VHF: 50W-5W, UHF: 45W-1W (lower output power versions exist)
Connectors
- Rear RF BNC antenna connector
- Rear SMA female GPS connector (for G versions)
- Rear DB-26 accessories connector
- Rear 2-pin Hytera power connector
- Front microphone connector
Programming cables
- Hytera PC47 (front microphone connector, advised version, with toggle switch)
- Hytera PC37 (front microphone connector, request extra steps to program firmware)
- Hytera PC40 (rear DB-26 connector)
Modifications
Firmware / CPS
The software for the radio consists of two parts: the CPS (Customer Programming Software) and the radio firmware.
If you need to program the radio, you must use the same CPS version as the firmware installed on the radio.
Mismatched versions will prevent successful programming.
Download
V9.02.26.002 (CPS)
V9.02.02.004 (CPS + Firmware)
V9.02.02.003 (CPS only)
V9.00.09.200 (CPS only)
V9.00.07.512 (CPS only)
V9.00.07.105 (Batch firmware upgrade kit)
V9.00.04.405 (Batch firmware upgrade kit)
V8.06.01.017 (CPS only)
V8.06.01.010 (CPS only)
V8.0.5.07.004 (Firmware upgrade kit)
V8.05.06.013 (CPS only)
V8.05.06.005 (Firmware upgrade kit)
V8.01.02.003 (Firmware upgrade kit)
V8.00.09.008 (CPS only)
V8.00.06.007 (Firmware upgrade kit)
V7.06.06.000 (Firmware upgrade kit)
V7.06.02 (CPS only)
Service manual
Connector pin-out manual
Engineering mode
Cycle through: Top button || + Lower button | + Green button (repeat 2 times)
Disclaimer
All software on this page is provided as-is and used at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage to your device resulting from its use. Some software may be copyrighted; all rights remain with their respective owners, and it is your responsibility to comply with applicable licenses and laws.