BD5i Series

Handheld | DMR Radios and Repeaters

Highlights

diagram indicating highlights of BD5i Series

Antenna

Enhance signal receiving ability.

Speaker and Microphone

Provide clear receive and transmit audio.

Channel Selector

Supports 16 channels to be changed very easily.

IP54 Rated

Push-to-talk Button

Programmable Button

Long Life Battery

Power and Volume

OLED Display

Built-In Bluetooth

Micro USB Port

Functions

Created with Sketch. ERGONOMIC AND EASY TO USE

Tactile buttons for no-look PTT and emergency calling. The BD552i features a high contrast OLED screen for Channel number, Caller ID, Zone number, battery power, and high/low power.

Created with Sketch. ANALOG OR DIGITAL OPERATION

The BD5i series operates in both analog or digital modes. Allows switching between the two operation modes for communication with analog radios.

Created with Sketch. HIGH QUALITY AUDIO

Audio equalizer adjusts low, mid, and high frequency gain. Provides the best audio performance in noisy or quiet environments.

Created with Sketch. LONG-LIFE BATTERY

Powerful 1500mAh Lithium Ion batteries deliver up to 16 hours of operation in digital mode and 12 in analog mode.

Created with Sketch. RELIABLE AND DURABLE

Compliant with MIL-STD-810-G for shock and vibration. · IP54 rated for water and dust resistance.

Created with Sketch. EMERGENCY CALLING

One-touch Emergency Alarms can be sent to other radios with the programmable button. · Improves worker safety and emergency response time.

Created with Sketch. BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH

Built-in Bluetooth enables connectivity to earpieces and other wireless accessories (BD552i-BT models only)

Created with Sketch. ANTI-INTERFERENCE

Digital encoding and error correcting reduces signal interference on the same frequency.

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Created with Sketch. DMR

DMR signaling enables group call, private call, and all call transmitting with PTT ID. Supports DMR Tier II repeaters to extend coverage.

Created with Sketch. PSEUDO TRUNKING

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

Created with Sketch. AUDIO CHANNEL ANNOUNCEMENT

Channel number voice announcement for fast and accurate channel switching, even in low visibility (BD502i only)

Created with Sketch. VOX

Voice activated microphone enables hands free operation. Also supported on external earpiece and microphone accessories.

Created with Sketch. SCANNING

Allows listening to communication activities on other channels.

Accessories for BD5i Series

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Technical Specifications

General data

Frequency range
UHF: 400-470 MHz VHF: 146-174 MHz
Channel capacity
BD502i: 48 Channels (24 Analog, 24 Digital)
BD552i: 256 Channels (128 Analog, 128 Digital)
Zone capacity
BD502i: 3 Zones with 16 Channels per Zone
BD552i: 16 Zones with 16 Channels per Zone
Channel spacing
25/12.5KHz
Operating voltage
3.7 V
Battery
1500Ah (Li-Ion) 2000Ah (Li-Ion)
Battery service life (5/5/90)
Analog: 12/16 hours (1500mAh) Digital:16/22 hours (2000mAh)
Frequency stability
±0.5 ppm
Antenna impedance
50 Ω
Dimensions (H×W×D)
4.25" x 2.12" x 1.14", 108×54×29mm
Weight
8 oz. (with AN0435W09 and BL1506)
Display
BD352i: 0.91” OLED single-line display

Transmitter

RF Power Output
VHF High power: 5W VHF Low power: 1W UHF High power: 4W UHF Low power: 1W
FM Modulation
11K0F3E @ 12.5KHz 16K0F3E @ 25KHz
4FSK Digital Modulation (Digital Emissions Designator)
12.5 kHz (data only): 7K60FXD 12.5 kHz (voice & data): 7K60FXW
Conducted/Radiated Emission
-36 dBm < 1 GHz -30 dBm > 1 GHz
Modulation limiting
±2.5 kHz at 12.5 kHz ±5.0 kHz at 25 kHz
FM Hum & Noise
40 dB at 12.5 kHz 45 dB at 25 kHz
Adjacent channel selectivity
60 dB at 12.5 kHz 70 dB at 25 kHz
Audio Response
+1 ~ -3dB
Audio Distortion
≤ 3%
Digital vocoder type
AMBE++
Digital Protocol
ETSI-TS102 361-1,-2,-3

Receiver

Digital Sensitivity
0.22μV / BER 5%
Analog Sensitivity
0.22μV (Typical) (12dB SIN AD) 0.4μV (20dB SIN AD)
Adjacent channel selectivityTIA-603
60dB @ 12.5KHz/70dB @ 25KHz
IntermodulationTIA-603
65dB @ 12.5/25KHz
Spurious response rejectionTIA-603
70dB @ 12.5/25KHz
Hum & Noise
40dB @ 12.5KHz 45dB @ 25KHz
Rated Audio Power Output
0.5W
Rated Audio Distortion
≤3%
Audio Response
+1 ~ -3dB
Conducted spurious emission
< -57 dBm

Environmental

Operating temperature
-30 °C to +60 °C
Storage temperature
-40 °C to +85 °C
ESD
IEC 61000-4-2 (level 4) ±8 kV (contact ) ±15 kV (air)
Dustproof & Waterproof
IP54 Standard
Humidity
Per MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G Standard
Shock & Vibration
Per MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G Standard