HYT TC2108, User Manual

Page 1: ...elieve this easy to use radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications This HYT portable two way radio is a precision device Treat it with care and you will enjoy years of reliable operation MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL TC2108U UHF Two way Radio ...

Page 2: ...instructs you to do so When in vehicles equipped with an air bag do not place a portable radio in the airbag deployment area Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Do not remove install or charge batteries in such areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps Do not use an...

Page 3: ...Basic Operations Features Monitor Channel Scan Priority Channel Scan Scan Revert Channel Selectable CTCSS CDCSS Selectable Squelch Level High Low power Key lock Time Out Timer TOT Battery Save Low Battery Alert Busy Channel Lockout Backlight Troubleshooting Guide Optional Accessories Care and Cleaning CTCSS CDCSS table Frequency Chart ...

Page 4: ...s of damage If any damage has occurred please contact your dealer immediately Confirm the supplied product against the packing slip to assure accuracy Available Accessories Part number Item Qty pcs Antenna 1 Adapter 1 Li ion Battery 1 Belt Clip 1 Owner s Manual 1 Charger cup 1 Notes Antenna mark TC2108 U 1 TC2108H U 1 Green TC2108 U 2 TC2108H U 2 White TC2108 V 2 TC2108H V 2 Dark Red ...

Page 5: ...instructions Notes Batteries should be charged in a dry environment at room temperature If the battery cannot reach normal capacity after charging you need to replace the battery Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Accessory Information Battery Attaching the Battery See figure 1 1 Insert the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the ...

Page 6: ...the Antenna See figure 4 1 Turn the antenna counter clockwise until you can remove it Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip See figure 5 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery 2 Press the belt clip down until a click is heard Removing the Belt Clip See figure 6 1 Pry the belt clip tab away from the battery 2 Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it ...

Page 7: ...e battery is low 4 POWER VOL Knob Rotate the volume control clockwise to turn the unit on fully counter clockwise to turn the unit off Increase or decrease volume by adjusting the volume control accordingly 5 Down key Adjust the channel downwards 6 SCAN key Press the scan key to activate the scan mode When the radio detects properly coded activity on a channel it will stop scanning and listen to t...

Page 8: ...ed channel 10 Microphone When transmitting speak into the microphone holding the radio 2 4 inches from your mouth 11 jack Used to connect external earphone microphone accessories 12 Speaker Listen to received audio 13 DC Jack Used for factory adjustment only 14 Battery latch Used to fasten and remove the battery 15 Belt clip Used to clip radio on your belt 16 Battery pack ...

Page 9: ...en the transmit power of the current channel is set for low power 2 Appears when the dealer disables the radio s speaker Must use audio accessory to operate 3 Appears when the keys are locked 4 Display the current channel number ...

Page 10: ...at set in the radio the speaker will output audio To Transmit 1 Press the UP or DOWN key to select the desired channel 2 To avoid interfering with other users press the MONI key to monitor activities on your channel and make sure the channel is idle before transmitting 3 To transmit press and hold the PTT button speak clearly into the microphone with the radio 2 to 4 inches away from your mouth To...

Page 11: ...the UP key radio skips the current channel and scans other selected channels in ascending order press the DOWN key radio skips the current channel and scans other selected channels in descending order 3 Press SCAN key again scan stops 4 Adding or deleting a channel in from the scan list The dealer can add or delete a channel in from the scan list Only channels in the scan list can be scanned Prior...

Page 12: ... mean your calls are absolutely private Selectable squelch level If this feature is enabled by the dealer then Press the DOWN key while holding down the MONI key to enter squelch level set mode In this mode press UP DOWN to select the level 0 9 Press PTT or MONI or SCAN to exit the mode High Low power If this feature is enabled by the dealer then While holding down PTT press MONI to toggle the pow...

Page 13: ...use the beeps stop Battery Save While no activity is on channel and no operation is performed for 5 seconds the Battery Save feature will automatically be switched on to reduce power consumption When a signal is received or an operation is performed the Battery Save feature is automatically switched off Low Battery Alert When the battery voltage becomes low the red LED will flash and beeps are sou...

Page 14: ...on your channel change your CTCSS CDCSS Remember to change CTCSS CDCSS of your other group members Optional Accessories Earphone Speaker mic Headset many options Leather Case Care and Cleaning Do not carry your radio by the antenna or remote microphone Wipe the battery contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt grease or other material that may prevent good electrical connection When not in us...

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Page 17: ...ntenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into 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 Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device FCC Licensing Requirements Your radio must be properly licensed Fe...

Page 18: ...and face held is 0 975mW g Hold the radio in one to two inches 2 5 to 5 cm away from your lips If the ambient temperature is over high to the degree that PCB board reaches 85 during transmitting process the transmitting power of the radio will decrease Safety It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any radio ...