HYT TC2108U, TC2108 User Manual

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THANK YOU!

We are grateful for your purchase of HYT product. We believe 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

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User Safety Information

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HYT PORTABLE

TWO-WAY RADIO.

◇ Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
◇ To avoid electromagnetic interference, turn off your radio in places where posted notices

instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is

sensitive to external RF energy. When travelling on aircraft, turn off your radio when the

airline crew 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 any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes

into contact with your skin, a minor burn may result.

◇ Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Do not place the radio in

direct contact with any heating source.

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CONTENTS

Product Inspection

Battery Charging Information

Accessory Information

Battery

Antenna

Belt Clip

Getting Started

LCD Display

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

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Product Inspection

Thank you for your purchase of HYT portable two-way radio model: TC2108. Before use, please

inspect the product as follows.

First check the shipping carton for any signs 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.

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Battery Charging Information

Standard Charger

1. Insert the radio and battery or battery alone into the charging cup.

Charging begins and the red LED will light continuously. When the

charging cycle is complete, the red LED will change to green. Charging

time is less than 2.5 hours.

2. After the battery is fully charged, the charger will shut off

automatically.

3. A flashing red LED indicates an abnormal charging condition, which

can be caused by an old battery or a defective battery. Contact your

dealer for 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○

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)

1, Insert the tabs, at the bottom of the battery,

into the slots at the

bottom of the radio chassis..

2, Press the top of the battery towards the radio until a click is

heard.

Removing the Battery (See figure○

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)

1, Turn off the radio.

2, Push the battery latch on the back panel, towards the top of the radio.

3, Pull the top of the battery away from the radio chassis, and lift the

battery from the radio.

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Antenna

Attaching the Antenna (See figure○

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)

1, Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radio’s antenna

connector.

2, Turn the antenna clockwise to tighten.

Removing the Antenna (See figure○

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)

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. .