HYT TC3600 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

TC3600 VHF Radio

TC3600 UHF Radio

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Contents

User Safety, Training, and General Information

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards
Important Note: FCC Information
FCC Compliance
Precautions
Product Inspection
Battery Information
Accessory Installation

Battery

Antenna

Belt Clip

Earplug Cover

External Earphone/Microphone (optional)

Getting Started
Features and Operation

Turn on/off the radio

Adjust the Volume

Power-on Password (only for keypad mode)

Keypad Lock/Unlock (only for keypad mode)

Select Channel

Transmit

Receive

Monitor

Repeater/Talk Around

Repeater/ Reverse Frequency

Power Level

Scan

Call

Emergency ANI/Emergency Alert

Record

VOX Feature

Low Battery Alert

2-Tone/HDC1200 Selective Signalling

Troubleshooting Guide
Care and Cleaning
Optional Accessories
Frequency Chart

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User Safety, Training, and General Information

READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION

BEFORE USING YOUR HYT PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO.

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards

Your HYT two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and

international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio

frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP

exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty cycles of

up to 50% talk-50% listen and should be used for occupational use only. In terms of

measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio

radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it

is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty cycle

(5% talk-5% listen-90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC

occupational RF exposure limits at duty cycles of up to 50% talk.

Your HYT two-way radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:

z United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;

47CFR part 2 sub-part J

z American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

z Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition

z International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

z Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio

Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3KHz to 300GHz, 1999

z Australian Communications Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic

Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard 1999 (applicable to wireless phones only)

Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled

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environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users

should transmit no more than 50% of the time and always adhere to the following

procedures:

Transmit and Receive

To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive, release the PTT

button.

Hand-held radio operation

Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm)

away from the lips.

Body-worn operation

z Always place the radio in a HYT approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body

harness for this product. Use of non- HYT -approved accessories may exceed FCC

RF exposure guidelines.

z If you do not use a HYT approved body-worn accessory and are not using the radio

in the intended use position in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the

radio are kept one inch (2.5 cm) from the body when transmitting.

Antennas & Batteries

z Use only HYT approved, supplied antenna or HYT approved replacement antenna.

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and

may violate FCC regulations.

z Use only HYT approved, supplied batteries or HYT approved replacement batteries.

Use of non- HYT -approved batteries may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Approved Accessories

For a list of HYT approved accessories, see the accessories page of this user manual or

visit the following website which lists approved accessories: http://www.hyt.com.cn

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Important note: FCC Information

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

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user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Requirements

Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission prior

to use. Your HYT Wireless dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your

dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc.,

and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.

Precautions

z Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.

z Do not use the radio or charge a battery in explosive areas such as coal gas, dust,

steam, etc.

z Switch OFF the radio while refueling or parking at gas station.

z Do not modify or adjust this radio for any reason.

z Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time nor place it close to

heating source.

z Do not place the radio in excessively dusty, humid areas, or on unstable surfaces.

z Stubby antenna especially suits communication in close quarters；While long and

fine antenna provides better communication quality and avoids any
uncomfortableness when wearing the radio on waist.

z The communication range will be impacted in rainy or cloudy days or when you are

in forest.

Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common

to the operation of any radio.

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Supplied Accessories

Please carefully take the transceiver out of the box. We recommend that you confirm the

items listed in the following table are enclosed before discarding the box. If any items

are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier

immediately.

Available Accessories

Item Qty. (pcs)

Antenna* 1

Belt Clip 1

Strap 1

Battery 1

Desktop Charger 1

AC Adapter 1

Owner’s Manual 1

Declaration of Conformity* 1

*Notes:

① Frequency is marked on the color circle of the antenna. Red circle indicates UHF

and green indicates VHF. If frequency is not marked on the color circle, please
refer to the label on the main unit for details.

② Only for European market.

Battery Information (Take a keypad type model for example)

Initial use of the battery

The battery is not fully charged at the factory. Please charge the new battery before

initial use. In general, the battery should be charged for 12 hours before initial use,

which is suitable for Ni-Cd, Ni-MH or Li-ion battery charged with slow or rapid charger. It

is recommended to take this step during the first three times of use. When the battery

power is low, it needs to be charged.

Applicable Battery Packs

Charge only the HYT approved battery packs. Other batteries may burst and cause

personal injury.

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Safety attention

1. Conductive metals including jewelry, key, etc, may result in short circuit, discharge,

generation of a large quantity of heat, or leakage when coming into contact with

battery contacts or electrodes. To avoid damage to articles or human injury, treat any

battery with care.

2. Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in fire. Never attempt

to disassemble the battery. If discarded, the battery should be thrown into dedicated

battery recycle box.

Normal operation

★ Please charge the battery indoor to ensure the optimal charging effect.
★ In general, the battery can be removed if the charger indicator turns from red to

green.

★ Turn off the radio when charging the battery inside the radio.
★ Do not charge the battery if its power hasn’t been used up (if the power used up, the

radio will give alert tone), otherwise, the battery life will be shortened.

★ Do not return fully charged batteries to the charger for an “extra boost”. This action

will significantly reduce cycle life.

To prolong battery life

★ Battery performance will be greatly decreased under -20℃ temperature. Please use

back-up battery in cold weather. The cold battery unable to work in this situation may

work under room temperature, so keep it for later use.

★ The dust on the battery contact may affect the life cycle of the battery. Please use

clean dry cloth to wipe it before the insertion of the battery into the radio.

Battery storage notice

1. Due to the self-discharge, the battery which will not be used for a long time should

be stored after full charge to avoid the damage to the battery because of

over-discharge.

2. Take out the battery stored for about 6 months to charge it, to avoid the influence of

electrolyte over-discharge on battery capacity.

3. Notice the ambient humidity and temperature for the battery storage. Please store it

in cool dry area with room temperature, to decrease self-discharge.

Battery charging

When radio LED flashes red and three Beeps sound every 30 seconds after the battery

is installed, that means battery power is low. Please charge the battery.

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You are recommended to use HYT-approved, supplied charger; Charger LED will

indicate the charging status.

1. Plug the power cable into the adapter.

2. Plug the DC socket of adapter into the DC jack on the rear of the charger.

3. Insert the battery or the radio with battery into the charger cup.

4. Plug the AC socket of adapter into an AC outlet.

5. Make sure that the battery connectors are in contact with the charging terminals; the

charger LED glows red and charging begins.

6. The charger LED glows green when the battery is fully charged in about 3 hours,

please remove the battery or the radio with battery from the charger.

*Notes: Charger LED may flash red if you put the battery into the charger, which is a

normal pre-charge process for the charger to protect the battery when the battery power

is low. It will turn to normal charge status (glow red) after 30 seconds.

LED Indication

Flashing red Low battery voltage

Red Charging

Green Fully charged

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Accessory Installation (Take a keypad type model for example)

Battery

Attaching the battery:

Insert the two tabs on bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio. Push

the top of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. (See figure 1)

Fig. 1

Removing the battery:

Turn off the radio. Push the battery latch on the middle of the radio to remove the upper

side of the battery away from the radio and then remove the battery. (See figure 2)

Fig. 2

Antenna

Insert the threaded end of the antenna into the connector on top of the radio. Rotate the

antenna clockwise to fasten it.

Rotate the antenna counterclockwise to remove it. (See figure 3)

Battery Latch

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Fig. 3

Belt Clip

Attaching Belt Clip:

Align the slot of the belt clip with the T-slot at the battery cover and press the belt clip

downwards until it is locked. (See figure 4)

Fig. 4

Removing the belt clip:

Press the disassembly release upwards with a key until it releases and then push the

belt clip upwards with your thumb to remove it. (See figure 5)

Fig.5

Earphone/Microphone Jack Cover

To remove the Earphone/Microphone jack cover, rotate the screw at the bottom of the

cover counterclockwise with a screwdriver until it is free. (See figure 6)

Disassembly Release

Attach Remove

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Fig. 6

External Earphone/Microphone (Optional)

Insert the tab at the bottom of the earphone/microphone into the slot on the radio. (See

figure 7). Align the thumbscrew at top of the earphone/microphone with the hole on the

radio and turn it clockwise to fasten.

Fig. 7