HYT TC-500 User Manual

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 enj oy
years of reliable operation.

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Contents

FCC Information
User Safety Information
Product Inspection
Battery Information
Accessory Installation
Getting Started
Features and Operation

Basic Operations

Time-out Timer (TOT)

Battery Save

Low Battery Alert

Monitor

CTCSS & CDCSS

Channel Scan

Busy Channel Lockout

Troubleshooting Guide
Care and Cleaning
Optional Accessories
Specification
Frequency Chart

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FCC Information

FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE

ONLY

◇ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General

Docket 93—62,November 7,1997,has adopted a safety standard for human

exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC

regulated equipment. HYT subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of

its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below

the Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA) AND federal Communications

Commission limits.

◇

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations

only where radio operator muse have the knowledge to control the user’s

exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for

occupational use.

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When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2
inches (5 cm) away from your mouth. The radio is transmitting when the red LED

on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by

pressing the PTT bar on the radio.

◇ DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time 50% duty cycle).

Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance

requirements to be exceeded. These are required operating configurations for

meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these restrictions

mean violation.

◇ This equipment complies with the FCC RF Exposure Limits for controlled

environments.

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User Safety Information

READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION

BEFORE USING YOUR HYT PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO.

◇ Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
◇

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any place 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 on aircraft, turn off your radio when airline crew instruct you to do so.

◇ When in vehicles with an airbag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an

airbag or 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 in direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to a

heating source.

◇ When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with

its microphone about 5 centimeters away from your mouth.

◇

If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at
least 2.5 centimeters from your body when transmitting.

◇

The maximum SAR value is 2.180mW/g.

Product Inspection

Thank you for your use of HYT portable two-way radio. Before use, you are recommended

to 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

Item Qty. (pcs)

Antenna 1

Charger 1

AC Adapter 1

Ni-MH Battery Pack 1

Belt Clip 1

Strap 1

Owner’s Manual 1

*Antenna Mark：

400-420MHz: Red;

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