Hytera TM-600 User manual

THANK YOU!
Thank you for your purchase of Hytera mobile radio TM-600. We
believe this easy-to-use radio will provide you with dependable
and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this
manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will
help you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
TM-600 VHF Mobile Radio
TM-600 UHF Mobile Radio

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Do not touch the metal surface of the radio while it is in use.●
Do not mount the radio such that the chassis can come in contact with skin.●
High temperatures may burn you skin.●
CAUTION

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where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospital
or health facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in
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the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a
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potentially explosive atmosphere.
Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long
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time, nor place it close to heating source.
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.
Safety and General Information
The following general safety precautions as would
normally apply, should be observed during all phases of
operation, service and repair of this equipment.
This equipment should be serviced by qualified
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technicians only.
Do not modify the radio for any reason.
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Use only Hytera supplied or approved antenna.
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Gain of antenna must not exceed 3dBi for VHF or
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5.5dBi for UHF.
Mobile antenna Installation: Install the mobile antenna
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at least 82cm (32 inches) away from your body, in
accordance with the requirements of the antenna
manufacturer/supplier.
Transmit only when people inside and outside the
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vehicle are at least the minimum distance away from
a properly installed, externally mounted antenna.
Mobile antenna substitution: Don’t substitute Hytera
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supplied or approved antenna. You may be exposing
person(s) to excessive radio frequency radiation.
Please contact your dealer or the manufacturer for
further instructions.
Please make sure no stress on the antenna joint
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during transportation or installation.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
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compatibility conicts, turn off your radio in any facility
Warning
Ensure the radio antenna is at least 82cm (32 inches)
away from your body.

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Safety and General Information---------------------------- 2
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ------- 4
FCC Licensing Information ---------------------------------- 4
Operation Guidelines ------------------------------------------ 5
Product Inspection---------------------------------------------- 6
Installation --------------------------------------------------------- 7
Radio Overview -------------------------------------------------10
Front Panel View-------------------------------------------- 10
Rear Panel View --------------------------------------------10
LED Indicators----------------------------------------------- 11
8-Segment Numeric LED--------------------------------- 11
Programmable Function Keys--------------------------- 11
Basic Operations ----------------------------------------------- 12
Radio Power On/Off --------------------------------------- 12
Adjust the Volume ------------------------------------------12
Monitor--------------------------------------------------------- 12
Select a Channel--------------------------------------------12
Programmable Power Output --------------------------- 13
BOT ID and EOT ID ---------------------------------------- 13
Scan ------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)----------------------------15
BCL Override ------------------------------------------------15
DTMF Call ---------------------------------------------------- 15
Code Squelch------------------------------------------------16
Auto Transpond --------------------------------------------- 17
Off Hook Decode ------------------------------------------- 17
Time-out Timer (TOT) ------------------------------------- 17
Emergency Call ---------------------------------------------18
Programmable Auxiliary Functions ---------------------19
Reverse Frequency ----------------------------------------19
Talk Around---------------------------------------------------19
Selectable Squelch Level (SQL)------------------------ 19
User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS(UST) --------------19
Public Address (PA)----------------------------------------20
Dual Home Channel ---------------------------------------20
Rental ----------------------------------------------------------20
Lone Worker--------------------------------------------------20
2-Tone Encode Select -------------------------------------21
Compandor ---------------------------------------------------21
Scrambler -----------------------------------------------------21
HDC 1200-----------------------------------------------------21
HDC 2400TM--------------------------------------------------22
Key Assignment-------------------------------------------------23
Optional accessories -----------------------------------------27
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Product Safety and RF Exposure
Compliance
Your Hytera mobile 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 and ICNIRP exposure limits
for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at
operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is
authorized by the FCC 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.
Your Hytera mobile radio complies with the
following of RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines
United States Federal Communications Commission,
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Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute
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of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
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C95. 1-1999 Edition
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
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Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
O p e r a t i o n a l I n s t r u c t i o n s a n d Tr a i n i n g
Guidelines
To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the
occupational/controlled 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) key; to
receive, release the PTT key.
FCC Licensing Information
Part 15 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
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correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and
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receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
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different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
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technician for help.
FCC Licensing Requirements
Yo u r r a d i o m us t b e p r o p e r l y l i c e n s e d F e d e r al
Communications Commission prior to use. Your Hytera
Wireless dealer can assist you in meeting these
requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with
your authorized frequencies, signalling codes, etc., and
will be there to meet your communications needs as your
system expands.
Operation Guidelines
For vehicles equipped with electronic anti-skid braking
systems, electronic ignition systems or electronic fuel
injection systems, interferences may occur during the
radio transmission. If the foregoing electronic equipments
are installed on your vehicle, please c ontact your
dealer for further assistance to make sure that the radio
transmission will not interfere with these equipments.
For radio installation in vehicles fueled by LP gas with LP
gas container within interior of the vehicles, the following
precautions are recommended for personal safety.
Any space containing radio equipment shall be
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isolated by a seal from the space in which the LP gas
container and its ttings are located.
Remote (outside) tting connections shall be used.
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Good ventilation is required for the container space.
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Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
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Please carefully unpack the radio. Before use, it is
recommended that you inspect the product as follows.
First check the shipping carton for any signs of damage.
Conrm the supplied product against the packing slip to
assure accuracy. If any items are missing or have been
damaged during shipment, please file a claim to the
carrier immediately.
Supplied Accessories
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Item Quantity (pcs)
Palm Microphone 1
Bracket Mounting Screw Set 6
Microphone Hanger 1
Microphone Hanger Screw 3
Mounting Bracket 1
Adjust Knobs 4
DC Power Cable 1
Fuse 2
Spring Washer 4
Flat Pad 4
Owner’s Manual 1
Product Inspection
Microphone Hanger Microphone Hanger
Screw
Mounting Bracket Adjust Knobs
DC Power Cable Fuse
Spring Washer Flat PadPalm Microphone (SM11R1) Bracket Mounting Screw Set

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Installation Guidelines
Do not mount the mobile radio overhead or on a
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sidewall unless you take special precautions.
If the mobile radio is not properly installed, road shock
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could bump the radio loose, and the falling radio
could, in some circumstances, cause serious injury to
the driver or a passenger. In case of vehicle accidents,
even when properly installed, the radio could break
loose and become a dangerous projectile.
Mobile antenna Installation: Install the mobile antenna
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at least 82cm (32 inches) away from your body, in
accordance with the requirements of the antenna
manufacturer/supplier.
Installing the Radio
1 Attach the mounting bracket, using the 4.8 x 20mm
self-tapping screws, in a location where convenient
operation is accessible.
2 Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to
the radio.
3 Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and secure it
using the Adjustment knobs.
4 Mount the microphone hanger, using the 4 x 16mm
Installation
self-tapping screws, in a location where it will be within
easy reach of the user.
5 Connect the microphone plug to the microphone jack
on the front panel of the radio, then the front panel of
the radio, then place the microphone on the hanger.

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Installation

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Installation Tools
1. Electric drill: ¢6mm or above
2. Cross head screwdriver
3. Hex socket (used to fix 4.8 × 20mm self-tapping
screws)
Warnings:
The radio operates in
●13.6 ± 15%V negative ground
systems only. Check the voltage and polarity of the
power supply on the vehicle before installation.
Be sure to check how far the screw will extend below
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the radio surface to avoid damage to the auto wiring
or auto parts when drilling mounting holes.
Connect the radio with the supplied antenna and
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power cable before installing the radio by the
mounting bracket.
Install the radio securely using the supplied mounting
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bracket to make sure that the radio will not loosen in
the event of accidents. The loose radio may cause
injury to the passenger.
Arrange the installation location of the radio to
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make sure that the control unit in the front panel is
convenient for operation.
Be sure to determine the location of the installing
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holes before installation and drilling.
Be sure to make room at the rear side of the radio for
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power cable connection.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable,
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be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same
specications. Never replace a fuse with one that has
a higher capacity value.
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Front Panel View
1 Volume Control Knob
Turn the knob clockwise to adjust upwards and
counterclockwise to adjust downwards.
2 LED Indicator & 8-segment Numeric Display
Please refer to the “LED status indicator and
8-segment numeric display” section.
3 Programmable Function Key ([▲] / [▼])
Your dealer can program the keys [▲] / [▼] as
shortcuts to various radio features.
Please refer to “Programmable Function Key” section.
4 Tx-Rx LED Indicator
5 Speaker
6 Power Switch
7 Programmable Function Key([P1]/[P2])
Your dealer can program the keys [P1]/[P2] as
shortcuts to various radio features.
Please refer to “Programmable Function Key” section.
8 Microphone Jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
Rear Panel View
1 15PIN (external expansion)
2 External Speaker Jack
Used to connect external speaker, for the 3.5mm plug
3 Power inlet
Use the DC power cable supplied by Hytera to inlet
13.6V DC power supply.
4 Antenna Connector
Used to connect external antenna.
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LED Indicators
Name Display Radio Status
Tx-Rx
indicator
Glows Red Transmit a signal
Glows Green Receive a signal
Flashes
Orange
After the 2-tone,
HDC1200 or HDC2400TM
signalling is decoded,
and during the auto reset
time.
After the 2-tone,
HDC1200, HDC2400TM
or DT M F s ignalling is
transmitted, and during
the auto reset time.
SCN
indicator Glows Green Scan
LOW
indicator Glows Red Lit up for low power, goes out for high power
8-Segment Numeric LED
Figure 1 8-segment Numeric LED
Programmable Function Keys
[P1]/[P2], [▲]/[▼] are programmable for the following
functions:
1. Off 14. Talk Around
2. Channel Up 15. Selects squelch level
3. Channel Down 16. Home channel
4. Monitor A 17. Public address
5. Monitor B 18. Scrambler
6. Monitor C 19. Compandor
7. Monitor D 20. Emergency Call
8. User Selectable Tone 21. HDC call select
9. 2-Tone encode Select 22. Lone worker
10. Tx Power Select 23. Whisper
11. Scan 24. Short message
12. Add/Del 25. Rental
13. Reverse Frequency
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Radio Power On/Off
Press the power switch to turn on the radio.
Press and hold down the power switch for about 1 second
to turn off the radio.
Adjust the Volume
Turn the Volume Control Knob clockwise to increase the
volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
Note:
1. If the radio is programmed with CTCSS/CDCSS,
2-Tone signalling squelch, no noise will be heard from
the speaker even though at maximum volume level.
2. Holding down the Monitor key (Monitor C/D)
simultaneously while adjusting volume level, to hear
the current volume level from the speaker.
Monitor
If the Monitor function is set by your dealer, press the
Monitor key (programmable) while in receive mode, to
monitor activities on the current channel.
The Monitor key is programmable with one of the
following four operating modes by your dealer:
1. Monitor Unmute-Momentary
Basic Operations
Hold down the Monitor key to open CTCSS/CDCSS/
2-Tone signalling squelch, release to close the
signalling squelch.
2. Monitor Unmute-Toggle
Press the Monitor key to open CTCSS/CDCSS/2-
Tone signalling squelch. Press again to close the
signalling squelch.
3. Carrier Squelch-Momentary
Hold down the Monitor key to open carrier squelch;
Release to close the carrier squelch.
4. Carrier Squelch-Toggle
Press the Monitor key to open carrier squelch. Press
again to close the carrier squelch.
Select a Channel
The [▲] /[▼] or [P1]/[P2] function keys are programmable
by your dealer to select a channel. The Rx/Tx frequency
on each channel is set by your dealer.
Press the Channel Up key (programmable) to select a
higher numbered channel; press the Channel Down key
to select a lower numbered channel.
Receive
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been programmed on the current channel by your dealer,
you can receive calls with matched tones or codes only. If
CTCSS/CDCSS, 2-Tone, HDC1200 or HDC2400TM is not
set, you can hear from all the users on the same channel.
Transmit
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1. Hold down the PTT key.
2. Dial DTMF number via microphone keypad. (This
operation may be unnecessary).
3. Speak into the microphone. The LED is red while
calling.
4. Release the PTT key to return to the receive mode.
5. When transmission ends, put the microphone on
hook.
Programmable Power Output
If the current channel is programmed with high power
by your dealer, the power output toggles between high
and low upon each press the Tx Power Select key
(programmable).
Low power is for battery saving and avoiding interference
with other users, low power is recommended when
communication within limited range.
Note:
If the current channel is programmed with low power,
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press the Tx Power Select key, an error alert tone is
heard while the power output will not change.
If you switch to low power on a channel that was set
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with high power, this conguration is done on all other
channels that were set with high power.
BOT ID and EOT ID
Your dealer may congure whether to transmit Connect ID
(BOT ID) and Disconnect ID (EOT ID), when connecting
or disconnecting a repeater or telephone system. The
following modes are programmable:
1. BOT ID occurs on each press of PTT key.
EOT ID occurs on each release of PTT key.
2 Press the [*] while holding down the PTT key, then
BOT ID is transmitted.
Pres the [#] while holding down the PTT key, then
EOT ID is transmitted.
Scan
Radio scans all the channels that have been added into
the scan list of the current zone.
Scan Start
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1. Add one or several non-priority channels into the scan
list.
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2. Press the Channel Scan key (programmable) to
initiate scan from the current channel, then scanning
proceeds in ascending order by channel number,
while the scan LED lit up.
Scan Cease
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Scanning pauses or ceases upon the following:
1. Upon repress the Channel Scan key (programmable),
scanning ceases, scan LED goes out, then radio exit
the scan mode.
2. Activate the Monitor function.
3. Carrier is detected on a channel that is not set with
signalling.
4. Carrier is detected and match signalling is received on
a channel that is set with signalling.
Scan Resume
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If scanning pauses on an active channel, the scanning
will resume according to the scan resume mode. The
scan resume mode is programmable by your dealer for
Carrier operated scan or Time operated scan.
1. Time operated scan
Sca n n i n g r emains on an acti v e c h a n nel for a
programmed time period (programmable by your
dealer), once the timer expires, the radio will begin
scanning other channels even if the active channel is
still busy.
2. Carrier operated scan
If carrier is detected during the scan sequence,
scanning will remain on the active channel until there
is no activity.
Dual Priority Scan
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If dual priority channels are programmed by your dealer,
the radio still checks the dual priority channels for activity
at congured intervals, while scanning pauses on a non-
priority channel. When any activity is detected on a
priority channel, the radio will immediately switch to the
active priority channel.
Nuisance Channel Temporary Delete
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Temporarily delete the selected channel from the scan list
during scanning.
When scan pauses on an unwanted channel due to
noise, press the Add/Del Scan key (programmable) to
temporarily delete the channel from the scan list. Then
scan is reactivated immediately.
Note: the temporary delete is not memorized once radio
exits from the scan mode.
Revert Channel
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Upon pressing the PTT key during scanning, the radio
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will pause scanning and switch to the Revert Channel to
transmit. This feature is programmable by your dealer.
Off-Hook Scan
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If the Off-Hook Scan feature is programmed by your
dealer, radio scans no matter the microphone is in the off
or on hook condition. Otherwise, microphone must be on
hook for scanning.
Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)
The feature can be enabled/disabled by your dealer, this
feature is to prevent transmission on a channel that is
already in use. Press the PTT key on a channel that is
already in use, transmission is inhibited and an alert tone
is heard. Upon release the PTT key, the alert tone ceases
and radio returns to receive mode. Press the PTT key to
transmit while the channel is free.
BCL Override
If the BCL Override feature is enabled, you can override
the BCL feature to transmit on a busy channel. Press the
PTT key, a BCL alarm will be heard, then repress the PTT
key within 0.5s to override the BCL feature and transmit
on the busy channel.
DTMF Call
Manual Dial
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Press any key from the DTMF keypad of the microphone,
while holding down the PTT key, to transmit the DTMF
frequency, and the DTMF tone will be heard from the
local speaker.
Release the PTT key to remain transmission for 2s
(programmable by your dealer), press a numeric key
within the 2s to continue transmission.
Keypad Auto PTT
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This feature is programmable by your dealer. If the
feature is enabled, press numeric key to transmit DTMF
frequency without pressing the PTT key.
DTMF Speed
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The DTMF number is programmable by your dealer. The
feature is designed to reduce false decoder operation by
providing a xed time period between digits.
Default: 10 DTMF numbers per second.
Auto Dial
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1. Press the [*] on the Mic keypad.
2. Enter the pre-stored DTMF code location number
(1~9).
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3. LED displays the location number (1.~9.).
4. Press the PTT key to transmit the stored number.
Redial
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1. Press the [*] on the mic keypad.
2. Then press the [0].
3. LED displays 0.
4. Press the PTT key to transmit the last dialed number
(max. 16 digits).
Note: the redial memory is cleared once the radio is
turned off.
Code Squelch
This feature can be enabled/disabled via programming by
your dealer. If the feature is enabled, the preset 2-Tone
controls radio mute/unmute. The radio will not unmute
until matched signalling is received.
Receive
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1. Radio is unmuted when matched 2-Tone signalling
(programmed by your dealer) is received, the user can
hear from the transmitter without any other operation.
2. LED ashes orange.
3. Radio is muted upon press the Monitor ke y
(programmable), or no signal is received within the
preset time period.
4. If the Alert Tone is enabled, radio will emit alert when
matched signalling is received. If the Transpond is
enabled, the radio will transpond a signal to the calling
radio. However, the radio will not transpond if a group
call is received.
Transmit
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1. Holding down the PTT key.
2. Enter the preset DTMF encode (radio encode or
group encode) via keypad.
The further operations are the same as that of normal
mobile radios.
Red LED lit up while in transmission.
Please refer to the TTS key for 2-Tone transmission.
3. Upon release the PTT key, the signalling squelch is
disabled and LED ashes orange.
Green LED lit up when signal is received.
4. If the Monitor key (programmable) is pressed, or no
signal is received within the preset time period, the
signalling squelch is enabled.
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Auto Transpond
The Auto Transpond feature can be programmed by
your dealer to operate with Code Squelch. If the Auto
Transpond feature is enabled, radio will automatically
transpond a signal when a call with matched signalling
is received. Your dealer may program one type of call
response from the following:
1. Alert
2. Transpond
3. Alert & Transpond
Press any key to stop transpond.
Off Hook Decode
If the feature is enabled by your dealer, CTCSS/CDCSS
decode signalling is active no matter the microphone is
in the off/on hook condition. If the feature is disabled,
CTCSS/CDCSS decode signalling is disabled while the
microphone is in the off hook condition.
Time-out Timer (TOT)
Time-out Timer(TOT)
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The TOT feature is to prevent user from transmitting
on the channel for extended period of time. This also
protects the radio from damage caused by long time
transmission.
Once a continuous transmission exceeds the preset
time (off, 15~1200s programmable), the transmission
is automatically terminated and alert tone is heard. The
alert tone ceases upon release the PTT key.
The TOT default is 180s, it meets normal operation
needs. Any change should be permitted by professional
technicians.
TOT Pre-alert
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The radio has a TOT Pre-alert timer. The radio will emit
the Pre-alert tone at the programmed time (1~10s before
the TOT timer expires).
TOT Re-key Time
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The radio has a TOT Re-key timer. Since transmission
is terminated upon the TOT timer expires, transmission
is inhibited if press the PTT key before the expiration of
TOT Re-key timer (programmable by your dealer as Off,
1~60s).
TOT Reset Time
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Upon the press of PTT key, “TOT” begins timing. After
the release of PTT key, “TOT” reset timer begins timing.
However, the TOT timer will not reset until the TOT Reset
timer expires.
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The TOT Reset Time is programmable by your dealer as
Off, 1~15s.
Emergency Call
Holding down the Emergency Call key (programmable
as long or short press), the radio will enter the Emergency
Call mode and switch to the preset Emergency Channel.
The radio will rstly transmit within the preset time period,
and then receive within the preset time period, and so
does the cycle.
The radio will back to the channel before the Emergency
Call mode, upon re-holding down the Emergency Call
key (programmable as long or short press).
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The [P1]/[P2], [▲]/[▼] are respectively programmable
with one of the following auxiliary functions by your
dealer.
Reverse Frequency
If c om municat i ons bet ween radios ar e dis r upted
because of a long distance from the repeater, the
Reverse Frequency function can be used to re-establish
communications with another radio. When the function is
activated, the transmit frequency and receive frequency
will be reversed. The preset CTCSS/CDCSS encoding
and decoding signals will also be reversed.
Press the Reverse Frequency key (programmable) to
toggle the Reverse Frequency function ON or OFF.
Talk Around
If the Talk Around feature is enabled, the Rx frequency
is used in place of the Tx frequency when transmitting,
and the CTCSS/C DC SS decoding signal is us ed
in pla c e of the enc o d i n g si g nal w h e n e nc oding.
Press the Talk Around key (programmable) to toggle the
Talk Around function ON or OFF.
Selectable Squelch Level (SQL)
1. Upon press the SQL key (programmable), LED
Programmable Auxiliary Functions
displays the current squelch level.
2. Select the desired squelch level via the programmable
key [▲]/ [▼]
3. Upon press the [P1] or [P2] key (programmable), LED
resets to the original display mode.
Note: High squelch level may cause the radio to ignore
weak signals; while low squelch level may cause noise or
unwanted signals to be heard.
User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS(UST)
If the UST feature is enabled by your dealer, the user
can temporarily change the CTCSS/CDCSS codes that
preset on the channel.
1. Select a desired channel.
2. Press the UST key (programmable) to enter the UST
mode.
3. Use the [▲]/[▼] key to select a desired UST code (the
newly selected CTCSS/CDCSS code is valid in the
UST mode only), then the CTCSS/CDCSS code on
the current channel is set as the selected UST code.
4. Repress the UST key to exit the UST mode, then LED
resets to the original display mode.