Luthor TL-60 User manual

TL-60
USER’S MANUALS
DUAL BAND VHF/UHF
TRANSCEIVER
VHF/UHF
144/430 MHz
0700

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We want to appreciate the confidence shown by purchasing this dual band transceiver LUTHOR
TECHNOLOGIES model TL-60. This transceiver offers an innovative design in terms of technology
and multi-functionality. Its high quality and extensive features make it one of the best equipments
in its field, we trust in your total satisfaction with your expectations and communication needs.
In the design of TL-60 every effort, excitement and professionalism has been made to finally
reach the obtained result, an EASY HANDLING DUAL BAND VHF/UHF transceiver with a RELIABILITY
only reachable by the best worldwide manufacturers.
An important sector’s professional team has taken part in its development, even though maybe
the newest aspect has been joining forces with different user profiles to capture the needs of
many groups. Besides the transceiver’s QUALITY and RELIABILITY the main concern was to get an
equipment than can be used both by experienced users in this kind of devices, and by beginners
with any kind of experience, for that reason the TL-60 EASY HANDLING is brilliantly distinguished.

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Please read carefully the following manual before using the transceiver in order to guarantee the
equipment’s maximum performances.
The use of the symbol shows that this equipment it’s under use restrictions in certain
countries.
Countries where the use of this equipment is permitted, without prejudice that in any of them
their administration request a licence, an authorisation or indicates some restrictions. In case of
doubt we recommend you to request the competent authority of the country where you intend
to use this equipment.
*ES: for using this transceiver, the user must have a personal amateur radio licence.
The use of amateur radio transceivers is allowed within the frequencies assigned for an amateur
use: that is 144-146 MHz on VHF, 430-440 MHz on UHF and both on dual band transceivers.
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Contents
Cautions and practical advices 6
Cautions and practical advices for the battery and the charger 10
Main features 13
Unpacking of the equipment and content 14
Supplied accessories 14
Battery charge 15
Accessories installation 17
Battery installation 17
Transceiver’s description 21
Introduction to display’s icons 23
Working modes 25
Menu function list 26
Function’s detailed descriptions 35

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Basic operations 43
Table of CTCSS / DCS codes 47
Troubleshooting guide 49
General technical specifications 50
Warranty information 52
Note on environmental protection 53
Declaration of conformity 54
Notes 55

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Cautions and practical advices
IBoth the transceiver and the elements supplied with it are not toys, and as you can see
later on this text of compulsory reading for the user, prior to unpacking the equipment and its
accessories detailed below, you should consequently keep them out of: children’s, persons with
reduced cognitive capacity, and domestic or wild animals reach.
IAny repair must be made only for qualified personal, in case of any problem in the equipment
or any of its components you must contact your dealer or a professional and qualified technical
service.
IUnder no circumstances disassemble, modify or manipulate the transceiver, the battery or the
charging elements. Apart from the physical hazard that this implies for the user, the equipment
and the accessories would lose their warranty.
IThe inappropriate handling of the transceiver or its accessories, could make change any of
the technical features of them, in such a way that might affect their operation, the equipment’s
security, the user’s physical integrity or the technical parameters, which may affect the features
as designed, manufactured and marketed. In those cases the user shall be solely responsible
for all the disadvantages and liquidated damages that might result of this action, both the
manufacturer and the dealer shall be relieved of such liability.
IDo not use the transceiver for any purpose other than it was designed for.
IDo not use the transceiver if you see deterioration or breakage in any of its parts. Do not
hit the equipment or the battery and by all means avoid the risk of falling that may damage it.
IDo not expose the product to extremely high temperatures up to 45º or temperatures below
0º. That could significantly affect its operation and the battery could even ignite or explode (read
carefully the cautions and practical advices for batteries described in detail below in this manual).
IDo not place the transceiver or the battery above heating sources such as radiators, heaters,
etc. that might seriously damage the equipment or the battery with the consequent risk of
malfunctioning or overheating of them causing a burn down or an explode.
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they are completely dry before using it or charging the battery. Neither use the equipment with
your hands wet.
IDo not supply the equipment with a different tension than the one indicated by the
manufacturer. Neither use a different battery than the one supplied by the manufacturer for this
equipment. It might cause a burn down or an explode. Do not following this advice will carry an
important risk for both the equipment and the user.
IDo not use the transceiver during a thunderstorm (lightning storm), you would be expose
yourself to a potential risk and danger of serious injuries or even the death.
IFor cleaning the transceiver and its accessories make sure is turned off, use a damp cloth
(not wet). Do not use liquids, detergents nor any other chemical substance. Do not clean with a
dry cloth in order to avoid the creation of static electricity.
IDo not use the transmission button PTT if is not necessary.
IAn extended transmission could lead to transceiver’s or battery’s overheating, causing a
transceiver’s failure, burns or even the battery’s explosion. Take care specially if you change the
battery, it is not recommended until the temperature has significantly reduced.
IDo not use the transceiver in any susceptible of flammable or potentially explosive
environment. Do not use the device specially on petrol stations, chemical industries, explosives
factories, ammunition warehouses, close to combustibles, chemical products, storage silos, tank
lorries with dangerous goods, in presence of gas, nor in demolition areas. For most of those
scenes are some specially designed and authorised transceivers that can be used without any
risk, consult your dealer.
IDo not use the transceiver in hospitals nor close to medical equipments that can suffer
interferences caused by radio frequencies. If you use medical equipments, get in contact with the
manufacturer to ensure that the equipments are protected from the radio frequencies.
IDo not use the transceiver close to a pacemaker. Do not use the device in a distance less than
30 centimetres from a pacemaker, since the device can interfere with it and result in a serious
accident. To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker, use the device on the opposite
side of the body from the pacemaker location.
ITurn off the transceiver when you board an aeroplane. The use of electronic devices on

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board of an aeroplane is restricted and subjected to the rules applied to those devices. It can
interfere with the navigation electronic instruments of the aeroplane. In case of doubt ask the
crew members about the possible restrictions of using the transceiver also in other kind of public
transports like trains, ships, etc.
IDo not use the transceiver if you are driving any kind of vehicle. Concentrate yourself
exclusively on driving. In addition to infringe traffic laws, you could put passengers, street users
and your security, at serious risk.
IIn case of leaving the transceiver, leave it on a stable location. Giving a special attention
on vehicles so that the device do not slow down the driving. Never place the transceiver in the
operating range or on the inflatable protection systems (Airbag), because in case of a protection
system activation, the transceiver will be throw out with at high speed and strength and could
hit the driver or passengers with serious or lethal results.
IOn vehicles, it is possible that the transceiver could interfere or be interfered due to radio
frequencies. That could cause the wrong operation of vehicle’s electronic equipments or otherwise,
the transceiver could be the interfered one. In this case, keep in contact with your dealer, technical
service or manufacturer to report this abnormality. Keep special attention in case of electric or
hybrid vehicles and prior of using the transceiver ask the manufacturer of this kind of vehicles.
IWhen walking or moving, use the transceiver with caution to avoid physical risks of yourself
and other people around.
ITo guarantee a greater performance of the transceiver’s microphone and that the sound
clearly arrives to your interlocutor, when you talk, make it keeping the transceiver between 5 and
10 centimetres from your mouth.
IFor connecting accessories like earphones, speakers, programming cables, etc. always turn
off the transceiver previously. Once installed the accessory turn it on again. Use the manufacturer
recommended accessories.
IPrior to using earphones or micro-earphones, check the transceiver’s volume, a high volume
level will damage the ear. A prolonged use of those accessories could cause audition’s harm:
auditive capacity degradation, vertigo, dizziness, etc. that’s why it is recommended to use a
suitable volume and not extending its use for a long time, taking breaks and alternating the ear.

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IPlease pay special attention to the use of transceiver’s external accessories like earphones
or micro-earphones, etc. The cable used for those accessories could get caught up on machinery,
vehicles, etc. causing the consequent transceiver’s or accessory material risk or even pose a
danger the user’s physical integrity. This applies also to cases for protecting the transceiver or
the transceiver itself when using the belt clip.
IWhile using the transceiver avoid the contact of the antenna with your eyes, your face or
other parts of your body. Keep the antenna in a vertical position and far from your body during
transmission, so the transceiver will give its maximum performance in addition to your physical
integrity.
IDo not take nor grab your transceiver through the antenna, making that can cause damages
both to the antenna and the transceiver. Besides the bad operation of the equipment can cause
physical damages to the user or to others.
IDo not use the transceiver if the covering from the antenna is damaged, immediately replace
the antenna if is a removable one or contact your authorised technical service if is a fixed
antenna. Do not taking this advice into account can cause burns for radio frequency to the user.
IThe cards and documents with a magnetic band, as credit, telephone or medical cards, savings
books, etc. can be damaged due to the transceiver’s radio frequency. Likewise, take care with
information’s storage or memory devices, those could be damaged by the transceiver’s radio
frequency.
IWhen using the transceiver in public places try not to disturb the people around you.

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Cautions and practical advices for the battery
and the charger
IThis transceiver is supplied with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
IThe excessive battery’s overheating can cause the battery to ignite or explode with the
resulting risk of serious physical damages or even the death. Avoid exposing it to temperatures
up to 45º.
IBe careful with the equipment and specially with the battery. A hit could damage the
equipment or the battery and if the worst comes to the worst the explosion or burn of the
battery.
IIf you see a deterioration, a hit or a crack on the battery cover do not use it and replace
it immediately. If you do not make it the battery could cause damages to the equipment or the
user because of ignite or explode. Be particularly careful if from inside the battery leaks out any
kind of liquid or another material, that could cause chemical burns on your skin or your eyes,
in that case contact a doctor immediately for advice on how to proceed and go to the nearest
emergency unit.
ISERIOUS DANGER: under no circumstances short-circuit or short across the battery terminals,
that could irreversibly damage the battery and if the worst comes to the worst the explosion
or burn of the battery with the possible physical damages for the user, that could be extremely
serious injuries or even the death. Consequently you must:
• Transport the equipment properly so that the terminals can not short-circuit accidentally.
• Do not carry it in your pocket with metallic objects like keys, coins, etc.
• Do not place the equipment with its terminals making contact on a metallic, wet or
conductive surface, that will cause a short-circuit of the terminals.
• Avoid the contact of the equipment and the battery with water or conductive liquids.
• Do not lick, bite or touch with your wet hands the battery terminals.
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supplied. Do not following this advice implies an important risk of ignite or explode, and could
seriously damage both the equipment and other people around.
IDo not apply a soldering iron on the battery terminals, could cause the battery overheating
with the consequent risk of suffering a serious accident.
IRemember that inside a vehicle could reach extreme heat or cold temperatures, in one of
those situations the battery could ignite or explode.
INever charge the battery with another charger than the one original supplied by the
manufacturer. The charger is specific for the battery’s technology. Using another charger will
damage the battery and could cause the battery to ignite or explode with the consequent risk
of suffering a serious accident.
IBoth the battery and charger contacts must be at all times clean. A bad maintenance of
those elements and its deterioration could cause a bad operation, overheat, ignite or explode
from the equipment.
IDo not leave the transceiver or the battery close to magnetic fields. It is possible that
this cause the bad operation of the transceiver or the battery. It is also possible the battery’s
discharge due to the action of this magnetic fields.
IIn case of not using the transceiver during a long period of time of weeks or months, it is
strongly recommended to take off the Li-Ion battery and store it on a cool and dry place, without
direct sun light and with a temperature between 5 and 25 degrees. Never store the battery
completely discharged or with only a low load, that could cause an irreparable damage to the
battery to the point of becoming unusable. It is also inadvisable to store the battery for a long
period of time with 100% of the load, the ideal is store it with a 40% of the load, this will extend
the battery’s working life.
IAer a long period of time without being used, the Li-Ion batteries gradually lose its load.
Whereby try to use it and charge it with a certain frequency in order to extend the battery’s
working life.
IDo not use the charger/feeder if the cables or plugs are damaged. That could cause electrical
shocks, ignites and explodes. Dispose the product and buy a new one from your dealer.
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electrical shocks, ignites and explodes. In that case, call a professional electrician to solve the
problem.
IDuring the charging process do not touch none of its components nor the battery. That could
cause electrical shocks with serious security risk or even the death.
IDo not touch the charger, any of its components nor the battery with wet hands nor your
bare feet. That could cause electrical shocks with serious security risk or even the death.
IDo not short-circuit the charger/feeder terminals. That could seriously damage the system
and void it or even catch on fire with a serious risk for the security of the people and facilities
where the equipment is located.
IThe Li-Ion batteries have a circuit available that cuts the energy supply once the charge
is completed. Usually the charger shows this situation through a LED indicator. But facing the
possibility of an error or an overheating both on the charger and on the battery, is appropriate
not to let the charger permanently connected to the wall outlet and even less with the battery
installed. Once the charge is completed it is strongly recommended to quit the battery from the
charger and disconnect it from the electricity supplies.
IDuring the charging process, if any of its components: transceiver, battery, cables, charger,
wall feeder, etc. will give off smoke or a strange smell, with great caution disconnect the charger
from the wall outlet and remove the transceiver or the battery in case is being charged alone. If
the battery is installed on the transceiver remove it immediately and do not use the equipment.
Get immediately in contact with your dealer or technical service.
IDo not cover nor put any kind of objects over the transceiver, the battery, the charger, the
feeder or the cables. That could cause an overheating or damages on the elements with the
consequent risk of burn or explosion.

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Main features
Dual band, dual display, dual wait mode
2 x 128 memory channels
FM Radio reception with 25 channels
Selectable frequency steps
VOX hands free function
CTCSS / DCS coding and decoding
Low battery alarm
Emergency alarm
Repeater shi function
ANI function
DTMF function
Reverse frequency function
Selectable tricolour backlight
English voice guide
1750Hz tone

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Unpacking of the equipment and content
Unpack carefully the content of your transceiver’s box. We recommend you to verify the elements
listed in the following table before discarding the package. If some element is missing or it had
been damaged due to the shipping, please contact your LUTHOR TECHNOLOGIES dealer as soon
as possible.
Supplied accessories
TL-60
Transceiver
Desktop charger
TLC-360
2 Antennas
Hand strap
Li-Ion Battery
TLB-460
Belt-clip
TLP-160
Charger adapter
TLC-360/1
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Battery charge
This device is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery (also known as Li-Ion or simply Lithium battery).
The main features of these batteries are lightness, no memory effect and a high energetic
capacity in a reduced size. It is necessary to take some cautions with the Lithium batteries,
therefore we recommend you to carefully read the cautions and advices regarding the Lithium
batteries and the charger in the section “Cautions and practical advices for the battery and the
charger” located from pages 10 to 12.
To carry out the charge of the batteries, the equipment is supplied with an intelligent charger
that identifies the battery charge to recharge it only during the necessary time to complete its
full capacity. In the case where the battery is totally flat, the full capacity will be reached in less
than 6 hours. The charging LED indicator will show you the charging status:
Advices:
• The battery is not completely factory-charged, please, charge it before prior to first use.
• The battery will reach its maximum capacity, once it is two or three times charged and
discharged. When the battery capacity is low, please, charge or change the battery.
• When the battery load duration is too low even though had been completely charged, the
battery is exhausted, please, replace it for a new one.
IDANGER: do not charge the battery with another charger than the original and do not try to
charge another battery different from the one provided by the brand for this charger. Do not
following this advice implies an important risk of ignite or explode, and could seriously damage
both the equipment and other people around or even the death.
LED indicator Status
Red Charging
Green Completed

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Antenna:
The short antenna is suitable for short distance communications, while the long antenna will offer
you a better communication. Carrying the antenna on your waist will not make you uncomfortable.
With bad weather or between trees conditions the communication range will be reduced, please,
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Accessories installation
Battery installation
1. Line up the battery slots with the guide situated on the aluminium case, making sure that
both are in contact and aligned, slide the battery towards the upper transceiver’s part until
the battery fastening button locks it. (Figure 1)
2. To remove the battery, please, make sure the radio is powered off, and making sure the
battery and the radio are separated, press the battery fastening button, and slide the
battery towards the lower transceiver’s part. (Figure 2)
Figure 1 Figure 2

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Antenna installation
To install the supplied antenna, line up the antenna threaded end with the thread situated on the
upper side of the radio, hold it on the base and make it turn clockwise into the transceiver’s top
connector until it will be totally fixed. (Figure 3)
To uninstall the antenna, hold it on the base and make it turn counter-clockwise. (Figure 4)
Figure 4Figure 3

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Belt clip installation
Line up both holes on the the transceiver’s back side with the clip ones, fix the clip to the
transceiver with the two supplied screws (M2.5x5). (Figure 5)
Unscrew the screws to remove the clip. (Figure 6)
Figure 6Figure 5

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External accessory installation
Open (not remove) the connections cover placed on the right lateral side, and insert the accessory
connection. (Figure 7)
Note: the use of an external earphone will affect the water resistant features of the transceiver.
Figure 7