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.
IDo not use or charge both the transceiver and the battery if they are wet. Make sure that

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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.
IDo not use the supplied battery by the manufacturer for another transceiver than the one