Luthor TL 88 User manual

TL 88
TRANSCEIVER PMR 446
PMR
446 Mhz
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TL 88
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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We want to appreciate the confidence shown by purchasing this LUTHOR TECNOLOGIES
model TL-88. 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 the TL-88 it has put on the best efforts, illusion and professionalism,
to finally reach the obtained result, a PROFESSIONAL transceiver for FREE USE
(PMR-446 without need of any license) with VERY EASY MANAGING and RELIABILITY
only at the level of the best manufacturers worldwide.
Its development has benefited from the involvement of a large group of professionals
of the sector, but perhaps the most novel was to have the collaboration of different
user profiles to catch the needs of different groups: Professionals of the installation,
industry, Security Forces, entertainment, etc ... The major concern besides the QUALITY
and the RELIABILITY of the transceiver, was to get an equipment that could be used

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both by professionals with experience in such devices and by users without any type
of experience , for which brilliantly stands out the FACILITY OF MANAGING of TL-88.
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Contents Index:
Cautions and practical advices 5 - 7
General Transceiver Functions 8
Unpacking of the equipment and Content 9
Transceiver Scheme :
General Front View 10
General Side View 11
Display Icons Description 12, 13
Working Modes 14 -18
Scheme / index menu 19
Setting function using MENU 20 - 44
Special Functions 45 - 50
Battery Charge 51 - 53
Advanced Options Index (Soware) 54 - 64
Appendices index :
Table 56 memorized channels 66 - 69

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factory parameters. 70
Technological parameters, conversion table number / frequency of
analogical sub tones CTCSS and DIGITAL DCS "N" and "I". 71 - 73
Use of the transceiver as a PMR-446 basic handheld. 74 - 81
Problems Solution Guide. 82 - 84
Optional Accessories. 85
Technical Specifications. 86
Environment Protection Note. 87
Declaration of Conformity. 88
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Cautions and practical advices
Please read carefully the following manual before using the transceiver in order to
guarantee the maximum performances. This manual has important using and safety
instructions, therefore, we recommend you to keep it for future consulting.
Any repair must be realized only by qualified personnel.
Do not use this transceiver nor recharge it anywhere susceptible flammable
environment (gas presence, smoke ...).
Turn off the equipment when being in a gas station.
Do not manipulate or attempt to modify the transceiver or the battery.
If you want to store the equipment during a long period of time, you have
to extract the battery.
When the equipment is in functioning, avoid that the antenna is close or
touching your face or eyes.
The equipment will give its maximum performance if the antenna is in vertical
position with the microphone at a distance of 5-10 cm from your mouth.
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Ear Damages! If the receipt is done with headphones... the volume should be
low. Prolonged use at high volume may damage the ear. If aer using the
equipment, you hear a constant sound of a buzzing, reduce the volume or
abandon the use of headphones.
DO NOT turn on the equipment with a voltage other than indicated: risk
of damages.
DO NOT use the PTT button if is not necessary.
DO NOT use the transceiver if you are driving a vehicle. To prevent accidents,
focus only on driving.
Avoid exposing the transceiver to the sun for long periods or in Extreme
temperatures below 0 º or above 55 degrees.
The excessive overheating can provoke the explosion of the battery.
Be careful with the equipment and the battery, a blow might damage them
or even in the worst case, it can do that the battery exploits.
Under no concept short-circuit or cross the battery terminals, it could
irreversibly damage the battery and in the worst case could lead to an
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explosion that could lead to potential physical harm to the user. It is
recommended:
- Transport the equipment of suitable form in order that the terminals
could not cross unintentionally.
- No carry it in your pocket with metallic objects like keys, coins, etc.
- Do not place the equipment with terminals making contact in a metal
surface.
Avoid contact of the equipment and battery to water or conductive liquids.
As the transceiver as the elements that comes with it aren’t toys, keep
them always out of reach of children and animals.
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General Transceiver Functions:
· PMR-446 Transceiver for free use without license.
· Output Power 500mW.
· 128 memory channels
· Analogical CTCSS and Digital DCS Subtones.
· Channel Encryption (Scrambler)
· Saving System of Battery consumption
· Transmission Time Timer (TOT function).
· Busy channel automatic lock.
· Handsfree Function (VOX control).
· End transmission confirmation warning (Roger Beep)
· Channel Search / Channels and Subtones Scanner
· Commercial Radio FM Function 88-108 Mhz
· Programmable by soware
· High Capacity Lithium Battery
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