HYT TC-518 Owner's Manual
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

This HYT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-
ing transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified
as "Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used only
during the course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio
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is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an
uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC limits for Occupational/
Controlled RF exposure when operated at a minumum distance of 2.5 cm from the
user's head or body.In addition, this radio complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation
of such levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Com-
pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard
for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use
of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure lev-
els exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt
Clip (MB-94/96F) and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/
232N).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
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• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF ex-
posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio
by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufac-
turer for use with this 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 ex-
posure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmit-
ting when "
" appears on the function display. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting and only use the HYT belt-clips which are listed on this
page when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-
cipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at
least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this
radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this HYT radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,
turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

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  • Page 1: Safety Training Information

    • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body of such levels for exposure to humans: when transmitting and only use the HYT belt-clips which are listed on this • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Com- page when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF...
  • Page 2 FCC INFORMATION FOR TC-518V This device compliance with Part 90 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must except any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Contents Safety and General Information ....................3 Product Inspection........................4 Getting Started ......................... 5 Battery Information ........................8 Antenna Information .......................11 Assembly and Disassembly ....................11 General Radio Operations ..................... 17 Programmable Auxiliary Functions ..................19 Functions and Settings......................
  • Page 4 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Preface Thank you for your purchase of the HYT TC-518 radio. TC-518 is a business radio that with exquisite and ergonomic design, which bring user a fine operation feel. Passing IP54 waterproof and dustproof certification and utilizing HYT audio compandor technology, TC-518 will definitely assure your every fine communication as you wish.
  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Safety and General Information The following general safety precautions as would normally apply, which should be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. ◇ Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 6: Product Inspection

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Product Inspection Before unpacking the TC-518 portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage to your dealer. Upon unpacking of the TC-518 portable radio, please ensure that all items shipped were received, report any missing or damaged items to your dealer.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Getting Started TC-518 ④ SK2 ③ SK1 (programmable ① Power Key ② PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key (programmable key) key) ⑧ Volume control ⑤ Antenna ⑥ LED Indicator ⑦ Channel Selector Knob knob ⑫ Earpiece Jack and ⑨ Microphone ⑩...
  • Page 8 TC-518 Owner’s Manual ⑬ Earpiece Cover ⑭ Belt Clip ⑮ Battery ⑯ Belt Clip Screw ⑰ Charging Piece (1) Power Key (2)PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key Used to switch between transmit and receive modes. Hold down the PTT key and speak into the microphone to transmit, and release it to receive.
  • Page 9 TC-518 Owner’s Manual 1. The LED flashes green when cloning is in progress. Target Radio 2. The green LED goes out when cloning is completed. 1. The power-on alert tone is heard when the radio is powered on. Power On 2.
  • Page 10: Battery Information

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Battery Information Initial Use New batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. Charge a new battery for 5 hours before initial use. The maximum battery capacity and performance is achieved after three full charge/discharge cycles. If you notice the battery power runs low, please recharge the battery.
  • Page 11 Charging Operation When the radio flashes red LED and sounds low-pitched tone at intervals of ten seconds, indicating the battery power is low, please charge the battery by the HYT approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress. Status...
  • Page 12 Red LED flashes rapidly (0.2s on/0.2s off)? Remove the battery from the charger, and: Make sure that it is a HYT authorized battery. Other batteries may not charge. Remove power from the battery charger, and clean the gold metal, charging contacts of the battery and charger, using a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 13: Antenna Information

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Power up the charger and place the battery back into the charger pocket. If the LED indicator continues to flash red, replace the battery. Note: When the battery charger detects the proper battery conditions, rapid charging begins automatically (steady red LED).
  • Page 14 TC-518 Owner’s Manual the main unit and assembly is finished. See figure 2 below. Note: if the battery is not well locked, please remove the battery and attach it again. Figure 2 Removing the Battery Please turn off the radio first. Then hold the top of radio main unit and press belt clip to make its tail turn up.
  • Page 15 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Figure 4 Attaching the Antenna 1. Insert the antenna to the big screw thread hole on the top of main unit. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is screwed down, shown as figure 5. Figure 5...
  • Page 16 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Figure 6 Attaching the Belt Clip ① Loose the screw of belt clip from the main unit, fasten the belt clip to the main unit (make sure the screw holes of belt clip and of aluminum chassis are aligned), clockwise screw...
  • Page 17 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Figure 7 Removing the Belt Clip Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen the screw. Please refer to the operations for attaching the belt clip. See figure 8 below. Figure 8...
  • Page 18 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Attaching the Earpiece/Microphone 1. Open (not remove) the accessory cover, shown as figure 9. Figure 9 2. Plug the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack, then secure the screw, shown as figure 10. Figure 10...
  • Page 19: General Radio Operations

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Removing the Earpiece/Microphone Loosen the screw and then remove the audio accessories. Note: Using the radio with audio accessory may affect the waterproof performance of the radio. General Radio Operations Note: See Glossary for definitions of relevant words.
  • Page 20 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Figure 2 Select a Channel Turn the channel selector knob to select a channel. (See figure 3 below) Figure 3 Transmitting To transmit, press and hold down [PTT] key and talk to microphone to speak. Ensure the radio is 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your lips.
  • Page 21: Programmable Auxiliary Functions

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Programmable Auxiliary Functions Your dealer may program the SK1, SK2 (long or short press) keys with one of the following auxiliary functions respectively. See Functions and Settings for the detailed description. None Power Adjust Compandor Monitor Monitor Momentary (See glossary for definitions of Momentary and Monitor)
  • Page 22: Battery Save

    Your dealer may program the alert tone that sounds before the TOT timer nearly expires. See Glossary for the definition of Time-out Timer. Battery Strength Indicator The TC-518 allows you to simply press one button to illuminate the LED batter gauge, which emits different indications representing battery strength levels until the key is released.
  • Page 23: Monitor / Squelch Off

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Battery Strength LED Indication 70% - 100% Green 50% - 70% Orange 30% - 50% 10% - 30% No indication is shown when programmable key is pressed; LED flashes red while radio is operating. While the radio standby, LED flashes red and a low-pitched tone sounds at intervals of a preset time.
  • Page 24 TC-518 Owner’s Manual CTCSS/CDCSS condition. Press the function key to enter Monitor mode, and press it again to exit. Monitor Momentary Carrier condition must be satisfied for the radio to unmute to an incoming call, regardless of CTCSS/CDCSS condition. Holds down the function key to enter Monitor Momentary mode, and release it to exit.
  • Page 25 TC-518 Owner’s Manual Figure 2 Scan On/Off You can enter scan mode through the following two methods: 1. Key operation Press the programmed [Scan] key to enter scan mode, provided that there’re no less than 2 members in the scan list.
  • Page 26: Busy Channel Lockout (Bcl)

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) Avoid interference with the users using the same channel by preventing transmission if another talk group is already on the air. The radio will generate a continuous tone upon [PTT] press if a transmission is not allowed.
  • Page 27: Compandor

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual transmit. When continuous transmission occurs, push the [PTT]/[VOX] switch from [VOX] to [PTT], or turn on the radio again to restore the radio to operation use. Note: to order accessories, please contact your dealer. Compandor This feature secures any clear talk of user in the noisy environment. The feature, programmed by your dealer, can be enabled or disabled through operation of the programmable key.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Solution a. The battery is run out. Please recharge the battery or replace it with a fresh one. Cannot power on the radio. b. The battery is not properly installed. Please remove and reinstall the battery.
  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Care and Cleaning Do not handle the radio by its antenna or external microphone directly. Do not place the radio in a dusty or dirty environment. Clean the radio with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease, to avoid poor contact due to excessive dust.
  • Page 30: Ctcss Table 38

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual CTCSS Table 38 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7 110.9 218.1 114.8...
  • Page 31: Cdcss Table (83)

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual CDCSS Table (83) CDCSS CDCSS...
  • Page 32: Glossary

    TC-518 Owner’s Manual Glossary Name Description Short Press Key press shorter than 1.5 seconds. Long Press Key press longer than 1.5 seconds. In normal mode, no key operation is made on the Standby Status radio and the radio is in receiving status.
  • Page 33 The radio will automatically begin transmitting when you speak. HYT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the above specifications and design are subject to change without notice due to continuous development.

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