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THANK YOU! We are grateful for your purchase of HYT product. We believe this easy–to-use radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This HYT portable two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy...
Contents FCC Information User Safety Information Product Inspection Battery Information Accessory Installation Getting Started Features and Operation Basic Operations Time-out Timer (TOT) Battery Save Low Battery Alert Monitor CTCSS & CDCSS Channel Scan Busy Channel Lockout Troubleshooting Guide Care and Cleaning Optional Accessories Specification Frequency Chart...
Docket 93—62,November 7,1997,has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. HYT subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA) AND federal Communications Commission limits.
◇ The maximum SAR value is 2.180mW/g. Product Inspection Thank you for your use of HYT portable two-way radio. Before use, you are recommended to inspect the product as follows. First check the shipping carton for any signs of damage. If any damage has occurred, please contact your dealer immediately.
450-470MHz: White; 136-150MHz: Blue; 150-174MHz: Green. Battery Information Battery Charging Information The battery is not charged by the manufactory. Charge the newly purchased battery or out of use for more than 2 months battery before use. The battery capacity will be optimum only after being charged/discharged for two or three times.
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Figure 1 Remove the Battery 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Push the battery latch on the back panel towards the top of the radio. 3. Pull the top of the battery away from the radio chassis, and lift the battery from the radio.
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Figure 4 Remove the Belt Clip 1. Pull the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it. (See figure 5) Figure 5 External Earphone (Optional) Remove the earphone cover and insert the earphone into the earphone jack.
Getting Started 1. Antenna 2. LED indicator The light will glow red during transmission. The light will glow green during receiving. The light flashes red when the battery voltage is low. 3. Channel selector knob Turn the channel selector knob to select from channels 1-16 (Channel 16 can be programmed by your dealer as scan function).
Features and Operation Basic Operations 1. Turn on the radio: Turn the POWER/VOL knob clockwise until a click is heard. 2. Turn off the radio: Turn the POWER/VOL knob counter clockwise until a click is heard. 3. Adjust the volume: Turn the POWER/VOL knob to adjust the volume while holding down the Monitor key.
CTCSS & CDCSS CTCSS/CDCSS allows you to ignore unwanted calls from other parties using the same channel. When CTCSS/CDCSS is set, the user can only receive the calls on the same channel with same CTCSS/CDCSS. The dealer can preset CTCSS/CDCSS signaling on certain channels. Note: Although using CTCSS/CDCSS enables you to avoid hearing unwanted calls, it does not mean your calls will be private.
Care and Cleaning * Do not carry your radio by the antenna or remote microphone; * Wipe the battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt, grease, or other material that may prevent good electrical connection; * When not in use, keep the accessory jacks covered with the protective caps; * Clean the shell, controls and keys of your radio with neutral detergent and warm water after a long period of usage.
HYT endeavor to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but cannot guarantee its accuracy at all times. All the above specifications and design are subject to change by HYT without notice. All the reproduction and translation of this manual without authorization of HYT is not allowed.
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