Amateur Radio TP8 SERIES USER‘S MANUAL
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing TP8 Series Amateur Radio, which is a Dual band/Dual display/Dual watch. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. This manual is applicable to the following product: TP8, TP8R, TP8S, TP8X, PT8Pro and TP8Plus Series Amateur Radios.
Table of Contents Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings 1.2 Main features 1.3 Content of the packaging Chapter2. Charging the Battery 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack 2.2 Charger Supplied 2.3 Use Caution with the Li-ion Battery 2.4 How to Charge 2.5 LED Indicator 2.6 How to Store the Battery 2.7 Using the Type-C USB Charger Chapter3. Installation of Accessories 3.1 Installing / Removing the Antenna 3.2 Installing the belt clip 3.3 Installing the battery pack 3.
Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC Statement Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 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 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
■Precautions for Portable Terminals Operating Prohibitions To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions: 1. Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited. 2.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. flammable or explosive materials. Do not charge your battery that is wet. Please dry it with a soft and clean cloth prior to charge. Do not charge your battery suffering deformation, leakage and overheat. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger. Do not charge your battery in a location where strong radiation is present. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery.
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Chapter2. Charging the Battery 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity. Best operation will require fully charging/ discharging the battery two or three times before the operating capacity will reach its best performance.
WARNING！ When keys, ornamental chain or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damage or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery. Remember to put the battery or radio into an insulated container. Do not put it into a metal container. 2.4 How to Charge a.
2.6 How to Store the Battery a. If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in status of 80% discharged. b. It should be kept in low temperature and dry environment. c. Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight. » Do not short circuit the battery terminals. » Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. » Never store the battery in unsafe surroundings, as a short may cause an explosion. » Do not put the battery in a hot environment or throw it into a fire, as it may cause an explosion.
Chapter3. Installation of Accessories Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery. 3.1 Installing/ Removing the Antenna a. Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. b. Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. 3.2 Installing the belt clip a.
Chapter4. Radio Overview 4.
1. Antenna 2. Power Switch / Volume control: Rotate to switch on/off the radio and adjust the volume 3. Speaker 4. Microphone 5. LCD display 6. MENU key: enter the MENU functions and confirms the selection. In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency mode an MENU d channel mode. Press and hold down the MENU key to switch between the frequency mode and channel mode. 7. Alphanumerical keypad. 8. EXIT: press to exit the Menu and functions.
4.2 Main controls and parts of the radio LCD Display 1. Received signal strength. 2. High/Low power selection. 3. Appears when DTMFST (DT-ST / DT + ANI / ANI-ST) is activated. 4. These symbols show that you set a DCS or CTCSS code in tx or rx. In tx mode it appears while you are transmitting, while in rx mode it is shown also in stand-by condition. 5. Appears when a positive shift is activated. 6. Appears when a negative shift is enabled. 7. This letter is displayed when the Dual Watch function is active.
13/17. Depending on the setting, it will show the frequency in use, the channel name, the menu setting, etc 14/15. Indicates the VFO in use and the current menu or function setting. This icon is displayed close to the band in use or to the menu settings. 16/18. Indicates the channel number that you stored Battery Level Indicator When the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleted.
or UHF) in the main or secondary display. When listening to broadcast FM, the [EXIT] key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band. The radios feature a battery voltage meter that the current voltage of the battery on the display. To see the voltage displayed, press and hold [EXIT] key for about two seconds. • Numeric keypad With these keys you can input the information or your selections on the radio. In tx mode, push the number keys to send a corresponding DTMF code.
Chapter5. Basic Operations 5.1 Power on the radio • Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, simply rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a "click". If your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible double beep after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one second. Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice prompt is enabled, the voice will announce "frequency mode" or "channel mode".
NOTE: To ensure the best reception volume, keep the distance between the microphone and the mouth at the time of transmission from 2.5 cm to 5 cm. 5.4 Channel selection There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR) mode. For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency (VFO) mode. However, Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field.
5.6 Channel (MR) mode The use of Channel (MR) mode is dependent on actually having programmed in some channels to use. Once you have channels programmed and ready, you can use the ▲ /▼ keys or the encoder to navigate between channels. Chapter6. Advanced Features 6.1 Frequency scanning This function can scan the frequency. a. In frequency mode, press [#SCAN] key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning the frequency according to the set frequency step. b.
a. In standby mode, press [MENU] [3][1], “SEEK” will appear on the display. b. Press [MENU] and the scan of CTCSS tones will start. NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal. 6.4 DCS scanning This function allows scanning the frequencies with DCS code enabled. a. In standby mode, press [MENU] [3][2]; the display will show “SEEK”. b. Press [MENU] and the scan of DCS codes will start.
6.8 FM Radio (FM) The frequency ranges to listen to the radio is 76-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press [EXIT] key switches to 76-108 MHz band. a. In frequency or channel mode, Press [FM/SOS] to turn on the radio. b. Select the desired radio frequency with the ▲ /▼ keys or input the frequency. Or • Press [#SCAN] to automatically search a radio station. c. Press [FM/SOS] to exit FM radio.
Channel Mode (MR): Used for selecting preprogrammed channels. Ex 1. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 10: RX = 432.55000 MHz TX = 437.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset) TX CTCSS tone 123.0 a. Press the [EXIT] button to switch between menus. b. Press and hold the [MENU] key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right. c. [MENU][2][9][MENU] [1] [0] [MENU] [EXIT] Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 10) d. [MENU] [1][3] [MENU] 123.
e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 43266250) f. [MENU] [2][8] [MENU] [1][0] [MENU] Enter the desired channel (Ex 10) -->> [EXIT] Channel has been added g. Press and hold the [MENU] key to return to the MR mode and the channel number will reappear. 6.11 Repeaters Programming The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your repeater employs, and that you're authorized to use it. a.
done with the radios, see the section called “1750Hz Tone-burst”. If you're still unable to make a connection, contact the person in charge of the radio system with your employer or your local amateur radio club, as the case may be. ] key momentarily and you'll If you for some reason want to listen to the repeater's input frequency instead, press [* reverse your transmit and receive frequencies.
Chapter7. Working the MENU System For a complete reference on available menu items and parameters, see Appendix C, Shortcut Menu operations. Note: in channel mode, the setting of these features is not possible: CTCSS/ DCS tones, wide/narrow bandwidth, PTT-ID, Busy channel lock out, channel name edit. 7.1 Basic use Using the menu with arrow keys a. Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu. b. Use the ▲/▼ keys to navigate between menu items. c.
b). Use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code. e. And just as in the previous section; a). To confirm your selection, press [MENU] and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu. b). To cancel your changes, press [EXIT] and it will reset that menu item and bring you out of the menu entirely. f. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the [EXIT] key. g. All further examples and procedures in this manual will use the numerical menu short- cuts. 7.
(4) Power save (Power Save) - MENU No.3 The power save feature enables a reduction in the consumption of the battery when the radio is in standby. You have 5 selections available: Off/ Mode 1/ Mode 2/ Mode 3/ Mode 4. For example: Mode 1= 1s’ working and 1s’ battery saving. Mode 2= 1s’ working and 2s’ battery is saving. NOTE: The higher the number the longer the battery lasts.
(8) Dual Watch Operation (D.Wait) - MENU No. 7 When this function is activated, you can receive the frequency of channel A and channel B at the same time. If a signal is detected, the▼/▲ pointer will blink on the corresponding channel or frequency. Note: In Dual Watch operation mode, you can change the parameter of AB channel or frequency freely. (9) Keypad beep (Beep) - MENU No. 8 When this function is enabled, every time a button is pressed, you will hear a beep tone.
(13) Transmitting DCS (Tx DCS) - MENU No.12 In this Menu you activate DCS codes in tx mode. You can choose between normal R-DCS (D023N-D754N) and inverted R-DCS (D023I-D754I) Note: the groups of DCS codes are 208. DCS codes cannot be changed in channel mode. (14) Transmitting CTCSS (Tx CTCSS) - MENU No.13 In this Menu you can set a CTCSS tone in tx mode. You can choose: Off or CTCSS (67.0 to 254.1 Hz) Note: there are 50 groups of CTCSS tones. In channel mode the CTCSS tones cannot be changed.
(19) Scan Add (Scan Add) - MENU No.18 In channel mode, to scan the current channel, the channel must be added to the scan group. •On: Turn on the scan function of the current channel. •Off: Do not scan the current channel. (20) Scan ranger (Scan Ran) - MENU No.19 In frequency mode, the frequency sweep range can be precisely set. Input the start value and end value of the sweep frequency through the keyboard. EX: Enter 144146, in frequency mode, scan in the range of 144.000-146.000MHZ.
• EOT: the code is sent when the PTT is released • BOTH: the code is sent when you press and release the PTT Note: select ‘OFF’ when using in case of affecting the radio. (23) Channel A Display Mode (MDF-A) - MENU No.22 This function is used to set the display mode of channel A. Display modes: • Frequency: Frequency + channel No. • Name: Channel name Note: Channel name mode must be set by the programming software. Up to three numbers or characters can be edited.
(27) Frequency offset direction (Direction) - MENU No.26 Using this function, you can set the direction of the frequency offset in rx and tx. You have the following options: • Plus: Positive offset; • Minus: Negative offset; • None: No offset. Note: you should set different frequency deviation according to the repeaters selected. This function is not enabled in channel mode. (28) Frequency offset (Offset) - MENU No. 27 In this MENU you can set the deviation between tx and rx.
• Code: the speaker emits an alarm tone and the radio transmits it followed by ANI-ID code. (32) Scan of frequencies with CTCSS (SEEK CTC) - Menu No. 31 The function allows scanning the frequencies with CTCSS tone enabled. NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal. (33) Scan of frequencies with DCS (SEEK DCS) - Menu No. 32 This function allows scanning the frequencies with DCS code enabled.
(37) Roger beep (ROGER) - Menu No. 36 When the PTT is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that you have finished your transmission and that they can start talking. (38) 1750Hz Repeater Tone (R-TONE) - Menu No.37 With this function you can select 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz repeater tone. To send out a repeater tone; You hold down the [PTT] + [SK2] key.
• VFO: Menu Reset • ALL: Menu and channel Reset (43) Dual Band single display (SYNC) - Menu No.42 The radio is dual-band, dual-display, and the screen can display A/B frequency band at the same time. It can also be set to dual-band single-screen display. When single frequency point is displayed, the channel nickname, frequency and channel number will be displayed at the same time. •On: Turn on the SYNC function and display the alias, frequency and channel number of the current channel.
Appendix A. - Technical Specifications Frequency Range Memory Channel Operation Voltage Battery Capacity Frequency Stability Operating Temperature Mode of Operation Antenna Impedance 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz (Tx, FCC Rule parts 97) 136-174MHz & 400-520MHz (Scanning Receiver，FCC Rule parts 15B) 999 Groups DC 7.4 V ±10% 1500mAh (Li-Ion) ±2.5ppm -20℃ to +50℃ Simplex 50ohm Transmitter Part FM Modulation Adjacent Channel Power Transmission current 11K0F3E@12.5KHz 60dB @ 12.
Appendix B. – Trouble shooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused Clean the battery contacts or replace the by dirty or damaged battery contacts. battery. The battery voltage maybe low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
Appendix C. - Shortcut Menu operations MENU No. Name (Full Name) Enter item 0 Squelch - Squelch Level MENU+0 0-9 Levels 0:Lowest 9:Highest 1 Step –Step Frequency MENU+1 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K 12.5K/20.0K/25.0K/50.0K 2 Tx Power – Transmit Power MENU+2 3 Power Save – Battery Saving MENU+3 4 Vox Level - VOX MENU+4 LCD display Selectable HIGH:8W(VHF) 7W(UHF)/Low:2W *Selects between HIGH, LOW transmitter power when in VFO/Frequency mode.
5 Bandwidth /Narrow Bandwidth MENU+5 Wide:25.0K Narrow:12.5K 6 Backlight –Auto Backlight MENU+6 Bright/1,2,3…8，9,10Sec *Time-out for the LCD backlight. (seconds) 7 D.Wait – Dual Watch Operation MENU+7 Off On *Monitor [A] and [B] at the same time. The display with the most recent activity ([A] or [B]) becomes the selected display. 8 Beep- Keypad Beep MENU+8 Off On *Allows audible confirmation of a key press.
11 Rx CTCSS Receiver CTCSS MENU+11 Off, 67.0HZ…254.1HZ *Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific and continuous sub-audible signal. If the station you are Listening to does not transmit this specific and continuous signal, you will not hear anything. 12 Tx DCS -Transmitter DCS MENU+12 Off, D023N…D754N; D023I …D754I *Transmits a specific low-level digital signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a repeater). 13 Tx CTCSS Transmitter CTCSS MENU+13 Off, 67.
17 S-CODE - Signal Code MENU+17 1,…,15 * Signal code (only could be set by PC software) 18 Scan Add-Scan channel add MENU+18 ON: the current channel is added to the scan, the scan current channel OFF: Do not scan the current channel.
Off On *Disables the [PTT] button on a channel that is already in use. The transceiver will sound a beep tone and will not transmit if the [PTT] button is pressed when a channel is already in use. Off On *When ON, the keypad will be locked if not used in 8 seconds. Pressing the [* ] key for 2 seconds will unlock the keypad.
30 Alarm Mode Alarm Mode MENU+30 Site: Sounds alarm through your radio speaker only Tone: Sending alarm tone Code: Sending alarm code 31 SEEK CTC -Scan of frequencies with CTCSS MENU+31 67.0HZ,…,254.
MENU+37 1000Hz/1450Hz/1750Hz/2100Hz *To send out a repeater tone; You hold down the [PTT] + [LAMP/MONI] key. 38 OPNSET -Power On Message MENU+38 Logo: Performs an LCD screen test at power-on Msg : Displays a 2-line power on message Voltage: *Controls the behavior of the display when the transceiver is turned on.
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