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 except any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your HYT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during 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, Warning and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.
this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer 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 exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the HYT transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. INSTALLATION NOTES • Body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and that provide at least 1.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Contents Thank You！ ...............................................................................................................................................2 Safety and General Information ..................................................................................................................3 Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Thank You！ Thank you for your purchase of the HYT TC-980 radio - the choice for professionals. TC-980 is a professional radio that with exquisite and ergonomic design, which bring user a fine operation feel. The TC-980 is customized for noisy environments such as construction sites because all TC-980 radios are approved to dust & water protection Class IP66 and endowed with large speaker.
TC-980 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. ◇ Do not charge your battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere. ◇ Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Specifications General Frequency Range（MHz） VHF band 1: 136-150MHz Channel Spacing（KHz） Operating Voltage（V） Antenna Impedance (Ω) VOX Level Operating Temperature Reliability RF Power Output（W） Reference Sensitivity (dBm) Maximum Audio Power Output (W) UHF band 1: 400-470MHz UHF band 2: 450-520MHz Wide: 25 KHz / Narrow: 12.5KHz 7.5V DC 50Ω Adjustable 5 levels -20℃- +50℃ Meets GB/T15844-1995 Standard Hi: 4.5-5W / Lo: 2.0±0.3W Wide: -119dBm /Narrow: -118dBm More than 1.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Product Inspection Before unpacking the TC-980 portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage to your dealer. Upon unpacking of the TC-980 portable radio, please ensure that all items shipped were received, report any missing or damaged items to your dealer. Item Qty. (PCS) Antenna 1 Belt Clip 1 Strap 1 Battery 1 Charger 1 Adapter 1 Owner’s Manual 1 Note: 1.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Li-ion Battery (1200mAh) MCU Charger Switching Power (different P/N for different countries and areas) Belt clip Strap Antenna 6
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Getting Started (1) PTT (Push-to-Talk) (2) SK1 key (Side Key 1) (3) SK2 (Side Key 2) key (programmable) (programmable) (5) Microphone (6) Antenna (7) LED Indicator (8) Channel Selector Knob (10) Battery Latch (11) Accessory Jack (12) Accessory cover (14) Battery (15) Screw (16) Electrode Piece (9) Radio On-Off (4) Speaker /Volume Control Knob (13) Belt Clip * PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit, release it to receive.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual *SK1 (Side Key 1) Side Key 1 is the programmable key that can be assigned with long press function and short press function by your dealer. (See Glossary for definitions of short press and long press.) *SK2 (Side Key 2) Side Key 2 is the programmable key that can be assigned with long press function and short press function by your dealer. (See Glossary for definitions of short press and long press.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual A low-pitched tone is heard when transmit power is Power adjust adjusted from high power to low power. A high-pitched tone is heard when transmit power is adjusted from low power to high power. A high-pitched tone is heard when the VOX feature is VOX activated. A low-pitched tone is heard when the VOX feature is disabled. *Channel Selector Knob Rotate the knob to select from channel 1 to 16.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Caution: 1. Do not short circuit the battery terminals or discard the battery in fire. Never attempt to disassemble the battery. 2. The battery should be charged at 5℃ ~ 40℃, temperature out of this range could result the battery not fully charged. 3. When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. 4. Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a battery. 5.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Charging please refer to the following procedure: 1. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC socket on the back of the charger. 2. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger. 3. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC outlet socket. 4. Make sure the battery is in well contact with the charging terminals, the charging process initiates when the red LED lights. 5.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Antenna Information Stubby antennas are ideal for communication within limited range. Fine and long antennas optimizes communication coverage, ideal when the radio is worn on the belt because they are flexible and soft. Rainy days or forest locations may narrow your communication range, please prepare in advance to avoid potential inconvenience. Assembly and Disassembly Attaching the Battery 1. Hold the battery and make it close to the top of aluminum chassis, see figure 1.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Figure 2 Removing the Battery 1. Please turn off the radio first. Then hold the top of radio main unit and press belt clip to make its tail turn up. Lift the battery latch in the direction of the arrow. See figure 3. Figure 3 2. When the bottom of battery is turned up, release the battery latch and take out from the battery slot, see figure 4 below.
TC-980 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 Removing the Antenna When disassembling antenna, turn the antenna counter-clockwise until it is loosen and screwed out, shown as figure 6.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Figure 6 Attaching the Belt Clip 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 is aligned), clockwise screw down the belt clip. (See figure 7 below). 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.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Figure 8 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.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Figure 10 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. Turn the Radio On/Off Turn the radio on-off /volume control knob clockwise to turn on the radio, then radio sounds an alert tone. Turn the radio on-off /volume control knob counter-clockwise to turn off the radio.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Adjust the Volume Press the programmable key set as Squelch Off / Squelch Off Momentary to listen the background noise, then turn the volume control knob clockwise/counter-clockwise to increase/decrease the volume. See Glossary for definition of Squelch. 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.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Receiving To receive signal, release the PTT key. Talk Range Flat ground with no obstructions Up to 10 kilometers Residential area (close to buildings） Up to 5 kilometers Inside multi-level buildings Up to 20 floors Programmable Auxiliary Functions Your dealer may program the TK, SK1, SK2 (long or short press) keys with one of the following auxiliary functions respectively. See Functions and Settings for the detailed description.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Functions and Settings The following functions are programmable by your dealer. CTCSS/CDCSS Set up talkgroups with unique CDCSS/CTCSS to prevent unwanted conversations on the same frequency. See Glossary for definitions of CTCSS and CDCSS. If CTCSS/CDCSS is set on the current channel, CTCSS/CDCSS match is required for the radio to unmute to an incoming signal. If CTCSS/CCSS is not set, the radio can receive calls from all users operating on the same frequency.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Time-out Timer (TOT) Limits the amount of time the radio user can continuously transmit on a channel. If the user holds down the PTT longer than the preprogrammed limit, the radio automatically stops transmitting, and generates a warning tone until the PTT is released. Your dealer may program the alert tone that sounds before the TOT timer nearly expires. See Glossary for the definition of Time-out Timer.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual background noise will be heard if no audio signal is detected. Press the function key to enter the Squelch Off mode, and press it again to exit. z Squelch Off Momentary Causes the radio to forcibly unmute speaker to here activities on the current channel, whatever the receive condition is. The radio speaker outputs audio when audio signal is present, or background noise will be heard if no audio signal is detected.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Figure 1 Priority Channel Scan If you prioritize Channel 2 as Priority 1, the scan operation would change as figure 2 shown below. 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. 2. Auto When Auto Scan is enabled for a channel, the radio shall automatically enter scan mode when it is switched to the channel.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual 1. Key operation Press the programmed Scan key to exit scan mode. 2. Auto The radio automatically exits from scan mode when it is switched to another channel. 1. Key operation Press the programmed Scan key to exit from scan mode. 2. Auto The radio automatically exits from scan mode when it is switched to another channel. 3. Turn the radio off. z Talk Back You can respond to any calls received during the scan process by pressing the PTT.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual begin transmitting when you speak, and terminate transmitting when you stop talking. See Glossary for definition of VOX. Press the programmed VOX key to activate or exit the VOX feature, with alert tone sounds accordingly. Your dealer can enable/disable the VOX feature, and set the VOX sensitivity. When VOX feature is enabled, the user can transmit hands free with VOX accessories: 1. Press the programmed VOX key to activate the VOX feature. 2.
TC-980 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. The operation time will not increase even though the battery is properly charged. a. The battery life cycle is over, please replace with a new one. b. The battery is not fully charged.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Care and Cleaning z Do not handle the radio by its antenna or external microphone directly. z Do not place the repeater in a dusty or dirty environment. z Clean the radio with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease, to avoid poor contact due to excessive dust. z Clean the radio using a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid. z Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Optional Accessory Antenna Ni-MH Battery (1300mAh) BH1303 Multi-unit Rapid-rate Charger Switch Power PS7501 (for use with MCA02 different power cords for different countries and areas) Remote Speaker Microphone Receive-only SM08M3 use with Earpiece remote (for speaker microphone) ESS07 Receive-only Earpiece with Transparent Acoustic Tube (for use with remote Earbud with in-Line PTT & VOX ESM11 speaker microphone) ESS08 Earpiece with on-MIC PTT & VOX & Tran
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Light-weight, Behind-the-Head Heavy Duty Noise-cancelling Behind-the-head heavy weight Earpiece with in-Line PTT & & VOX Headset ECM13 high-quality noise-cancelling & Leather Carrying Case LCBN56 VOX headset (with screw) ECM14 VOX ECM11 Transparent Waterproof Bag Chest Pack LCBN13 LCBY03 Universal Programming PC19 Programming kit Cloning Cable CP05 PC08 29 Cable (COM port) Programming PC26 Cable (USB port)
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Channel Frequency Table Model: Serial No.: Tx Channel Frequency (MHz) Tx CTCSS /CDCSS Rx Rx Frequency CTCSS/CDCSS (MHz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CTCSS Table 38 No. Frequency (Hz) No. Frequency (Hz) 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 11 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 192.8 13 103.5 32 203.5 14 107.2 33 210.7 15 110.9 34 218.1 16 114.8 35 225.7 17 118.8 36 233.6 18 123.0 37 241.8 19 127.3 38 250.3 CDCSS Table (83) No. CDCSS No.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual 56 125 99 503 57 131 100 506 58 132 101 516 59 134 102 532 60 143 103 546 61 152 104 565 62 155 105 606 63 156 106 612 64 162 107 624 65 165 108 627 66 172 109 631 67 174 110 632 68 205 111 654 69 223 112 662 70 226 113 664 71 243 114 703 72 244 115 712 73 245 116 723 74 251 117 731 75 261 118 732 76 263 119 734 77 265 120 743 78 271 121 754 79 306 80 311 81 315 32
TC-980 Owner’s Manual Glossary Name Description Short Press Key press shorter than 1.5 seconds. Long Press Key press longer than 1.5 seconds. Standby Status In normal mode, no key operation is made on the radio and the radio is in receiving status. The setting of CTCSS/CDCSS code in transmitting CTCSS/CDCSS party must match that in the receiving party, for the receiver to unmute its speaker to output audio. The function is to save the battery power and Battery Save prolong the operation time.
TC-980 Owner’s Manual channel by preventing transmission if another talk group is already on the air. VOX 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.
