THANK YOU! Thank you for your purchase of HYT mobile radio TM-800. We believe this easy-to-use radio will provide you with dependable 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.
HOT SURFACE Avoid c onta ct durin g prolonged us e Do not touch the metal surface of the radio while it is in use. Do not mount the radio such that the chassis can come in contact with skin. High temperatures may burn you skin. MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ● Use Only manufacturer or dealer supplied antennas. ● Antenna minimum safe distance: 82cm (32 inches).
Antenna substitution: Don’t substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended by the manufacturer or radio dealer. You may be exposing person(s) to excessive radio frequency radiation. You may contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions. Warning Maintain a separation distance from the antenna to person(s) at least 82cm (32inches).
Contents Caution MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User Safety, Training, and General Information Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards FCC Compliance Precautions Product Inspection Radio Installation and Warnings Radio Overview Basic Operations Turn the Radio On/Off Adjust the Volume Monitor Select a Channel Select a Zone Receive Transmit Selectable Power Level Beginning / End of Transmission ID Channel Scan Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) BCL Override DTMF Call Code Squelch Time-Out-Timer (TOT) Emergency C
Dual Home Channels Horn Alert Selectable 2-Tone Encode Selectable 5-Tone Encode Display Frequency Display Label Display Mode LCD Backlight Compander Scrambler GPS Report HDC system User Set Mode Appendix 1 Entering Characters Optional Accessories 5
User Safety, Training, and General Information READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR HYT MOBILE RADIO. Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards Your HYT mobile radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
FCC Compliance Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
* Do not place the radio in excessively dusty, humid areas, nor on unstable surfaces. * Refer service to qualified technicians only. Operation Safety Guidelines * For vehicles equipped with electronic anti-skid braking systems, electronic ignition systems or electronic fuel injection systems, interferences may occur during the radio transmission.
Product Inspection Please carefully unpack the radio. Before use, it is recommended that you inspect the product as follows. First check the shipping carton for any signs of damage. Confirm the supplied product against the packing slip to assure accuracy. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please file a claim to the carrier immediately.
Power Cable Screw Set (Mounting Bracket) Radio Installation ■ Installing the Radio 1. Attach the mounting bracket, using the 4.8 x 20mm self-tapping screws, in a location where convenient operation is accessible. 2. Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the radio. 3. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and secure it using the Adjustment screws. 4. Mount the microphone hanger, using the 4 x 16mm self-tapping screws, in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user. 5.
4. Microphone hanger 5. 4 × 16 mm Self-tapping screw 6. Power input connector 7. Red lead 8. Black lead 9. Fuse 10. Antenna connector 11. Main unit 12. Adjustment screw ■ Installation Tools The following tools are required for proper installation of your radio: z Electric drill: ¢6mm or above z Cross head Screwdriver ■ Warnings: 1. The radio operates in 13.6 ± 15％V negative ground systems only. Check the voltage and polarity of the power supply on the vehicle before installation. 2.
Radio Overview ■ Front Panel View ① Power Switch Press to switch the radio on/off. ② Selector Knob Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down, Zone Up/Down features can be programmed to this knob (set by your dealer). Turn the knob clockwise to adjust upwards and counterclockwise to adjust downwards. ③ LCD Display Please refer to “LCD Display” section. ④ Up/Down Key Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down, Zone Up/Down features can be programmed to the keys (set by your dealer).
■ LCD Display Indicator Description 1. Display zone / channel number. 2. Display zone / channel label (set by your dealer, up to 12 alphanumeric characters). 3. Display channel Frequency 4. Display the preprogrammed functions 1. Display zone / channel number. 2. Display transmit power level (H, M or L). 3. Display the preprogrammed functions Appears when the selected channel is busy. Appears when [MONI] key is pressed to disable CTCSS, CDCSS, DTMF or 2-Tone/5-Tone.
A 1. Indicate second development feature. SCAN Appears while scanning. CALL Appears when transmitting a selective call. 2. Appears when the auxiliary function is activated. Appears when a new message is received. Appears when the selected zone is in the scan list. Appears when the selected channel is in the scan list. Programmable Function Key PF1-PF6 key can be programmed with the following auxiliary functions: 1. Off 2. VOL UP 3. VOL Down 4. CH Up 5. CH Down 6. Zone Up 7. Zone Down 8. MoniA 9.
17. Sel5Tone 18. Sel HDC 19. TXPower 20. Scan 21. Scan Add/Del 22. Reverse 23. TA 24. SELSQL 25. HomeCH 26. PA 27. HornAlert 28. LCDBL 29. Scramble 30. Compand 31. AUX A 32. AUX B 33. Send GPS 34. Emergency 35.
① Antenna Connector Used to connect external antenna. ② Power input Connector Adopt HYT-authorized DC power cable and 13.6 V input AC power. ③ Speaker Jack Used to connect external speaker and only available for the plug of 3.5 mm.
Basic Operations Turn the Radio On/Off Press the Power switch to switch the radio on. Press and hold the Power switch for approximately 1 second to switch the radio off. If Power on Password is set to protect your radio, “Chk P” and the cursor will appear on the display when power is turned on. You can unlock the radio by entering the correct password (8 digits maximum): 1. Select a digit (0-9) by rotating the selector knob.
z Monitor Unmute-Toggle Press the [MONI] key to open CTCSS/CDCSS/DTMF/2-Tone/5-Tone signalling squelch. Press again to close the signalling squelch. z Carrier Squelch-Momentary Hold down the [MONI] key to open carrier squelch; Release to close the carrier squelch. z Carrier Squelch-Toggle Press the [MONI] key to open carrier squelch. Press again to close the carrier squelch.
Transmit 1. Press the key programmed as [MONI] to make sure that the selected channel is not in use. 2. Pick up the remote speaker microphone and hold down the [PTT] key. 3. Dial a DTMF number using the microphone keypad. Step 3 is not necessary all the time. 4. Speak into the microphone with normal voice. The LED glows red during transmission. 5. Release the [PTT] key to receive. 6. When your conversation is finished, return the microphone to its hanger.
Signal (for DTMF type only). Channel Scan ▇ Scan Types ● Single Zone Scan All channels in the current zone that have been added to the scan list can be scanned. ● Multi Zone Scan All channels within all the zones that have been added to the scan list can be scanned. ● List Zone Scan The radio only scans the channels within the specified range of zones that have been added to the scan list.
Scanning remains on an active channel until there are no activities; while the channel is free, the radio remains on the channel for the programmed Dropout Delay Time (programmed by your dealer) before it resumes scanning. ● Time Operated Scan Scanning remains on the active channel for only the programmed Dropout Delay Time (programmed by your dealer) before it resumes scanning. After the expiration of Dropout Delay Time, the radio will begin scanning other channels even if the channel is still busy.
▇ Look Back Temporary Disable When scanning looks back and stops on a priority channel, press the key programmed as [Add/Del] to deactivate the Look Back function. ▇ Nuisance Channel Temporary Delete This feature allows you to temporarily delete a channel to/from the scan list during scanning. When scanning stops on an undesired channel (e.g. nuisance channel), press the key programmed as [Add/Del], the channel is temporarily removed from the scan list and scanning resumes.
DTMF Call ▇ Manual Dial Hold down the [PTT] key, then enter the DTMF number by pressing the keys ([0] ~ [9], [*], [#]) on optional microphone keypad. Audible tone sounds when corresponding DTMF tone is transmitted. The radio can be programmed by your dealer to remain in transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing the [PTT] key. Press any numeric key within 2 seconds to continue transmission.
To enter A,B,C,D,E,F, hold down the [PTT] key, then enter 2, 5, 8, 0, *, # respectively. 3. Press the [#] key, “------” appears on the LCD indicating the memory location. 4. Enter the desired memory location number (01～32). 5. Press the [#] key again to store the DTMF number into the memory location. If you enter a wrong digit or decide not to dial the number, press any key other than the power switch on the front panel to exit. ▇ Confirm Stored DTMF Numbers 1. Press the [*] key, “A---” appears on the LCD.
Code Squelch The code squelch feature can be programmed by your dealer. If this feature is activated, squelch turns on only when the received DTMF/2-Tone/5-Tone code matches the radio ID code (set by your dealer). Otherwise, your radio will not respond to the calls. ▇ Receive 1. When the received DTMF/2-Tone/5-Tone code matches the radio ID code (set by your dealer), squelch turns on and you will hear the call without any further action after an alert tone/Transpond finishes. 2.
• Ringing tone • Alert Tone • Transpond code • Alert Tone + Transpond code Press any key to stop the ringing tone. Off-Hook Decode If your dealer has activated the feature, CTCSS/DCS decode signalling will be activated no matter whether the microphone is on-hook. Otherwise, decode signalling is deactivated during the off hook condition, squelch works as carrier squelch. Time-Out-Timer Time-out-Timer (TOT) feature can be set in each zone.
Emergency Call Hold down the key programmed as [Emergency] for longer than a preset time ("Emergency Key Delay Time", programmable by your dealer) to enter emergency call mode. The radio will switch to the preset emergency zone / channel, then transmit and receive for a preset time in turn automatically. While in Emergency mode, switch the power OFF or hold down the key again for longer than a preset time ("Emergency Key Delay Time", programmable by your dealer) to exit Emergency mode .
Programmable Auxiliary Functions Your dealer can program the following auxiliary functions to the programmable keys PF1-PF6. Reverse Frequency If communications between radios are disrupted because of a long distance from the repeater, reverse frequency function can be used to re-establish communications to another radio. When the function is activated, the transmit frequency and receive frequency will be reversed. The corresponding CTCSS/DCS encoding and decoding signals will also be reversed.
Press the key programmed as [TA] to toggle the Talkaround function ON and OFF. ON OFF Selectable Squelch Level 1. Press the key programmed as [SEL SQL], the current squelch level is displayed on the LCD as shown below. 2. Turn the Selector Knob to select your desired squelch level. 3. Press any key other than the power switch to save the selected squelch level. The LCD returns to the original display mode.
normal user mode. 2. In PA mode, no transmission and reception occurs. 3. Hold down the [PTT] key and speak into the microphone, your voice can be heard from the external speaker that is connected to the radio. “PA On” appears on the LCD display. 4. Release the [PTT] key, the public address process halts and “PA” appears on the LCD display. Notes: ● In Public Address mode, turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
5. Press the key programmed as [MONI], signalling squelch turns back on. Note: The radio will opens signalling squelch automatically if no signal is received for the preset period of time. Selectable Five-Tone Encode 1. Press the key programmed as [FTS], the programmed 5-Tone code or name will be displayed on the LCD. 2. Turn the selector knob to select 5-Tone code (01-32) or name. 3. Hold down the [PTT] key to transmit the selected code. 4.
Compander Press the key programmed as [Compander] to toggle Compander on/off. Scrambler Press the key programmed as [Scrambler] to toggle Scrambler on/off. Note: Emphasis/de-emphasis features are turned off when scrambler is activated and turned on when scrambler is deactivated. GPS Report When GPS receiver is installed, press the key programmed as [Send GPS] to transmit your position data. HDC System Please define the HDC2400 TM or HDC1200 System before using.
This function is applicable to such HDC Calls as PTT ID, Selective Call and Call Alert. For example, when a PTT ID, Selective Call or a Call Alert is received, the caller ID will be displayed on the receiving radio. Short Message Since Short Message function is realized through HDC2400TM, the channels of the receiver and sender should be configured with optional signaling HDC2400TM. Via multi level menu operation, short messages can be edited, saved, viewed, sent, protected and deleted.
Menu Operation: 1） Press PF6 to confirm; 2） Press PF1 to return to the previous; 3） Turn the knob or press Up/Down key to select. Message Receiving The radio emits an alert tone and the icon is shown on the display when a message is received (if corresponding functions are enabled). Press [Message] to view the message.
4） Select the desired message (Note 1) 5） Select “Transfer Msg” or “Delete Msg”. If “Delete Msg” is selected, the selected massage will be deleted. If “Transfer Msg” is selected, the following steps are required; 6） Select sending type, “Individual” or “Group Call”. 7） Use the knob selection/keypad entering to determine the desired receiver ID (individual/group).
6） Select “Protect Mode”, “Transfer Msg” or “Delete Msg”(Note 2); If “Delete Msg” is selected, the selected massage will be deleted. If “Transfer Msg” is selected, the following steps are required. 7） Select sending type, “Individual” or “Group Call”; 8） Use the knob selection/keypad entering to determine the desired receiver ID (individual/group). (Please refer to Appendix 1 for character input methods); or press PF6 to enter ID menu. 9） Press PF6 or the PTT key to send message. 2.
status. 5. Press the PTT key or PF6 key to send it User Set Mode Turn the power on while holding down the [PF1] key, the radio enters User Set mode after correct power-on password is entered (if Power-On Password is set). In User Set mode, the following menus can be selected: Main Menu No.
Home Channel 1 2 Home Channel 2 Zone Home Channel Home Zone Zone 1 Channel Home1 Zone 1 Channel Home2 Selector Knob: change zone or channel 1 [PF5]: Toggle between zone and channel Selector Knob: change zone or channel 1 [PF5]: Toggle between zone and channel ▇ Power On Text Select “Power on Text” in main menu and press the [PF6] key to make settings. The power-on text will be displayed. Press the [PF1] key to enter Text Edit mode.
UST 32 2 UST Code Name ASCII CODE UST 1 ---------- 3 RX Signalling Off R No input PF5: OFF/CTCSS/CDCSS Off CTCSS R [PF4]: (EIA standard mode) CTCSS 67.0 standard mode and step mode 67.0-254.1Hz R [PF3]: Toggle between CDCSS CTCSS 254.1 and reverse CDCSS CTCSS R (step: 0.1Hz) CTCSS 67.0-254.1Hz R Toggle between 67.0* CTCSS 254.
CTCSS T (step: 0.1Hz) CTCSS 67.0* 67.0-254.1Hz T CTCSS 254.1* CDCSS T (standard mode) CDCSS 023N 023-754 T CDCSS 754N CDCSS T (1 step mode) CDCSS 000N* 000-777 T CDCSS 777N* CDCSS T (standard mode) CDCSS 023 I 023-754 Reverse T CDCSS 754 I CDCSS T (1 step mode) CDCSS 000 I* 000-777 Reverse T CDCSS 777 I* Hook & Moni Select submenu “Hook & Moni”, press [PF6] to enter Hook & Moni Mode. NO.
1 [PF1] Off PF1 Off No function VOL UP PF1 VOL UP Volume Up VOL Down PF1 VOL Down Volume Down CH Up PF1 CH Up Channel Up CH Down PF1 CH Down Channel Down Zone Up PF1 Zone Up Zone Up Zone Down PF1 Zone Down Zone Down MONI A PF1 MoniA Monitor A: Monitor Unmute-momentary MONI B PF1 MoniB Monitor B: Monitor Unmute-Toggle MONI C (default) PF1 MoniC Monitor C: Carrier Squelch-momentary MONI D PF1 MoniD Monitor D: Carrier Squelch-Toggle DisplayLabel PF1 DLabel Display channel l
2 [PF2] Compander PF1 Compand Compander AUX A PF1 AUX A AUX A Port output control AUX B PF1 AUX B AUX B Port output control Send GPS PF1 Send GPS Send GPS Emergency Call PF1 Emergency Emergency call Message PF1 Message Message Off PF2 Off No function VOL UP PF2 VOL Up Increase volume VOL Down PF2 VOL Down Decrease volume CH Up PF2 CH Up Channel up CH Down PF2 CH Down Channel down Zone Up PF2 Zone Up Zone up Zone Down PF2 Zone Down Zone down MoniA PF2 MoniA Monitor
3 [PF3] SEL SQL PF2 SELSQL Select squelch level Home CH PF2 HomeCH Home channel Public Address PF2 PA Public address Horn Alert PF2 HornAler Horn alert LCD Backlight PF2 LCDBL LCD backlight Scrambler PF2 Scramble Scrambler Compander PF2 Compand Compander AUX A PF2 AUX A AUXA Port output control AUX B PF2 AUX B AUXB Port output control Send GPS PF2 Send GPS Send GPS Emergency Call PF2 Emergency Emergency call Message PF2 Message Message Off PF3 Off No function VOL UP
Scan PF3 Scan Scan Add/Del PF3 Add/Del Add/Del as not at scan status Temporarily delete nuisance channel Temporarily delete priority channel 4 [PF4] Reverse PF3 Reverse Reverse frequency Talk Around PF3 TA Talk around SEL SQL PF3 SELSQL Select squelch level Home CH PF3 HomeCH Home channel Public Address PF3 PA Public address Horn Alert PF3 HornAler Horn alert LCD Backlight PF3 LCDBL LCD backlight Scrambler PF3 Scramble Scrambler Compander PF3 Compand Compander AUX A PF3 A
User Selectable PF4 UserTone Tone 01-32 (CTCSS/CDCSS) Sel 2Tone PF4 Sel2Tone Select 2-Tone encode Sel 5Tone PF4 Sel5Tone Select 5-Tone encode Sel HDC PF4 SelHDC Select HDC encode TX Power PF4 TXPower Switch transmit power Scan [default] PF4 Scan Scan Add/Del PF4 Add/Del Add/Del as not at scan status Tone Temporarily delete nuisance channel Temporarily delete priority channel 5 [PF5] Reverse PF4 Reverse Reverse frequency Talk Around PF4 TA Talk around SEL SQL PF4 SELSQL Sele
Moni D PF5 MoniD Monitor D: Carrier Squelch-Toggle DisplayLabel PF5 Dlabel Display channel label Display Frequency PF5 DFreq Display frequency Display Mode PF5 DMode Display toggles among channel number, channel label and channel frequency User Selectable PF5 UserTone Tone 01-32 (CTCSS/CDCSS) Sel 2Tone PF5 Sel2Tone Select 2-Tone encode Sel 5Tone PF5 Sel5Tone Select 5-Tone encode Sel HDC PF5 SelHDC Select HDC encode TX Power PF5 TXPower Switch transmit power Scan PF5 Scan Sca
CH Down PF6 CH Down Channel Down Zone Up [default] PF6 Zone Up Zone Up Zone Down PF6 Zone Down Zone Down Moni A PF6 MoniA Monitor A: Monitor Unmute-momentary Moni B PF6 MoniB Monitor B: Monitor Unmute-Toggle Moni C PF6 MoniC Monitor C: Carrier Squelch-momentary Moni D PF6 MoniD Monitor D: Carrier Squelch-Toggle DisplayLabel PF6 Dlabel Display channel label Display Frequency PF6 DFreq Display frequency Display Mode PF6 DMode Display toggles among channel number, channel label
7 [Selector Knob] Emergency Call PF6 Emergency Emergency call Message PF6 Message Message Volume Knob Volume Knob Channel Knob Channel Knob Channel selector knob Zone Knob Zone Knob Zone selector knob Volume Up/Down Volume UpDn Volume Knob Channel Channel UpDn Channel selector knob Zone Up/Down Zone UpDn Zone selector knob END END Indicate the end of menu options Volume Knob [Default] 8 [UP/Down] Up/Down [Default] 9 END Appendix 1 Entering Characters ▇ Entering character
0 0 A @ B + ! - # $ % ^ & ~ * / = \ _ | C ( ) < > [ ] { } D , . ? : ; “ ‘ ` * Press to toggle between number and character # Press to clear the input PTT “7” key four (4) times. Enter (Complete programming and store) ▇ Entering characters without a keypad ① Turn Selector Knob to choose the character to be entered. ② Press the [PF2] key to toggle among number, uppercase letter, lowercase letter and symbol.
Antenna (UHF/VHF) Cloning Cable(CP06) Programming Cable(PC06) TM-800 GPS Module(GPS03) HYT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but cannot guarantee its accuracy at all time. 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.
