HYT TC-268S User Manual

Thank You
Thank you for your purchase of HYT portable two-way radio. HYT portable radios
will provide you with clear and reliable communications in high efficiency. Please
read this manual before your operation.
Models covered in this manual:
TC-268S VHF: 136MHz-150MHz
150MHz-174MHz
TC-368S UHF: 400MHz-420MHz
450MHz-470MHz
Contents
User Safety Information .................. 1
Preparation ...............................................................1
Supplied Accessories .................................................2
Battery Information .................................................2
Accessory Information
Attaching/Removing the Battery................................3
Attaching the Antenna ...............................................4
Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip .............................4
Attaching Remote Speaker/Microphone ....................4
Rapid Charger ..........................................................4
General .....................................................................4
Features ...................................................................... 4
Operation....................................................................5
Notes ..........................................................................5
Additional Remarks ...................................................6
Getting Acquainted ..............................................6
Basic Operation ................................................7
Auxiliary Feature .................................................8
Time-out Timer ..........................................................8
Battery Save .............................................................8
Low Battery Warning.................................................9
Monitor ......................................................................9
CTCSS & CDCSS ......................................................9
TTS (Two-Tone Signaling)
Channel Scan .............................................................9
Busy Channel Lockout .............................................10
Optional Accessories ............................................10
Troubleshooting .....................................................11
Care and Cleaning .................................................12
Service Warranty ...................................................13
Frequency Chart ..................................................14
User Safety Information
READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR HYT
PORTABLE RADIO.
* Only qualified technicians are allowed to repair this product.
* To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any place
where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
that is sensitive to external RF energy. When on aircraft, turn off your radio when airline crew instruct
you to do so.
* When in vehicles with an air bag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an airbag or in the

HYT TC-268S Specifications

General

Frequency Range	400-470 MHz
Channel Capacity	16
Output Power	5W
Battery Capacity	1500 mAh
Water Resistance	IP54
Waterproof Rating	IP54
Operating Voltage	7.4V
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +50°C

Summary

User Safety Information

Safety Precautions

General safety warnings and precautions for radio operation, including electromagnetic interference and explosive atmospheres.

Preparation and Accessories

Preparation

Instructions for unpacking the radio and checking supplied accessories for completeness and damage.

Battery Information

Details on charging the battery, including initial charging, capacity recovery, and notes on battery care.

Accessory Information

Guidance on attaching and removing various accessories like batteries, antennas, belt clips, and microphones.

Rapid Charger

Information on the rapid charger's general operation, features, and technical specifications for charging batteries.

Operation and Features

Getting Acquainted

Overview of the radio's controls and indicators, including antenna, knobs, speaker, microphone, and keys.

Basic Operation

Step-by-step instructions for turning the radio on/off, adjusting volume, selecting channels, and transmitting/receiving.

Auxiliary Functions

Explanation of advanced features such as Time-out Timer, Battery Save, Low Battery Warning, Monitor, CTCSS/CDCSS, and TTS.

Channel Scan

Details on how to use channel scan, including priority channel scan and scan revert channel features.

Busy Channel Lockout

Information on the Busy Channel Lockout feature, preventing transmission on an occupied channel.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues like no power or short battery life, with suggested solutions for resolution.

Care and Cleaning

Recommendations for maintaining the radio, including cleaning, protecting jacks, and avoiding chemicals.

Frequency Chart

A table to record channel frequencies, receive frequencies, and CTCSS/CDCSS settings.