HYT TC-368S - 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

Summary

User Safety and Initial Setup

User Safety Guidelines

Crucial safety instructions for radio operation, handling, and environmental awareness.

Preparation and Supplied Accessories

Steps for preparing the radio and a list of items included in the package.

Battery and Accessory Information

Guidance on battery charging, care, and attaching/removing common accessories.

Rapid Charger Operation

Charger General Information

Overview of the smart IC control, stable performance, and multi-protections of the rapid charger.

Charger Features and Specifications

Details on battery compatibility, operating temperature, and charge current specifications.

Charging and Discharging Procedures

Instructions for charging and discharging the battery, including LED indicators and notes.

Getting Acquainted with the Radio

Radio Component Identification

Identification and description of radio parts including antenna, knobs, speaker, microphone, and PTT.

Basic Operation

Instructions for turning the radio on/off, adjusting volume, selecting channels, and transmitting/receiving.

Auxiliary Radio Functions

Time-out Timer and Battery Save

Explanation of features to limit transmission time and conserve battery power.

Low Battery Warning and Monitor

How the radio alerts for low battery and how to monitor channel activity.

CTCSS;CDCSS and TTS Signaling

Understanding private line codes (CTCSS/CDCSS) and two-tone signaling for call management.

Advanced Features and Troubleshooting

Channel Scan and Busy Lockout

Details on channel scanning, priority channel scan, and busy channel lockout functionality.

Optional Accessories

List of compatible optional accessories for the portable radio.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance on resolving common problems such as no power or short battery life.

HYT TC-368S Specifications

General

Frequency Range	400-470MHz
Channel Capacity	16
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Power Output	5W
Operating Voltage	7.4V