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Preface
Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a description of
the functions and step-by-step procedures for use. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect
operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
TF-51X Portable Radio (X may represent 2 or 5).

Table of Contents

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Overview

  1. Copyright and Disclaimer Information
  2. FCC Statement and RF Exposure Compliance
  3. RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
  4. IC Statement
  5. EU Regulatory Conformance
  6. Packing List
  7. Product Controls (TF-512 and TF-515)
  8. Before Use
  9. Inserting Batteries
  10. Charging the Ni-MH Battery
  11. Attaching the Belt Clip
  12. Basic Operations
  13. Turning the Radio On/Off
  14. Adjusting the Volume
  15. Selecting a Channel
  16. Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code
  17. LCD Icons
  18. Call Services
  19. Initiating a Call
  20. Receiving a Call
  21. Supplementary Features
  22. Keypad Lock
  23. Scan
  24. Monitor
  25. Power Level (TF-512 only)
  26. Call Tone
  27. Talk End Tone
  28. Voice Operated Transmit (VOX)
  29. Silent Mode
  30. Keypad Tone
  31. Room Monitor
  32. Sleep Level
  33. Stopwatch and Timer
  34. Weather Mode (TF-512 only)
  35. Entering/Exiting the Weather Mode
  36. Selecting a Weather Channel
  37. Turning the Weather Alert On/Off
  38. Battery Save
  39. Low Battery Alert
  40. Time-out Timer (TOT)
  41. Auto Squelch
  42. Troubleshooting
  43. Optional Accessories
  44. Channels and Frequencies
  45. TF-512 Channel Chart (GMRS/FRS)
  46. TF-515 Channel Chart
  47. Weather Channel Chart

This document provides a user manual for the Hytera TF-51X Portable Radio, where 'X' can represent either 2 or 5, indicating two distinct models: TF-512 and TF-515. The manual outlines the functions, step-by-step procedures for use, and important safety information. Users are advised to read the Safety Information Booklet before use to prevent bodily injury or property loss due to incorrect operation.

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited holds the trademarks and product names for its devices. The company retains exclusive rights to its computer programs, and purchasing the product does not grant rights to copy, modify, distribute, decompile, or reverse-engineer these programs without prior written consent. The manual emphasizes that while the company strives for accuracy, specifications and designs are subject to change due to continuous technological development. No part of the manual may be reproduced without prior written consent. The company also disclaims guarantees for third-party products or content mentioned. For further information, users can visit http://www.hytera.com.

FCC Statement and RF Exposure Compliance:

The device complies with FCC Class B digital device limits (Part 15 of FCC Rules) and is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. Users are advised to reorient/relocate the receiving antenna, increase separation between equipment and receiver, or connect the equipment to a different circuit if interference occurs. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The radio complies with RF energy exposure standards and guidelines from the United States Federal Communications Commission (47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005, and Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions:

To ensure compliance with occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits, users must adhere to specific procedures:

  • Do not remove the RF Exposure Label.
  • User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred.
  • Do not use the device if operational requirements are not met.
  • Transmit no more than 50% of the time. Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to transmit and release to receive.
  • Keep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the face, ensuring the antenna is away from the face and eyes.
  • When worn on the body, use only Hytera-approved holders, holsters, cases, body harnesses, or clips to avoid exceeding FCC RF exposure limits.
  • Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories can cause the radio to exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Contact your local dealer for optional accessories.

IC Statement:

The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits. Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance is available. The device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s), subject to two conditions: it must not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received, including undesired operation.

EU Regulatory Conformance:

The product complies with essential requirements and relevant provisions of directives 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU, 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, and 2012/19/EU. This information applies to EU countries only.

Packing List:

Upon unpacking, users should verify receipt of all items. Missing or damaged items should be reported to the local dealer. The standard packing list includes:

  • Radio: 2 PCS
  • Battery: 2 PCS
  • Belt Clip: 2 PCS
  • Lanyard: 2 PCS
  • Charger: 1 PC
  • Power Adapter: 1 PC
  • Documentation Kit: 1 PC

Product Controls (TF-512 and TF-515):

Both models share similar controls, including:

  • Antenna
  • On-Off/Volume Control Knob
  • LCD Display
  • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key
  • Call Tone Key
  • Menu/Keypad Lock Key (TF-512) / Keypad Lock Key (TF-515)
  • Up Key
  • Scan/Monitor Key
  • Weather Mode Key (TF-512)
  • Down Key
  • Microphone
  • Speaker
  • Audio Jack
  • Belt Clip
  • USB Port
  • Battery Cover
  • Battery Latch

Before Use:

Inserting Batteries:

The radio can use either the provided Ni-MH battery or three AA alkaline batteries.

  1. Slide the battery latch to unlock and remove the cover.
  2. Insert the battery according to polarity markings.
  3. Replace the battery cover and slide the latch to lock.

Charging the Ni-MH Battery:

  • Caution: Use only the specified power adapter and read the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
  • Fully charge the battery before initial use.
  1. Insert the USB plug of the power adapter into the radio's USB port.
  2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Attaching the Belt Clip:

  1. Align the rails on the belt clip with the groove on the battery.
  2. Press the belt clip downwards into place.

Basic Operations:

Turning the Radio On/Off:

Rotate the On-Off knob clockwise or counter-clockwise until a click is heard.

Adjusting the Volume:

Rotate the Volume Control knob clockwise (increase) or counter-clockwise (decrease) after turning on the radio.

Selecting a Channel:

To communicate, all users must select the same channel.

  1. Press the Menu key; the channel number flashes.
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select a channel.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code:

This feature prevents unwanted calls. Only calls from radios with matching CTCSS/CDCSS codes are received.

  1. Press the Menu key twice; the code number flashes.
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select a code.
    • Note: Code 0 means no CTCSS/CDCSS code is selected. Select code 0 to communicate with radios without this feature.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

LCD Icons:

The LCD displays various icons to indicate radio status:

  • Battery: Battery level.
  • Radio Mode: Current operating mode.
  • Weather Mode (TF-512 only): Indicates weather mode.
  • Weather Alert (TF-512 only): Indicates a weather alert.
  • Silent Mode: Speaker muted.
  • Keypad Tone: Keypad tones enabled.
  • Keypad Lock: Keypad locked.
  • Scan: Scan feature active.
  • VOX: Voice Operated Transmit active.
  • Room Monitor: Room monitor feature active.
  • Battery Save: Battery save mode active.
  • Talk End Tone: Talk end tone enabled.
  • Call Tone: Call tone enabled.
  • TX: Transmitting.
  • RX: Receiving.
  • HI: High Power (TF-512 only).
  • LO: Low Power (TF-512 only).
  • Channel Number: Current channel.
  • CTCSS/CDCSS Code: Current CTCSS/CDCSS code.

Call Services:

Initiating a Call:

  1. Select a channel and CTCSS/CDCSS code.
  2. Hold the radio 2.5 to 5 cm from your mouth.
  3. Press and hold the PTT key, then speak. The radio displays TX.
  4. Release the PTT key when finished speaking.

Receiving a Call:

Listen to the call without operation. To speak, wait for the other person to release their PTT key, then press and hold your PTT key and speak.

Supplementary Features:

Keypad Lock:

Locks the keypad to prevent accidental operations. Calls can still be initiated, and the radio can be turned on/off.

  • To lock/unlock, press and hold the Keypad Lock key until the icon appears/disappears.

Scan:

Helps find team members who changed channels or find unused channels.

  • Press the Scan key to turn on. The radio displays the scan icon and scans channels. It stays on an active channel for two seconds after the signal disappears, then resumes scanning.
  • Press the Scan key again to turn off.

Monitor:

Allows the radio to receive weak signals on the current channel.

  • Press and hold the Monitor key to turn on. The radio displays RX and monitors the channel.
  • Release the Monitor key to turn off.

Power Level (TF-512 only):

Adjusts the power level for the selected channel.

  1. Press the Menu key three times; the current setting flashes.
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select:
    • HI: High power for distant radios (consumes more battery).
    • LO: Low power for close radios (saves battery).
    • Note: Power level cannot be changed from low to high for channels 8 to 14.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Call Tone:

Transmits a tone to notify others you want to talk.

  1. Select a call tone:
    • a. Press the Menu key until the call tone icon displays (TF-512: four times; TF-515: three times).
    • b. Press the Up or Down key to select a call tone. Setting to OFF turns off the feature.
    • c. Press the PTT key to confirm.
  2. Press the Call Tone key to transmit the tone.

Talk End Tone:

Sends a tone when the PTT key is released, signaling the end of your talk.

  1. Press the Menu key until the talk end tone icon displays (TF-512: six times; TF-515: five times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select ON or OFF.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Voice Operated Transmit (VOX):

Allows automatic voice transmission when voice volume reaches a preset level, with or without an earpiece.

  1. Press the Menu key until the VOX icon displays (TF-512: five times; TF-515: four times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select L1, L2, L3 (sensitivity levels) or OFF.
    • L1: low sensitivity (noisy environments)
    • L2: medium sensitivity (common environments)
    • L3: high sensitivity (quiet environments)
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.
    • Note: There is a short delay between starting to talk and transmission.

Silent Mode:

Mutes the speaker to avoid disturbance from received calls. The backlight turns on and flashes when calls are received, indicating missed calls even after the call disappears.

  1. Press the Menu key until the silent mode icon displays (TF-512: seven times; TF-515: six times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select ON or OFF.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Keypad Tone:

Enables a tone when a key is pressed.

  1. Press the Menu key until the keypad tone icon displays (TF-512: eight times; TF-515: seven times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select ON or OFF.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Room Monitor:

Allows the radio to automatically transmit voice when the voice volume reaches a preset level, useful for monitoring a room when away.

  • Note: In room monitor mode, the radio cannot receive signals.
  1. Press the Menu key until the room monitor icon displays (TF-512: nine times; TF-515: eight times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select L1, L2, L3 (sensitivity levels) or OFF.
    • L1: low sensitivity (noisy environments)
    • L2: medium sensitivity (common environments)
    • L3: high sensitivity (quiet environments)
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Sleep Level:

Allows the radio to enter sleep mode for a selected duration if no call is received or key is pressed, saving battery power.

  1. Press the Menu key until the sleep level icon displays (TF-512: ten times; TF-515: nine times).
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select L1, L2, L3 (sleep durations: one, two, or three seconds) or OFF.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.
    • Note: In sleep mode, the radio does not receive or send signals. Do not enable for emergencies.

Stopwatch and Timer:

  • Stopwatch: Counts upwards from zero.
  • Timer: Counts down from 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
  1. Press the Menu key until "00:00" displays (TF-512: eleven times; TF-515: ten times).
  2. To start:
    • Stopwatch: Press the Up key.
    • Timer: Press the Down key.
  3. To pause: Press the Call Tone key.
  4. To resume (optional): Press the Call Tone key again.
  5. To reset: Press the Scan/Monitor key.
  6. To turn off: Press the PTT key or the Menu key.

Weather Mode (TF-512 only):

Allows listening to weather reports and setting alerts for NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts.

  • Note: In weather mode, the radio cannot receive or send calls. Not recommended for emergencies.

Entering/Exiting the Weather Mode:

  • Press the Weather Mode key to enter. The radio displays the weather icon.
  • Press the Weather Mode key again to exit.

Selecting a Weather Channel:

  1. In weather mode, press the Menu key; the current weather channel flashes.
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select a channel with good reception.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Turning the Weather Alert On/Off:

When on, the radio rings an alert tone and switches to the selected weather channel upon receiving NOAA emergency messages.

  1. In weather mode, press the Menu key twice; the radio displays the weather alert icon and the current setting flashes.
  2. Press the Up or Down key to select ON or OFF.
  3. Press the PTT key to confirm.

Battery Save:

Maximizes operational life on a single charge. The radio enters battery save mode if no activity or operation is detected for three seconds.

Low Battery Alert:

When battery is low, the battery icon flashes, and an alert tone rings when the PTT key is pressed. In this mode, call tones or calls cannot be initiated.

  • To exit, charge or replace the battery.

Time-out Timer (TOT):

Prevents a user from occupying a channel for more than 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, the radio stops transmitting and beeps. Release the PTT key to stop beeping.

Auto Squelch:

Improves voice clarity by automatically removing background noise during calls.

Troubleshooting:

The manual includes a table for common issues and their solutions:

Phenomena Analysis Solution
The radio cannot be turned on. The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
During receiving, the voice is weak, discontinuous or totally inactive. The battery voltage may be low. Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
The speaker may be blocked. Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with other members. The channel or CTCSS/CDCSS code may be inconsistent with that of other members. Set your channel and CTCSS/CDCSS code to the same as those of other members.
You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members.
You hear unknown voices or noise. You may be interrupted by radios using the same channel and/or CTCSS/CDCSS code. Change the channel and/or the CTCSS/CDCSS code.
The radio may be set with no CTCSS/CDCSS code. Set a CTCSS/CDCSS code for all radios in your team to avoid interference.
You are unable to hear anyone because of too much noise and hiss. You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members.
You may locate in an unfavorable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or frustrated in the underground areas. Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try it again.
It could be the result of external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference). Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
You cannot use the keys. The keypad may fail to function temporarily. Restart the radio.
The LCD does not display any information. The LCD may fail to work temporarily. Restart the radio.

For further issues or queries, users should contact Hytera or their local point of purchase for technical support.

Optional Accessories:

Users should contact their local dealer for optional accessories.

  • Caution: Use only approved accessories. The manufacturer is not liable for loss or damage resulting from the use of unauthorized accessories.

Channels and Frequencies:

TF-512 Channel Chart (GMRS/FRS):

Channel Frequency (MHz) Description Channel Frequency (MHz) Description
1 462.5625 GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 FRS
2 462.5875 GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 FRS
3 462.6125 GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 FRS
4 462.6375 GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 GMRS
5 462.6625 GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750 GMRS
6 462.6875 GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000 GMRS
7 462.7125 GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250 GMRS
8 467.5625 FRS 19 462.6500 GMRS
9 467.5875 FRS 20 462.6750 GMRS
10 467.6125 FRS 21 462.7000 GMRS
11 467.6375 FRS 22 462.7250 GMRS

TF-515 Channel Chart:

Channel No. Frequency (MHz) Channel No. Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625 5 446.05625
2 446.01875 6 446.06875
3 446.03125 7 446.08125
4 446.04375 8 446.09375

Weather Channel Chart:

Channel No. Frequency (MHz) Channel No. Frequency (MHz)
1 162.550 6 162.500
2 162.400 7 162.525
3 162.475 8 161.650
4 162.425 9 161.775
5 162.450 10 163.275

Hytera TF-515 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHytera
ModelTF-515
CategoryPortable Radio
LanguageEnglish

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