Content

General……………………………………………………………………………2

Brief Introduction………………………………………………………………..3

Software Description…………………………………………………………..5

Circuit Description……………………………………………………………..9

CPU Pins…………………………………………………………………………13

Part List 1………………………………………………………………………..15

Adjustment Description……………………………………………………….22

Disassembly and Assembly………………………………………………..25

Exploded View………………………………………………………………..28

Part List 2……………………………………………………………………….29

Packing…………………………………………………………………………..30

PC Board View………………………………………………………………….31

Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..33

Schematic Diagram…………………………………………………………..34

Specifications…………………………………………………………………35

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TC-500 General

General

Manual Scope
This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with similar types of
communication equipment. It contains all service information required for the equipment and is
current as of the publication date.

User Safety Information

The following precautions are recommended for personnel safety:
 DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are verified secure and any open connectors are
properly terminated.
 SHUT OFF and do not operate this equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
 When in vehicles with an airbag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an airbag or in the
airbag deployment area.
 Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to a heating source.
 Do not use any portable radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact
with your skin, a minor burn may result.
 When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone
about 5 centimeters away from your mouth.
 If you wear a portable radio on your body, be sure to keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters
away from your head or body when transmitting.
 This equipment should be serviced by qualified technicians only.

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Brief Introduction

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1. Antenna
2. LED indicator
The light will glow red during transmission. The light will glow green during receiving. During
transmission, the light flashes red when the battery voltage is low.
3. Channel selector knob
Turn the channel selector knob to select from channels 1-16 (Channel 16 can be programmed by
your dealer as scan function).
4. Power/Volume control knob
Rotate the Power/Volume Knob clockwise until a “click” is heard to turn the radio on, fully counter
clockwise until a “click” is heard to turn the radio off. When the radio is on, turn the knob to adjust
volume.
5. PTT key
Press and hold PTT key to talk, release to receive.
6. Monitor key
In receive mode, long press (above 2 seconds) Monitor key to monitor activity on the current
channel.
7. Microphone

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8. Speaker
9. External jack
Remove the jack cover and insert an earphone; or insert programming cable into the jack to
programme the radio via programming software.
10. Battery
11. Belt clip
Used to clip radio on your belt.
12. Battery latch
Used to fasten and remove the battery.
13. Charging connectors
Connect the charging connectors with that on the charger to begin charging.

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 TC-500 Software Specification

Software Specification

Radio Feature Description
1. Use channel selector knob to choose from 15+1(Scan) channels
2. Monitor
3. CTCSS/CDCSS
Non-standard Model (Other): 38+83 groups
4. Channel Spacing
12.5KHz/25KHz Narrow/wide Optional
5. Channel Scan (Priority channel and scan revert channel available)
6. Battery Save feature (Dealer programmable)
7. Time-out Timer (TOT)
8. High/low Power Switch
9. Squelch Level Control (9 levels)
10. Low Battery Alert
11. Model Set Mode
12. PC Programming and Adjusting Mode
13. User Wired Clone Mode
14. Factory Wired Clone Mode
15. Manual Adjust Mode

Radio Modes
1. User Mode:
User mode is conventional communication mode. Turn the power on while disconnecting the two SELF points, the
radio enters user mode. (Refer to “TC-500 Owner’s Manual” for details about operation in this mode.)

2. Model Set Mode

(1) If the radio is standard model, short out the two MS2 points on PCB and then operate following the steps (3) (5) and
(6). If the radio is non-standard model, please disconnect the two MS2 points on PCB and then operate the
following steps.
(2) To select MS1 (See the initial data table) according to the radio model, if MS1 is 1, short out the two MS1 points on
PCB and continue the following operation. If not, disconnect the two MS1 points and continue.
(3) Short out the two SELF points on PCB and then turn the power on. Two beeps sound.
(4) Turn channel selector knob to the corresponding position (1-11) according to the radio model (Refer to the initial
data table).
(5) Press PTT key while holding down MONI key to set the model. Channel data and settings are initialized (Refer to
the initial data table).
(6) Turn off the power and then disconnect the two SELF points on PCB to complete the model setting.
For example, MS1 of TC-500-U (450.000~469.995MHz) is 0 (See the initial data table). Its number is 7. It is
unnecessary to short out MS1 and MS2. To initialize its model and channel data, you can operate as following:
(1) Short out the two SELF points on PCB;
(2) Turn on the power and turn the channel selector knob to the position 7;

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(3) Press PTT key while holding down MONI key;
(4) After data reset, turn off the power, disconnect the two SELF points and restart the power to use the radio.
Remarks: The old data (frequency, CTCSS/CDCSS, channel function settings) will be changed once the model is set,
and part of functions will also be changed. Therefore, do not make this operation unless it’s very necessary, such as
changing the EEPROM, etc.

3. PC Programming Mode
The following parameters can be set through programming software:
（1） Receive frequency and transmit frequency
（2） Receive signaling and transmit signaling
（3） Busy channel lockout
（4） Time-out timer
（5） Squelch level
（6） Battery save
（7） Audio alarm
（8） Monitor mode
（9） Scan mode
（10） Scan revert channel
（11） Priority scan channel
（12） N/W Model
（13） High/low power
（14） N/W setting

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4. PC Adjusting Mode
The following parameters can be set via PC programming software:
(1) Low battery alert level
(2) Squelch level 9
(3) Squelch level 3
(4) CTCSS deviation (wide)
(5) CDCSS deviation (wide)
(6) CTCSS deviation (narrow)
(7) CDCSS deviation (narrow)

5. Manual Adjust Mode

If manual adjust mode is enabled, turn on the power while holding down PTT and MONI simultaneously, the radio enters
manual adjust mode after 2 seconds. Choose the adjusting items by turning the channel selector knob to CH1-CH7
position; use PTT (upwards) or MONI (downwards) to adjust (Note: MIC jack shouldn’t be connected with external cable
while adjusting), CH1-CH7 positions are defined as follows:
(1) Low battery alert level
(2) Squelch level 9
(3) Squelch level 3
(4) CTCSS deviation (wide)
(5) CDCSS deviation (wide)
(6) CTCSS deviation (narrow)
(7) CDCSS deviation (narrow)

CH13-CH16 are used to adjust transmitter and receiver. Press PTT to transmit; release to receive. CH13-CH16 are
defined as follows:
(13) Center frequency (difference between transmit and receive frequency is 0.1MHz)
(14) Lowest frequency (difference between transmit and receive frequency is 0.1MHz)
(15) Highest frequency (difference between transmit and receive frequency is -0.075MHz)
(16) Center frequency: transmit with 250.3Hz CTCSS tone (difference between transmit and receive frequency is
0.1MHz)
Note:
To enable or disable manual adjust mode: short out the two SELF points, turn on the power to enter model set mode. And
then the manual adjust mode is enabled. Press [PTT], manual adjust mode is disabled. This mode is suggested to be
disabled after the adjustment is completed.

6. User/Factory Wired Clone Mode

Turn on the power while holding down MONI, the radio enters wired clone mode.
(1) If the two SELF points are disconnected, press MONI again to begin user wired clone and red LED blinks; When
cloning is completed, red LED goes out.
(2) If the two SELF points are short circuit, press MONI again to begin factory wired clone and red LED blinks; When
cloning is completed, red LED goes out.
Note: The difference between user wired clone mode and factory wired clone mode is that the latter is able to clone
tune parameters.

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Initial data table

1 Model 1CH(Center) 2CH(Low) 3CH(High) 4CH 5CH 6CH 7CH 8CH 9-16CH

Frequency (MHz) IF (MHz) Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx

(MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz)

0 1 150.000~173.995 +21.4 162.000 162.100 150.000 150.100 173.975 173.900 162.500 162.550 162.600 162.550 162.650

0 2 136.000~149.995 +21.4 143.000 143.100 136.000 136.100 149.975 149.900 143.500 143.550 143.600 143.550 143.650

0 3 146.000~173.995 +21.4 160.000 160.100 146.000 146.100 173.975 173.900 160.500 160.550 160.600 160.550 160.650

0 4 144.000~147.995 +21.4 146.000 146.100 144.000 144.100 147.975 147.900 146.500 146.550 146.600 146.550 146.650

0 5 136.000~147.995 +21.4 142.000 142.100 136.000 136.100 147.975 147.900 142.500 142.550 142.600 142.550 142.650

0 6 136.000~173.995 +21.4 155.000 155.100 136.000 136.100 173.975 173.900 155.500 155.550 155.600 155.550 155.650

0 7 450.000~469.995 -21.4 460.000 460.100 450.000 450.100 469.975 469.900 460.300 460.350 460.400 460.350 460.450

0 8 400.000~419.995 -21.4 410.000 410.100 400.000 400.100 419.975 419.900 410.500 410.550 410.600 410.550 410.650

0 9 470.000~489.995 -21.4 480.000 480.100 470.000 470.100 489.975 489.900 480.500 480.550 480.600 480.550 480.650

0 10 490.000~511.995 -21.4 501.000 501.100 490.000 490.100 511.975 511.900 501.500 501.550 501.600 501.550 501.650

0 11 220.000~239.995 -21.4 230.000 230.100 220.000 220.100 239.975 239.900 230.500 230.550 230.600 230.550 230.650

1 1 240.000~259.995 -21.4 250.000 250.100 240.000 240.100 259.975 259.900 250.500 250.550 250.600 250.550 250.650

1 2 336.000~367.995 -21.4 352.000 352.100 336.000 336.100 367.975 367.900 352.500 352.550 352.600 352.550 352.650

1 3 368.000~395.995 -21.4 382.000 382.100 368.000 368.100 395.975 395.900 382.500 382.550 382.600 382.550 382.650

1 4 370.000~389.995 -21.4 380.000 380.100 370.000 370.100 389.975 389.900 380.500 380.550 380.600 380.550 380.650

1 5 350.000~369.995 -21.4 360.000 360.100 350.000 350.100 369.975 369.900 360.500 360.550 360.600 360.550 360.650

1 6 406.000~429.995 -21.4 418.000 418.100 406.000 406.100 429.975 429.900 418.500 418.550 418.600 418.550 418.650

1 7 400.000~429.995 -21.4 415.000 415.100 400.000 400.100 429.975 429.900 415.500 415.550 415.600 415.550 415.650

1 8 430.000~439.995 -21.4 435.000 435.100 430.000 430.100 439.975 439.900 435.500 435.550 435.600 435.550 435.650

1 9 438.000~449.995 -21.4 444.000 444.100 438.000 438.100 449.975 449.900 444.500 444.550 444.600 444.550 444.650

1 10 480.000~519.995 -21.4 500.000 500.100 480.000 480.100 519.975 519.900 500.500 500.550 500.600 500.550 500.650

1 11 441.000~451.000 -21.4 446.000 446.100 441.000 441.100 450.975 450.900 446.500 446.550 446.600 446.550 446.650

Standard 446.00625~446.09375 -21.4 446.00625 446.00625 446.01875 446.01875 446.03125 446.03125 446.04375 446.05625 446.06875 446.08125 446.09375

CH QT/DQT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 023 023 127.3 151.4

ote: For standard model, CTCSS is off in all channels after initialization.

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Circuit Description
1. Frequency Configuration
The receiver utilizes double conversion superheterodyne. The first IF is 21.4MHz and the second
is 455KHz. The first local oscillator signal is supplied from PLL circuit. Frequency needed in the
transmitter is supplied from PLL circuit. Figure 1 shows the frequency configuration.
Frequency Range: 400 MHz—420MHz
450 MHz—470MHz
136 MHz—150MHz
150 MHz—174MHz

Figure 1 frequency configuration

2. Receiver
The receiver utilizes double conversion superheterodyne.
1) Front-end RF Amplifier
The input signal from antenna is amplified in RF amplifier (Q27) after passing through
the receive/transmit switch circuit and a 3-stage LC band pass filter. The amplified
signals are filtered by a band pass filter (a 3-stage LC BPF) to eliminate unwanted
signals before they goes to the first frequency mixer.

Figure 2 receiver section configuration

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2) The First Mixer

The signal from RF amplifier is mixed with the first local oscillator signal from PLL frequency
synthesizer in the first mixer (Q23) to generate a 21.4MHz first IF signal. The first IF signal is then
fed through two monolithic crystal filters (XF1) to remove spurious signals from adjacent channels.

3) IF Amplifier
The first IF signal is amplified in Q22 and then enters the IF process chip IC1. The signal is mixed
with the second local oscillator signal in IC1 to create a 455KHz second IF signal. The second IF
signal is then fed to a 455KHz ceramics filter (CF1) to eliminate unwanted signals before it is
amplified and FM detected in IC1.

4) AF Amplifier
The demodulated AF signal obtained from IC1 is amplified in IC7 (1/4), and then filtered by low
pass filter Q19 and high pass filter Q20, and then de-emphasized by R130 and C156. The
resulting AF signal passes through a volume control circuit and then is amplified to a sufficient
level to drive the speaker by AF power amplifier (IC8).

5) Squelch
Part of the AF signal from IC1 enters IC1 again, and the noise component is amplified and
rectified by a filter and an amplifier to produce a DC voltage corresponding to the noise level. The
DC signal from IC1 goes to the analog port of the microprocessor (IC11). IC11 determines
whether to output sounds from the speaker by detecting whether the input voltage is higher or
lower than preset value.
To output sounds from the speaker, IC11 sends a high level signal to the MUTE and AFCO lines
and turns IC8 on through Q12.

FM IF IC1 IC7

IF AMP AF AF/PF AMP

DET LPF HPF SW
IC8
SP

HPF
DET AMP Q12

SW

IC7
LPF

2 39 40 1
AFCO
MUTE
BUSY

TI

IC11
MCU

Figure 3. AF amplifier and squelch circuit

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6) Receive signaling
CTCSS/CDCSS
Audio frequencies over 300Hz of the output signal from IC1 is cut off by a low-pass filter. The
resulting signal enters the microprocessor IC11. IC11 determines whether the CTCSS/CDCSS
matches the preset value and controls the MUTE and AFCO and the speaker sound output
according to the squelch results.

3. PLL Frequency Synthesizer

PLL circuit generates the first local oscillator signal for reception and the RF signal for
transmission.
1) PLL Circuit
The step frequency of PLL circuit is 2.5KHz or 6.25 KHz. A12.8MHz reference
oscillator signal is divided at IC2 by a fixed counter to produce a 2.5 KHz or 6.25 KHz
reference frequency. Output signal from voltage control oscillator (VCO) passes
through buffer amplifier Q14 and is divided at IC2 by the dual-module programmable
counter. The divided signal is compared in the phase comparator IC2 with the 2.5 KHz
or 6.25 KHz reference signal. The output signal from phase comparator is filtered
through a low-pass filter and passed to the VCO to control the oscillator frequency.
(See figure 4)

Figure 4 PLL circuit

2) VCO
The operating frequency is generated by Q16 in transmit mode and by Q8 in receive
mode. The operation frequency generates a voltage through the phase comparator to
control the varactor diodes, so as to keep the oscillator frequency consistent with the
preset frequency in CPU (D2 and D3 in transmit mode and D7 and D8 in receive mode).
T/R pin is set high in receive mode causing Q6 to turn off Q16 and turn Q7 on. The T/R pin is set
low in transmit mode. The output from Q8 and Q16 is amplified by Q14 and sent to the buffer
amplifier.

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4. Transmitter
1) Transmit audio
The audio signal from microphone is amplified through IC3, and then pre-emphasized , and
（ ）
then filtered by another low-pass filter separate filter (Q25 and Q24) to eliminate the
frequencies over 3KHz. The resulting signal enters the VCO for direct FM modulation. (See
figure 5)
2) CTCSS/CDCSS Encoder
The necessary frequency for CTCSS/CDCSS encoder is generated by IC11 and
FM-modulated to the PLL reference signal. Since the reference OSC does not modulate the
loop characteristic frequency or higher, modulation is performed at the VCO side by splitter.
(See figure 5)

Figure 5 transmit CTCSS

3) RF amplifier
The transmit signal obtained from VCO buffer amplifier Q14 is amplified by Q15 and Q17.
This amplified signal is passed to power amplifier Q32 and Q31, and is capable of producing
a 4.0W RF power.
4) Antenna Switch and LPF
The RF amplifier output signal is passed through a low-pass filter network and a
transmit/receive switch circuit before it is passed to the antenna terminal. The
transmit/receive switch circuit is comprised of D11 and D12. D11 and D12 is turned on in
transmit mode and off in receive mode.

5. Power
The 5V reference power supply for the control circuit is derived from an internal battery. The
reference power provides a 5V supply in transmit mode [T_V], a 5V supply in receive mode [R_V],
and a 5V supply shared in both modes based the control signal from the microprocessor.

6. Control System
The IC11 CPU operates at 7.3728MHz.

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 TC-500 CPU Pins

CPU Pins
PIN No. PIN NAME I/O DESCRIPTION
1 TI I CTCSS/CDCSS input
2 BUSY I Input busy signal
3 BATT I Detect battery voltage
4 TIBI I CTCSS/CDCSS exterior circuit central point input
5 NC
6 SAVE O Power saving control H: OFF L: ON
7 TXLow O Transmitter power control H: Low power L: High power
8 NC
9 DAT O data output
10 CLK O clock output
11 LE O PLL IC enable
12 BEEP O Beep output
2
13 SCL O E PROM clock cable
2
14 SDA I/O E PROM data cable
15 MUTE O MIC mute control H: Mic mute L: Mic enable
16 MS1 I Model set
17 GREEN O Green light control H: light
18 RED O Red light control H: light
19 TXD O RS-232C output
20 RXD I RS-233C input
21 PTTK I PTT key input
22 MS2 I Standard model select H: Non-standard L: Standard
23 RXC O Receiver power control L: power on
24 NC
25 RESET I Reset input
26 SELF I Self-program L: on
27 TXC O Transmitter power control H:on
28 XIN I Oscillator input
29 XOUT O Oscillator output
30 Vss I Grounding
31 R/T O TX/RX control H RX： L ： TX
32 UL I PLL unlock detector H: Lock L: unlock
33 IF-SELECT I IF select H: 21.4MHz L: 45.05MHz
34 MONIK I MONI key input
35 ENC0 I Channel selector knob encode input
36 ENC1 I
37 ENC2 I

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38 ENC3 I
39 AFMUTE O Audio muting control
40 AFP O Audio power control
41 TONE5 O CTCSS code output
42 TONE4 O CTCSS code output
43 TONE3 O CTCSS code output
44 TONE2 O CTCSS code output
45 TONE1 O CTCSS code output
46 TONE0 O CTCSS code output
47 WNTC O W/N L: Wide H: Narrow
47-70 NC
71 Vcc I Power input: 5V
72 VREF I A-D converse reference voltage
73 Avss I A-D GND
74-77 NC
78 NC
79 NC
80 NC

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Adjustment Description

The radio can be adjusted with PC programming software or by manual adjustment. Manual adjustment
procedure of TC-500 is as follow. (Refer to “model set mode” and “manual adjust mode” in the section
Software Specification.)
Instrument:
Radio Communication Test Set 1 set
Scanner 1 set
3A/10V Power Supply 1 set
Digital Voltmeter 1 set
3A Ammeter 1 set

Adjustment:
1. Initializing:
It’s necessary to set the model and initialize the radio before alignment because there is no needed
information in EEPROM when the radio is manufactured. Please refer to the “model set mode” in
the section Software Specification for details.
2. Adjustment:
Some items can be adjusted in conventional communication mode and the others in manual adjust
mode. Turn on the power, the radio enters conventional communication mode. If manual adjust
mode is enabled, turn on the power while holding down PTT and MONI simultaneously, the radio
enters manual adjust mode after 2 seconds. (Refer to the section Software Specification.)

VCO
Measurement Adjustment Specification
Item Condition
Test Instrument Terminal Part Method /Remarks

1.Power supply 1.power voltage DC 6V

1.TX High. Turn to CH15 in
manual adjust mode and press

2.Transmit VCO PTT. 3.0V±0.2V

TC1
lock voltage 2.TX Low. Turn to CH14 in
manual adjust mode and press
Digital Voltmeter CV
PTT. >0.8V
1.RX High. Turn to CH15 in
3. Receive
manual adjust mode. 2.6V±0.2V
VCO lock TC2
2.RX Low. Turn to CH14 in
voltage
manual adjust mode. >0.8V

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RECEIVER: (Enter the manual adjust mode)

Measurement Adjustment
Specification
Item Condition Test
Terminal Part Method /Remarks
Instrument

Adjust the waveform to the

top, and the top is flat, the
1.RX Center. Turn to TC3 bandwidth is about 20MHz,
4. Band Pass
CH13 in manual adjust Scanner ANT . TP2 TC4 the sign of RX central
Filter
mode. TC5 frequency is at the middle
of the waveform.

1.RX Center. Turn to

Radio
CH13 in manual adjust
Communicati
mode (long press MONI
on Test Set
key to switch N/W).
-118dBm
2. RX Low. Turn to
MOD:1KHz ANT
CH14 in manual adjust SINAD: 12dB or
5.sensitivity DEV:±3kHz Speaker Check
mode (long press MONI higher
(Wide) Jack
key to switch N/W).
±1.5kHz
3.RX High. Turn to
(Narrow)
CH15 in manual adjust
FILER:
mode (long press MONI
0.3-3.4kHz
key to switch N/W).

Radio
1.RX Center. Turn to Communic-
Level 9
CH2 in manual adjust ation Test Adjust squelch
Adjust to just close the
mode. Adjust by Set level 9
squelch.
pressing PTT or MONI. SSG output:
ANT
-117dBm
6.Squelch Speaker
Radio
Jack
2.RX Center. Turn to Communic-
Level 3
CH3 in manual adjust ation Test Adjust squelch
Adjust to just close the
mode. Adjust by Set level 3
squelch.
pressing PTT or MONI. SSG output:
-125dBm

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Transmitter

Measurement Adjustment
Specification
Item Condition Test
Terminal Parts Method /Remarks
equipment

1. TX Center. Turn to CH13 in

7.Transmit Radio Communication Adjust it to center Error
manual adjust mode and press ANT TC6
frequency Test Set frequency ≤±250Hz
PTT.

Adjust deviation to:

1. TX Center. Turn to CH13 in Radio Communication
4.0kHz±200Hz (Wide)
8.Max. manual adjust mode and press Test Set ANT
VR2 Check
Deviation PTT (long press MONI key to LPF: 15kHz MIC Jack
2.0kHz±200Hz
switch N/W). AF:1kHz 120mV
(narrow)
Radio Communication
1. TX Center. Turn to CH13 in Test Set
Check deviation:
9. Modulation manual adjust mode and press FILTER: ANT
3.0kHz(Wide)
Sensitivity PTT (long press MONI key to FILER: MIC Jack
1.5 kHz(narrow)
switch N/W). 0.3-3.4kHz
AF:1kHz 12 ±2mV
1. TX Center. CTCSS: 67.0Hz.
67.0Hz
Turn to CH4 in manual adjust
Adjust VR3, deviation CTCSS
mode.
Radio Communication tested on condition 1 and
10. CTCSS
Test Set ANT VR3 condition 2 are
Balance 2. TX Center. CTCSS: 250.3Hz. LPF:300Hz consistent, the difference 250.3Hz
Turn to CH16 in manual adjust ≤200Hz CTCSS
mode and press PTT.

1. TX Center. Turn to CH4 Adjust deviation to:

(wide) and CH4 (narrow) in ±
0.65kHz 100Hz(Wide)
0.4kHz±100Hz(Narrow)
11. CTCSS
manual adjust mode. Adjust by
Deviation Radio Communication
pressing PTT or MONI.
1. TX Center. Turn to CH5 Test Set ANT Adjust deviation to:
12. CDCSS (wide) and CH7 (narrow) in
LPF:300Hz
±
0.65kHz 100Hz(Wide)
Deviation manual adjust mode. Adjust by 0.4kHz±
pressing PTT or MONI. 100Hz(Narrow)
1. TX Center. Turn to CH13 in
Power Check:
13. High/low manual adjust mode and press Radio Communication
ANT Supply: Low: 1.6—2.5W
Power PTT (long press MONI key to Test Set
6V High: above 3.5W
switch N/W).

1. Turn to CH1 in manual adjust

14.
mode. Adjust the power supply Adjust the level to make
Low Battery Digital Voltmeter
voltage at 5.3V. Adjust by LED just flash.
Alert Level
pressing PTT or MONI.

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Note: In manual adjust mode, when channel selector knob is positioned at channel 1-channel16, MIC jack can’t connect with external cables. After
adjustment is completed, short out the two SELF points and then turn the power on, the radio enters model set mode. Then press PTT to disable
the manual adjust mode.

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 TC-500 Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly

Remove the Battery

1. Turn the radio off.
2. Slide the battery latches upwards.
3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio’s body and lift the battery from the radio.
(See figure 1)

Figure 1

Disassemble main unit (aluminum chassis and PCB)

1. Remove the two screws at the base of the chassis.
2. Pull the volume knob and selector knob off.
3. Remove the antenna at top of the radio.
4. Remove the screw of the microphone jack cover and pull the jack cover off. (See figure 2)

Screw

Screw

Jack Cover

Volume Knob

Channel
Selector Knob

Figure 2

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 TC-500 Disassembly and Assembly

Pull the chassis upwards and then pull the chassis away from the front cover. (See figure 3)

Figure 3

The disassembly is shown as the figure 4.

Figure 4

Disassemble PTT button

Push the PTT button in indicated direction until out of the cover. (See figure 5)

Figure 5

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Assemble PTT button

Paste double-coated tape to the cover. And then press the PTT button into the corresponding opening in
the cover. (See figure 6)

Figure 6

Attach the battery

1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots on the radio chassis.
2. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. (See figure 7)

Figure 7

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TC-500 Exploded View

Exploded View

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 TC-500 Part List 2

Part List 2

Part List 2
No. P/N Description Qty.
A 14042563 TC500 Mic cover screw 2.5×6mm 1.00
B 14062041 PTS2.0×4 Screw (cross) (low-carbon steel, color zinc plated) 11.00
C 14052009 Machine screw M2×9 (color zinc) 2.00
D 14066082 Machine screw, cross pan head PMS2.5*4 carbon steel, color zinc plated 2.00
E 14042550 Machine screw 2.5X5 (T9 cross recess head) 2.00
1 1704412A TC-500 Mic net 1.00
2 1604210B TC-500 PTT key 1.00
3 1504013E TC-500 Front case (main unit) (ABS) 1.00
4 14013110 TC2088-311A Liner (knob) 2.00
5 1509106E TC368S Channel selector knob 1.00
6 1509107E TC368S Volumn knob 1.00
7 13090020 Speaker 4Ω 0.5W (036S23) 1.00
8 17064021 TC370 Insulating mat (speaker) φ17*1 1.00
9 19060020 278.378 PTT switch SKHLLBA010 2.00
10 19090020 368 Channel switch RY-6933 1.00
11 1404320A TC-500 Nut (encoder) 1.00
12 14066300 278.378 Nut (switch) 1.00
13 1905002B 1688 Switch (volumn) 1.00
14 1504111A TC2100 Positive connector bracket (black) 1.00
15 1604214A TC-500 Battery contact pad 2.00
16 1404327A TC-500 Battery positive terminal 1.00
17 1704401A TC2100 Water-proof sponge (positive terminal) 1.00
18 1604215B TC-500US Water-proof ring 1.00
19 1604211A TC-500 Heat sinking pad 1.00
20 1404317D ★TC-500 Aluminun chasis 1.00
21 14093102 368S Antenna pedestal (main unit) (SMA-B01) 1.00
22 1504014B TC-500 Rear cover 1.00
23 1404326A TC-500 Latch spring 1.00
24 15040104 TC2108 Battery latch (PC+ABS) 1.00
25 1704407B TC-500 Water-proof PVC sheet (battery) 1.00
26 1404308B TC2100 Negative terminal (battery) 1.00
27 1704414A TC-500 PVC Water-proof cushion 2.00
28 08021050 ★MIC JACK ISJ-2584-001 1.00
29 08021060 ★PHONE JACK 2SJ-2435-001 1.00
30 20020015 Lead 0.5×60 red 1.00

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31 2003560B Connection cable ASTVR1 0.35×60MM black 1.00

32 13090011 Mic rubber CZII-64AP 1.00
33 16092020 Cushion (Mic rubber) 1.00
34 1611404A TC-500 Speaker net (non-woven fabric) 1.00
35 1504017A TC-500 Mic cover 1.00
36 15111090 TC3000 Light guide 1.00
37 1409001A TC368 Battery charging connector 3.00
38 14093162 Planar washer 1.00
39 15091042 368 Belt clip (PC+ABS) 1.00
40 1404506C TC600 Belt clip sring (stainless steel) φ1.0mm 1.00
41 14093170 Shaft 1.00
42 1404505B TC-600 Belt clip shrapnel (stainless steel) 0.5mm 1.00
43 1404508A TC-600 Belt clip hardware bracket 1.00
44 1504015G TC-500 Battery front cover 1.00
45 1904017A 1100mAh Ni-MH*5 battery cell (TC-500) 1.00
46 1504016C TC-500 Battery bottom cover 1.00
47 1409311B TC368 Battery positive/negtive pole piece (stainless steel) 2.00
48 1704409B TC-500 Battery sponge cushion 12.5x10x6.0mm 2.00

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TC-500 Packing

Packing

Antenna

Battery Pack Strap

Charger
Belt Clip

Main Unit

Adapter

Own
er`s
M anua
l

Owner`s Manual

Gift Box

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 TC-500 Specifications

Specifications

400 MHz ~420 MHz

450 MHz ~470 MHz
Frequency range
136 MHz ~150 MHz
150 MHz ~174 MHz
Channel capacity (simplex) 16
Channel spacing 25KHz(wide)/12.5KHz(narrow)
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Microphone impedance 2K Ω
Operation voltage 6V DC
-6
Frequency stability ±2.5×10

Transmitter
-6
Carrier frequency error ±2.5×10
Carrier output power 4.0W (Hi)/2.0W(Lo)
Modulation sensitivity 12±2mV
Modulation distortion ≤5%
Modulation limiting ≤5KHz(wide)/2.5KHz(narrow)
Bandwidth ≤16 KHz(wide)/8.5KHz(narrow)
Audio response From 6 dB/oct. Pre-Emphasis ±3dB
Conducted spurious
emission
≤7.5μW
Adjacent channel power ≤-65 d B
Receiver
Reference sensitivity ≤0.25µV(wide)/0.35uV(narrow)
Unsquelch sensitivity ≤0.4µV
Audio power 400mW (4Ω)
Audio distortion ≤5%
Modulation acceptance ≥│±7 KHz│(wide)/ │±3.5KHz│(narrow)
Audio response From 6 dB/oct. De-Emphasis +2dB -8dB
Co-channel rejection ≥-8 d B
Blocking ≥85d B
Adjacent channel selectivity ≥60 d B(wide)/50dB(narrow)
Spurious response rejection ≥60 d B
Intermodulation rejection ≥60 d B(wide)/50dB(narrow)

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