Basic Operation; Turning The Radio On And Off; Adjusting The Volume; Selecting A Channel - Tait TM8100 User Manual

Basic operation

This section describes the basic operation of your radio,
including turning the radio on and off, adjusting volume,
selecting channels, making calls and receiving calls.

Turning the radio on and off

A long press of the on/off key
off. When the radio is first turned on, the red, green and
amber LEDs flash briefly and the radio gives two short beeps.

Adjusting the volume

Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The
volume control also changes the volume level of the radio's
audible indicators.

Selecting a channel

Use the channel selection keys
the channel list until the channel or group you want
is displayed.

Making a call

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Note: You cannot change channels while transmitting.
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Select the required channel or group using the channel
selection keys
Check the green LED.
If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and you
cannot transmit.
Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the
microphone off the microphone clip.
Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your
mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.
Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT
key when you have finished talking.
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