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- Page 1 TM9100 P25 Mobile Radios User’s Guide MMA-00007-12 · Issue 12 · March 2016...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents For your safety............9 Menu maps............19 About this guide ..........21 Safety warnings used in this guide ......... 21 Related documentation........... 22 Getting started ............. 23 About P25 digital radios..........24 Lack of static noise ............. 24 Coverage ..............24 About the radio controls.......... - Page 4 Identifying the talking party ........47 Receiving a two-tone call ........... 48 Communicating directly with other radios....... 49 Checking that the channel is clear ......... 50 Turning monitor on and off ......... 50 Using the radio in different repeater areas ..... 51 Selecting a voting group..........
- Page 5 Sending a message............ 78 Status update ..............80 Status request ..............81 Call alert ................. 82 Radio check..............83 Radio unit monitor ............84 Radio inhibit and uninhibit ..........85 Location services ..........87 About location information ..........88 About location statuses ..........88 Viewing location information...........
- Page 6 Viewing radio information ..........125 Changing the radio ID ..........125 Running diagnostics tests ..........126 Removing the microphone ........... 128 General care..............128 13 Glossary ..............129 Index ..............133 Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 137 Tait Software Licence Agreement......138 Contents...
- Page 7 Tait Limited. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait Limited. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
- Page 8 Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through the original supplier, or contact Tait Limited. Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.
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Page 9: For Your Safety
For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. Radio frequency exposure information For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines of the United States Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC), Industry Canada, and those from other administrations, please read the following information before using this radio. - Page 10 This is the minimum safe distance. For 110 W mobiles, the minimum safe distance is 44 inches (1.1 m). Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and ■ attachments, and make only authorized modifications to the antenna otherwise you could damage the radio and violate FCC regulations.
- Page 11 Health Canada warning statement The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from the Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
- Page 12 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) ■ C95.1-1999 Edition. La directive européenne 2004/40/EC concernant les ■ prescriptions minimales de sécurité et de santé rela- tives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux risques dus aux agents physiques (champs électromagnétiques). Cette radio se conforme aux limites d’exposition de l’IEEE (FCC) et ICNIRP pour les environnements d’exposition au rayonnement RF professionnel et contrôlé...
- Page 13 USA public safety bands (764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to 776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz bands. Low-power channels This radio complies with §...
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Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
Frequency band reserved for distress beacons Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be made within this frequency band. Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe In the European Community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) -
Page 15: Interference With Electronic Devices
Interference with electronic devices Warning Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is present when your radio is transmitting. Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy are: aircraft electronic systems ■... - Page 16 Warning Turn off the radio before approaching blasting caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and instructions. Interference with blasting operations could cause serious injury or death. Radio installation and operation in vehicles Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag...
- Page 17 The radio is designed to satisfy the applicable compliance regulations. Do not make modifications or changes to the radio that are not expressly approved by Tait. Failure to do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the radio.
- Page 18 Caution Operation outside these limits may cause the external temperature of the radio to rise higher than this standard permits. 110 watt mobiles Do not place objects on the radio. The heatsink needs a clearance of at least one inch (2.5 cm) and a free flow of air.
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Page 19: Menu Maps
Menu maps This section shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by software licenses (SFEs) and may not be available with your radio. Main menu Channels Emergency Zones Acknowledge Individual call Last stored Phone call Radio settings... -
Page 20: Radio Settings
Radio settings Functions Radio info Low power tx Key settings Monitor Version info Lock radio Radio FW Set scan key Radio HW Squelch override Head FW Repeater Head HW Scanning Radio ID PA speaker Serial number Call Settings Alias Ignore 2-tone P25 IP address Call queuing MDT IP address... -
Page 21: About This Guide
About this guide This user’s guide provides information about TM9100 mobile radios. The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 8.03. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio information" on page 125. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance. -
Page 22: Related Documentation
Related documentation The following documentation is also available for your Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait Technical Support website (http://support.taitradio.com): Safety and Compliance Information—supplied ■ with each radio. (The same information is included in this user’s guide.) Installation Guide—covers installing TM9100... -
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting started This section gives an overview of your P25 radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized. This section covers: About P25 digital radios ■ About the radio controls ■ Understanding the radio display ■... -
Page 24: About P25 Digital Radios
About P25 digital radios Your P25 digital radio can be programmed for P25 conventional or P25 trunked operation. Analog conventional operation is also available, with dual- mode channels able to transmit and receive both digital and analog calls. You may notice differences between digital and analog calls in terms of: static noise in low signal areas, and ■... -
Page 25: About The Radio Controls
About the radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on / off key, scroll keys, selection keys and function keys. Some keys have functions assigned to both short and long key presses: a short key press is less than one second, and ■... -
Page 26: About The Keypad Microphone
About the keypad microphone Your radio may have a keypad microphone installed. The keypad microphone has a PTT key as well as alphanumeric keys, two scroll keys, and left and right selection keys. The PTT key, the scroll keys and the selection keys all work in the same way as those on the radio control head (see "About the radio... -
Page 27: About The Hand-Held Control Head
About the hand-held control head Your radio may have a hand-held control head installed, to enable you to operate the radio at a distance from the radio body. The keys and controls work in the same way as those on the standard control head, with the exception of the PTT and volume up and down keys. -
Page 28: Understanding The Radio Display
Understanding the radio display The messages and icons you see on your radio display depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it is programmed. Radio display icons These are some of the icons you may see on your radio display: Icon Meaning... -
Page 29: Understanding The Radio Indicators
Understanding the radio indicators The status LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones—together with the radio display—all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The most common way the indicators work is described in the following sections. The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed. -
Page 30: Audible Tones
Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones ■ and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or use the controls. Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving ■... - Page 31 Tone Meaning Two low- Radio’s temperature is high: The radio’s pitched beeps temperature is in the high-temperature range, but the radio will continue to operate. Two high- Radio’s temperature is very high: The pitched beeps radio’s temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power;...
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Page 32: Using Function Keys To Access Frequently Used Features
Using function keys to access frequently used features The function keys provide access to some of the features you use most often. These features are assigned to the function keys when the radio is programmed. Some keys may have a feature associated with both a short key press and a long key press. -
Page 33: Navigating The Radio's Menus
Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for your radio: Short key press Long key press For more information about the function keys that can be programmed on your radio, contact your radio provider. Navigating the radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus, each containing lists or submenus. -
Page 34: Accessing Frequently Used Menus
To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the left selection key when the word Cancel or Back appears above it. Accessing frequently used menus Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may have two different Quick Access menus. One Quick Access menu is displayed when you press a scroll key, and the other when you press the left selection key. - Page 35 Using the left selection key Quick Access menu The text above the left selection key corresponds to the Quick Access menu, for example, Zones. To use this Quick Access menu: Press the left selection key and the associated ■ menu appears. Channel 12 Zone 11 Zones...
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Page 36: Basic Operation
Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio. This section covers: Turning the radio on and off ■ Adjusting the speaker volume ■ Activating the external speaker ■ Locking and unlocking the keypad ■ Selecting a zone ■... -
Page 37: Turning The Radio On And Off
Turning the radio on and off Long press the on/off key to turn the radio either on or off. volume control on/off Standard control head Hand-held control head When the radio is first turned on, the red, green, and orange LEDs flash briefly, and the radio gives two short beeps. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
The radio remains locked until the correct sequence of keys is pressed. If you forget the unlock sequence or you do not know it, contact your radio provider for assistance. Unlocking the radio To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence ■... -
Page 39: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad
The message PA Speaker Activated briefly appears in the display. Adjust the volume using either the volume control (standard control head), or the keys (hand-held control head). To turn off the external speaker: Long press the function key programmed for ■... -
Page 40: Selecting A Zone
Selecting a zone Your radio may be programmed to use zones. A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical region (Dallas, Houston, etc.). To select a zone: 1 Press Menu and select Zones. -
Page 41: Selecting A Channel
Selecting a channel Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Channels. 2 Scroll to the channel you want and press Select. Using the keypad 1 Dial the number associated with the channel using the alphanumeric keypad. To delete a digit that you have dialed incorrectly, press Clear. -
Page 42: Checking Recent Calls
Checking recent calls This feature is available for digital channels only and applies to individual calls and call alert pages only. Your radio may be able to store a list of the last 20 calls. These calls may be calls that you have received, calls that you have made, or calls that you have missed. -
Page 43: Operating In Conventional Mode
Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio in conventional mode. This includes how to make and receive calls, and use your radio in different repeater areas. This section covers: Making a call ■ Making an individual call ■... -
Page 44: Making A Call
Making a call To make a call: 1 Select the required zone (see "Selecting a zone" on page 40). 2 Select the required channel (see "Selecting a channel" on page 41). 3 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip. 4 Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit. -
Page 45: Understanding Talkgroups
2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. 3 Alternatively, scroll to the person you want to call and press Select. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Call...? briefly appears on the display. -
Page 46: Making An Emergency Call
Making a talkgroup call To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup Press the PTT key. ■ Changing a talkgroup 1 Press Menu and select Talkgroups. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to the Talkgroup menu.) 2 Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you want and press Select. -
Page 47: Receiving Calls
Receiving calls When a call is received with valid signaling, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Identifying the talking party Your radio may be programmed to display the name or radio ID of the talking party. If the name of the talking party is in the call list, the Call received radio will display the name of... -
Page 48: Receiving A Two-Tone Call
Receiving a two-tone call This feature is available for analog channels only. Two-tone signaling is used to call either individual or groups of radios. When your radio receives a two-tone call that it can decode, it beeps, indicating which type of two-tone call has been received. -
Page 49: Communicating Directly With Other Radios
Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio using the radio talkaround feature. You can do this when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy. While repeater talkaround is active, all calls are made on your current channel’s receive frequency. -
Page 50: Checking That The Channel Is Clear
Checking that the channel is clear Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, allowing you to hear if there is any traffic (including talkgroup and individual calls) on a channel. For analog channels, this is so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call. -
Page 51: Using The Radio In Different Repeater Areas
Using the radio in different repeater areas Your radio may have a group of channels programmed as a voting group. The channels in the voting group all carry the same traffic, but from different repeaters. As your radio moves in and out of different repeater coverage areas, the best communication channel is automatically selected for you to use. -
Page 52: Suspending A Channel From A Voting Group
Suspending a channel from a voting group You may be able to use the function key programmed for ‘nuisance delete’ to temporarily remove one of the channels from the voting group. To remove a channel from a voting group: 1 Wait until the radio has stopped on the channel that you want to remove from the voting group. -
Page 53: Hearing Faint And Noisy Signals
Hearing faint and noisy signals This feature is only applicable to analog channels. Usually the radio’s squelch mute (known as ‘squelch’) prevents you from hearing faint or noisy calls on a channel. Without squelch, the radio’s speaker would ‘chatter’ in low signal strength areas. On occasions when you want to hear everything that is being said on a channel, even if it is hard to understand, you can use the squelch override feature... -
Page 54: Operating In P25 Trunking Mode
Operating in P25 trunking mode This section explains how your radio operates on a P25 trunking system. This includes how to make group calls, individual calls and phone calls. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. The features described in this chapter are only available for radios configured for P25 trunking operation. -
Page 55: About P25 Trunking
About P25 trunking Your radio may be able to operate on a P25 trunking system as well as a conventional repeater-based system. On a conventional system, radio users compete for access to individual channels, and one channel can be overloaded with traffic while others are often unused. -
Page 56: Failsoft Operation
Service is lost If access to the trunking system is lost, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu The radio sounds five beeps to indicate the loss of service, followed by a repeating double beep. -
Page 57: Making A Talkgroup Call
Making a talkgroup call A talkgroup is a collection of radios on a trunking system. Trunked talkgroups are found in the Channels menu, along with conventional channels that may also be available for the currently selected zone. Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select a trunked talkgroup. -
Page 58: Receiving A Talkgroup Call
Scroll to the talkgroup you want, and press ■ Select. Channels Talkgroup 2 Channel 1 Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select a talkgroup.) Your radio now indicates the currently selected talkgroup. -
Page 59: Making An Individual Call
When you receive a call from a talkgroup, the radio displays the name or the identity of the talkgroup, and that of the calling radio. calling radio Car 1 talkgroup Talkgroup 2 Cancel Menu Making an individual call Caution In some situations, your call will not proceed. -
Page 60: Receiving An Individual Call
4 Once the called party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key to transmit, speak clearly into the microphone, and release the PTT key when you have finished talking. Receiving an individual call When you receive a call from an individual radio, your radio displays the caller’s name or identity. -
Page 61: Making A Phone Call
Receiving an emergency call When you receive an emergency call, your radio displays the caller’s name or identity and sounds a long beep. Emergency call Car 1 Menu Making a phone call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. -
Page 62: Unconnected Calls
5 At the completion of the call, or if the dialled number is busy or does not answer, press the End left selection key. Unconnected calls If your call is not connected, the way your radio behaves is explained in the following table. Radio behavior Explanation The system is too busy to process your... -
Page 63: Failsoft Mode Operation
Failsoft mode operation If your radio is unable to access the trunking system, it may be programmed to enter failsoft mode. Failsoft mode operates in one of two ways: ‘radio-based’ failsoft and ‘infrastructure’ failsoft. Radio-based failsoft When you lose access to the trunking system, longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear and the display shows No service. -
Page 64: Dynamic Regrouping
You may still be able to communicate with your dispatcher and other talkgroup members, depending on the type of system failure that has occurred, and how your radio is programmed. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio is notified, and will attempt to register on the control channel it was previously using. -
Page 65: Scanning
Scanning This section explains the different types of scanning that may be available on your radio, and also how to view and edit scan group members. This section covers: About scanning ■ Activating standard scanning ■ Activating background scanning ■ Activating in-zone scanning ■... -
Page 66: About Scanning
About scanning The scan feature is used to monitor groups of channels or talkgroups for activity of interest. This means that you are able to operate across multiple channels or talkgroups at the same time. For example, you may need to monitor your own conventional dispatch channel as well as other local area channels, such as a local sheriff and highway patrol channel. - Page 67 The four types of scanning that may be available on your radio are: standard scanning (P25 conventional and analog ■ channels) background scanning (P25 conventional and ana- ■ log channels, and may include some voting groups) in-zone scanning (P25 conventional and analog ■...
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Page 68: Activating Standard Scanning
Activating standard scanning A standard scan group scans conventional channels (P25 and analog) from across zones, and can also scan one or two voting groups. A standard scan group appears and behaves on the radio like a separate channel, and all standard scan groups are included in the channel list. -
Page 69: Changing The Background Scan Group Assigned To The Function Key
Changing the background scan group assigned to the function key 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Set scan key. 2 Scroll through the list of background scan groups available and press Select. When you next turn on background scanning, this is the scan group that is activated. -
Page 70: Activating Talkgroup Scanning
Activating talkgroup scanning Talkgroup scanning monitors calls from multiple trunked talkgroups, and up to five additional conventional channels (P25 or analog), from across zones. If conventional channels are included as group members, your radio will briefly leave the trunking control channel to scan these channels at regular intervals. -
Page 71: Making A Call While Scanning
Making a call while scanning If you want to make a call while your radio is scanning: 1 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip. 2 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the icon and the orange LED are flashing, your radio calls the currently selected channel. -
Page 72: Editing A Scan Group
If the channel has been removed successfully, the message Channel nuisance deleted appears in the display. Channel nuisance deleted The function key programmed to activate scanning may be programmed so that a short key press activates scanning and a long key press activates nuisance delete. - Page 73 Group members: shows the current members ■ of a group, and may also show the designated transmit channel and priority channels. Add or Delete channel: adds or deletes ■ member channels of a group. Change tx: changes the group’s transmit ■...
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Page 74: Viewing Group Membership
Viewing group membership 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Group members and press Select. Edit group Group members Add channel Back Select 3 Scroll through the list of group members. The names of the group members may be shortened. -
Page 75: Deleting A Channel From A Group
For all types of scanning except standard scanning, if your radio is programmed to use the scroll keys to scroll through a list of channels and also has a function key programmed to Nuisance Delete, you can permanently add or delete a channel to the active group by scrolling to the channel and pressing the Nuisance Delete function key. -
Page 76: Changing A Group's Transmit Channel
Changing a group’s transmit channel You can change the group’s transmit channel only if it has been pre-programmed. 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Change tx and press Select. -
Page 77: P25 Services
P25 services This section describes the P25 services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This section covers: Messages ■ Status update ■ Status request ■... -
Page 78: Messages
Messages You may be able to send short messages to another radio user. These messages are defined at programming time. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a message to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network. - Page 79 The red LED glows and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the message has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the call alert page. Sending a message to a person of your choice 1 Press Menu and select Services >...
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Page 80: Status Update
Status update You can inform another radio user of your current status by sending them a status update, for example, ‘At scene’. You may be able to send the status update to a predetermined person or talkgroup, or to a person of your choice. -
Page 81: Status Request
The red LED glows and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the status update has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. -
Page 82: Call Alert
If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Call alert You can let another radio user know that you want to talk to them by sending them a call alert page. When the other radio user receives the call alert page, they can call you back when it is convenient. -
Page 83: Radio Check
Answering a call alert page If you receive a call alert page from another radio user, the message Page rx’d from... briefly appears in the display. Select Call to return the page or No to delete it. If you miss the call alert page, the identity of the caller may be saved in your recent calls list. -
Page 84: Radio Unit Monitor
If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Radio unit monitor This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This software license is only required for the radio that sends the radio unit monitor request. -
Page 85: Radio Inhibit And Uninhibit
If the other radio has received your request, it will now call you, so that you can monitor activity near the radio. Call received Car 2 Menu If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. - Page 86 The red LED glows and a message appears in the display. Sending inhibit to Car 2 Cancel If the radio has been successfully immobilized, an acknowledgement message is displayed. Ack received Sending a radio uninhibit request 1 Press Menu and select Services > Radio uninhibit.
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Page 87: Location Services
Location services This section explains how to use the location services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This section covers: About location information ■... -
Page 88: About Location Information
About location information While you may be able to view your location information on analog channels, sending location information is only available for digital channels. If your radio is connected to the receiver of a satellite navigation system, you can view location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time. -
Page 89: Viewing Location Information
Viewing location information 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own location. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to access the Own location menu.) Location information is now shown in the display, if it is available. -
Page 90: Sending Location Information
Location tracking The radio’s altitude in metres Altitude: ■ above or below mean sea level Exit MGA: Map Grid of Australia ■ MGA: coordinate system tracking Zone: UTM zone number ■ Zone: PJ: The grid square ■ PJ264837 264837: Easting and Northing to ■... - Page 91 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Send on PTT. Location Svs Send Logs Send on PTT Back Select 2 Scroll to Off (or On) and press Select. (The current setting is highlighted.) Send on PTT Back Select Using a function key You may be able to use a function key to manually send your location to either all radios on the channel, or to your dispatcher (depending on how your radio is...
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Page 92: Receiving And Logging Location Information
Receiving and logging location information This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. When your radio receives location information, the display shows Location, along with the digital ‘alias’ of the sending radio. If the radio alias is not available, the radio ID appears. -
Page 93: Accessing Logged Location Information
Radios can also be added to Team Locations by pressing Menu, selecting Location Svs > Team Locations, pressing Options and selecting Add; then select whether to add a radio from the Recent talkers list, or by entering a Dialed number. Accessing logged location information This feature is controlled by a software license... - Page 94 Select Delete from the Options menu to remove the location information for the radio, and stop logging it. Accessing Recent Locations The latest location data received, including Team Locations, can be viewed using the Recent Contacts menu option. Up to 10 entries will be available. To view the Recent Contacts information: 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs >...
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Page 95: Emergency Operation
Emergency operation This section describes how to make different types of emergency calls. This section covers: About emergency calls ■ Making a priority call ■ Standard emergency mode ■ About manual emergency operation ■ Accessing emergency location information ■ Loneworker monitoring ■... -
Page 96: About Emergency Calls
About emergency calls Warning When emergency mode is activated, your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. In an emergency you can summon help by sending an emergency call. There are three types of emergency calls: Call type Explanation Priority call (Digital channels only.) An emergency alert... -
Page 97: Making A Priority Call
Making a priority call This feature is available for digital channels only. When you turn the priority call feature on, the radio automatically sends an emergency alert (message) to the current talkgroup. Any calls you make while the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as emergency calls. -
Page 98: Standard Emergency Mode
Standard emergency mode When you press the emergency key your radio enters ‘emergency mode’, if your radio is programmed in this way. When the radio enters emergency mode, it will automatically send alerts together with your radio unit ID to the dispatcher. These alerts are usually sent on a designated emergency channel. -
Page 99: What Happens During An Emergency Call
What happens during an emergency call? The exact way your radio behaves when it enters emergency mode depends on how your radio is programmed. The main phases for both stealth and non-stealth emergency modes are summarized below. The length of each phase is determined when the radio is programmed. -
Page 100: Activating Emergency Mode
Activating emergency mode You can activate emergency mode using the emergency function key or a hidden switch, if your radio is set up in this way. 1 Long press the function key or hidden switch to activate emergency mode. In non-stealth emergencies, ‘Emergency mode’ appears in the display. -
Page 101: About Manual Emergency Operation
About manual emergency operation This feature is available for digital channels only. When you press the emergency key, your radio sends an alert to your dispatcher and other members of your group, along with your radio digital alias and location. While the emergency call is active, the emergency information is sent out periodically, until either you or another member of your group end the emergency... -
Page 102: Receiving A Manual Emergency Call
This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. Emergency Acked alias of NWME42T1 acknowledging radio Receiving a manual emergency call When your radio receives a manual emergency call, Emergency appears in the display, along with the identity of the radio that initiated the emergency call. - Page 103 Canceling a manual emergency call you have received When you have received a duress emergency call, the Emergency menu always moves to the top of the menu list. In the Emergency Menu, you can manually acknowledge the duress emergency call. This acknowledgement cancels the call.
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Page 104: Accessing Emergency Location Information
Accessing emergency location information If Location appears in the display, above the left selection key, you can display the current location of the radio that has sent a manual emergency call. The last location of the radio will still be available even if the radio is turned off and then on again. -
Page 105: Using The Last Stored Menu
Using the Last stored menu 1 Press Menu and select Emergency > Last stored to display the current location of the radio. Emergency Last stored Acknowledge Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to view more location information. Zone: 55 Stored valid valid... -
Page 106: Activating Loneworker Monitoring
Activating loneworker monitoring 1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings > Extra features > Loneworker. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn loneworker monitoring on and off.) Extra features Loneworker Back Select... -
Page 107: Delaying The Emergency Action (Conventional Mode Only)
Delaying the emergency action (conventional mode only) In conventional mode, an additional emergency entry delay may be programmed which allows you to press a scroll key within a programmed time (usually 10 seconds) after the response time expires to delay the emergency action. -
Page 108: 10 Encryption
10 Encryption This section describes how to use encryption to make your communications completely private. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This section covers: About encryption ■ Encrypting calls ■... -
Page 109: About Encryption
About encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode channels only. To make communications with other users on your system completely private, your radio may be able to encrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryption key. The radio receiving your call must have the same encryption key installed before it can hear your encrypted call. -
Page 110: Making An Encrypted Call
To turn encryption on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Security > Encryption. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn encryption on and off.) 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Encryption Back Select... -
Page 111: Changing The Radio's Encryption Key
The name of the encryption key used to encrypt the incoming call may briefly appear in the display, below the name of the caller. Channel 7 Key 2 Menu If the key required to decode the call is not stored in your radio, then your radio remains muted. -
Page 112: Changing The Transmit Encryption Key Back To The Default Setting
Changing the transmit encryption key back to the default setting 1 Press Menu and select Security > Preset keys. Security Preset keys Change all Back Select The message Select preset keys? appears in the display. 2 Press OK and the message Preset keys selected briefly appears in the display. -
Page 113: Removing Encryption Keys From The Radio
Removing encryption keys from the radio It may be possible for you to delete encryption keys from your radio. Warning When emergency mode is activated, or when your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. -
Page 114: Updating Encryption Keys Over-The-Air
Updating encryption keys over-the-air You may be able to update your encryption keys using over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR). This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode. -
Page 115: Making An Encrypted Call Using The Demo Key
Making an encrypted call using the demo key To encrypt your transmissions using the demo key: 1 Activate the demo key on your radio. 2 Turn on encryption. See "Encrypting calls" on page 109. 3 Make the call. See "Making an encrypted call" on page 110. -
Page 116: Customizing Radio Settings
11 Customizing radio settings This section describes the ways in which you can customize your radio. This section covers: Reducing power consumption ■ Changing the volume of all audible indicators ■ Changing the volume of keypress tones ■ Changing to quiet operation ■... -
Page 117: Reducing Power Consumption
Reducing power consumption You can reduce the power consumption of your radio (and thereby reduce the drain on your vehicle battery) in the following ways: Transmit at low power (if your radio is not already ■ configured to do this). Turn off backlighting when it is not required (see ■... -
Page 118: Changing The Volume Of All Audible Indicators
Changing the volume of all audible indicators You can set the volume of all the audible indicators to either high or low. Audible tones include incoming call tones, warning tones and confirmation tones. To change the volume of your radio’s audible tones: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >... -
Page 119: Changing To Quiet Operation
Changing to quiet operation When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones, signaling tones and warning tones all remain audible. To turn quiet operation on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert settings >... -
Page 120: Changing The External Alert Option
Changing the external alert option If you are away from your radio and unable to answer calls immediately, an external alert, such as a car horn, may activate when you receive a call. The external alert continues for a period of time and is then turned off. -
Page 121: Turning Backlighting On Momentarily
2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select. Turning backlighting on momentarily You may be able to use a programmed function key to turn backlighting on momentarily. Press the assigned function key to turn backlight- ■ ing on. Backlighting remains on for a few seconds, and then turns off. -
Page 122: Adjusting The Display Contrast
Adjusting the display contrast To change the contrast of your radio display to suit the lighting conditions that you are working in: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Contrast adjust. Display settings Contrast adjust RSSI Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to adjust the display contrast to... -
Page 123: 12 Troubleshooting
12 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and basic maintenance. This section covers: About troubleshooting ■ System error message ■ When your radio won’t turn on ■ Identifying the radio’s audible tones ■ Viewing radio information ■ Changing the radio ID ■... -
Page 124: About Troubleshooting
About troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio, you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary. System error message If your radio displays a system error message, take a note of the number (X:XXXXXXXX), and consult your radio provider. -
Page 125: Viewing Radio Information
Viewing radio information Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware and firmware version of your radio, for troubleshooting purposes. Use the Radio info menu to view information such as the hardware and firmware version of your radio, function key settings, the radio serial number, and various radio identities. -
Page 126: Running Diagnostics Tests
5 Press Options > Store to save the new ID. Running diagnostics tests Diagnostics tests are available via the main menu. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. 1 Press Menu and select Diagnostics. 2 Scroll to the name of the test you want to run and press Select. - Page 127 Test Description RSSI Displays the received signal strength (RSSI) of the current channel. Rx 1011 Receives a 1011 Hz Hz tone and displays the received signal strength (RSSI) and the bit error rate (BER) of the received signal. Also displays the channel status (CNV, TCH, CCH ) and the mode (PH1...
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Page 128: Removing The Microphone
Removing the microphone For information on installing or removing your radio from a vehicle, refer to the Installation Guide. 1 Using your thumb or forefinger, lift up one of the corners of the microphone grommet and firmly (but gently) pull that corner until the seal comes away from the cavity. -
Page 129: 13 Glossary
13 Glossary APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The APCO Project 25 standards committee (http://www.apcointl.org/) defined a digital radio standard. The standard is often referred to as ‘APCO’ or ‘P25’. channel In a conventional system, a channel is a pair of frequencies used to transmit and receive radio signals. - Page 130 failsoft Failsoft operation offers P25 conventional operation if the radio cannot acquire a control channel on a trunking system for an extended period of time. The conventional channel may be a repeater channel or a direct channel. Federal Communications Commission, an independent United States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio...
- Page 131 Project 25. The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) established Project 25 (P25). This project was led by United States Federal, state, and local government representatives to develop standards for interoperable digital radios and systems to meet the needs of public safety users.
- Page 132 traffic The traffic channel is the channel on a channel trunking system to which the parties participating in a call are directed to for the duration of the call. When the call ends, the traffic channel is returned to the pool of channels for use in a new call.
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Page 133: Index
Index compliance information concealed microphone alert tones control channel see also audible tones registration alias conventional operation see also digital radio ID individual calls antenna talkgroups safe distance, from antenna audible tones meaning of deleting nuisance channels from groups demo key digital alias background scan dispatcher operation... - Page 134 changing keys activating demo key changing group over-the-air-rekeying membership proper key detect receiving an encrypted call keep alive remove key ending turning on and off explained error messages key press exposure, to RF long and short, explained external speaker keypad microphone keypress failsoft mode invalid...
- Page 135 quick access version messages radio check pre-programmed radio controls sending radio display microphone error messages concealed radio frequency (RF) energy removing causing electronic devices microphone hookswitch to malfunction microphone, keypad compliance with exposure missed calls, checking standards monitor controlling exposure to radio display icon for radio unit ID turning on and off...
- Page 136 turning on and off traffic channel status request trunking system status updates about sending service lost stealth emergency two-tone calls about what happens during stun unit ID unlocking the radio talkaround. See repeater talkaround. Valid talkgroup (conventional) version information, of radio making a call to selecting volume, changing...
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Page 137: Directive 1999/5/Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Zie ook: www.taitradio.com/eudoc/ Ελληνικά Português Η Tait Limited δηλώνει ότι το TMAB1E & Tait Limited declara que este TMAB1E & TMAH5E συμμορφώνεται προς τις TMAH5E está conforme com os requisitos ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE. -
Page 138: Tait Software Licence Agreement
CD, downloaded from the instructions the computer carries out in Tait website, or provided in any other hardware. Executable code may also form, you agree to be bound by the refer to programs written in interpreted terms of this Agreement. - Page 139 Open Source Software are in the Open versions and new releases of the Source Software Licenses of the software provided by Tait; and (iii) may copyright owner and not in this contain one or more items of software Agreement. If there is a conflict owned by a third-party supplier.
- Page 140 (vi) remove, or in any Licensee’s premises, books and way alter or obscure any copyright records, upon reasonable prior notice notice or other notice of Tait or third- to Licensee, during Licensee’s normal party licensor’s proprietary rights; (vii) business hours and subject to...
- Page 141 Vulnerabilities. If Tait cannot correct Intellectual Property developed, the defect within a reasonable time, originated, or prepared by Tait in then at Tait option, Tait will replace the connection with providing the defective Software with functionally Software, Designated Products, equivalent Software, license to...
- Page 142 Licensee has first Licensee's breach of this Agreement obtained from its Customer (and, if will result in irreparable harm to Tait for Licensee is acting as a subcontractor, which monetary damages would be from the interim transferee(s) and from inadequate.
- Page 143 10.2. Licensee’s sole remedy against Tait and Licensee. No third party has Tait will be limited to breach of contract the right to make any claim or assert and Tait sole and total liability for any...
- Page 144 Tait and Licensee to the contrary, this is the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between it and Tait in relation to the Software. This Agreement supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and...
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