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TP9300
DMR Portable Radios
User's Guide
MPD-00001-06 · Issue 6 · January 2016

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  • Page 1 TP9300 DMR Portable Radios User’s Guide MPD-00001-06 · Issue 6 · January 2016...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety............8 Menu maps............25 About this guide ..........27 Safety warnings used in this guide ......... 27 Related documentation........... 28 Before using your radio ........29 For your safety — battery warning........30 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ......30 Charging the battery before first use ......
  • Page 4 Making a call using the address book ......68 Making a local call ............69 Connecting to a telephone network........ 70 Making an emergency call..........72 Sending a status message ..........72 Resending calls automatically ........73 Transmitting at low power ..........74 Ending active calls............
  • Page 5 13 Troubleshooting ..........139 About troubleshooting........... 140 When your radio won’t turn on........140 Identifying the radio’s audible tones ......140 Viewing radio information ..........141 General care..............141 Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 143 Tait Software Licence Agreement..... 144 Contents...
  • Page 6 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 7 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.

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    Refer also to "Rating matching" on page Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery, charger, antenna, audio accessory, carry accessory or programming adapter with an IS radio. Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS-approved, using a charger that is...
  • Page 9 Do not expose the radio to solvents. IS radios and accessories must be serviced only by an agency certified by both the approval authority and by Tait Limited. Any unauthorized repair or substitution of parts invalidates the intrinsic safety rating and the third party IS approval.

  • Page 10: Audio Accessories

    Batteries The following batteries have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS portable radios. Refer also to "Rating matching" on page Description Product code Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIA T03-22001-ABAA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIC T03-22001-ABCA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIA T03-22001-ADAA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIC T03-22001-ADCA...

  • Page 11: Carry Cases

    The following audio accessories have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS portable radios. Refer also "Rating matching" on page Description Product code Headset, Heavy Duty, over-the-head T03-22008-BAAA Headset, Heavy Duty, behind-the-head T03-22008-BABA Earphone, in-ear, 2.5 mm jack T03-22008-CAAA Speaker microphone, Storm, IP68-rated, T03-22008-AAAA emergency button, High/Low volume button,...
  • Page 12 Antenna Use only genuine Tait-supplied antennas. Antennas are not specifically rated and may be used in any area, subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio system. Programming adapter The IS programming adapter is marked with an IS circle...
  • Page 13 Entity parameters The Entity Concept allows interconnection of IS equipment with associated equipment when the following is true: Ui ≥ Uo, Ii ≥ Io, Pi ≥ Po, Ci ≤ Co, Li ≤ Lo, and Li/Ri ≤ Lo/Ro. The installation must be in accordance with the following standards: EN/IEC 60079-25 ■...
  • Page 14 Certificates: Radio: TÜV 15 ATEX 7792X IECEx ITA 15.0015X Battery: TÜV 15 ATEX 7791X IECEx ITA 15.0009X Standards EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013 EN 60079-11:2012 IEC 60079-0:2011 6th edition IEC 60079-11:2011 6th edition 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...
  • Page 15 If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a ■ carrying accessory that has been specifically approved by Tait for this radio. Using non- approved body-worn accessories may mean you expose yourself to higher levels of RF than recom- mended by the FCC’s occupational/controlled...
  • Page 16 Compliance with RF energy exposure standards This two-way radio complies with these RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: United States Federal Communications Commis- ■ sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / ■...
  • Page 17 té relatives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux ris- ques 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 aux cycles de marche de 50% en mode transmission et 50% en mode réception.
  • Page 18 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
  • Page 19 EMC regulatory compliance in Australia This product meets all ACMA regulatory requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For more information about EMC compliance, visit the ACMA website at www.acma.gov.au. Frequency band reserved for distress beacons Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons.

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product can be programmed for frequencies or emissions that may make its use illegal. Where applicable, a license must be obtained before this product is used. All license requirements must be observed. Limitations may apply to transmitter power, operating frequency, channel spacing, and emission. Declaration of conformity Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 143...
  • Page 21 use the radio on the side opposite to the pace- ■ maker to minimize interference never carry the radio in a breast pocket. ■ If there is interference between your hearing aid and the radio, please discuss an alternative solution with the hearing aid manufacturer.
  • Page 22 Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the vehicle regulations in your area. Vehicle charger installation and operation For detailed instructions necessary to the safe installation and operation of the vehicle charger, please refer to the documentation supplied with the vehicle charger.
  • Page 23 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 24 property damage. To prevent personal injury and/or damage to property, read the important safety information supplied with the battery. Short-circuiting battery contacts Warning Do not short-circuit the battery contacts, neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry inside a pocket or container.

  • Page 25: 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 and may not be available with your model. Main menu (conventional mode) Channels Alert settings Zones Indicator level Address book Keypress tones Individual call...
  • Page 26 Main menu (trunked mode) Call settings Preset calls Set zone Call queuing Set workgroup Do not disturb Go to homegroup Extra features Scanning Lone worker Send Alert settings Status Indicator level Text message Keypress tones Preset message Quiet operation Edit message Silent operation New message Display settings...

  • Page 27: About This Guide

    About this guide This user’s guide provides information about all TP9300 portable radios, except the TP9310 (without display and keypad). The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 2.08. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio information"...

  • Page 28: 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.) Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with...

  • Page 29: Before Using Your Radio

    IS programming adapter, creates a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approved accessories, contact your regional Tait office. For detailed information about IS radios and how to identify them, "Intrinsically Safe radios and accessories" on...

  • Page 30: For Your Safety - Battery Warning

    Notice Tait recommends that you do not affix additional labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the battery. The fit between these...

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery Before First Use

    0.03 in (0.8 mm) Charging the battery before first Before using your battery for the first time, you must charge it. Follow the instructions included with your Tait charger. This information is repeated in the section "Charging and caring for batteries" on page 129.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Battery

    Attaching the battery Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery with an IS radio. Notice Fit the bottom edge of the battery to the radio, then the top edge. Attempting to fit the top edge first may damage the contacts.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Antenna

    Attaching the antenna Before using the radio, screw the antenna clockwise into the antenna connector. The antenna should be screwed sufficiently tight so that it doesn’t unscrew easily. This is important as it creates a seal. Removing the antenna Warning Do not change the antenna in a hazardous location.

  • Page 34: Installing An Audio Accessory

    Installing an audio accessory Warning Use only Tait-supplied, IS-approved audio accessories with IS radios. Fitting an audio accessory that is not IS-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, contact your regional Tait office.

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    Getting started This section gives an overview of your DMR radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized. This section covers: About your DMR digital radio ■ About the radio controls ■ Understanding the radio display ■...

  • Page 36: About Your Dmr Digital Radio

    About your DMR digital radio Your DMR digital radio can be programmed for DMR conventional or DMR trunked operation. Analog conventional and MPT operation is also available. DMR and MPT trunking operation is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.

  • Page 37: About The Radio Controls

    About the radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, 3-way selector control (optional), 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 38 Name Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Power/volume Rotate to turn the radio on and change control the speaker volume Channel Select and change channels selector 3-way selector Select frequently used features (optional) Left and right Action determined by the text above the selection keys selection key...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Icon Meaning Network (flashing): your radio is registered on a DMR or MPT trunked network Trunking: your radio has established a call and you are now able to speak to the other party Conventional mode icons Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch override is turned on Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels for activity, and the currently selected channel is a member of...

  • Page 41: Understanding The Radio Indicators

    Understanding the radio indicators The status LED indicator 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 42 Color Meaning All LEDs off Trunked: network not available, or your radio is attempting to register on a trunked network Conventional: receive standby Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones ■...
  • Page 43 Tone Meaning Two short Radio turned on: The radio is powered ■ beeps on and ready to use. Radio is revived: The radio has been ■ made operable by your service pro- vider. Three long Transmit timeout imminent: Your transmit beeps timer will expire and your current transmission will be terminated.

  • Page 44: 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 will 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 45: Navigating The Radio's Menus

    Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for your radio: Short key press Long key press 1. On speaker microphone (if fitted) For more information about the function keys that can be programmed on your radio, contact your radio provider.
  • Page 46 Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list. Main menu Zones Address book Back Select When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select to open the menu you have chosen. To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the left selection key when the word Cancel or Back appears above it.
  • Page 47 In this example, the Channels menu is the Quick Access menu. Use the scroll keys to go directly to the Channels menu. Channel 12 Zone 11 Menu The Channels menu, with a list of your available channels, is now displayed. Channels Channel 1 Channel 2...

  • Page 48: Using The Alphanumeric Keys To Search A List

    Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. If a blinking cursor appears when you select a list, you are able to search for the menu item you want using the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 49: 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 ■ Locking and unlocking the keypad ■ Using a wireless headset ■ Changing the radio’s operating mode ■...

  • Page 50: Turning The Radio On And Off

    Turning the radio on and off Rotate the power/volume control switch clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to turn the radio off. When the radio is first turned on, the status LED briefly glows red, and the radio gives two short beeps. Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very low.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the speaker volume Rotate the power/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. Locking and unlocking the keypad The keypad lock feature prevents you from pressing a key accidentally.

  • Page 52: Using A Wireless Headset

    Wireless headset menu, you can still receive and reply to calls without interrupting the selected operation. Headset compatibility with Tait radios Bluetooth wireless headsets may operate with Tait radios, provided the headset: Is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Ver- ■...
  • Page 53 Pairing a wireless headset with the radio Before attempting to connect a wireless headset, Tait recommends that the headset is fully charged. Refer to the headset installation instructions for charging instructions. Pairing creates a unique and encrypted wireless link between the Bluetooth-capable radio, and the Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 54 The message Connecting appears, while the radio attempts to pair with the headset. Connecting: HM1100 Clear 5 When the message Calling. Answer on headset appears, press the Answer button on the headset to confirm the connection. Calling. Headset Answer on connected headset Clear...
  • Page 55 Press Options to disconnect or connect a headset (Disconnect, Connect), change the priority order of the headsets (Move down), or remove a headset from My Headsets (Remove, Remove all). My headsets My headsets Disconnect Disconnect Move down Move down Back Select Back Select...
  • Page 56 Changing the way your headset reconnects You can use the Power-on option menu to change the way your radio reconnects with a headset when the radio is first turned on. The choices are: None: The radio does not connect to any head- ■...

  • Page 57: Changing The Radio's Operating Mode

    Changing the radio’s operating mode The way your radio performs basic functions, such as sending and receiving calls, depends on the operating mode of your network. The two operating modes that may be available on your radio are: conventional mode (see "Operating in conven- ■...

  • Page 58: Setting And Viewing The Radio's Time And Date

    Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date Your radio may be programmed to use its internal real-time clock. You may be able to view the time and date via a function key or via the radio menu. Other features may also make use of the radio’s time and date by showing entries based on the current clock setting.

  • Page 59: Operating In Conventional Mode

    Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio on a conventional network (digital and analog). This includes how to make and receive different types of calls, use your radio in different repeater areas, and scan a group of channels for activity. This section covers: Selecting a zone ■...

  • Page 60: Selecting A Zone

    Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels and groups. When you select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available. 1 Press Menu and select Zones. Main menu Zones Address book Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection...

  • Page 61: Selecting A Channel

    Selecting a channel For digital channels, a talkgroup is assigned to each channel. For more information, see "Understanding talkgroups" on page 1 Press Menu and select Channels. Main menu Channels Zones Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection key to select the Channels menu.) 2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of...

  • Page 62: Selecting A Group

    1 Dial the number associated with the channel using the alphanumeric keys. Clear Select 2 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now shown on the display. Selecting a group A group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting.

  • Page 63: Understanding Talkgroups

    3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now shown on the display. The scanning icon appears on the display. Scan 1 Channels Menu Dialing a group This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. To dial the group number from the default display: 1 Dial the number associated with the group using the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 64: Making A Talkgroup Call

    region. Statewide talkgroups, as their name sug- gests, enable public safety agencies to communi- cate with each other from one end of the state to the other. Special event talkgroups—may be used to man- ■ age emergencies encompassing a large area, or even events such as visits by heads of state.

  • Page 65: Making A Call

    Making a call The radio’s behavior when making a call changes depending on the type of channel selected. Channels can be programmed for: DMR calls over the DMR network ■ DMR calls between radios ■ analog calls between radios ■ If you are on a channel programmed for calls over the DMR network, the green LED indicates whether the network is active.
  • Page 66 To make a call: 1 Select the required channel or scan group. You may need to select the zone you want first, then select the channel or group from that zone. 2 On channels programmed for DMR or analog calls between radios (without a radio network): Check that the channel is clear.

  • Page 67: Making An Individual Call

    Making an individual call This feature is available for digital channels only. To make a call to one person rather than a group of people: 1 Press Menu and select Individual call. (The person to whom you last made an individual call is highlighted.) (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your...

  • Page 68: Making A Call Using The Address Book

    Making a call using the address book The Address book menu has a programmed list of calls, which can be made from any channel or zone. Address-book calls may also be used to send status information, such as “at lunch” or “on site”, or to change to a channel or group.

  • Page 69: Making A Local Call

    Making a local call For analog channels, each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed. Using the Main menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press Menu and select Local calls. Main menu Local calls Set status Back Select...

  • Page 70: Connecting To A Telephone Network

    Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so a local call can be dialed directly from the default display. In this case, you can start dialing the call without selecting the menu option. A series of X and S characters may appear, prompting you to dial over them.
  • Page 71 Using a function key Depending on how DTMF patch calls are programmed, some or the following steps may not be necessary. 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch call. Your radio may send tones to capture the line. 3 Press Send, or press the function key a second time, to send the preset number.

  • Page 72: Making An Emergency Call

    7 Once the call has finished, press End. Your radio may send tones to release the line. Making an emergency call You may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. 1 Press the function key programmed for Emergency Mode and an emergency call is sent to your dispatcher, or some other predetermined location.

  • Page 73: Resending Calls Automatically

    1 Press Menu and select Set status. Main menu Set status Dial radio call Back Select 2 In the Set status menu, scroll through the list of status messages until the message you want appears. 3 Press Select. The message Status updated appears on the display.

  • Page 74: Transmitting At Low Power

    To cancel a call that is being resent: Press the PTT key. ■ Transmitting at low power If you are using your radio in conditions where signal strength is high, you can extend the shift life of your battery by transmitting at low power. When low power transmit is turned on, appears in the display and calls are made at low power rather...

  • Page 75: Ending Active Calls

    2 Press the low-power transmit function key again to turn low-power transmit off, and the message Low power tx deactivated appears on the display. Ending active calls For analog channels, you may have a function key programmed to either end the current call, or end the current call and all other active calls in your group.

  • Page 76: Using Monitor And Squelch Override (On Analog Channels)

    Using monitor and squelch override (on analog channels) The monitor function allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, and hear if there is any traffic on a channel before you make a call. The squelch override function lets the radio user override the squelch (carrier) mute and hear all noise on a channel, including weak signals that are below the programmed squelch threshold.

  • Page 77: Bypassing The Repeater (On Analog Channels)

    Squelch cannot be overridden when the radio is scanning. Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels) For analog channels, you can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio. This feature is known as repeater talkaround. You can do this, for example, when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy or stops working.

  • Page 78: Receiving A Call

    3 Proceed with your call. 4 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the channel, or press the function key again. Receiving a call When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selected channel or group, the radio then unmutes and you can hear the call.

  • Page 79: Scanning A Group Of Channels

    When that voting group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is again part of the voting group. Alternatively, the function key programmed for voting may be programmed so that a short key press turns on voting, and a long key press activates nuisance delete.
  • Page 80 1 Press the PTT key to transmit. If background scan is active, your radio will now call the currently selected channel. 2 If standard scan is active and there has been no recent activity on the channel, then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed.
  • Page 81 Suspending a channel from a scanning group If a member channel of a scan group is busy for a long time and you do not wish to hear the conversation, you may be able to use the function key programmed for nuisance delete to temporarily delete it from the scan group.
  • Page 82 5 Press the scroll keys to select the channel that you want to add or delete. 6 Press OK. If successful, the message Channel added or Channel deleted appears. To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option. Changing a group’s transmit channel You may be able to change the transmit channel of a standard scanning group.
  • Page 83 Changing a group’s first or second priority channel You may be able to change the priority channels of a scanning group. Priority channels are scanned more frequently than other channels in the group. If valid activity is found on another channel, the radio continues to scan the priority channel or channels at regular intervals.
  • Page 84 Icon and messages that may appear when changing group details The following icons may appear when viewing group membership details, adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels. Icon Meaning This channel is used to transmit on when there has been no recent activity.
  • Page 85 The following messages may appear when using nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from a group, when adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels. Message Meaning Scanning not You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from a group, as there is no group currently selected.

  • Page 86: Operating In Trunked Mode

    Operating in trunked mode This section explains how your radio operates on a DMR (digital), MPT (analog) or dual-mode trunked network. These features are controlled by software licenses (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in DMR or MPT trunked mode.

  • Page 87: Checking That Your Network Is Available

    Checking that your network is available Check that the orange LED is flashing and the network icon appears on the display. These are the indications that your radio has access to a trunked network. If the network icon is flashing and No service appears on the display, your radio is attempting to access the trunked network.

  • Page 88: Making A Preset Call

    2 In the Change network menu, scroll through the list of networks until the network you want appears. 3 Press Select. The radio will restart and display the name of the new network. Dialing a new network This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.
  • Page 89 Dialing a preset call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. The preset calls programmed for your radio can be dialed if you know the number associated with the preset call. 1 Dial p, where p is the number of the preset call. If your preset call number is the same as a call to another radio, then you need to dial a leading 0.

  • Page 90: About Trunked Zones And Workgroups

    About trunked zones and workgroups Trunked zones and workgroups are used to manage the calls on the trunked system. Zones typically define geographic areas (towns, suburbs or counties), or branches of an organization. Workgroups span multiple zones, and typically define functions, work areas or job roles.
  • Page 91 Selecting a workgroup 1 Press Menu and select Set workgroup. Main menu Set workgroup Go to homegroup Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key or channel selector to select a workgroup.) 2 In the Set workgroup menu, scroll through the list of workgroups until the workgroup you want appears.
  • Page 92 Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Go to homegroup. Main menu Go to homegroup Scanning Back Select 2 Press Select, and the radio now shows your homegroup in the default display. Using a function key You may be able to use a function key to toggle between your homegroup, and the currently selected zone and workgroup.

  • Page 93: About Emergency Operation

    About emergency operation In an emergency you may be able to summon help by sending an emergency call. After making the call, your radio may be programmed to enter emergency mode. While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher or the called party can hear any activity near your radio.
  • Page 94 Dialing an emergency call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1 Dial *9. 2 Press Send or the # or PTT key. An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio. If you wish to send an emergency call to another radio, you may be able to dial *9*n then press the # or PTT key.

  • Page 95: Dialing A Pabx Number

    Dialing a PABX number This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. To dial a PABX extension: 1 Dial n, where n is the PABX extension you wish to call. 2 Press Send or the # or PTT key. The call details appear on the display.

  • Page 96: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call When you receive a call, your radio displays the caller’s identity and responds in one of two ways, depending on the way it was programmed and the way your network operates. On-air call setup: The radio gives a ring and auto- ■...

  • Page 97: Re-Establishing A Call

    Re-establishing a call The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions allow you to re-establish calls using the PTT key. Last number recall When an outgoing call has ended, the message Last call to and the called unit’s identity may appear on the display.

  • Page 98: Checking The Queue

    Checking the queue If you have missed an incoming call, status message or text message, it may be stored in the queue. Information about the last call or message is shown on the display and the queue icon appears. The queue can be programmed to store multiple calls or messages or just the last call or message.
  • Page 99 Changing your queue settings Your radio may be programmed so that you are able to change queuing to ‘unanswered’. Unanswered queuing means that all status and text messages are immediately queued. Incoming voice calls are only queued if they are unanswered. If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be able to change your call queuing setting using the keypad.

  • Page 100: About Status Messages

    About status messages A status message is sent to another party to indicate your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”. If the radio receiving your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message.
  • Page 101 Dialing a status message If your radio has alphanumeric keys, the status messages programmed for your radio can be dialed. To dial the message, you need to know the number associated with the status message. To dial a status message: 1 Dial *0s*n, where s is the number of the status message and n is the radio unit number you wish to send the message to.

  • Page 102: About Trunked Text Messages

    About trunked text messages Your radio may be programmed so that you can send text messages. The three options for creating text messages are selecting a preset text message, editing a draft text message, or creating a new text message. To either edit or enter a text message, your radio must have alphanumeric keys.
  • Page 103 Sending a preset text message 1 Press Menu and select Send > Text message > Preset message. Text message Preset message Edit message Back Select In the Preset message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. 2 Scroll through the list of preset message labels until the one you want appears.

  • Page 104: Sending A Text Message

    3 When the message is complete, press Options and select Send. Creating a new text message 1 Press Menu and select Send > Text message > New message. The last text message you sent may be displayed. 2 In the New message menu, modify the last text message you sent, or enter the new text message using the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 105: Placing The Radio In Do-Not-Disturb Mode

    Receiving a text message If the radio is programmed for call queuing, incoming text messages are added to the queue. For more information, see "Checking the queue" on page Press Options and select whether to reply, call or delete. Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode If you do not want calls for a while, you can place the radio in do-not-disturb mode, so that incoming calls...

  • Page 106: Calls To Conventional Channels Or Conventional Groups

    Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups You may be able to dial conventional channels or groups, using 101 to 110. The channels or groups called using these numbers are programmed for your radio. To call a conventional channel or group: 1 Dial the number for the channel or group you wish to call.

  • Page 107: Dialing Calls In Trunked Mode

    Dialing calls in trunked mode If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can make dialed calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dialing features available depend on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates.

  • Page 108: Mpt 1343 Dialing

    MPT 1343 dialing If your MPT or DMR trunked network uses the MPT 1343 dialing scheme, your radio’s unique number on the network consists of: a three-digit prefix, ■ a four-digit fleet number, and ■ a two- or three-digit radio unit number. ■...
  • Page 109 MPT 1343 dialed calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios and gives an example of each type of call. In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key. Call to Dialing code and example Radio...

  • Page 110: Nokia Ann Fleet Calls

    Nokia ANN fleet calls If your trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialing, the numbers you dial depend on your fleet size. Fleets are defined as either large, small or mini. Your radio’s unique number on the network consists of: a lead number 7, 8 or 9, depending on the fleet ■...
  • Page 111 Nokia ANN dialed calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and gives an example of each type of call. In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key. Call to Dialing code and example Radio 23 in the same fleet...

  • Page 112: Accessing Common Trunking Functions

    Accessing common trunking functions The following tables explain how you can access special MPT or DMR trunking functions using the and # keys. The availability of these functions is dependant on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
  • Page 113 *... # functions Dialing Functions Example code *49# Do not disturb #49# Cancel do not disturb *491# DMR: Do not disturb (SDM calls) MPT: Do not disturb ( voice calls only) #491# DMR: Cancel do not disturb (SDM calls) MPT: Cancel do not disturb ( voice calls only) *492# Do not disturb —...

  • Page 114: Gps Location Services

    GPS location services This section explains how to use the GPS 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 GPS location information ■...

  • Page 115: About Gps Location Information

    About GPS location information If the built-in GPS is enabled or your radio is connected to an external GPS receiver, you can view GPS location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time. Your radio can also display universal transverse mercator (UTM) information such as the UTM zone, and northing and easting coordinates.

  • Page 116: Viewing Gps Information

    Viewing GPS information 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > GPS Info. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to access the GPS Info menu.) GPS information is now shown on the display, if it is available.

  • Page 117: Loneworker Monitoring

    Loneworker monitoring Loneworker monitoring is a safety feature for people who work alone. Loneworker monitoring may be programmed to be on or off at all times, or can be switched on and off by the user using a programmed function key or the menu. A loneworker alarm is activated if for a predetermined period of time: the radio has been tilted by more than 60 degrees...

  • Page 118: 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 119 Otherwise the radio will activate emergency mode or (in trunked mode) send a status update. 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 120: 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 121: About Encryption

    About encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode networks 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 122: Making An Encrypted Call

    Making an encrypted call 1 Select the network you wish to operate on. 2 Check that encryption is on ( is showing in the display). 3 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Customizing Radio Settings

    11 Customizing radio settings This section describes the ways in which you can customize your radio. These features are common to radios operating in either trunked or conventional mode. This section covers: Changing the volume of all audible indicators ■ Changing the volume of keypress tones ■...

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: Turning On Backlighting

    Turning on backlighting Whenever a key is pressed or a call is received, the keypad and display light up automatically. Backlighting only remains on for a few seconds, unless there is further radio activity. When backlighting is turned on, it remains on until the setting is changed to Off, regardless of radio activity.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Charging And Caring For Batteries

    12 Charging and caring for batteries This section describes how to charge your Tait radio battery as well as care for it, to ensure safe operation, maximum performance and prolonged battery life. This section covers: About the chargers ■ Special conditions when using IS radios ■...

  • Page 130: About The Chargers

    About the chargers Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and instructions in this chapter apply to all chargers. There are four types of charger available for your Tait radio battery: Desktop charger: Small enough to ■ fit on a desk, it charges one bat- tery at a time.

  • Page 131: Special Conditions When Using Is Radios

    Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery and charger with an IS radio. Fitting a battery or using a charger that is not IS-approved creates a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 132 Do not short-circuit the battery contacts, neither ■ intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry inside a pocket or container. Short- circuiting the battery contacts can heat up the con- ductive material. Attaching of labels Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery or the vent hole on the radio chassis label.
  • Page 133 Temperature indications When the battery temperature is outside the normal charging range, the orange LED on the charger is lit. Charging will start or resume once the temperature is within normal limits, and no action is required by you. Leaving the battery on charge You can leave a battery/radio in the charger once charging is complete.

  • Page 134: Low Battery Warning

    charger draws minimal current and has little effect on a healthy vehicle battery. Receiving calls while charging Applies to desktop charger and multicharger only. Notice For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger. You can receive a call while the radio is in the charger, but your radio performance may be degraded.

  • Page 135: Charging The Battery

    The red LED stays lit while the battery charges. To charge the battery: 1 Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct Tait power adaptor. Multicharger and vehicle charger: Power on the charger. Initially, all three LEDs are lit for two seconds.
  • Page 136 No action is required. There is a fault. Contact your local ■ regional Tait office. If the LEDs for all charger slots continuously flash orange, or red then orange, the multicharger itself may be faulty (e.g. the fan may be jammed or faulty).

  • Page 137: Maintaining Battery Life And Performance

    With proper care and maintenance you will maintain the performance and life of the battery. It is recommended that you: Use only Tait batteries and chargers. ■ Do not expose a battery to very high or very low ■...

  • Page 138: Storing Batteries

    Cleaning the contacts of the battery Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the battery with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease. Storing batteries When not in use for a month or more, batteries should be stored correctly to prolong their life.

  • Page 139: 13 Troubleshooting

    13 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and basic maintenance. This section covers: About troubleshooting ■ When your radio won’t turn on ■ Identifying the radio’s audible tones ■ Viewing radio information ■ General care ■ Troubleshooting...

  • Page 140: 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. When your radio won’t turn on If the LED on your radio does not glow red when the radio is turned on, it is probable that power is not reaching the radio.

  • Page 141: 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 142 Cleaning the contacts of the battery Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the battery with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease. Cleaning the radio If you need to clean the radio case, use a cloth dampened with clean water.

  • Page 143: Directive 1999/5/Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity Dansk Italiano Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer Con la presente Tait Limited dichiara che herved, at følgende udstyr TPDB1A, questo TPDB1A, TPDH5A & TPDH7A è TPDH5A & TPDH7A overholder de conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i...

  • Page 144: 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 145 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 146 (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 147 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 148 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 149 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 150 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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