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  • Page 1 TM8200 mobiles Operator’s Manual www.taitworld.com...
  • Page 3 Suomi direktiv 1999/5/EG. Tait Electronics Ltd vakuuttaa täten että Se även: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/ TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä MMA-00004-02 Issue 02 © Tait Electronics Limited August 2005. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: To Our European Customers

    To our European customers Tait Electronics Limited is an environmentally responsible company which supports waste minimization and material recovery. The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive requires that this product be disposed of separately from the general waste stream when its service life is over.

  • Page 5: Safety And Compliance Warnings

    Safety and compliance warnings Radio frequency exposure information For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the following information before using this radio. Using this radio You should use this radio only for work-related purposes (it is not authorized for any other use) and if you are fully aware of, and can exercise control over, your exposure to RF energy.

  • Page 6: Radio Frequency Emissions Limits In The Usa

    Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and attach- ments, and make only authorized modifications to the antenna otherwise you could damage the radio and violate FCC regulations. Website: For more information on what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to it, go to http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.

  • Page 7: Health, Safety And Electromagnetic Compatibility In Europe

    Website: To download the formal declaration of conformity, go to http://eudocs.taitworld.com/. A signed and dated paper copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from Tait Europe Ltd. Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to auto- motive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC, as amended by 95/54/EC.

  • Page 8: En 60950 Requirements (25 Watt Radios)

    EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) This radio complies with the European Union standard EN 60950 when operated up to the rated 33% duty cycle of two minutes transmit and four minutes receive, and with ambient temperatures of 30°C or lower. Caution: Operation outside these limits may cause the external temperature of the radio to rise higher than this...
  • Page 9 Your radio’s settings Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings. Function key settings Conventional Trunked quick access menus: Frequently used channels and groups ID/Number Description ID/Number Description...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity ....i To our European customers ..........ii Safety and compliance warnings ........iii Radio frequency exposure information ........iii Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ......iv Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe ..v Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ....v EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) ........vi Safe radio operation ..............vi High radio surface temperatures ..........vi...
  • Page 14 Operating in conventional mode ........15 Selecting a zone ..............15 Selecting a channel ..............16 Selecting a group ..............18 Checking that a channel is clear ..........19 Making a call ................. 20 Making a local call ..............21 Making a call using your address book ........
  • Page 15 Customizing radio settings ..........55 Changing the volume of radio indicators ....... 55 Changing the external alert option ........56 Changing the volume of keypress tones ......... 56 Changing to quiet operation ..........57 Changing to silent operation ..........58 Turning on control-head backlighting ........59 Changing the level of control-head backlighting ....
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  • Page 17: About This Manual

    Technical Support at support@taitworld.com. Changes to this manual In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update both the equipment or this operator’s manual, without prior notice.

  • Page 18: Copyright Information

    Copyright information All information contained in this manual is the property of Tait Electronics Ltd. All rights are reserved. These manuals may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written permission from Tait Electronics Ltd.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started This section provides a brief description of your radio’s controls and indicators and explains how to use the radio’s menus. The following topics are covered in this section: radio controls about the keypad microphone understanding the radio display understanding the radio indicators navigating your radio’s menus viewing your radio’s function key...
  • Page 20 press-to-talk (PTT) key radio status LEDs microphone green amber display speaker on/off key volume control microphone socket function keys scroll keys Main menu 1 to 4 left selection key right selection key Symbol Name Function PTT key press and hold to transmit and release to listen volume control rotate to change the speaker volume...

  • Page 21: 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 twelve alphanu- meric keys, two scroll keys, and left and right selection keys. The PTT key and the scroll and selection keys work in the same way as those on the control head (see “Radio controls”...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Radio Display

    Understanding the radio display The messages and symbols you see on your radio display depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it is programmed. The following diagram shows a typical display in conventional mode and explains some of the display information that may be available.
  • Page 23 Radio display symbols These are some of the symbols you may see on you radio display: Symbol Meaning Received signal strength indicator (RSSI) (green LED glowing): the more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio Transmit power level (red LED glowing): the more bars, the higher the power level of your transmission Transmit: your radio is transmitting Low-power transmit: your radio is transmitting on...

  • Page 24: 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 infor- mation about the state of your radio. The most common way the indicators work is described in the following sections.
  • Page 25 Audible tones Note: If quiet or silent mode has been turned on, you will not hear any audible tones. For a description of other tones you may hear, see “Describing the radio’s audible tones” on page Tone type Meaning one short Valid key press: the action you have attempted beep is permitted, or...

  • Page 26: Navigating Your Radio's Menus

    Navigating your radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus available, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available will depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the Main menu Whenever Menu appears above the right selection key , you are able to open the Main menu by pressing Use the scroll keys...

  • Page 27: Viewing Your Radio's Function Key Settings

    Using the left selection key Quick Access menu Your radio may be programmed so that your left selection key acts as a shortcut to another frequently used menu. If this menu has been programmed, the text for left selection key corresponds to the menu. To use this Quick Access menu, press your left selection key , and the associated menu appears.

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio. The following topics are covered in this section: turning the radio on and off locking your radio unlocking your radio adjusting the speaker volume using voice-operated transmit. Turning the radio on and off Give a long press of the on/off key to turn the radio either on or off.

  • Page 29: Unlocking Your Radio

    Unlocking your radio You may need to enter a personal identifi- cation number (PIN) before you can use your radio. If the message Enter PIN: appears, enter your assigned PIN. Once you have entered your PIN correctly, the PIN accepted message appears and normal operation is now possible.
  • Page 30 Changing to VOX by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio Settings> Function Settings>VOX. In the VOX menu, choose On. Press Select. Changing the sensitivity of VOX If you need to change the threshold that your radio detects your voice and makes a call, you can also change the sensitiv- ity of the VOX using your VOX Sensitivity menu.

  • Page 31: Operating In Conventional Mode

    Operating in conventional mode The following topics are covered in this section: selecting a zone selecting a channel selecting a group checking that a channel is clear making a call making a local call making a call using your address book making an emergency call sending a status message transmitting at low power...

  • Page 32: Selecting A Channel

    In the Zones menu, scroll through the list of zones until the one you want appears. Press Select. The zone indication may be programmed to appear either below the channel information or beside the RSSI symbol. Selecting a zone by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for zone scroll.
  • Page 33 Selecting a channel by using a programmed function key Press the function key programmed for preset channel. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Selecting a channel by using the Main menu Select Menu>Channels. In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels until the channel you want appears.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Group

    Scroll through the list of channels until the channel you want appears. Press Done. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Selecting a group A group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels menu, the group is shown as being a single channel item, e.g.

  • Page 35: Checking That A Channel Is Clear

    In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels and groups until the group you want appears. Press Done. The amber LED glows and the scanning symbol appears in the display. Selecting a group by using your Quick Access menu Press one of the scroll keys open the Channels menu.

  • Page 36: Making A Call

    Activating monitor by using a function key Press the monitor function key to activate monitor and hear any traffic on the channel. While monitor is on, the green LED flashes slowly and the monitor symbol appears in the display. Press the monitor function key again to turn monitor off, or wait for monitor to turn off automatically, after a programmed delay.

  • Page 37: Making A Local Call

    Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth. Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking. While you are transmitting, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display.
  • Page 38 Making a local call by using the Main menu Select the required channel. Select Menu>Local calls. In the Local Calls menu, scroll through the list of local calls until the call you want appears. Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 39: Making A Call Using Your Address Book

    Making a call using your address book Your 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”. To make a call using your address book, you may be able to either: use a programmed function key,...

  • Page 40: Making An Emergency Call

    Making an address-book call by using your Quick Access menu Press one of the scroll keys open the Address Book menu. Scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 41: Sending A Status Message

    Sending a status message Your radio may be able to maintain a record of your current status. This status may be sent with outgoing calls programmed to contain status information. If the radio receiv- ing your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message.

  • Page 42: Ending Active Calls

    Press the low-power transmit function key again to turn low-power transmit off. The message Low power transmit deactivated appears in the display. Activating low power transmit by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio Settings> Function Settings>Low Power Transmit. In the Low Power Transmit menu, choose On.

  • Page 43: Activating The Repeater Before A Call

    Ending all active calls by using a function key Press the function key programmed for call cleardown and monitor is turned off for all radios in your radio group. Any call in progress or incoming call is ended, the green LED stops flashes and the monitor symbol disappears from the display.

  • Page 44: Receiving A Call

    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. If the incoming call contains special signalling that matches the signalling programmed for your radio, the green LED flashes and your radio may give a ringing tone.
  • Page 45 Turning squelch override on and off by using a function key Press the function key programmed for squelch override to unmute the radio. The message Squelch override activated appears in the display. While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually and the squelch override symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 46: Using Your Radio In Different Repeater Areas

    Activating squelch override by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio Settings> Function Settings>Squelch Override. In the Squelch Override menu, choose On. Press Select. The message Squelch override activated appears in the display. While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually and the squelch override symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 47: Scanning A Group Of Channels

    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. Press and hold the function key programmed for voting to remove the current channel from the voting group. If the operation has been successful, the message Channel deleted from group appears in the display.
  • Page 48 If standard scan is active and there has been no recent activity on the channel (the amber LED is glowing rather than flashing), then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed. The possible options are: —...
  • Page 49 When the scan group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is again part of the scan group. Alternatively, the function key programmed for scanning may be programmed so that: a short key press turns on scanning, and a long key press activates nuisance delete.

  • Page 50: Operating In Mpt Trunked Mode

    Operating in MPT trunked mode Note: Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in MPT trunked mode. The following topics are covered in this section: changing your operating mode checking that your network is available making a preset call about emergency operation dialling a PABX number dialling a PSTN number...

  • Page 51: Checking That Your Network Is Available

    In the Change Mode menu, select either Conventional or MPT. Press Done. Press Yes when you are prompted to confirm your selection. The message Changing Mode appears and your radio now shows the programmed default display for either conventional or MPT trunked mode. Checking that your network is available Check that the amber LED is glowing and the network symbol appears in the display.
  • Page 52 Using the Main menu to make a preset call Select Menu>Preset calls. In the Preset Calls menu, scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

  • Page 53: About Emergency Operation

    dial a leading 0. For example, dial 23# to call radio 23 and dial 023# for preset call number 23. Press Send or the or PTT key. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.
  • Page 54 using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad micro- phone” on page Dial *9. Press Send or the or PTT key. An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio. Note: 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 55: Dialling A Pabx Number

    Dialling a PABX number If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you may be able to make calls to a PABX extension. For information about entering characters using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad microphone” on page To dial a PABX extension: Dial n, where n is the PABX extension you wish to call.
  • Page 56 On-air call setup: The radio gives a ring and automatically accepts the call. The symbol appears in the display. Full off-air call setup (FOACSU): When a call is received, the radio rings like a telephone. To accept the call, press Answer. The radio gives a beep and symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 57: Re-Establishing A Call

    When your call time is about to expire, the message Call timeout appears in the display, the red LED flashes and the radio gives a repeated beep. 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 58 Accessing the call queue Use the scroll keys to move through the calls in the call queue until the call you want appears. Press Options to open the Call Queue Options menu. The options available for the call depend on the type of call it is. If the call is a voice call, select Call to return the call or Delete to delete the call.

  • Page 59: 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 60: About Text Messages

    Dialling a status message If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, the status messages programmed for your radio can be dialled. To dial the message, you need to know the number associated with the status message. There may be up to 30 status messages programmed.
  • Page 61 Selecting a preset text message Select Menu>Send> Text message>Preset message. In the Preset Message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. Scroll through the list of preset message labels until the one you want appears. Select Edit, and the complete text message you have chosen is now displayed.

  • Page 62: Sending A Text Message

    Creating a new text message Select Menu>Send> Text message>New message. The last text message you sent may be displayed. In the New Message menu, modify the last text message you sent, or enter the new text message using the alphanu- meric keypad on your keypad micro- phone.

  • Page 63: Placing The Radio In Do-Not-Disturb Mode

    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 can be ignored. You can make outgoing calls in the usual way. Note: While do-not-disturb mode is active, incoming calls cannot be stored in the call queue.

  • Page 64: Calls To Conventional Channels

    Calls to conventional channels 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: Dial the number for the channel or group you wish to call. Press Send or the or PTT key.

  • Page 65: Dialling Calls In Mpt Trunked Mode

    Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you can make dialled calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dial- ling features available depend on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Contact your radio provider for further assistance.
  • Page 66 MPT 1343 dialled 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. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.

  • Page 67: Nokia Ann Fleet Calls

    Nokia ANN fleet calls If your MPT trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialling, 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 size, a zero-, one-, two- or three-digit prefix, a one- or two-digit fleet number, and...
  • Page 68 Call to Dialling code and example Large fleet: Call to radio 234 in fleet 1 with the Fleet Lead Radio unit number same prefix as you Call to radio 235 in fleet 2 with a Lead Prefix Fleet Radio unit number different prefix to you (32) Small fleet: Call to radio 23 in fleet 51 with the...

  • Page 69: Accessing Common Mpt Trunking Functions

    Accessing common MPT trunking functions The following tables explain how you can access special MPT 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. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
  • Page 70 *... # functions Dialling code Call to Example *492# Do not disturb - data calls only #492# Cancel do not disturb, data calls only *50*n Select channel n (site-select diagnostic function, enabled during programming) Resume normal channel hunting (site-select diagnostic func- tion, enabled during programming) *700# Display your MPT number...

  • Page 71: Customizing Radio Settings

    Customizing radio settings Your radio’s audible indicators and display settings can be changed in the Alert Settings menu and the Display Settings menu. Note: Unless stated otherwise, these features are common to radios operating in either conventional mode or MPT trunked mode.

  • Page 72: Changing The External Alert Option

    Changing the volume of radio indicators by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio settings> Alert settings>Indicator volume. In the Indicator Volume menu, choose either Low or High. Press Select. 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 acti- vate when you receive a call.

  • Page 73: Changing To Quiet Operation

    use a programmed function key, or use the Main menu. Changing the volume of keypress tones by using a function key The function key programmed to change the volume of keypress tones switches the volume of the radio’s keypress tones between high, low and off. Changing the volume of keypress tones by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio settings>...

  • Page 74: Changing To Silent Operation

    Changing to quiet operation by using a function key Press the function key programmed for quiet operation to toggle quiet operation between on and off. Changing to quiet operation by using the Main menu Select Menu>Radio settings> Alert settings>Quiet operation. In the Quiet Operation menu, choose On.

  • Page 75: Turning On Control-Head Backlighting

    In the Silent Operation menu, choose On. Press Select. Turning on control-head backlighting The radio’s display and keypad light up when backlighting is on. This normally only happens when a key is pressed or a call is received. There are two ways you may be able to change the way backlighting operates on your radio: turn on backlighting momentarily, using a programmed function key, or...

  • Page 76: Changing The Level Of Control-Head Backlighting

    Select Menu>Radio settings> Display settings>Backlighting. In the Backlighting menu, choose either On or Off. Press Select. Changing the level of control-head backlighting The radio’s display and keypad light up when backlighting is on. This normally only happens when a key is pressed or a call is received.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following topics are covered in this section: when your radio won’t turn on removing the microphone reinstalling the microphone removing the radio from the vehicle checking version information describing the radio’s audible tones. When your radio won’t turn on If the red, green and amber LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no power is reaching the radio.

  • Page 78: Reinstalling The Microphone

    Reinstalling the microphone Caution: The microphone grommet must be installed when- ever the microphone is plugged into the microphone socket. Plug the microphone into the microphone socket. Slide the microphone grommet along the microphone cord and push two adjacent corners of the grommet into the microphone socket cavity.

  • Page 79: Checking Version Information

    Checking version information Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware or firmware version of your radio for troubleshooting purposes. To check the version of your radio: Select Menu>Radio settings> Radio information>Version information. In the Version Information menu, scroll through the list of version information available.
  • Page 80 Action and tone Meaning one short, low- Function deactivated: a function key has pitched beep been pressed and the corresponding func- tion has been turned off one long, low- Invalid key press: the action you have pitched beep attempted is not permitted, or transmission inhibited: you have attempted to transmit but for some reason transmis- sion is not permitted at this time...

  • Page 81: Licence Agreement

    MACHINE ANY PORTION OF ANY SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE MERGED SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE OPTION OF TAIT TO THE REPAIR INTO ANOTHER PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO BE SUBJECT TO THE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE OR THE REFUND OF...
  • Page 84 www.taitworld.com Date, product code and version...

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