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MPD-00001-07 · Issue 7 · March 2017

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  • Page 1 TP9300 DMR Portable Radios User’s Guide MPD-00001-07 · Issue 7 · March 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety..............8 Menu maps..............29 About this guide ............31 Safety warnings used in this guide ........... 31 Related documentation............. 32 Before using your radio ..........33 For your safety — battery warning..........34 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........34 Charging the battery before first use ........
  • Page 4 Making a call using the address book ........79 Making a local call ..............80 Connecting to a telephone network .......... 81 Making an emergency call............83 Sending a status message ............83 Resending calls automatically ..........84 Transmitting at low power............85 Ending active calls..............
  • Page 5 About troubleshooting............. 155 When your radio won’t turn on..........155 Identifying the radio’s audible tones ........155 Viewing radio information ............156 Removing the microphone............157 General care................157 Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity ..159 Tait Software Licence Agreement.......160 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 Explosion hazard! Use only a Tait-supplied, IS/NI-approved battery, charger, antenna, audio accessory, carry accessory or programming adapter with an IS/NI radio. Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS/...
  • Page 9 To have an IS/NI radio serviced, return it to your regional Tait office. Radios One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/ TP9400 radio as an IS/NI radio: an IS circle logo on the radio’s front panel ■...
  • Page 10 T4: –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C T3: –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C Batteries The following batteries have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS/NI portable radios. Refer also to "Rating matching" on page Description Product code Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, AEx-USA, IIA...

  • Page 11: Audio Accessories

    The operating temperature range for the charger is +32 °F to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C). Audio accessories One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/ TP9400 audio accessory as an IS/NI audio accessory: an IS circle logo on the audio accessory ■...

  • Page 12: Carry Cases

    Warning Explosion hazard! You must use a battery carry case when carrying a spare battery into a hazardous area. 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.
  • Page 13 IS and NI 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 or non-incendive rating and the third party IS or NI approval.
  • Page 14 Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC rated accessories ■ may be used with Gas Group IIC or IIA radios, but the combination may only be used in a gas atmosphere. Gas Group IIC rated radios and accessories may be ■...
  • Page 15 504 and 505 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part I, CAS C22.1 ■ ANSI/ISA-RP12.06.01 ■ EN/IEC 60079-25 ■ relevant local regulations. ■ TP9300/TP9400 IS/NI radios have the following entity parameters. Radio accessory port: 1.97 μF 7.2 V ■ ■ 100 μH 0.42 A ■...
  • Page 16 Battery: Charging Terminals Battery Output (radio port) 9.0 V 8.4 V ■ ■ IIA: 2.9 A ■ IIC: 1.9 A 1.2 μF ■ 5.7 μH ■ Ambient pollution degree: 4 Overvoltage category: I Certificates Radio: Battery: MET E113958 ■ TÜV 15 ATEX 7792X TÜV 15 ATEX 7791X ■...
  • Page 17 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 18 35 inches (0.9 m) between people and the antenna. This is the minimum safe distance. 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 19 For more information on what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to it, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html. 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;...
  • Page 20 La Commission fédérale de la communication des ■ Etats-Unis, Code de règlements fédéraux (CFR) Titre 47 Sections 1.1307, 1.1310 et 2.1091 (radios mobi- les) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives). American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti- ■ tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
  • Page 21 Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 22 Radios using encryption must have a readily accessi- ■ ble switch or control to allow the radio user to disable encryption. 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.

  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    Restrictions This product can be programmed to transmit on frequencies that are not harmonized throughout the EU/ EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each member state. 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.
  • Page 24 Warning If you have a pacemaker, immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is interfering with the pacemaker. Warning If you have a pacemaker: immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is inter- ■ fering with the pacemaker keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the ■...
  • Page 25 Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags, fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual, before installing electronic equipment in the vehicle. Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state.
  • Page 26 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 27 Caution Tait recommends that you do not affix additional labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the battery. The fit between these surfaces is intentionally firm and any added thickness will damage the points of attachment between radio and battery. If you must attach...
  • Page 28 contacts can heat up the conductive material and cause personal injury and/or damage to property. For your safety...

  • Page 29: 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 External alert Address book Indicator level Individual call...
  • Page 30 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 External alert Text message Indicator level Preset message Keypress tones Edit message Quiet operation New message Silent operation...

  • Page 31: About This Guide

    About this guide This user’s guide provides information about all TP9300 portable radios, except the TP9310 (without display and keypad).This user’s guide provides information about all TM9300 mobile radios except the TM9315 (with 2-digit display). The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 2.14.

  • Page 32: 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 TM9300...

  • Page 33: Before Using Your Radio

    For an up- to-date list of approved accessories, contact your regional Tait office. For detailed information about IS and NI radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and accessories"...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 144.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Battery

    Attaching the battery Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS and NI-approved battery with an IS and NI 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 37: 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 38: Installing An Audio Accessory

    For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, contact your regional Tait office. For detailed information about IS and NI radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and accessories"...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 What you hear on an analog channel On analog channels, your radio may be programmed so that you hear all conversations on a channel, or your user group may be segregated from other user groups by using special signaling. The special signaling is used to control the muting and unmuting of your radio, so that your radio is muted when other user groups are talking and unmuted for members of...

  • Page 42: 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: The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, 3-way selector control (optional), scroll keys, selection keys, and function keys.
  • Page 43 channel selector 3-way selector control (optional) function key 1 power / volume status LED control function key 2 speaker / microphone PTT key (press-to-talk) display function key 3 scroll keys function key 4 right selection key left selection key alphanumeric keys Getting started...
  • Page 44 Name Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Volume control Rotate to change the speaker volume On/off key Turn the radio on or off with a long press Power/volume Rotate to turn the radio on and change control the speaker volume Channel...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47: 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 48 Icon Meaning Network (flashing): your radio is registered on a DMR or MPT trunked network Network: your radio is registered on a trunked network Flashing: your radio is attempting to register on a 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...

  • Page 49: 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 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.
  • Page 50 status LED Color Meaning Glowing: your radio is transmitting (transmit) Flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire Green Glowing: the current channel is (receive) busy Flashing: you have received a call (analog channel only) Orange Flashing: you are registered on a (network) trunked network All LEDs off...
  • Page 51 Color Meaning Orange Off: No service (network) Flashing: Limited service (no inter-site or fixed network services are available) On: Full service For more information see "Checking that your network is available" on page Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones ■...
  • Page 52 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 short Channel now free: You were prevented beeps from transmitting on a busy channel and that channel is now free.

  • Page 53: Using Function Keys To Access Frequently Used Features

    Voice annunciation In conventional mode, your radio may be programmed to play a pre-recorded message for the start-up channel and, when changing a channel, and for the battery condition. Using function keys to access frequently used features The function keys provide access to some of the features you will use most often.
  • Page 54 Channel 12 Zone 11 function keys Talkgr Menu Viewing the function key settings Use the Main menu to check the features assigned to your radio’s function keys: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info > Key settings. 2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of function keys.

  • Page 55: 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 56 Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list. Main menu Zones Address book Back Select 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 57 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 Channel 12 Zone 11 Menu The Channels menu, with a list of your available channels, is now displayed.

  • Page 58: Using The Alphanumeric Keys To Search A List

    Press the left selection key and the associated ■ menu appears. Channel 12 Zone 11 Zones Menu Channel 12 Zone 11 Zones Menu 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Locking the radio 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Lock radio. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn radio lock on and off.) 2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select. (The current setting is highlighted.) The radio is now locked, and the message Enter PIN appears on the display.

  • Page 62: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad

    Locking and unlocking the keypad The keypad lock feature prevents you from pressing a key accidentally. The number of keys that are locked depends on the way your radio is programmed. If you receive a call while the keypad is locked, press any key to answer.
  • Page 63 Headset compatibility with Tait radios Bluetooth wireless headsets may operate with Tait radios, provided the headset: Is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Ver- ■ sion 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 or higher. Includes Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) adopted ■...
  • Page 64 When you connect to a wireless headset for the first time, you need to instruct the radio to search for compatible headsets using Bluetooth wireless technology. The search should take less than one minute. To pair a wireless headset with the radio: 1 Turn on the radio.
  • Page 65 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 Cancel Clear 6 Repeat the previous steps to add other headsets. While the wireless headset is connected, the wireless headset icon appears on the display.
  • Page 66 Disconnecting the headset To disconnect the headset from your radio: Press Menu and select Wireless headset > ■ Disconnect. Alternatively, in the My headsets menu select Options > Disconnect. Reconnecting the headset Your radio may be programmed so that each time the headset is turned on, it will automatically reconnect to the radio.
  • Page 67 Connect: The radio will attempt to connect to the ■ headsets in My Headsets, in priority order. To change the power-on option: 1 Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Options > Power-on option, and change to the required option. Power-on option None Reconnect last...

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: Understanding Talkgroups

    3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now shown on the display. The orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears on the display. Scan 1 Channels Menu Dialing a group This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Making An Individual Call

    The radio warns you before the transmit timer expires by beeping three times. The red status LED flashes and the message Transmit timeout imminent appears in the display. The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears on the display. If the transmit timer has timed out, you must release the PTT before you can transmit again.

  • Page 79: Making A Call Using The Address Book

    1 Select the required channel or group. 2 Press the programmed function key or PTT (depending on your configuration). 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”...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Connecting To A Telephone Network

    2 Press Menu and select Dial radio call. 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 82 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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. If you are using your radio in conditions where signal strength is high, you can reduce the drain on your vehicle battery by transmitting at low power.

  • Page 86: Ending Active Calls

    The message Low power tx activated appears briefly, and the low-power transmit icon appears on the display. 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...

  • Page 87: Using Monitor And Squelch Override (On Analog Channels)

    Using the function key programmed for reset monitor/call cleardown to end active calls The function key programmed for reset monitor may be programmed so that a short key press ends your current call, and a long key press ends all active calls in your group.

  • Page 88: Bypassing The Repeater (On Analog Channels)

    Squelch is often programmed as a long keypress of the same function key that turns monitor on and off. 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. This allows you to hear even faint and noisy signals. While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continuallyLED flashes green, and the squelch override icon appears on the display.

  • Page 89: Receiving A Call

    5 Proceed with your call. 6 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the channel, or choose Off in the Talkaround menu. Using a function key 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press the programmed function key to turn repeater talkaround on. The message Talkaround activated appears briefly, and the repeater talkaround icon appears on the display.

  • Page 90: Scanning A Group Of Channels

    This channel is known as the ‘home’ channel, and will be the channel you make and receive calls on. While voting is active, the orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears on the display. The section "Selecting a group" on page 73 explains how to select a group.
  • Page 91 The section "Selecting a group" on page 73 explains how to activate scanning. Standard and background scanning The two types of scanning that may be available on your radio are standard scanning, and background scanning. Background scan can only be activated by using a function key programmed for background scan.
  • Page 92 1 Press Menu and select Advanced > Set scan key. Advanced Set scan key Program groups Back Select 2 In the Set scan key menu, scroll through the list of background scan groups until the group you want appears. 3 Press Select. The message Scan key scans new group appears on the display.
  • Page 93 Adding or deleting member channels of a group Your radio may be programmed so you can add or delete channels in a voting or scanning group. Changes made are permanent, and will remain after restarting the radio. 1 Select the group. See "Selecting a group"...
  • Page 94 Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by pressing Menu and selecting Advanced > Program groups, then select the group you wish to edit. 3 In the Edit group menu, choose Change tx. 4 Press Select. 5 Press the scroll keys to select the new transmit channel.
  • Page 95 4 Press Select. 5 Press the scroll keys to select the new priority channel. 6 Press OK. If successful, the message P1 channel changed or P2 channel changed appears. To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option. The new priority channel has the icon next to it.
  • Page 96 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 97: 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 98: Checking That Your Network Is Available

    Checking that your network is available Check that the orange LED is glowing and the network icon appears in the display. These are the indications that your radio has access to a trunked network. Check that the orange LED is flashing and the network icon appears on the display.

  • Page 99: Making A Preset Call

    Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Change network. Main menu Change network Change mode Back Select 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.
  • Page 100 2 In the Preset calls menu, scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears, then press Send. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. Dialing a preset call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 101: 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 102 4 Check that orange LED is glowing and the network icon appears on the display. 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 or left selection key to select a workgroup.) (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you...
  • Page 103 Selecting the homegroup Your ‘homegroup’ is the workgroup in which your radio usually operates. To return to your homegroup at any time, you may be able to use the main menu, or use a function key. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Go to homegroup.

  • Page 104: About Emergency Operation

    1 Press Menu and select Scanning. Main menu Scanning Send Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key to select scanning.) 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. About emergency operation In an emergency you may be able to summon help by sending an emergency call.
  • Page 105 "Making a preset call" on page 2 Press Send. An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio. Operating in trunked mode...
  • Page 106 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 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111 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 112: 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 113 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 114: 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 115 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 116: 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 117: 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 110. 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...

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 MPT 1343 dialed calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios using the MPT 1343 dialing scheme, 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.

  • Page 122: Dmr Dialing

    DMR dialing If your trunked network uses the DMR dialing scheme, your radio’s unique number on the network consists a three-digit prefix ■ a two-digit fleet number, and ■ a three-digit unit number ■ You may also be part of a group, with a three-digit group number.
  • Page 123 DMR dialed calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios using the DMR dialing scheme, 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.

  • Page 124: 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 125 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 126: 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 127 *... # functions Dialing code Functions Example Turn encryption on *462# *47# Display the current network and your full radio number *48# Queue incoming calls #48# Cancel queue *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)

  • Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133 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 134: 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 135: 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 136: 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 red LED glows and appears in the display.

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142 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 143: 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 144: 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 and NI radios ■...

  • Page 145: 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: Chargers for intrinsically safe (IS) and non- incendive (NI) batteries contain circuitry for the protection of IS and NI batteries.

  • Page 146: Special Conditions When Using Is And Ni Radios

    Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS or NI-approved battery and charger with an IS or NI radio. Fitting a battery or using a charger that is not IS or NI-approved creates a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 147 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-circuit- ing the battery contacts can heat up the conduc- tive material. Attaching of labels Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole(s) on the battery or the vent hole on the radio chassis label.
  • Page 148 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 149: Low Battery Warning

    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. If you do remove the radio from the charger to answer a call, the call will not be disrupted.

  • Page 150: 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 151 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 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 ■ Removing the microphone ■ General care ■ Troubleshooting...

  • Page 155: 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 red, green and orange LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is probable that power is not reaching the radio.

  • Page 156: 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 157: 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 158 Notice To prevent permanent damage to the radio case, do not allow the radio to come into contact with detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, or petroleum- based products. For general battery care, see "Maintaining battery life performance". Cleaning the contacts of the battery Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the battery.

  • Page 159: Directive 1999/5/Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity Dansk Français Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer Par la présente, Tait Limited déclare que herved, at følgende udstyr TPDB1A, les appareils TPDB1A, TPDH5A & TPDH5A & TPDH7ATMBB1A & TMBH5A TPDH7ATMBB1A & TMBH5A sont overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige conformes aux exigences essentielles et relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

  • Page 160: 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 161 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 162 (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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166 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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