When "Out of lock" appears on the screen of a Tait TP9300 and it makes a noise, it means that the radio’s synthesizer is out-of-lock on the current channel. This condition prevents operation on that channel.

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Summary of Contents for Tait TP9300

Page 1 TP9300 DMR Portable Radios User’s Guide MPD-00001-08 · Issue 8 · August 2017...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents For your safety..............9 Menu maps..............28 About this guide ............30 Safety warnings used in this guide ........... 30 Related documentation............. 31 Before using your radio ..........32 For your safety — battery warning..........33 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........33 Charging the battery before first use ........
Page 4 Selecting a zone ............... 70 Selecting a channel ..............71 Selecting a scan or voting group ..........72 Understanding talkgroups............74 Making a call................75 Making an individual call............77 Making a preset call..............77 Making a call using the address book ........77 Making a local call ..............
Page 5 Dialing calls in trunked mode ........131 MPT 1343 dialing..............132 DMR dialing ................134 Nokia ANN fleet calls.............. 136 Accessing common trunking functions ........138 Location services ............140 About location information ............141 About location statuses ............141 Viewing location information........... 142 10 Loneworker monitoring ..........144 Activating loneworker monitoring..........
Page 6 Disposing of batteries ............. 167 14 Troubleshooting ............168 About troubleshooting............. 169 When your radio won’t turn on..........169 Identifying the radio’s audible tones ........169 Viewing radio information ............170 General care................170 Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity ..172 Tait Software Licence Agreement.......173 Contents...
Page 7 Tait Limited. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait Limited. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
Page 8 Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through the original supplier, or contact Tait Limited. Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.
Page 9: 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 10 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 11 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 12: 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 13 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 14 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 15 Division ratings Use only Group D battery with Group D radios. ■ Use only Group A, B, C, D battery with Group A, B, C, D radios. Gas Class I and Dust Class II and Class III rated ■ accessories may be used with Gas Class I radios, but the combination may only be used in a Gas Class I hazardous (classified) location.
Page 16 504 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 17 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 18 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 19 If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a car- ■ rying 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 recommended by the FCC’s occu- pational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
Page 20 Conformité aux normes d’exposition à l’énergie Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux normes et aux règlements d’exposition à l’énergie RF : 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).
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 inter- ■ fering with the pacemaker keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the ■ pacemaker while the radio is on use the radio on the side opposite to the pacemaker ■...
Page 25 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. Please check the vehicle regulations in your area.
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 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. Short-circuiting the battery contacts can heat up the conductive material and cause personal injury and/or damage to property.
Page 28: 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 Call settings Zones Ignore 2-tone Address book Extra features Personal...
Page 29 Main menu (trunked mode) Preset calls Display settings Address book Backlighting Personal Contrast adjust Standard Channel display Set zone RSSI Set workgroup Radio info Go to homegroup Trunked ID Scanning Key settings Send Version info Status Customer info Text message Serial number Dispatcher call Alias...
Page 30: 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 2.15. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio...
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 156.
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42 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 43: 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 44 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 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48: Using Function Keys To Access Frequently Used Features
In trunked mode, your radio may be programmed to play a pre-recorded message for the start-up zone, workgroup or preset, and when changing the zone, workgroup or preset. In both modes, your radio may be programmed to play a pre-recorded message for the battery condition. Using function keys to access frequently used features The function keys provide access to some of the...
Page 49: Navigating The Radio's Menus
The example shown is for a function key programmed to turn backlighting on and off. Backlighting toggle Back 4 Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu. Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for your radio: Short key press Long key press 1.
Page 50: Using The Alphanumeric Keys To Search A List
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. Your radio may be programmed to use the scroll keys or the left selection key to directly access a menu.
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: Using The Address Book
Using the address book Your radio may have a standard address book (with pre-programmed entries) and a personal address book which allows you to maintain your own entries. The address book only shows entries that are relevant to your radio’s current mode of operation (conventional or trunked) and network.
Page 62: Opening The Address Book
Opening the address book To open the address book: Press Menu and select Address book. ■ Your radio may be programmed to use the left selection key (Ad. book) or a function key to open the address book. When opening the address book for the first time after turning on the radio or changing the mode, you are asked to select the default address book: Address book...
Page 63: Navigating The Address Book
Navigating the address book In the standard address book, each entry may have been assigned to a role. Roles are used to categorise entries into logical groups. When opening the standard address book, you can view all entries or filter the entries by a particular role. The personal address book always lists all entries.
Page 64: Filtering Address Book Lists
add an entry of the standard address book to ■ your personal address book If the number of an incoming or dialed call occurs in both the standard and the personal address books, the radio will display the name defined in the personal address book. When adding an entry from the standard address book to the personal address, the role is added as well.
Page 65: Maintaining Personal Address Book Entries
Maintaining personal address book entries The personal address books allows you to: create, edit and delete entries ■ add the last caller ■ copy entries from the standard address book ■ The personal address book can contain up to 100 entries.
Page 66: Address Book
4 In conventional mode, select the Entry type. DMR conventional Analog conventional Entry type Entry type individual call Channel Channel Text message ID Back Select Back Select Press Select. 5 Enter the number or channel. Number Channel 09808242 200New entry Clear Options Clear...
Page 67 Press Options and select Next. 4 In trunked mode, the number of the last call appears on the display. Number 203New entry Clear Change Options If you want to edit the number, press Change. Otherwise, press Options and select Save. 5 In conventional mode, select the Entry details screen appears showing the radio ID of the last caller:...
Page 68 The entry types Talkgroup and Status Update cannot be copied to the personal address book. Technicians William Tech Car Back Options 3 Press Options and select Add to personal. You can now go to the personal address book and change the new entry to make corrections to the name or number.
Page 69: Operating In Conventional Mode
Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio on a conventional network (digital and analog). This section covers: Selecting a zone Checking the queue ■ ■ Selecting a channel Call alert ■ ■ Selecting a scan or vot- Radio check ■...
Page 70: Selecting A Zone
Selecting a zone Your radio may be programmed to use zones, which are collections of channels and groups. When you select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available. Using the Main menu: 1 Press Menu and select Zones. Main menu Zones Address book...
Page 71: Selecting A Channel
If you turn the 3-way selector while pressing the PTT key, the zone will change after you release the PTT key. Selecting a channel For DMR digital channels, a talkgroup may be assigned to a channel. For more information, "Understanding talkgroups" on page Using the scroll keys: Your radio may be programmed use the scroll keys to to scroll through the channels.
Page 72: Selecting A Scan Or Voting Group
If you turn the channel selector while pressing the PTT key, the channel will change after you release the PTT key. Dialing a channel This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. Dialing a channel may be available from the radio’s idle display but is always available while in the Channels menu.
Page 73 (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key, the scroll keys or left selection key to select a group.) 2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels and groups until the group you want appears.
Page 74: Understanding Talkgroups
Understanding talkgroups This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. A talkgroup is a collection of radio users with whom you want to have private conversations. For example, a state's public safety agencies could have the following talkgroups: Local talkgroups—used by a specific agency to ■...
Page 75: 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 a 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 76 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 77: Making An Individual Call
Making an individual call This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. To make a call to one person: 1 Press Menu and select Individual call. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key to select individual calls.) 2 If no address book is configured, a preconfigured list appears.
Page 78: Making A Local Call
When on a DMR conventional channel, the address book will show the DMR entries available on the current channel as well as all analog entries. When on an analog channel, the address book will show all analog entries. When selecting an analog entry, the radio will change channel if necessary.
Page 79: Dialing A Radio Call
4 Press Send. The call details appear on the display, the LED glows red, and appears on the display. Dialing a radio call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. To dial a call to another radio, or group of radios (analog only): 1 Select the required channel.
Page 80: Making A Phone Call
Making a phone call This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. You may be able to connect directly to a telephone network by dialing the number yourself or using preset dialing sequences. 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press Menu and select Phone call. Main menu Phone call Local calls...
Page 81 make a local call (see "Making a local call" on ■ page use your address book (see "Making a call using ■ the address book" on page dial DTMF tones (overdialing) ■ Using a function key Depending on how DTMF patch calls are programmed, some or the following steps may not be necessary.
Page 82: Making An Emergency Call
Your radio may send tones to capture the line. 5 Press Send to send the number dialed in step 3. You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones. 6 Proceed with your call. 7 Once the call has finished, press End. Your radio may send tones to release the line.
Page 83: Setting Your Status (On Analog Channels)
Setting your status (on analog channels) For analog channels, 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 receiving your call has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your status.
Page 84 Sending a status message 1 Press Menu and select Services > Status update. 2 In the Status update menu, scroll through the list of status messages until the message you want appears. Status update On site In transit Back Select 3 When you have chosen a message, press Select.
Page 85: Sending And Receiving Text Messages
Sending and receiving 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.
Page 86 In the example below, a preset text message has been selected, and is being edited. currently number of characters 16/128 selected text used/total number of Contact base now| entry option characters allowed (lower case) Clear Options cursor: shows current point of text entry Sending a preset text message 1 Press Menu and select Services >...
Page 87 Creating a new text message 1 Press Menu and select Services > Text message > New message. 2 Use the alphanumeric keys to add characters and the Clear key to delete them. Use the scroll keys to move through the characters. 7/100 On site| Clear...
Page 88 Sending a text message 1 When you have chosen or entered a message, press Options and the Text options menu opens. Text options Send Cancel sending Back Select 2 In the Text options menu, scroll through the list of options until the choice you want appears. 3 Select Send and press Select.
Page 89: Checking The Queue
Checking the queue If you have missed an incoming call, status message, call alert 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.
Page 90: Call Alert
You can also delete the selected call or messages, or delete all queued calls and messages. Call alert This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. You can let another radio user know that you want to talk to them by sending them a call alert page. When the other radio user receives the call alert page, they can call you back when it is convenient.
Page 91: Radio Check
The LED glows red and a message will be displayed to advise you whether the call alert has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request.
Page 92: Radio Monitor
3 Scroll to the radio you want to check. 4 Press Send to. The LED glows red and a message showing the destination appears in the display. Sending radio chk to Car 2 Cancel If the radio is available on the system, an acknowledgement message is displayed.
Page 93 2 If an address book is configured, you can select to either dial a number or show the address book. Send using Dialed number Address book Back Select Otherwise a preset list of radios will appear. Radio monitor Car 2 Car 3 Cancel Send to...
Page 94: Radio Inhibit And Uninhibit
Radio inhibit and uninhibit Warning When a radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), the encryption keys may be automatically deleted from the radio. If you want to inhibit another radio on the same DMR conventional channel, you can use the radio inhibit feature.
Page 95 The LED glows red and a message appears in the display. Sending inhibit to Car 2 Cancel If the radio has been successfully immobilized, an acknowledgement message is displayed. Ack received To send a radio uninhibit request: 1 Press Menu and select Services > Radio uninhibit.
Page 96: Resending Calls Automatically
If the radio has been successfully returned to operation, an acknowledgement message is displayed. Ack received The uninhibited radio will briefly display Radio revived. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request.
Page 97: Transmitting At Low Power
No acknowledgement retries When you send a call and there is no reply, the call is resent. Any user interaction (such as pressing PTT) will cancel a call that is being resent. 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.
Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103 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 104 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 scan or voting group"...
Page 105 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 106 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 107 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: Making A Call Using The Address Book
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 111: Making A Preset Call
2 In the Address book menu, scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. 3 Press Options and Call, or press PTT. The call details appear on the display, the LED glows red, and appears on the display. Making a preset call The preset calls programmed for your radio may be to other radios, to PABX extensions or to PSTN...
Page 112: About Trunked Zones And Workgroups
If your preset call number is the same as a call to another radio, then you need to dial a leading 0. For example, dial 23# to call radio 23 and dial 023# for preset call number 23. Clear Send 2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.
Page 113 Selecting a zone 1 Press Menu and select Set zone. Main menu Set zone Set workgroup Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key, 3-way selector, or channel selector to select a zone.) 2 In the Set zone menu, scroll through the list of zones until the zone you want appears.
Page 114 To make a call to a workgroup: 1 Select the required zone. See "Selecting a zone" on page 113. 2 Select the required workgroup. See "Selecting a workgroup" on page 113. 3 Press the PTT key, and a call to that workgroup is made.
Page 115 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 function keys You may be able to use function keys to go to your homegroup or to toggle between your homegroup, and the currently selected zone and workgroup.
Page 116: 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 turn scanning on or off.) 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 117 Dialing an emergency call Dialing 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 118: Dialing A Pabx Number
Dialing a PABX number Dialing 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 119: Receiving A Call
Receiving a call When you receive a call, your radio may: automatically accept the call. The icon appears ■ on the display. The radio may also be pro- grammed to beep or ring. In this case, the caller will usually talk first. ring like a telephone.
Page 120 Transmit timer Your radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amount of time you can transmit continuously. When the transmit timer is about to expire, the message Transmit timeout imminent appears in the display, the LED flashes red, and the radio gives three beeps.
Page 121: Re-Establishing A Call
Re-establishing a call The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions may 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 122: Checking The Queue
Checking the queue If you have missed an incoming call or have received a status message or text message, it may be stored in the queue. Information about the missed call or message is shown on the display and the queue icon appears.
Page 123 For a status message or a text message, select View to read the message, Reply to reply, or Call to return the call. Your radio may be programmed to automatically view status updates and text messages on receipt. You can also delete the selected call or messages, or delete all queued calls and messages.
Page 124: 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 125 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 126: 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 127 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 128 3 When the message is complete, press Options and select Send. If you decide to cancel out of editing a text message or receive a call while editing, the current draft will be saved and is available for editing later. Editing a draft text message 1 Press Menu and select Send >...
Page 129: Placing The Radio In Do-Not-Disturb Mode
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can choose the option Dialed, then dial the number of the party you wish to call. If you select Address book or Preset, scroll to the entry you want and press Select. 4 Press Select. The call details appear on the display.
Page 130: Switching To Conventional Channels Or Conventional Groups
The message Do not disturb activated appears on the display. Your radio will now ignore all incoming calls. 2 To deactivate the do-not-disturb function, press the do-not-disturb function key again. The message Do not disturb deactivated appears on the display. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings >...
Page 131: 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 132: 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 133 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 134: 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 135 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 136: 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 137 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 138: 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 139 *... # 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 140: Location Services
Location services This section explains how to use the location services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This section covers: About location information ■...
Page 141: About Location Information
About location information While you may be able to view your location information on analog channels, sending location information is only available for digital channels. If your radio is connected to the receiver of a satellite navigation system, you can view location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time.
Page 142: Viewing Location Information
Viewing location information 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own location. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to access the Own location menu.) Location information is now shown in the display, if it is available.
Page 143 Location UTC: Coordinated Universal Time ■ 23:36:20 UTC time: 24 hour clock Exit Location The radio’s altitude in metres Altitude: ■ above or below mean sea level Exit MGA: Map Grid of Australia ■ MGA: coordinate system Zone: UTM zone number ■...
Page 144: 10 Loneworker Monitoring
10 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.
Page 145: 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 146 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 147: 11 Encryption
11 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 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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 151: Customizing Radio Settings
12 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 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 155: 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 156: Charging And Caring For Batteries
13 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 ■ 6-way charger safety information ■...
Page 157: About The Chargers
About the chargers Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and instructions in this document apply to all chargers. The following chargers are available for your Tait radios and batteries: Chargers for intrinsically safe (IS) and non- incendive (NI) batteries contain circuitry for the protection of IS/NI batteries.
Page 158: 6-Way Charger Safety Information
IS/NI radio. Fitting a battery or using a charger that is not IS/NI-approved 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. Warning Explosion hazard! Do not charge the battery in a hazardous location.
Page 159: Before Using The Charger
Before using the charger Check the battery label and charger label to see if the charger is compatible with the battery. See also "About the chargers" on page 157. Warning Handle the battery safely. Failure to observe the following handling recommendations could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Page 160: Charging Temperatures
Charging temperatures Notice Do not expose a battery to very high or very low temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing so will shorten the usable life (‘service life’) of the battery. To achieve the best results when charging your battery: Before you begin to charge your ■...
Page 161: Receiving Calls While Charging (Not For Battery-Only Vehicle Charger)
Vehicle chargers only It is safe to switch off the ignition while there is still a battery in the charger. But if the vehicle will not be used again for some time, check whether charging will continue while the ignition is off, and consider what effect this might have on the vehicle battery.
Page 162: Low Battery Warning
If a radio was turned on while being charged, the battery indicator may not be accurate when the radio is initially removed from the charger. After a few seconds, the battery indicator is updated to display the amount of charge available in the battery Low battery warning Notice Do not allow a radio battery to fully discharge every time you use it, or you will shorten the service...
Page 163: Inserting The Radio Into The Vehicle Charger
Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger 1 Place the radio in the charger with the battery attached. Warning When the portable radio is used inside a vehicle, radio performance is degraded. Use a mobile radio for all critical communications. If the portable radio must be left switched on while it is in the charger, removing the radio from the charger will improve radio performance.
Page 164: Charging A Battery For The First Time
(not for battery- only vehicle charger). 1 Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct Tait power adaptor. 6-way charger and vehicle charger: Power on the charger. Initially, all three LEDs are lit for 2 seconds.
Page 165: Led Behavior
LED behavior If there is a battery in the charger when power is supplied to the charger, the LEDs behave as follows: Meaning The charger has been connected to a power briefly supply. The battery is charging. steady Charging complete. Remove the battery, or steady leave it in the charger.
Page 166: Removing The Battery From The Charger
With proper care and maintenance you will maintain the performance and life of the battery. It is recommended that you: Use only Tait chargers and batteries. ■ Do not expose a battery to very high or very low ■...
Page 167: Storing Batteries
Store batteries properly when not in use. ■ "Storing batteries". Storing batteries When not in use for a month or more, batteries should be stored correctly to prolong their life. Remove the battery from the radio before storage. ■ Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one ■...
Page 168: 14 Troubleshooting
14 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 169: 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 170: 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 171 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 172: 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, TPDC0A, TPDH5A & TPDC0A, TPDH5A & TPDH7A overholder TPDH7A è conforme ai requisiti essenziali de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Page 173: Tait Software Licence Agreement
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Page 174 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 175 (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 176 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 177 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 178 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 179 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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Tait TP9300 User Manual

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1 About this Guide

2 Before Using Your Radio

3 Getting Started

4 Basic Operation

5 Using the Address Book

6 Operating in Conventional Mode

7 Operating in Trunked Mode

8 Dialing Calls in Trunked Mode

9 Location Services

10 Loneworker Monitoring

11 Encryption

12 Customizing Radio Settings

13 Charging and Caring for Batteries

14 Troubleshooting

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