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TP9400
P25 Portable Radios
User's Guide
DRAFT
MPD-00003-02 · Issue 2 · November 2012

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Summary of Contents for Tait TP9400

  • Page 1 TP9400 P25 Portable Radios User’s Guide DRAFT MPD-00003-02 · Issue 2 · November 2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety ............10 Menu maps ..............20 About this guide ............. 22 Safety warnings used in this guide........... 22 Related documentation..............22 Before using your radio ........24 For your safety — battery warning ..........25 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........ 25 Charging the battery before first use ..........26 Attaching the battery ................26 Removing the battery ................27...
  • Page 4 Adjusting the speaker volume ............43 Locking and unlocking the keypad ..........43 Using a wireless headset ..............44 Selecting a zone ..................46 Selecting a channel ................. 47 Limiting call time ..................48 Checking recent calls ................48 Operating in conventional mode ....... 49 Making calls ....................50 Making an individual call ..............
  • Page 5 Emergency calls ..................73 Making a phone call ................74 Unconnected calls ...................75 Failsoft mode operation ................76 Radio-based failsoft ................76 Infrastructure failsoft ............... 76 Dynamic regrouping ................77 Editing a scan group..........78 Selecting a group to edit ..............79 Viewing group membership .............. 80 Adding a channel to a group .............
  • Page 6 About the proper key detect feature........103 Encrypting calls ..................104 Making an encrypted call............. 105 Receiving an encrypted call ............105 Changing the radio’s encryption key .........106 Changing the transmit encryption key........ 106 Changing the transmit encryption key back to the default setting......................
  • Page 7 Checking the version of your radio ........129 General care ....................129 Cleaning the contacts of the battery........129 Cleaning the radio................129 Glossary ..............130 Index .................133 Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity ..138 Tait Software Licence Agreement ......139 Contents 7...
  • Page 8 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 9 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 10: For Your Safety

    For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. Radio frequency exposure information For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the following information before using this radio.
  • Page 11 If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a carrying accessory that has been specifically approved by Tait for this radio. Using non-approved body-worn accessories may mean you expose yourself to higher levels of RF than recommended by the FCC’s occupational/controlled environment...
  • Page 12 ■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk to 50% listen. Conformité aux normes d’exposition à l’énergie RF Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux normes et aux règlements d’exposition à...
  • Page 13 CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (3) - All other devices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 14 ■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (3). ■ Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4). Use of encryption This radio complies with § 90.553 (a) of 47 CFR. This states that: ■ Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide Interoperability calling channels.
  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility. Intended purpose of product This product is an FM radio transceiver. It is intended for radiocommunication in the Private Mobile Radio (PMR) or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services, to be used in all member states of the European Union (EU) and states within the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Page 16 ■ medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers ■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Switch off the radio before boarding an aircraft. Using your radio while in the air is not permitted. Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of any such electronic devices to determine whether electronic circuits in those devices will perform normally when the radio is transmitting.
  • Page 17 instructions. Interference with blasting operations could cause serious injury or death. Radio installation and operation in vehicles Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a portable radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
  • Page 18 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 19 Use of lithium-ion batteries Warning A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent personal injury and/or damage to property, read the important safety information supplied with the battery. Short-circuiting battery contacts Warning Do not short-circuit the battery contacts, neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g.
  • Page 20: Menu Maps

    Menu maps The following diagrams shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio. Main menu Channels Repeater Hut force Zones Hunt toggle Individual call Repeater toggle Phone call Repeater Dial radio call Activate Services Emergency Messages Acknowledge Status update Last stored...
  • Page 21 Radio settings Functions Radio info Low power tx Key settings Monitor Version info Lock radio Radio FW Set scan key Radio HW Squelch override Radio ID Scanning Serial number Alias Call Settings Customer info Ignore 2-tone Serial number Call queuing P25 IP address Extra features MDT IP address...
  • Page 22: About This Guide

    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.
  • Page 23 ■ Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with each charger. (The same information is in the section “Charging and caring for batteries” on page 116.) About this guide 23...
  • Page 24: Before Using Your Radio

    Before using your radio Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few tasks you must do before you can use it. The most important of these is to charge your battery for the first time — allow 2.5 hours for this. This section covers: ■...
  • Page 25: 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 surfaces...
  • Page 26: Charging The Battery Before First Use

    Charging the battery before first use 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 116.
  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch in the radio’s rear panel. To remove the battery from the radio, so that the battery can be charged or replaced: 1 Slide the battery catch up. 2 From the sides, pull the battery away from the radio.
  • Page 28: Removing A Belt Clip

    Removing a belt clip The belt clip has been designed to prevent accidental removal, but you can take it off, if required. To remove a belt clip from a battery: 1 Insert a flat screwdriver blade or similar flat object under the lip of the release lock (that is, between it and the metal slider).
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting started This section gives an overview of your P25 radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized. This section covers: ■ About P25 digital radios ■ About the radio controls ■ Understanding the radio display ■...
  • Page 30: About P25 Digital Radios

    About P25 digital radios Your P25 digital radio can be programmed for P25 conventional or P25 trunked operation. Analog conventional operation is also available, with dual-mode channels able to receive both digital and analog calls. You may notice differences between digital and analog calls in terms of: ■...
  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33: 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 34 Icon Meaning Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels or talkgroups for activity, and the currently selected channel or talkgroup is a member of the scan group. Headset connected: there is a wireless headset connected to your radio Flashing: your radio is attempting to connect to a headset, or the headset connection has been lost...
  • Page 35: 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 36: Audible Tones

    Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: ■ Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or use the controls. ■ Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving a call.
  • Page 37: Using Function Keys To Access Frequently Used Features

    Using function keys to access frequently used features The function keys provide access to some of the features you will use most often. These features are assigned to the function keys when the radio is programmed. Some keys may have a feature associated with both a short key press and a long key press.
  • Page 38: Navigating The Radio's Menus

    Navigating the radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the Main menu To access the Main menu, press the right selection key whenever Menu appears above it.
  • Page 39: Accessing Frequently Used Menus

    Accessing frequently used menus Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may have two different Quick Access menus. One Quick Access menu is displayed when you press a scroll key, and the other when you press the left selection key. These give you easy access to the menus you use most often.
  • Page 40 Using the left selection key Quick Access menu The text above the left selection key corresponds to the Quick Access menu, for example, Zones. To use this Quick Access menu: ■ Press the left selection key and the associated menu appears.
  • Page 41: Basic Operation

    Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio, including turning on the radio, adjusting the volume, locking the keypad, selecting a zone and channel, and checking recent calls. This section covers: ■ Turning the radio on and off ■...
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Using A Wireless Headset

    Using a wireless headset You may be able to connect a Bluetooth® wireless headset to your radio, using the Wireless Headset menu or a function key. Before attempting to connect a wireless headset, check that the headset is fully charged, and turned on. While the wireless headset is connected, the wireless headset icon appears in the display.
  • Page 45 Reconnecting a wireless headset 1 Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Connect. Alternatively, if you have previously used the headset with your radio, select Wireless headset > Reconnect. Wireless headset Connect Reconnect last Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key to connect and disconnect a wireless headset.) 2 When the message Calling headset appears in the...
  • Page 46: Selecting A Zone

    Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical region (Dallas, Houston, etc.). To select a zone: 1 Press Menu and select Zones. 2 Scroll to the zone you want.
  • Page 47: Selecting A Channel

    Selecting a channel Using the channel selector For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector to the channel you want. For all other channels, use the Main menu to select a channel. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Channels. 2 Scroll to the channel you want and press Select.
  • Page 48: Limiting Call Time

    Limiting call time Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk (transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmit timer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users to make calls on that channel. The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears in the display.
  • Page 49: Operating In Conventional Mode

    Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio in conventional mode. This includes how to make and receive calls, use your radio in different repeater areas and scan a group of channels for activity. This section covers: ■...
  • Page 50: Making Calls

    Making calls To make a call: 1 Select the required zone (see “Selecting a zone” on page 46). 2 Select the required channel (see “Selecting a channel” on page 47). 3 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about one inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.
  • Page 51: Understanding Talkgroups

    2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. 3 Alternatively, scroll to the person you want to call and press Select. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Call...? briefly appears in the display.
  • Page 52: Making An Emergency Call

    Making a talkgroup call To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup ■ Press the PTT key. Changing a talkgroup 1 Press Menu and select Talkgroups. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to the Talkgroup menu.) 2 Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you want and press Select.
  • Page 53: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls When a call is received with valid signaling, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Identifying a caller (talking party ID) This feature is available for digital channels only. You can use talking party ID to identify the radio user calling you.
  • Page 54: Receiving A Two-Tone Call

    Receiving a two-tone call This feature is available for analog channels only. Two-tone signaling is used to call either individual or groups of radios. When your radio receives a two-tone call that it can decode, it beeps, indicating which type of two-tone call has been received.
  • Page 55: Communicating Directly With Other Radios

    Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio using the radio talkaround feature. You can do this when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy. While repeater talkaround is active, all calls are made on your current channel’s receive frequency.
  • Page 56: Checking That The Channel Is Clear

    Checking that the channel is clear Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, allowing you to hear if there is any traffic (including talkgroup and individual calls) on a channel. For analog channels, this is so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call.
  • Page 57: Using The Radio In Different Repeater Areas

    Using the radio in different repeater areas Your radio may have a group of channels programmed as a voting group. The channels in the voting group all carry the same traffic, but from different repeaters. As your radio moves in and out of different repeater coverage areas, the best communication channel is automatically selected for you to use.
  • Page 58: Suspending A Channel From A Voting Group

    2 Scroll to the group you want and press Select. Channels Vote 1 Channel 9 Back Select Suspending a channel from a voting group You may be able to use the function key programmed for ‘nuisance delete’ to temporarily remove one of the channels from the voting group.
  • Page 59: Scanning A Group Of Channels

    Scanning a group of channels The scan feature is used to monitor a group of channels for activity. When there is activity on a channel in the group, the radio stops on that channel. The radio then unmutes and you can hear the call. Scanning resumes when the channel is no longer busy.
  • Page 60: Activating Standard Scanning

    Activating standard scanning Standard scanning is activated when you select a standard scan group. To select a standard scan group: 1 Press Menu and select Channels. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use the channel selector or Quick Access menu to select channels.) 2 Scroll to the group you want and press Select.
  • Page 61: Activating In-Zone Scanning

    Activating in-zone scanning In-zone scan is turned on using a programmed function key. While in-zone scan is active, the radio scans all the channels programmed for the zone in which the radio is operating. When you change to another zone, in-zone scan starts with channels in the new zone.
  • Page 62: Suspending A Channel From A Scan Group

    Suspending a channel from a scan group If a member channel of a scan group is busy for a long time and you do not want to hear the conversation, you may be able to use the function key programmed for nuisance delete to temporarily delete it from the scan group.
  • Page 63: Hearing Faint And Noisy Signals

    Hearing faint and noisy signals This feature is only applicable to analog channels. Usually the radio’s squelch mute (known as ‘squelch’) prevents you from hearing faint or noisy calls on a channel. Without squelch, the radio’s speaker would ‘chatter’ in low signal strength areas. On occasions when you want to hear everything that is being said on a channel, even if it is hard to understand, you can use the squelch override feature to force the...
  • Page 64: Operating In P25 Trunking Mode

    Operating in P25 trunking mode This section explains how your radio operates on a P25 trunking system. This includes how to make group calls, individual calls and phone calls. The features described in this chapter are only available for radios configured for P25 trunking operation. This section covers: ■...
  • Page 65: About P25 Trunking

    About P25 trunking Your radio may be able to operate on a P25 trunking system as well as a conventional repeater-based system. On a conventional system, radio users compete for access to individual channels, and one channel can be overloaded with traffic while others are often unused. The trunking system allows several channels to be automatically shared by a number of radio users.
  • Page 66: Failsoft Operation

    Service is lost If access to the trunking system is lost, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear and the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu The radio sounds five beeps to indicate the loss of service, followed by a repeating double beep.
  • Page 67: Making A Talkgroup Call

    Making a talkgroup call A talkgroup is a collection of radios on a trunking system. Trunked talkgroups are found in the Channels menu, along with conventional channels that may also be available for the currently selected zone. Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key, use your Quick Access menu or use the channel selector to select a trunked talkgroup.
  • Page 68 2 Select the required talkgroup: ■ Press Menu and select Channels. ■ Scroll to the talkgroup you want, and press Select. Channels Talkgroup 2 Channel 1 Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key, use your Quick Access menu or use the channel selector to select a talkgroup.) Your radio now indicates the currently selected...
  • Page 69: Receiving A Talkgroup Call

    Receiving a talkgroup call To hear calls from other members of a talkgroup, your radio must have that talkgroup selected, or the talkgroup must be part of an active scan group. For information about selecting a talkgroup, see “Making a talkgroup call” on page 67, and for information about scanning talkgroups, see “Scanning a...
  • Page 70: Scanning A Group Of Talkgroups

    Scanning a group of talkgroups The scan feature is used to monitor a group of trunked talkgroups for activity. Each group of talkgroups is programmed as a single scan group. When there is a call from a member of the talkgroup scan group, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call.
  • Page 71: Editing A Talkgroup Scan Group

    To remove a channel from a talkgroup scan group: 1 Wait until the radio has stopped on the talkgroup that you want to remove from the talkgroup scan group. 2 Press the function key programmed for nuisance delete. If the talkgroup has been removed successfully, the message Channel nuisance deleted appears in the display.
  • Page 72: Making An Individual Call

    Making an individual call Caution In some situations, your call will not proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see “Unconnected calls” on page To make a call to one radio on a trunking system: 1 Press Menu and select Individual call. (The person to whom you last made an individual call is highlighted.) Depending on your radio model and how it is...
  • Page 73: Receiving An Individual Call

    Receiving an individual call When you receive a call from an individual radio, your radio displays the caller’s name or identity. Call received Car 1 Cancel Menu The radio rings until the call is answered. Press the PTT key to accept the call, or Cancel to reject the call.
  • Page 74: Making A Phone Call

    Making a phone call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone network and make a phone call. Caution In some situations, your call will not proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see “Unconnected calls”...
  • Page 75: Unconnected Calls

    Unconnected calls If your call is not connected, the way your radio behaves is explained in the following table. Radio behavior Explanation The system is too busy to process System your talkgroup or individual call. queued The system is now available to Busy channel process your talkgroup or now free...
  • Page 76: Failsoft Mode Operation

    Failsoft mode operation If your radio is unable to access the trunking system, it may be programmed to enter failsoft mode. Failsoft mode operates in one of two ways: ‘radio-based’ failsoft and ‘infrastructure’ failsoft. Radio-based failsoft When you loose access to the trunking system, longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear and the display shows No service.
  • Page 77: Dynamic Regrouping

    You may still be able to communicate with your dispatcher and other talkgroup members, depending on the type of system failure that has occurred, and how your radio is programmed. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio is notified, and will attempt to register on the control channel it was previously using.
  • Page 78: Editing A Scan Group

    Editing a scan group This section explains how to use the Edit Group menu to view the current members of your radio’s scan group, and make permanent changes to this group. This section covers: ■ Selecting a group to edit ■...
  • Page 79: Selecting A Group To Edit

    Selecting a group to edit 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Advanced > Edit groups. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select the Edit Groups menu.) The Edit Groups menu lists all the scan groups programmed for your radio, regardless of whether the groups are standard, background or in-zone scan...
  • Page 80: Viewing Group Membership

    Icons and messages The following icons may appear when viewing group membership details, adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels. Icon Meaning This channel is used to transmit on when there has been no recent activity.
  • Page 81: Adding A Channel To A Group

    Adding a channel to a group 1 In the Edit Group menu, select Add channel and press Select. A list of channels that are not group members appears. 2 Select the channel you want to add and press OK. Add channel C:Channel 5 C:Channel 6 Back...
  • Page 82: Changing A Group's Transmit Channel

    Changing a group’s transmit channel 1 In the Edit Group menu, select Change tx and press Select. The current transmit channel is identified by the icon beside the channel name. 2 Select the new transmit channel and press OK. Change tx C:Channel 1 C:Channel 2 Back...
  • Page 83: P25 Services

    P25 services This section describes the P25 services that may be available on your radio. P25 services are only available for digital channels and some are restricted to conventional mode, and for radios configured for dispatcher operation. This section covers: ■...
  • Page 84: Messages

    Messages You may be able to send short messages to another radio user. These messages are defined at programming time and are also known as ‘pre-programmed messages’. The person to whom you are sending the message must have the same message programmed into their radio in order to read and display your message.
  • Page 85 Sending a message to a person of your choice 1 Press Menu and select Services > Messages. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select messages.) 2 Select the message you want from the message list.
  • Page 86: Status Update

    Status update You can inform other radio users of your current status by sending them a status update, for example, ‘At scene’. You may be able to send the status update to a predetermined person or talkgroup, or to a person of your choice.
  • Page 87: Status Request

    Status request This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode, and for radios configured for dispatcher operation. You can find out what another radio user is currently doing by asking them to send you a status update. To send a status request: 1 Press Menu and select Services >...
  • Page 88: Call Alert

    Call alert This feature only applies to individual calls. 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 89: Radio Check

    Radio check This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode, and for radios configured for dispatcher operation. If you want to find out whether a particular radio is available on the system, you can use the radio check feature.
  • Page 90: Radio Unit Monitor

    Radio unit monitor This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode, and for radios configured for dispatcher operation. The radio unit monitor feature can be used when you are concerned about the safety of a radio user on your system.
  • Page 91: Radio Inhibit And Uninhibit

    Radio inhibit and uninhibit This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode, and for radios configured for dispatcher operation. If you want to make another radio on the system inoperable, you can use the radio inhibit feature. This feature is also known as ‘stun’.
  • Page 92: Sending A Radio Uninhibit Request

    Sending a radio uninhibit request 1 Press Menu and select Services > Radio uninhibit. 2 Scroll to the radio you wish to make operable. 3 Press Send to. Radio uninhibit Car 2 Car 3 Cancel Send to The LED glows red and a message appears in the display.
  • Page 93: Emergency Operation

    Emergency operation This section describes how to make different types of emergency calls. This section covers: ■ About emergency calls ■ Making a priority call ■ Standard emergency mode ■ About manual emergency operation ■ About the lone worker feature ■...
  • Page 94: About Emergency Calls

    About emergency calls In an emergency you can summon help by sending an emergency call. There are three types of emergency calls: Call type Explanation Priority call (Digital channels only.) An emergency alert is automatically sent to the current talkgroup. Calls made when the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as ‘emergency’...
  • Page 95: Standard Emergency Mode

    (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn priority call on and off.) 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Priority call Back Select Standard emergency mode When you press the emergency key your radio enters ‘emergency mode’, if your radio is programmed in this way.
  • Page 96 When the emergency key is pressed: Digital channels: the radio continually sends emergency alerts to the dispatcher until a response is received. Details of your location may also be sent (if this feature is available for your radio). The radio alternately transmits and receives so the dispatcher can hear what is happening in the vicinity of your radio.
  • Page 97: About Manual Emergency Operation

    About manual emergency operation This feature is available for digital channels only. When you press the emergency key, your radio sends an alert to your dispatcher and other members of your group, along with your radio digital alias and GPS location.
  • Page 98: Receiving A Manual Emergency Call

    cancelled, and the message Emergency Acked briefly appears in the display. Emergency Acked NWME42T1 alias of acknowledging radio Receiving a manual emergency call When your radio receives a manual emergency call, Emergency appears in the display, along with the identity of the radio that initiated the emergency call. Emergency NWBE22M1 radio in...
  • Page 99 Your radio now returns to the channel that it was operating on prior to the emergency call. Cancelling a manual emergency call you have received When you have received a duress emergency call, the Emergency menu always moves to the top of the menu list.
  • Page 100: About The Lone Worker Feature

    About the lone worker feature Lone worker is a safety feature for people who work alone. The radio requests a response from you at regular predetermined intervals. If you are unable to respond, the radio either enters emergency mode or sends a status update to a predetermined person or talkgroup.
  • Page 101: About The Man Down Feature

    About the man down feature The man down feature activates when the radio is tilted more than 60 degrees (for example, the radio user has been attacked and is lying on the ground). If the radio remains in this position for one or two minutes, it will beep to warn the radio user.
  • Page 102: 10 Encryption

    10 Encryption This section describes how to use encryption to make your communications completely private. This section covers: ■ About encryption ■ Encrypting calls ■ Making an encrypted call ■ Receiving an encrypted call ■ Changing the radio’s encryption key ■...
  • Page 103: About Encryption

    About encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode channels only. To make communications with other users on your system completely private, your radio may be able to encrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryption key. The radio receiving your call must have the same encryption key installed before it can hear your encrypted call.
  • Page 104: Encrypting Calls

    Encrypting calls Your radio may be able to turn encryption on and off. While encryption is on, your outgoing calls are encrypted on channels programmed for encryption, and the encryption icon remains in the display. This setting only affects outgoing calls. Incoming calls will still be decoded by your radio so long as the key required to decode the call is stored in your radio.
  • Page 105: Making An Encrypted Call

    Making an encrypted call 1 Select the channel or group you wish to call. 2 Check that encryption is on ( is showing in the display). 3 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. The name of the encryption key that your radio is using for the transmission may briefly appear in the display.
  • Page 106: Changing The Radio's Encryption Key

    Changing the radio’s encryption You may be able to use the Change All menu to change the encryption key that encrypts your outgoing calls. You can then use the Preset Keys menu to change the encryption keys back to the default encryption key for each channel.
  • Page 107: Changing The Encryption Keyset

    Changing the encryption keyset It may be possible for you to change the encryption data associated with the encryption keys loaded in your radio. 1 Press Menu and select Security > Change keyset. 2 Scroll to 01 or 02 and press Select. Change keyset Cancel Select...
  • Page 108: Deleting All Encryption Keys

    Deleting all encryption keys 1 Press Menu and select Security > Advanced > Zeroize all. The message Zeroize all keys? appears in the display. 2 Press OK and the message All keys zeroized briefly appears in the display and no longer appears. Updating encryption keys over-the-air You may be able to update your encryption keys using...
  • Page 109: Using An Encryption Demonstration Key

    Using an encryption demonstration key Your radio may be programmed with an encryption ‘demo’ key. The demo key is used to demonstrate the way encryption operates, without the need to load secure encryption keys into the radio. Activating the demo key 1 Press Menu and select Security >...
  • Page 110: Receiving An Encrypted Call Using The Demo Key

    Receiving an encrypted call using the demo key Once the demo key is activated on your radio, the radio unmutes when you receive a call encrypted using the demo key, and you can hear clear speech. The identity of the caller appears in the display, along with the encryption key name.
  • Page 111: Customizing Radio Settings

    Customizing radio settings This section describes the ways in which you can customize your radio. This section covers: ■ Extending battery life on a shift ■ Changing the volume of all audible indicators ■ Changing the volume of keypress tones ■...
  • Page 112: Extending Battery Life On A Shift

    Extending battery life on a shift You can reduce the power consumption of your radio (and thereby extend the life of the battery during a shift) in the following ways: ■ Transmit at low power (if your radio is not already configured to do this).
  • Page 113: 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 Select Menu >...
  • Page 114: Changing To Quiet Operation

    Changing to quiet operation When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones, signalling tones and warning tones all remain audible. To turn quiet operation on or off: 1 Select Menu > Radio settings > Alert settings >...
  • Page 115: 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 116: Charging And Caring For Batteries

    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 ■ Before using the charger ■...
  • Page 117: About The Chargers

    About the chargers Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and instructions in this chapter apply to all chargers. There are three types of charger available for your Tait radio battery: ■ Desktop charger: Small enough to fit on a desk, it charges one battery at a time.
  • Page 118: Before Using The Charger

    Before using the charger Handle the battery safely Warning Handle the battery safely. Failure to observe the following handling recommendations could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. ■ Before using a Li-ion battery, please read the Li-ion Battery Safety Information (MPC-00006-xx) included with your battery, and follow the instructions it provides.
  • Page 119: 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: ■...
  • Page 120 continue while the ignition is off, and consider what effect this might have on the vehicle battery. To check, place the battery in the charger, and switch off the vehicle ignition: ■ If no charger LED stays lit, the charger will resume charging only when the ignition is switched on again.
  • Page 121: Low Battery Warning

    Low battery warning Notice Do not allow a radio battery to fully discharge every time you use it, or you will shorten the service life of the battery. When the battery is low, your radio warns you in the following ways: ■...
  • Page 122: 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 123: Led Behavior

    No action is required. ■ There is a fault. Contact your local regional Tait office. There is a fault. Contact your local regional all off Tait office. If the charger does not behave as expected: ■...
  • Page 124: 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 batteries and chargers. ■ Do not expose a battery to very high or very low temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing so will shorten the service life of the battery.
  • Page 125: 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 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and basic maintenance. This section covers: ■ About troubleshooting ■ System error message ■ When your radio won’t turn on ■ Identifying the radio’s audible tones ■ Checking the version of your radio ■ General care ■...
  • Page 127: About Troubleshooting

    About troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio, you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary. System error message If your radio displays a system error message, take a note of the number (X:XXXXXXXX), and consult your radio provider.
  • Page 128: Identifying The Radio's Audible Tones

    Identifying the radio’s audible tones The radio’s audible tones can help you identify a potential problem: Audible tone Meaning One short, The radio has been made inoperable high-pitched (‘stunned’ or ‘inhibited’) by your service beep provider. Two short The radio has been made operable beeps (‘revived’...
  • Page 129: Checking The Version Of Your Radio

    Checking the version of your radio Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware and firmware version of your radio, for troubleshooting purposes. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Radio info > Version info. 2 Scroll to the version information you want to view and press Select.
  • Page 130: 14 Glossary

    14 Glossary APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The APCO Project 25 standards committee (http://www.apcointl.org/) defined a digital radio standard. The standard is often referred to as ‘APCO’ or ‘P25’. channel In a conventional system, a channel is a pair of frequencies used to transmit and receive radio signals.
  • Page 131 Federal Communications Commission, an independent United States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio communications. Light Emitting Diode, a device that is able to emit light. mute A mute controls the circumstances under which a received signal is passed to the radio’s speaker.
  • Page 132 Radio Frequency, the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is suitable for radio transmissions. The frequency of the RF signal is described in terms of the number of cycles per second or Hertz (Hz). RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator, an icon or number that shows the strength of a received signal.
  • Page 133: Index

    Index channel checking that clear alert tones 36 (monitor) 56 see also audible tones home channel 57 alias 97 removing from scan group antenna safe distance from face 11 scanning 59 audible tones 35 voting 57 meaning of 128 channel selector control 47 types of 36 compliance information 10 control channel...
  • Page 134 types of 94 what happens during 95 hardware version, identifying emergency mode turning off 96 understanding 95 encryption change keyset 107 identifying caller 53 changing keys 106 incoming call tone. See audible demo key 109 tones over-the-air-rekeying 108 individual calls (conventional) proper key detect 103 receiving an encrypted call individual calls (trunking) 72...
  • Page 135 making calls 50 priority channels, scanning 59 individual call 50 talkgroup call (conventional) 52 quick access menus 39 see also Calls man down feature 101 manual emergency about 97 radio making a call 97 controls 31 manuals, related 22 not turning on 127 menus recommended safe distance accessing 38...
  • Page 136 talkgroup (conventional) making a call to 52 safe distance, recommended selecting 52 from radio 11 talkgroup (trunking) safety making a call to 69 information 10 priority 70 scan groups scanning 70 changing group selecting 69 membership 78 talking directly to other radios editing 78 removing nuisance channel talking party ID...
  • Page 137 overriding 54 two-tone signaling receiving two tone calls 54 unlocking the radio 42 Valid 36 version information, of radio volume, changing 43 voting 57 voting groups removing channels from 58 warning tones. See audible tones warnings, on radio display 127 wireless headset connecting 44 disconnecting 45...
  • Page 138: Directive 1999/5/Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity Dansk Français Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer herved, at Par la présente, Tait Limited déclare que les følgende udstyr TPDB1A overholder de appareils TPDB1A sont conformes aux exigen- væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i ces essentielles et aux autres dispositions direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 139: Tait Software Licence Agreement

    Software or Documentation, or indirectly pertaining to the Software and whether made by Tait or another party, or Documentation supplied by Tait, including any improvements that result from Tait without limitation all information relating to...
  • Page 140 Agreement and the terms and conditions of and new releases of the software provided the any applicable Open Source Software by Tait; and (iii) may contain one or more Licenses, the terms and conditions of the items of software owned by a third-party Open Source Software Licenses will take supplier.
  • Page 141 Tait during the course of the inspection available to, or permit the use of the will be kept in strict confidence by Tait and Software by, any third party or on any used solely for the purpose of verifying...
  • Page 142 Licensee may assign its right to use cannot correct the defect within a the Software which is embedded in or reasonable time, then at Tait option, Tait will furnished for use with the radio products replace the defective Software with and the related Documentation;...
  • Page 143 8.2. Within thirty (30) days after termination shall be limited at the option of Tait to the of this Agreement, Licensee must certify in repair or replacement of the Software or the...
  • Page 144 Agreement between the complete and exclusive statement of the parties, the parties agree that, with respect Agreement between it and Tait in relation to to the specific subject matter of this the Software. This Agreement supersedes Agreement, this Agreement prevails.

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