Tait T2020 II User Manual

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T2020 User's Guide
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T2000
PTT key
Transmit indicator
Scrolling available
ON/OFF - Volume
indicator
knob
Display window
Keypad
Microphone
socket
T2020
Safety Training Information
This product generates radio
FCC RF
frequency energy during
Exposure
transmissions. This device must
Limits
be restricted to work-related use
in an occupational/controlled
exposure environment. The radio
operator must have control of the
exposure conditions and duration of all persons
exposed to the antenna of this transmitter to
satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance. This device
is not approved for general population use.
• It must only be used with authorized accesso-
ries and antennas.
• The operator must ensure that the minimum safe
distance of 0.9m (35 inches) between persons
and the antenna is not exceeded during
transmissions.
• Do not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 50% transmit
mode to stand-by or receive modes. The radio is
in transmit mode when the PTT key on the
microphone is pressed and the TX indicator
shows in the display window.
Additional • DANGER: SWITCH THE RADIO OFF
Safety AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
Warnings
• DANGER: SWITCH THE RADIO OFF
IN THE VICINITY OF EXPLOSIVE
DEVICES (such as in a quarry that
uses blasting techniques)
• Use of a handheld microphone or a
radio while driving could contravene
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the legislation that applies in your
country or state. Please check the
vehicle regulations of your own
country.
Getting Started
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Your T2020 is controlled by a microprocessor
Introduction
which allows it to be configured to suit the needs
of your particular fleet.
This User's guide provides only a brief description
of the basic features of your radio. For information
about the advanced features which may also be
provided, a comprehensive operators' manual is
available from your Tait dealer.
Switching To switch the radio on, turn the ON/OFF-
O n Volume knob clockwise about one-third of a
turn. You may need to finally adjust the volume
when you receive your first call.
When first switched on, the radio resumes
Selecting a
operation on the same channel as when it was
Channel
last switched off.
To check for activity on a channel, select channel
mode by pressing the Channel ( ) key.
Ch
To Change • Use the scroll keys ( and ) to move
Channels through the list of available channels, or
• Use the keypad to enter a new channel number,
or
• Use the keypad to enter an alphanumeric label
( ).
A group is simply a collection of channels
Selecting a
grouped together for scanning or voting. You
Group
select a group in the same way as selecting a
channel.
Making a Call
Sending a This section explains how to make a call using
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Call your T2020 .
1 Select the appropriate channel for the party you
wish to contact (see "Selecting a Channel").
2 Check that the channel is free of traffic by
observing the BUSY indicator - if it is illuminated
the channel is already in use and you must wait.
If your radio is preprogrammed for 'off-hook
monitoring' you will hear any other traffic when
you lift the microphone from its clip.
3 Hold the microphone about 5cm from your
mouth and press the PTT key. Pause briefly to
ensure your first word is not cut off, then speak
clearly, identifying yourself and the person you
wish to contact by your call signs (for example
"Mobile-9 to Base"). Release the PTT key when
you have finished talking.
4 When you receive a reply, proceed with your
conversation as described below.
Using the The PTT key on the side of the microphone
Microphone switches the radio between transmit and receive
and PTT key modes. Each time the radio transmits, the TX
indicator appears in the display.
To speak, press the PTT key and then release it
to listen to the reply.
Transmit The radio is fitted with a preprogrammed timer to
Timer limit the maximum length of transmissions. When
this time limit is reached, a three tone warning is
sounded and transmission stops. You must
release the PTT key before proceeding.