Connecting A Dual-Radio System To A Pc; Programming A Dual-Radio System - Tait TM8260 Installation And Programming Manual

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Connecting a Dual-Radio System to a PC

A dual radio system connects to a PC via the control head. The exact
connector to use depends on the control head solution.
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4.2

Programming a Dual-Radio System

The following steps for programming a dual-radio system assume:
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Step 1—
Create a template
file
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38 Programming a Dual-Radio System
Notice Do not attempt to connect the programming lead to an RJ45
socket on a radio body. This can cause damage to the connector and the
radio.
Single graphical-display control head: Unplug the standard or keypad
microphone, and connect a PC to the microphone port.
Hand-held control head: Use the tool provided in the TMAC70 kit or
an 8mm AF Allen key to remove the rear programming connector cover,
and connect a PC to the programming connector. For more
information, refer to the instructions provided with the hand-held
control head (see "Associated Documentation" on page
Dual graphical-display control heads: As with the single graphical-display
control head, but using the microphone port of the primary control
head. To identify the primary control head, select Menu>Radio
settings>Radio info>Multi head info. For more information, refer to
the instructions provided with the upgrade kit (see
Documentation" on page
all the devices in the system have supported versions of firmware, and you
have installed supported versions of programming and calibration
software. See "Hardware and Firmware Compatibility" on page
all the devices in the system have unique NTIDs assigned.
See "Downloading Configurations" on page
all radio bodies in the system have the required software features enabled.
See "Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features"
on page 17.
Using the Programming Application, enter the information into the
fields that are common between the radios. See
Dual-Radio Settings" on page
Click File > Save.
Enter a descriptive name for the template, for example,
"TM8260_Master_File".
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