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Tait DMR Conventional and Analog Portable Radios User’s Guide MPE-00001-01 · Issue 1 · September 2017...
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User Guide Cross Reference : Analog and DMR T2 radio T03-00302-GCAA/GBAA/GAAA Elsewhere in this manual, this is referred to as TP3300 T03-00303-GCAA/GBAA/GAAA:Same as T03-00302-GCAA/GBAA/GAAA with added GPS and BT functionality Elsewhere in ths manual, this is referred to as TP3350.
Contents For your safety..............7 Menu map................20 About this guide .............21 Safety warnings used in this guide ........... 21 Related documentation............. 22 Before using your radio ..........23 For your safety — battery warning..........24 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........24 Charging the battery before first use ........
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Disposing of batteries ............... 60 Troubleshooting .............61 About troubleshooting............... 62 When your radio won’t turn on..........62 Identifying the radio’s audible tones ......... 62 Viewing radio information ............62 General care................63 Tait Software Licence Agreement.........63 Simplified Declaration of Conformity ......71 Contents...
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a ■ carrying accessory carry 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/con-...
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European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum ■ health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from phys- ical agents (electromagnetic fields). 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.
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Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) - Receivers Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada ISEDC warning...
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Conformément à la réglementation d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
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ISEDC exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme avec ISEDC les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un contrôlé environnement. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 2.5c m de distance entre le radiateur et votre corps.
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Australia and New Zealand citizens band (476.4 to 477.4 MHz) AS/NZS 4365 deals with the use of frequencies in the 476.425 to 477.400 MHz band. Products capable of operating in this band have been approved for operation in the UHF Citizens Band Radio Service which is licensed in Australia by the ACMA Radiocommunications (Citizens Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by the MED...
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Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe In the European Community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/52/EU). The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility. Intended purpose of product This product is an FM radio transceiver.
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Interference with electronic devices Warning Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is present when your radio is transmitting. Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy are: aircraft electronic systems ■...
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Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas Warning Unless the radio is specifically certified for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio before entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. Examples of potentially explosive atmospheres include filling stations, and any environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.
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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.
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Warning above). Do not allow the paper label to extend beyond the recessed label area or to conceal relevant product information. 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.
Menu map This section shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio (for radios with display only). Contact Settings Favorite Contact List Radio Settings Contact List Talk Around Edit Contact Power LEvel Delete Contact Squelch Level View Contact Lone Worker New Contact...
About this guide This user’s guide provides information about the TP3300 and TP3350 DMR conventional and analog portable radios. In addition to the TP3300, the ® TP3350 also has Bluetooth , GPS, and man-down functionality. Both models are available with the following front panels: display and 16 keys ■...
This icon is used to draw your attention to information that may improve your understanding of the equipment or procedure. 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 ■...
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. Warning Do not charge the battery or change the antenna in a hazardous location.
If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged. Notice Tait recommends that you do not affix additional labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the battery. The fit between these...
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 For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger.
Attaching the battery 1 Rotate the power/volume control switch counterclockwise to turn off the radio. If the battery has been attached while the radio is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again before use. 2 Insert the top of the battery into the recess at the back of the chassis.
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.
Attaching an audio accessory Audio accessories plug into the radio’s accessory connector. The accessory connector is protected by a cover, which needs to be removed before an accessory can be installed. Notice The accessory cover protects the accessory connector from electrostatic discharge. Keep the cover in place unless the connector is in use.
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 ■...
About your DMR digital radio Your DMR digital radio can be programmed for DMR conventional. Analog conventional operation is also available. You may notice differences between digital and analog calls in terms of: static noise in low signal areas, and ■...
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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...
About the radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, 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 ■...
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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 Left and right Action determined by the text above the selection keys selection key Scroll keys...
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...
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Icon Meaning Unread message. VOX enabled. Speaker open. Private Call Indicates a Private Call in progress. In the Contacts list, it indicates a subscriber alias (name) or ID (number). Bluetooth Audio Device Bluetooth-enabled audio device, such as a headset. Item sent successfully. Switch Input Method Long-press the # key to switch input method between: lowercase...
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.
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Audible tones Warning Your radio may be programmed to be silent, which means you may not hear any alerts. 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.
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.
Navigating the radio’s menus Radios with display have a number of menus, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available depend on the way your radio is programmed. See also "Menu map" on page To access the menu, press the left selection key whenever Menu appears above it.
Operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio. This section covers: Turning the radio on and off ■ Adjusting the speaker volume ■ ® Connecting to a Bluetooth device (TP3350 only) ■ Selecting a zone ■ Selecting a channel ■...
Turning the radio on and off Rotate the On/Off/Volume control switch clockwise until you hear a click. You see a welcome message or welcome image. The LED lights up solid orange and the Home screen lights up if the backlight setting is set to turn on automatically.
(TP3350 only) You may be able to connect a Bluetooth device to your radio. Compatibility with Tait radios Bluetooth devices may operate with Tait radios, provided they: are compatible with the Bluetooth Specification ■ Version 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 or higher.
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3 Avoid coming in contact with the internal antenna of a headset or radio. Pairing a Bluetooth device with the radio Before attempting to connect a device, Tait recommends that the device is fully charged. Refer to the documentation of your Bluetooth device for charging instructions.
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5 Select Connect. The display shows Connecting to <device>. Your Bluetooth device may require additional steps to complete the pairing. Refer to the documentation of your Bluetooth-enabled device. If successful, the radio display shows <Device> Connected. A tone sounds and √ appears beside the connected device.
Selecting a zone A zone is a group of channels. The 16-key and 4-key radios support up to 2000 channels and 250 zones, with a maximum of 160 channels per zone. The non-keypad radio supports up to 32 channels and two zones, with a maximum of 16 channels per zone.
Making a group call 1 Turn the channel selector to select the channel with the active group alias or ID. 2 Hold the radio vertically one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press the PTT key to make the call. The LED lights up solid red and the Group Call icon appears.
Making a private call 1 Turn the channel selector to select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID. 2 Hold the radio vertically one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press the PTT key to make the call. The LED lights up red.
During scan, the LED flashes orange and the Scan icon is displayed. No-key no-display radio Press the function key programmed to turn scan ■ on or off. During scan, the LED flashes orange. Making a call alert 16-key and 4-key radios Press the function key programmed to make a call ■...
No-key no-display radio Press the function key programmed to make a call ■ alert to the predefined contact. The LED flashes when your radio is sending the call alert. If the Call Alert acknowledgement is received, two chirps sound. If the Call Alert acknowledgement is not received, a low-pitched tone sounds.
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You can also press the right selectyion key to quit the operation. 5 Press Send. You can also press Save to save the message in the drafts. 6 Select Contact List, scroll to the required contact and then press Select. Select Manual Dial end enter the subscriber ID and press Confirm.
No-key no-display radio Press the function key programmed to send a pre- ■ defined quick text message to a predefined ID. The LED flashes red. Two chirps indicate that the message has been sent, a low-pitched tone indicates that the message cannot be sent.
Turning location information on and off (TP3350 only) Your radio may be enabled to send location information. 16-key and 4-key radios 1 Press Menu and select Accessories > GPS. 2 Select GPS On/Off and select on or off. When GPS is turned on, the GPS icon will appear.
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 ■...
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: Part number range Designation TP3300/TP3350 Desktop charger TP3300/TP3350 6-way charger 6-way charger safety...
Before using a Li-ion battery, read the Li-ion Bat- ■ tery Safety Information (MPC-00006-xx) included with your battery, and follow the instructions it pro- vides. Incorrect use of a Li-ion battery can cause explosion or fire. Do not short-circuit the battery contacts, neither ■...
This temperature range is the optimal charging range. Charging only starts when the battery is between 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C). When the battery temperature is outside the normal charging range, the orange LED on the charger is lit. Charging will start or resume once the temperature is within normal limits, and no action is required by you.
Notice For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger. 1 Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct Tait power adaptor. 6-way charger: Power on the charger. Initially, all three LEDs are lit for 2 seconds.
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.
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 ■...
Remove the battery from the radio before storage. ■ Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one ■ month. Charge batteries to about 30% if storing for longer ■ than one month. Store in a cool dry place. ■...
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...
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.
General care Your radio requires no regular maintenance other than ensuring that the battery has sufficient charge and that no damage has occurred to the antenna or the battery. Notice To prevent permanent damage to the radio case, do not allow the radio to come into contact with detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, or petroleum- based products.
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(vi) remove, or in any Licensee’s premises, books and records, upon reasonable prior notice way alter or obscure any copyright 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...
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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 defective Software with functionally connection with providing the Software, Designated Products, equivalent Software, license to...
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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...
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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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