Tait TP3350 DMR User Manual

Tait TP3350 DMR User Manual

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TP3300/TP3350 DMR
Conventional Portable Radios
User's Guide
MPE-00001-04 · Issue 4 · April 2021

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  • Page 1 TP3300/TP3350 DMR Conventional Portable Radios User’s Guide MPE-00001-04 · Issue 4 · April 2021...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety..............7 Menu map................19 About this guide .............20 Safety warnings used in this guide ........... 20 Related documentation............. 21 Before using your radio ..........22 Package Contents ..............23 For your safety — battery warning..........24 Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........24 Charging the battery before first use ........
  • Page 4 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.........64 Simplified Declaration of Conformity ......71 Contents...
  • Page 5 Tait International Limited. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait International Limited. All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
  • Page 6 For more information about how to dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE website at www.taitradio.com/weee. Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through the original supplier, or contact Tait International Limited.
  • Page 7: 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 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 8 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-...
  • Page 9 ■ European Directive 2013/35/EU 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For your safety...
  • Page 12 Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada ISEDC RSS warning This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance 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 13 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 https://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/ Suppliers/Product-supply-and-compliance. 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.
  • Page 14 ■ Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle chan- nel. 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.
  • Page 15 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: ■...
  • Page 16 Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas Warning Unless the radio is specifically certified for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, do not take the radio into such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. Examples of potentially explosive atmospheres include any environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19: Menu Map

    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 Squelch level Delete contact View contact Lone worker New contact...
  • Page 20: About This Guide

    About this guide This user’s guide provides information about the T03-00302 (TP3300) and T03-00303 (TP3350) DMR conventional and analog portable radios. Both models are available with the following front panels: ■ display and 16 keys ■ display and 4 keys ■...
  • Page 21: Related Documentation

    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 with each radio.
  • Page 22: 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. Warning Do not charge the battery or change the antenna in a hazardous location.
  • Page 23: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your TP3 package contains the following items: ■ Radio ■ Antenna(s) ■ Battery(s) ■ Battery Charger ■ Multi-National Plug Pack ■ Belt Clip ■ Safety and Compliance documents Before using your radio...
  • Page 24: For Your Safety - Battery Warning

    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...
  • Page 25: Charging The Battery Before First Use

    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.
  • Page 26: Attaching The Battery

    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.
  • Page 27: 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 28: Attaching An Audio Accessory

    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.
  • Page 29: 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 30: About Your Dmr Digital Radio

    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 ■...
  • Page 31 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 32: About The Radio Controls

    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 ■...
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34: 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 35 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: ■...
  • Page 36: 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 37 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.
  • Page 38: 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 39: Navigating The Radio's Menus

    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.
  • Page 40: Operation

    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 ■...
  • Page 41: Turning The Radio On And Off

    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.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    (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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44: Answering A Call Alert

    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.
  • Page 45: Selecting A Zone

    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.
  • Page 46: Changing A Channel

    Changing a Channel To use the quick channel change method simply dial the channel you would like to use. e.g. - dial 502 to move to channel 502. Making a group call 1 Turn the channel selector to select the channel with the active group alias or ID.
  • Page 47: Making A Private Call

    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.
  • Page 48: Making A Call Alert

    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 ■...
  • Page 49: Sending A Quick Text Message

    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.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51: Sending An Emergency Alarm

    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.
  • Page 52: Turning Location Information On And Off (Tp3350 Only)

    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.
  • Page 53: 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 ■ 6-way charger safety information ■...
  • Page 54: 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: Part number range Designation T03-00322-xxxx Desktop charger T03-00320-xxxx 6-way charger 6-way charger safety...
  • Page 55: Charging Temperatures

    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 intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry inside a pocket or container.
  • Page 56: Leaving The Battery On Charge

    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.
  • Page 57: Charging A Battery For The First Time

    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.
  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing so will shorten the service life of the battery.
  • Page 60: Disposing Of Batteries

    ■ 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. Batteries that have been stored for any length of time must be charged before being used.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    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 62: 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 63: General Care

    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.
  • Page 64: Tait Software Licence Agreement

    CD, downloaded from the instructions the computer carries out in Tait website, or provided in any other hardware. Executable code may also form, you agree to be bound by the refer to programs written in interpreted terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 65 Agreement does not grant any rights to features to the Software provided by source code. Tait; and (iv) may contain one or more items of software owned by a third- 3.2. The Licensee acknowledges that party supplier. The term "Software"...
  • Page 66 Open Source Software are in the Open notice or other notice of Tait or third- Source Software Licenses of the party licensor’s proprietary rights; (vii) copyright owner and not in this provide, copy, transmit, disclose, Agreement.
  • Page 67 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 68 Tait Designated Products, the consent demonstrating compliance with all the referred to in Section 7.1 may be foregoing. contained in a Tait Reseller or Tait 8 TERM AND ECTION Distributor Agreement. TERMINATION 7.3. If the Designated Products are 8.1.
  • Page 69 Software have 10.2. Licensee’s sole remedy against been removed or deleted from the Tait will be limited to breach of contract Designated Products and that all and Tait sole and total liability for any copies of the Software and...
  • Page 70 Tait and Licensee. No third party has been included in this Agreement. Tait the right to make any claim or assert...
  • Page 71: Simplified Declaration Of Conformity

    UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: eudoc www.taitradio.com/eudoc DA Hermed erklærer Tait International Limited, LV Ar šo Tait International Limited deklarē, ka at radioudstyrstypen TPEHGD, TPEHGE, radioiekārta TPEHGD, TPEHGE, TPEB1D & TPEB1D & TPEB1E er i overensstemmelse med TPEB1E atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES.
  • Page 72 Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese: www.taitradio.com/ eudoc SL Tait International Limited potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme TPEHGD, TPEHGE, TPEB1D & TPEB1E skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU. Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na naslednjem spletnem naslovu: www.taitradio.com/eudoc...

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