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TP9900 Multiband, Multi-Protocol
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User's Guide
MPH-00006 - Issue 01 - June 2024

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  • Page 1 TP9900 Multiband, Multi-Protocol Portable Radio User's Guide MPH-00006 - Issue 01 - June 2024...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contact Information About this Guide Scope of Manual Alerts Associated Documentation Publication Record For your safety 1.1 Radio frequency exposure information 1.2 Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA 1.3 Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada 1.4 USA public safety bands (764–776MHz and 794–806MHz) 1.5 EMC regulatory compliance in Australia 1.6 Frequency band reserved for distress beacons 1.7 Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe...
  • Page 3 2.9 Attaching a Belt Clip 2.10 Removing a Belt Clip 2.11 Installing an Audio Accessory Getting Started 3.1 Setting and Viewing the Radio's Time and Date 3.2 About the radio 3.3 About the Radio Controls 3.4 Understanding the Radio Display 3.5 Understanding the Radio Indicators 3.6 Using Function Keys to Access Frequently Used Features 3.7 Navigating the Radio's Menus...
  • Page 4 Operating on Conventional Channels 6.1 Analog Channel Operation Only 6.2 P25 Channel Operation Only 6.3 DMR Channel Operation Only 6.4 P25 and DMR Channel Operations Operating on P25 Trunking Networks 7.1 About P25 Trunking 7.2 Checking that the System is Available 7.3 Making a Talkgroup Call 7.4 Utilizing Active Noise Cancellation when Calling a Talkgroup 7.5 Receiving a Talkgroup Call...
  • Page 5 9.6 Dialing a PABX Number 9.7 Dialing a PSTN Number 9.8 Receiving a Call 9.9 Re-establishing a Call 9.10 Checking the Queue 9.11 About Status Messages 9.12 About Trunked Text Messages 9.13 Placing the Radio in Do-Not-Disturb Mode 9.14 Switching to Conventional Channels or Conventional Groups 9.15 Dialing Calls on DMR/MPT Trunked Networks 9.16 Accessing Common Trunking Functions Scanning...
  • Page 6 12.7 Updating Encryption Keys Over-The-Air Customizing Radio Settings 13.1 Extending Battery Life on Shift 13.2 Changing the Color Mode 13.3 Changing the Volume of all Audible Indicators 13.4 Changing the Volume of Keypress Tones 13.5 Changing to Quiet Operation 13.6 Changing to Silent Operation 13.7 Turning on Backlighting 13.8 Rotating the Display Failsoft Mode Operation...

  • Page 7: Contact Information

    International Limited. By using a Tait product you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of Tait will comply with environmental requirements in other markets the Tait Software Licence Agreement.Please read the Tait Software as they are introduced.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation. Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to offer solutions to any problems that arise. Look for new or updated technical...

  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    If you wear the 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 RF exposure limits.

  • Page 10: Radio Frequency Emissions Limits In The Usa

    Radios using encryption must have a readily accessible switch or control to allow the radio user to disable encryption. 1.5 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 www.acma.gov.au. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 11: Frequency Band Reserved For Distress Beacons

    Switch off the radio before boarding an aircraft. Using the 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. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 12: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres And Blasting Areas

    For detailed instructions necessary to the safe installation and operation of the vehicle charger, please refer to the documentation supplied with the vehicle charger. 1.12 Multicharger safety information Warning This device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility In European Vehicles

    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 14: Before Using The Radio

    If a customer requires an additional label, attach the label in the spare label recess in the bottom surface of the radio front panel. In this position, the label is still visible while the battery is attached to the radio. Figure 2.2 Spare label recess Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Before First Use

    Figure 2.4 Location of model and custom labels Tait offers custom labelling for TP9900s. Contact your Tait representative for more information. 2.4 Charging the Battery Before First Use Before using the battery for the first time, it must be charged. Follow the instructions included with your Tait charger.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Battery

    Li-ion battery. 2.5 Attaching the Battery Warning Use only genuine Tait manufactured batteries with Tait radios. Fitting a battery that is not Tait- approved may damage the radio or cause harm. 1. Rotate the power/volume control switch counterclockwise to turn off the radio.

  • Page 17: Removing The Antenna

    2.11 Installing an Audio Accessory Warning Use only Tait-supplied, or Tait-approved audio accessories with Tait radios. Fitting an audio accessory that is not Tait-approved may result in a poor user experience. For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, contact your regional Tait office.
  • Page 18 Accessory connection instructions Do not slide the accessory’s connector along the radio connector’s pins – doing so will damage the radio’s connector and may prevent a reliable connection to the accessory. Figure 2.6 Improper connection method Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section provides an overview of the TP9900 Multiband, Multi-Protocol Portable Radio. It describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized. 3.1 Setting and Viewing the Radio's Time and Date The radio may be programmed to use its internal real-time clock. It may be possible to view the time and date via a function key or via the radio menu.
  • Page 20 When using a Bluetooth audio device, active noise cancellation (secondary microphone) is not enabled. To optimize its performance, Tait recommends positioning the microphone 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) from the mouth and speaking directly into it. Additionally, it is essential to ensure that the rear microphone remains uncovered by your hand or clothing during calls.

  • Page 21: About The Radio Controls

    3.3 About the Radio Controls The radio controls and their functions are described in subsequent sections. Figure 3.1 Radio Control Functions Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Radio Display

    Scanning: the radio is monitoring a group of channels or talkgroups for activity Silent operation: the radio’s audible tones have been turned off Low-power transmit: the radio is transmitting in low power Transmit: the radio is transmitting Automatic/Manual mode: automatic channel or zone selection has been turned on/off Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 23 Repeater talkaround: the radio is operating in repeater talkaround mode, or you are on a simplex channel Zone: this letter represents the zone in which the radio is operating, where zone 1, is zone 26 Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 24: Understanding The Radio Indicators

    Flashing: the radio has received a call (analog channel only) Orange Flashing: the radio is registered on a trunked network (network) Trunked: network not available, or the radio is attempting to register on a trunked All LEDs off network Conventional: receive standby Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 25 Contact the radio provider Synthesizer out-of-lock: the radio’s synthesizer is unstable, causing frequency Two long high-low pitched drift and signal issues, preventing operation on the current channel (display tone pairs shows "Out of lock"). Constact the radio provider Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 26: Using Function Keys To Access Frequently Used Features

    2. In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of function keys. 3. Press Select to view details of the function associated with a particular function key. 4. Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 27 Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for the radio: Table 3.5 Programmed function keys Short key press Long key press For more information about the function keys that can be programmed on the radio, contact the radio provider. On speaker microphone (if fitted) Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 28: Navigating The Radio's Menus

    The radio may be programmed to use the scroll keys or the left selection key to directly access a menu. To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the left selection key when the word Cancel or Back appears above it. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 29: Using The Alphanumeric Keys To Search A List

    3.9.2 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. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    Depending on the radio model and the way it is programmed, the radio may have a 3-way selector that can be used to lock the keypad, or the left selection key can be configured to lock the keypad. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 31: Holding The Radio

    4.6.1 Bluetooth audio compatibility with Tait radios Bluetooth audio devices may operate with Tait radios, provided the accessory is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Version 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 or higher. Additionally, the accessory must include Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) version 1.1 or 1.2, or Bluetooth Handsfree Profile...
  • Page 32 Bluetooth. 4.6.3 Pairing and disconnecting a Bluetooth audio device with the radio Before attempting to connect a Bluetooth audio device, Tait recommends that the device be fully charged. Refer to the Bluetooth Audio Device installation instructions for charging instructions.

  • Page 33: Turning On Active Noise Cancellation

    Operation, Radio Unit Monitor or Radio Monitor are activated, the listener may lose awareness of the noisy environment. Tait recommends users implement supplementary procedures to account for this. The complementary feature of microphone sensitivity allows the internal and external microphones to be configured to suit the type of environment the user is in, further improving audio quality.

  • Page 34: Changing The Radio's Operating Mode

    Speaking to the side (nearest the noise canceling microphone) could result in both ambient noise and voice being canceled. To use the radio correctly and achieve the best results, Tait recommends holding the radio 1 - 2 inches (2 - 5 cm) from the mouth and speaking directly into the front of the radio speaker/microphone.

  • Page 35: Checking Recent Calls

    The most recent call is displayed at the top of the list. If you have not participated in any calls since the radio was switched on, the message No items in list appears in the display. The radio's behavior depends on the mode the radio is set to. See "Making an individual call" on page 40. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 36: About Multi-Protocol Operations

    The TP9900 adopts the protocol according to the selected channel or talkgroup, eliminating the need for manual selection. There is no indicator on the TP9900’s display that identifies the protocol in which the radio is operating. If operations require users to know the protocol of a selected channel/talkgroup, Tait recommends choosing channel/talkgroup names that denote protocol type.

  • Page 37: Functional Behavior And Emergency Messages

    If the radio is configured to receive "Stun" or "Inhibit" commands on a channel or talkgroup of a specific protocol, receiving that command will stun or inhibit the TP9900 on all protocols. Encryption key zeroization commands affect only the keys used by the same protocol.

  • Page 38: Operating On Conventional Channels

    On an analog channel that is configured for SelCall/5-Tone operations, when you send a call and there is no reply, the call is resent. Any user interaction (such as pressing PTT) will cancel a call that is being resent. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 39 To activate repeater talkaround, you may be able to either use a programmed function key, or use the Main menu. Using the main menu 1. Select the required channel. 2. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Talkaround. 3. In the Talkaround menu, choose On. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 40: P25 Channel Operation Only

    To make a call to one person 1. Press Menu and select Individual call. 2. Scroll to the desired person to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. Alternatively, press Call and then PTT. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 41: Dmr Channel Operation Only

    (e.g. the dispatcher). 6.3.2 Sending and receiving text messages The radio may be programmed to send text messages by selecting a preset text message, editing a draft text message, or creating a new text message. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 42 Use the left selection key (Clear) to delete a character from the display. Use the scroll keys to move through a message. Repeated presses of these keys will provide the characters shown in the following table: Table 6.1 Alphanumeric keys with corresponding characters Characters space Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 43 3. When the message is complete, press Options > Send. If canceling out of editing a text message or receiving a call while editing, the current draft will be saved and is available for editing later. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 44 2. Use the scroll keys to move through the calls or messages in the queue until the desired item appears. 3. Press Options. Depending on how the radio is programmed, a function key may be used to access the queue. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 45 Using a function key to end your current call Press the function key programmed for reset monitor. The radio’s monitor is turned off, ending the current call. The LED stops flashing green, and the monitor icon disappears from the display. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 46: P25 And Dmr Channel Operations

    These can also be set to not be displayed. Other ways of selecting a zone The following controls may also be used to select a zone: left selection key (see "Using the left selection key Quick Access menu" on page 29) Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 47 2. Press Select or #, and the programmed channel is now shown on the display. Automatic channel selection The radio may be configured to change channels automatically based on current location. The automatic mode icon Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 48 The channel may be named to reflect its talkgroup association. When making a call, the talkgroup name will appear. the radio may also be programmed to show the talkgroups menu which allows users to change the talkgroup they want to call and listen to on the current channel. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 49 ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users to make calls on that channel. The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears on the display. If the transmit timer has timed out, you must release the PTT before you can transmit again. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 50 3. In the Local calls menu, scroll through the list of local calls until the desired call appears. 4. Press Send. The call details appear on the display, the LED glows red, and the transmit, , or low power transmit, , icon appears on the display. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 51 The radio may be programmed so a call can be dialed directly from the default display. In this case, it's possible to start dialing the call without selecting the menu option. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 52 The dialing may be either sent out immediately (as it's typed) or sent after pressing Send. 6.4.10 Making an emergency call Users may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 53 1. Press Options and select whether to reply, call or delete. The radio may be programmed to automatically view status messages on receipt. If the radio is not programmed for call queuing, incoming status messages are displayed briefly. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 54 If an acknowledgment is not received from the recipient’s radio, the user will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. If Active Noise Cancellation is turned on, the user may not be able to hear any background noise. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 55 Rotate the channel selector to the group you want. Using a function key To use a function key to select a voting group: Press the function key to select and activate a preset voting or scanning group. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 56 3. Press Select, and the programmed scan or voting group is now shown on the display. The scanning icon appears on the display. Depending on how the radio is programmed, a function key, the scroll keys or left selection key may be used to select a group. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 57 When the scanning group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is again part of the scanning group. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 58 4. Press OK. If successful, the message Tx channel changed appears. To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option. The new transmit channel has the Tx icon next to it. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 59 Icons and messages that may appear when changing group details Table 6.2 on the next page lists the icons associated with viewing group membership details, adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 60 Users cannot add any more channels to the group, as the maximum number of Group full members (50) has been reached Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 61: Operating On P25 Trunking Networks

    7.2.4 P25 phase 1 features not supported in P25 phase 2 If the user tries to use a P25 phase 1 feature which is not yet supported in P25 phase 2, the radio may show a system error. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 62: Making A Talkgroup Call

    4. When you hear three short beeps, speak clearly into the microphone. Release the PTT key when you have finished talking, and the radio will indicate the currently selected talkgroup. While transmitting, the LED glows red and the transmit, , or low power transmit, , icon appears in the display. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 63: Utilizing Active Noise Cancellation When Calling A Talkgroup

    When you receive a call from an individual radio, the radio displays the caller’s name or identity. The radio rings until the call is answered. 1. Press the PTT key to accept the call, or Cancel to reject the call. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 64: Emergency Calls

    7.11.1 To send a dynamic regrouping request Press Menu and select Trunking > Dyn Regrouping. When Select is pressed, 'Sending dynamic regroup rqst' appears in the display. If the request is successful, an acknowledgment message is displayed. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 65: P25 Services

    When you turn the priority call feature on, the radio automatically sends an emergency alert (message) to the current talkgroup. Any calls you make while the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as emergency calls. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 66 2. To end emergency mode and return the radio to normal operation, either: turn the radio off and on again to end emergency mode, push the function or emergency key again, or if configured, press the PTT button Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 67 1. Press Menu and select Emergency > Acknowledge. The name of the radio that initiated the emergency call appears in the display. 2. Press Send to cancel the manual emergency call from that number. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 68: Call Alert

    If you receive a call alert page from another radio user, the message Page rx’d from... briefly appears in the display. Select Call to return the page or No to delete it. If you miss the call alert page, the identity of the caller may be saved in your recent calls list. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 69: Messages

    A message showing the radio destination appears on the display. The LED glows red, and a notification indicates whether the message was sent successfully. If an acknowledgment is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 70: Radio Check

    If the other radio has received your request, it will now call you so that you can monitor activity near the radio. If an acknowledgment is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 71: Status Request

    If an acknowledgment is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. To set a status without sending it to anyone, see "Setting your status " on page 38 Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 72: Operating On Dmr Or Mpt Trunked Networks

    1. Dial *700# to display the name of the current trunked network. 2. Dial *70n# to change to a new network, where n is the number of the new network (1 to 4). The radio will restart and display the name of the new network. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 73: Making A Preset Call

    Selecting a zone manually as described above will end automatic mode, so the automatic mode icon will disappear and the manual mode icon will appear on the display. The radio may be configured to use a timer or a function key to return to automatic mode. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 74 The radio now shows the homegroup on the default display. Press the function key programmed to toggle between the homegroup and the currently selected zone and workgroup. The radio now shows the homegroup on the default display, along with the homegroup icon . Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 75: About Emergency Operation

    Emergency mode can be canceled without turning the radio off and on: it will automatically end after a fixed period you can press the function key a second time if it is set as a toggle key Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 76: Dialing A Pabx Number

    The radio may also be programmed to beep or ring. In this case, the caller will usually talk first. ring like a telephone. Press Answer to accept the call. The radio gives a beep and the icon appears in Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 77: Re-Establishing A Call

    To return the call, briefly press the PTT key. 9.9.3 Callback When an incoming call has been ended, the message Last call from and the caller’s identity may appear in the display. To make a call to that person, briefly press the PTT key. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 78: Checking The Queue

    In “full” queuing, incoming individual voice calls are queued immediately and users don’t get an option to answer the call. In both cases, all status and text messages are queued immediately. If the radio has alphanumeric keys, users may be able to change the call queuing setting using the keypad. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 79: About Status Messages

    "Dialing a workgroup call" on page 74. 3. Press Send or the # or PTT key. The call details appear on the display. While the call is being set up, the user can cancel the call by pressing Cancel. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 80: About Trunked Text Messages

    # key to select the type of text entry: upper and lower case characters (ABC, abc), initial capitals (Abc), or numbers (123). left selection key (Clear) to delete a character from the display. scroll keys to move through a message. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 81 4. Press Send to send the message, or Edit to change the message. Pressing will place the cursor at the start of the message. Pressing  will place the cursor at the end of the message. When the message is complete, press Options and select Send. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 82: Placing The Radio In Do-Not-Disturb Mode

    If a user doesn't want to accept calls for a while, they can place the radio in 'do-not-disturb mode' so that incoming calls can be ignored. Users can still make outgoing calls in the usual way. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 83: Switching To Conventional Channels Or Conventional Groups

    If a user's MPT or DMR trunked network uses the MPT 1343 dialing scheme, the radio’s unique number on the network consists of: a three-digit prefix, a four-digit fleet number, and a two- or three-digit radio unit number. The user may also be part of a group, with a two- or three-digit group number. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 84 Finding the radio’s DMR number To find the radio’s full DMR number: 1. Dial *700. 2. Press the # or PTT key. The name associated with the user's network and the radio’s full DMR number appears. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 85 To find the radio’s full Nokia ANN number: 1. Dial *700. 2. Press the # or PTT key. The name associated with the user's network and their radio’s full Nokia ANN number appears. The number is in the form: Lead-Prefix-Fleet-Radio Unit Number Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 86 Call to radio 25 in fleet 81 with the same lead and prefix. See "Nokia ANN fleet 81 25 # calls" on the previous page for more information If 4-digit-dialing is configured in the programming application. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 87: Accessing Common Trunking Functions

    Divert of speech calls to m *441*m# *441*21# Cancel divert of speech calls #441# #441# Divert of packet data calls to m *442*m# *442*21# Cancel divert of packet data calls #442# #442# Cancel incoming call diversions (speech only) *451# Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 88 *702# *8*n# Priority call (DMR: highest, MPT: high) to radio n *8*23# Priority conference call (DMR: highest, MPT: high) to group g *8*g# *8*923# Priority call (DMR: highest, MPT: high) to radio n *81*n# *81*23# Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 89 DMR dialing scheme only DMR has three priority levels and MPT has one priority level. *8 and *81 are interchangeable Dialing *82 or *83 in MPT mode has the same effect as dialing *8 or *81 Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 90: Scanning

    Scanning on the TP9900 is limited to groups within the same protocol: P25 for P25 and analog channels, and DMR for DMR channels. The device does not support scanning or roaming across different protocols. Attempting to add a DMR channel or talkgroup to a P25/analog scan list, or vice versa, will result in an error message.

  • Page 91: Activating Standard Scanning

    As you change to a new region or role, you can change to another zone and the radio will automatically start scanning channels or talkgroups in the new zone with no further action required. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 92: Activating Talkgroup Scanning

    When the scanning group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted member is again part of the scanning group. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 93: Editing A Scanning Group

    There is more than one instance of this channel in the group (the channel will be scanned more often). If this channel is deleted, the radio will attempt to delete all instances of the channel Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 94 2. In the Edit Group menu, select Change tx and press Select. The current transmit channel is highlighted at the top of the list. 3. Select the new transmit channel and press OK. The transmit channel remains changed even after the radio is turned off. Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 95 2. In the Edit Group menu, select Change P1 or Change P2 and press Select. The current priority channels are highlighted at the top of the list. 3. Select the new priority 1 or priority 2 channel and press OK. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 96: Location Services

    Location information is displayed if it is available and configured to be visible. The images below show some of the available options. 1. Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own location. 2. Use the scroll keys to scroll though the Own location displays. Figure 11.1 Latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes and decimal seconds Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 97 Figure 11.2 The radio's current course and speed Figure 11.3 UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, 24-hour clock 3. Press Exit to exit the location display. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 98: Encryption

    1. Rotate the 3-way selector to either position A or B to turn encryption on. The message Encryption activated briefly appears in the display. 2. Rotate the 3-way selector to position C to turn encryption off. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 99: Making An Encrypted Call

    12.5.1 Changing the transmit encryption key 1. Press Menu and select Security > Change all. 2. Scroll to the required key and press Select. The message Global key selected briefly appears in the display. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 100: Removing Encryption Keys From The Radio

    This feature is only available for digital channels. press Menu and select Security > OTAR > Rekey request The message Rekey request ack appears in the display. If there is no response to the rekey request, the message Rekey request timeout appears. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 101: Customizing Radio Settings

    13.2 Changing the Color Mode The display colors can be changed to suit the environment. For example, Red/Black is suited for night display while Color - Dark is ideal for bright environments. The default setting is Color - Light. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 102: Changing The Volume Of All Audible Indicators

    2. Scroll to either Off, Low or High and press Select. Depending on how the radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle keypress tones on and off, and to change between high and low volume. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 103: Changing To Quiet Operation

    You may be able to use a programmed function key to turn backlighting on momentarily, as long as backlighting has been configured to 'with activity'. press the assigned function key to turn backlighting on. Backlighting remains on for a few seconds, and then turns off Alternatively, the function key may be programmed so that: Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 104: Rotating The Display

    1. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Rotate display. 2. Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Depending on how the radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle rotate display on and off. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 105: Failsoft Mode Operation

    When the trunking system returns to normal operation, the radio is notified, and will attempt to register on the control channel it was previously using. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    You have selected a talkgroup that does not currently exist on the system. The display shows that service is lost, and longer appears See "Service is lost" on page 61 The radio sounds five beeps, followed by a repeating double beep Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 107: The Radio Won't Turn On

    If all appears to be in order, but the radio still fails to operate properly, contact the radio provider for further assistance. 15.3 Identifying the Radio's Audible Tones The radio’s audible tones can help you identify a potential problem. See "Audible tones" on page 25. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 108: Viewing Radio Information

    15.5.2 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. Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 109: Changing The Radio Id

    Sounds an audible tone when a key is pressed or released on the radio, or the 16- Keypad test way and 3-way selectors are moved. The radio also displays the key or selector name along with “pressed” or “released” or the new selector position Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 110 Transmits a 1011Hz or 1031Hz tone on the current channel with a bit error rate Tx Tone Cal (BER) of 5% Displays hardware-related information while the radio is transmitting. Information Tx power test includes the final PA current (in mA) Tait International Ltd June 2024...

  • Page 111: Simplified Declaration Of Conformity

    LT Aš, Tait International Limited, patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių ES Por la presente, Tait International Limited declara que el tipo de tipas TPHN0A atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES. Visas ES atitikties equipo radioeléctrico TPHN0A es conforme con la Directiva deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu: 2014/53/UE.
  • Page 112 TPHN0A on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EU-vaatimusten- mukaisuus-vakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa: https://www.taitcommunications.com/our- resources/compliance/declarations-of-conformity SV Härmed försäkrar Tait International Limited att denna typ av radioutrustning TPHN0A överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress: https://www.taitcommunications.com/our-...

  • Page 113: Glossary

    Glossary ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority Analog ANSI American National Standards Institute Bit Error Rate Control Channel Code of Federal Regulations Carrier-to-noise Ratio Conventional Digital Mobile Radio DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 114 Electromagnetic Compatibility European Union Federal Communications Commission Frequency Modulation FOACSU Full Off Air Call Set-up Global Positioning Signal Handsfree Profile Headset Profile ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 115 Intrinsically Safe Light Emitting Diode Mobile Digital Computer Megahertz Millimeter Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Non-Incendiary OTAP Over The Air Programming OTAR Over The Air Rekeying Project 25 PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 116 P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 2 Personal Identification Number Private Mobile Radio PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network Push to Talk Quality of Service Radio Frequency Remote Speaker Microphone RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Receive Subscriber Data Management Tait International Ltd June 2024...
  • Page 117 Software License Key SYSCODE System Identity Code Traffic Channel Transmit UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Universal Time Coordinated Universal Transverse Mercator Tait International Ltd June 2024...

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