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Tait 5011 Operator's Manual

Tait 5011 Operator's Manual

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CANADA
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE
NEW ZEALAND
Toll Free: 1-800-890 T A I T (8248)
E-mail: canada@taitworld.com
Tait Electronics Ltd
P O Box 1645, Christchurch
E-mail: tait@taitworld.co.nz
USA
Toll Free: 1-800-890 T A I T (8248)
E-mail: usa@taitworld.com
LATIN AMERICA
E-mail: latinamerica@taitworld.com
AUSTRALIA
E-mail: australia@taitworld.com
NEW ZEALAND
E-mail: headoffice@tcl.tait.co.nz
EUROPE
E-mail: sales@tait.co.uk
HONG KONG
E-mail: hongkong@taitworld.com
BEIJING
E-mail: beijing@taitworld.com
SINGAPORE
E-mail: singapore@taitworld.com
THAILAND
E-mail: thailand@taitworld.com

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  • Page 1 CANADA CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE NEW ZEALAND Toll Free: 1-800-890 T A I T (8248) E-mail: canada@taitworld.com Tait Electronics Ltd P O Box 1645, Christchurch E-mail: tait@taitworld.co.nz Toll Free: 1-800-890 T A I T (8248) E-mail: usa@taitworld.com LATIN AMERICA E-mail: latinamerica@taitworld.com AUSTRALIA E-mail: australia@taitworld.com NEW ZEALAND...

  • Page 2: Important Charging Information

    Important Charging Information Turn your radio off before charging. New batteries must be long conditioned before first use. Replace or recharge your battery as soon as the radio indicates the battery is low. For More Information . . . Complete information on batteries and battery chargers is provided in the following guides supplied with your battery and battery charger: “Battery Care Guide”...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Avoid using unnecessarily high volume levels if using the radio with an earphone or headset. Do not transmit within the frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz. This band is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not immerse your Tait Orca radio in water.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Charging Information ..........1 Safety Warnings ..............2 Getting Started ................ 5 Installing the Antenna............. 5 First Use of Battery ..............5 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack....... 6 Installing a Belt Clip ..............6 Removing a Belt Clip ............... 6 Radio Controls and Indicators ..........
  • Page 5 Deferred Calling ............19 No Acknowledgment Retries......... 20 G-STAR ID Signaling .............. 21 G-STAR Emergency Signaling ..........21 Stealth Emergency Mode............21 Emergency Cycling ..............22 2-Tone Decoding ..............23 Receiving a 2-Tone Call ............23 DTMF Calls ................24 Preset DTMF Calls ..............

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The custom features programmed for your radio can be listed on the “Custom Settings” page on the inside back cover of this manual. When you receive your Tait Orca radio, make sure all items you ordered are included. Typically, you should receive the following: Tait Orca radio.

  • Page 7: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Installing a Belt Clip Most Tait Orca batteries are designed to be fitted with belt clips. Two types of belt clip are available: 38 mm belt clip. 55 mm spring-loaded belt clip.
  • Page 8 To remove the 38 mm belt clip: Release Insert the end of a flat-blade screwdriver under the edge of the release tab (right) without forcing it. Gently lift the release tab up, then slide the belt clip away from the battery. To remove the 55 mm belt clip: Lie the battery on a flat surface.

  • Page 9: Radio Controls And Indicators

    Radio Controls and Indicators Your Tait Orca radio controls and indicators include the on/off/volume control, the 16-way selector, function keys, and various radio indicators. On/Off/Volume Control Rotating the on/off/volume control clockwise turns on the radio and increases volume. Rotating the control counter-clockwise decreases volume and turns off the radio.

  • Page 10: Ptt (Press-To-Talk) Key

    PTT (press-to-talk) Key The PTT (press-to-talk key) is located on the side panel. Press this key to transmit each time you talk. Function Keys The function keys provide access to preprogrammed functions (see “Programmable Function Key Settings” on page 11 for more information on the options that can be assigned to the function keys).

  • Page 11: Audible Indicators

    Color Flash Rate Meaning Battery low. Radio will also Slow emit low-pitched beeps. Recharge or replace as soon as possible. Low power transmit mode Medium active. Radio is stunned. Radio will Fast also emit very high-pitched beeps. Contact your despatcher. The power-up sequence is Two fast flashes complete.

  • Page 12: Programmable Function Key Settings

    Permitted: Short, medium-pitched beep. Not permitted: Long, low-pitched beep. The most common audible indicators are summarized on the “Radio Indicators” page on the inside back cover of this manual. Note: Audible indicators may have been disa- bled when your radio was programmed, and a function key assigned to turn audible signals on and off.
  • Page 13 Function Description Repeater Talkaround Allows you to bypass normal repeater operation and communicate directly with another radio. Pressing the key again or changing to another channel turns off repeater talkaround. Squelch Override Turns the squelch override on and off so the user can hear all activity on a channel, including noise.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio, including turning the radio on and off, adjusting volume, selecting channels, and making and receiving calls. Turning the Radio On and Off and Adjusting Volume Rotating the on/off/volume control clockwise turns on the radio and increases volume.

  • Page 15: Making A Call

    own call sign, respond promptly by pressing the PTT key and replying. Making a Call Select the desired channel as described in “Selecting a Channel” above. If the channel is busy, you are not normally able to transmit. If you try to transmit, the radio sounds a low- pitched warning beep.

  • Page 16: Ctcss And Dcs

    programmed so that you hear all conversations on a channel (no signaling), or your user group may be segre- gated from others using various types of signaling (CTCSS, DCS, 5-tone or 2-tone). When special signaling is active, you are not able to hear other groups talking on the current channel unless the monitor function is active (see below).

  • Page 17: Squelch Override

    The monitor may be deactivated by: Your despatcher. Receiving specific types of calls. Pressing a function key (if assigned). Automatically turning off after a preprogrammed deactivation period. The monitor function can be programmed to override all signaling (CTCSS, DCS, 5-tone and 2-tone) or only 5-tone and 2-tone signaling (selective call mute).

  • Page 18: Voting

    When a busy channel is detected and the signaling is valid (see “What You Hear On a Channel” on page 14), the LED flashes amber and the radio stops on that channel. Scanning resumes when the channel is no longer busy or the signaling is no longer valid. One or two priority channels may also be set.

  • Page 19: 5-Tone Signaling

    An emergency call may also been prepro- grammed. The Orca 5011 is able to make preset 5-tone calls only. Receiving a 5-Tone Call When a call is received that contains your radio’s identity, the radio gives a ringing tone and the LED indicator flashes amber.

  • Page 20: Emergency Call

    When the called party responds, proceed with your conversation. Emergency Call One of the preset 5-tone calls programmed for your radio may be an emergency call. Sending a 5-Tone Emergency Call Pressing the function key sends an emergency sequence to a programmed party, usually your dispatcher. Note: It is not necessary to change channels to send the emergency call.

  • Page 21: No Acknowledgment Retries

    No Acknowledgment Retries When you send a call and there is no reply, your radio may be programmed so that the call is resent up to 15 times. To cancel a call that is being resent, press any key.

  • Page 22: G-Star Id Signaling

    G-STAR ID Signaling G-STAR ID is used with conventional systems to identify the user of a particular radio by a unique, programmable ID number assigned to that particular radio. G-STAR ID is transmitted from the user’s radio and received by a G-STAR decoder unit which could be attached externally to a console or mobile radio.

  • Page 23: Emergency Cycling

    indicators remain unchanged, you do not hear any channel traffic and you may not be able to make PTT transmissions. To reset the radio to normal operation, turn the radio off, then on again. Emergency Cycling Emergency cycling is a programmable option. This begins after emergency mode is activated and the emergency sequence has been transmitted.

  • Page 24: 2-Tone Decoding

    2-Tone Decoding 2-tone is a term for in-band, two-tone sequential signaling. It is a conventional signaling protocol used to control the muting and unmuting of a radio. The signaling is used for selective calling of individual units or groups of units. Two sets of unique decoding formats are programmable to allow large system, individual, and group call capability.

  • Page 25: Dtmf Calls

    DTMF tones, your radio can make a call to a telephone or send control codes to a remote device. Your Orca 5011 radio is able to make preset DTMF calls only. Preset DTMF Calls A preset DTMF call can be assigned to one of the function keys.

  • Page 26: Other Features

    Other Features Note that some features are not permitted in some countries. Economy Mode Economy mode can extend battery life when there is little or no activity on the radio. When in economy mode, the radio cycles between the receive state and a standby state once there has been no activity for a programmed period.

  • Page 27: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off To toggle handset mode on an off, press the assigned function key. Your radio may be programmed so that handset mode automatically turns off after a period of inactivity. While handset mode is active, the LED flashes red and green at slow flash rate.

  • Page 28: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off To activate repeater talkaround, press the assigned function key. While repeater talkaround is active, the LED flashes amber at slow flash rate. To deactivate repeater talkaround, press the function key again or change to another channel.

  • Page 29: Basic Maintenance

    Basic Maintenance Your Tait Orca 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 pack. General Care Wipe the battery contacts and accessory connector contacts with a dry lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulty operating your Tait Orca radio, review “Basic Operation” on page 13 and check the following items: Is the battery firmly attached to the radio? Is the battery sufficiently charged? Is the battery charger working properly? Is the antenna damaged? If all appears to be in order, but your radio still fails to operate properly, consult your local dealer for assistance.

  • Page 31: Options And Accessories

    Options and Accessories Tait offers a large range of accessories. Contact your local dealer for more information. Antennas 6-Way Multi-Charger Belt Loop Battery Charger D-Clip Battery Carry Cases Earphones,Palm and Lapel Microphones Accessory Connector Kits Headset Speaker Microphones Accessory Adaptors Vehicle Servicing and Programming Kits Removing the Accessory Cover...

  • Page 32: D-Clip And Accessory Connectors

    D-Clip and Accessory Connectors The D-clip connector enables the radio to be installed on the belt loop. The accessory connector enables accessories to be installed on the radio. Installing the Connector Place the two connector pegs into the bottom holes on the radio.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Size H x W x D 6.06 inch x 2.60 inch x 1.61 (including 1500 mAh inch NiMH battery) (154 mm x 66 mm x 41 mm) Typical weight 18 oz (510 g) (including 1500 mAh NiMH battery) Battery voltage 7.5 V nominal Transmitter power 136-174 MHz: 5 W...

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