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Operators Manual T2040

Operator’s Manual

T2040 Series II

T2040II

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Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Training Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WARNING: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

T2040

Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Keypad Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display Window Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switching the Radio On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Call Setup and Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transmit Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Requesting a Call from your Despatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unanswered Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Returning an Unanswered Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Re-establishing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Last Incoming Caller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Last Called Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Advanced User Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alphanumeric Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Call Queuing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing Trunked Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Despatcher Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Short Data Messages (SDMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Receiving an SDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SDM Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using Alphanumeric Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Sending an SDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Exiting SDM Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Status Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Receiving a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Making a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Trunking Call Set up and Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Most Common Trunking Call Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

MPT1343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ANN Fleet Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Preset Numbers and Conventional Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Most Common Special Trunking Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Optional Accessories for T2040

Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Introduction

The Tait T2040

radio is a state-of-the-art mobile radio that provides outstanding communi-

cation flexibility in both conventional and trunked mobile radio systems. The T2040

is micro-

processor controlled which allows it to be configured to suit your personal needs and those of

your fleet, for greater communication effectiveness.

T2040

Control Head

PTT key

display window

alphanumeric keypad

on/off volume knob

function key

status key

despatcher key

alphanumeric key

function keypad

up/down keys

clear key

enter key

microphone

socket

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Safety Training Information

WARNING:

This product product generates Radio Frequency energy during transmis-

sions. It is classified as suitable for ‘Occupational Use Only’. It is not intend-

ed for general use in uncontrolled environments.

It must only be used with authorised accessories and antennas.

The operator must ensure that the minimum safe distance between persons

and the antenna is maintained during transmissions.

Do not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 50% transmit mode to standby or receive

modes. The radio is in transmit mode when the PTT button on the micro-

phone is pressed or the ‘TX’ indicator shows.

Safe distances from each antenna are as follows:

Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations.

Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices (such as in a quarry

that uses blasting techniques).

Use of a handheld microphone or a radio while driving could contravene the

legislation that applies in your country or state. Please check the vehicle

regulations in your own country.

Antenna Gain Minimum Safe Distance

Product (dBi) (metres) (inches)

T20X0-K27 4.5 0.82 32.4

T20X0-3XX 2.15 0.63 24.6

5.15 0.88 34.8

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T2040II Controls and Indicators

The T2040

control head includes the following keys and indicators:

Keypad Functions

The keypad functions are as follows:

Despatcher

Short press

: accesses a preset number (usually your base

despatcher). This is a one touch dialling key.

Long press:

if call queuing is enabled, this changes the mode of

operation between call queuing and normal mode.

Long press:

if the radio is in despatcher mode, this changes the

display from call queuing to normal mode.

Status

Short press

: used to send status calls using alphanumeric label

mode, and to select preprogrammed status messages to indicate

your own present status (such as “EN ROUTE” or “AT LUNCH”).

Long press:

used to access short data message (SDM) entry

mode.

Alphanumeric Used to scroll and select or enter alphanumeric labels associated

with preset numbers preprogrammed into your radio. It can also

be used to view an alphanumeric status label of an incoming

status call and to enter and view SDMs.

Function

Long press:

toggles the level of the confidence tones from normal

to quiet. At each press, the radio sounds a sample tone at the new

level.

Short press:

may function as a one touch dialling key or it may

activate or disable an auxiliary device, such as a scrambler or an

external alert unit (e.g. car horn).

Up / Down Used to scroll through entries in the call queue, or a list of preset

number labels or status labels. Also used to scroll through an

SDM or to edit an SDM.

Clear Used to end calls, and to clear ‘call back’ numbers in the queue

and the ‘do not disturb’ facility. It also operates automatically after

a period of inactivity determined by the network, or when you put

the microphone back on hook.

Enter Used to initiate a call and to select items.

Star/Hash Used at the end of dialling sequences and for special operations.

0 to 9

[ABC] to [WXYZ] Used for dialling and for entering alphanumeric data for labels,

when the indicator beside the Alphanumeric key is illuminated.

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Keypad Indicators

Display Window Indicators

The LCD window provides you with direct visual access to information and messages about

the status of your calls and your radio.

Note:

Your T2040

has the ability to display messages in languages other than English.

This option is selected during programming.

Display Window Indicators

●

Indicates that your radio is queuing incoming calls.

●

Indicates that your radio is in alphanumeric entry or label selection mode. The

indicator flashes when there is an incoming status call with an associated alpha-

numeric label or when there is an incoming SDM.

●

Indicates that the displayed call is a status call or an SDM, or that your radio is at

present in status label selection mode or SDM entry mode.

●

Indicates that either the auxiliary device or mode that is controlled by the Function

key is currently active.

●

Indicates that these keys may be used to display another entry in the queue, to

scroll through a list of preset number labels or status labels, to scroll through an

SDM or to edit an SDM.

●

Transmit

Your radio is transmitting. This indicator should appear each time you press

the PTT key.

WAIT

Wait

The network is in the process of setting up a call and is not yet ready for you

to begin speaking.

Your radio has established a call between you and another party and you

are now able to speak to them.

Scrolling

available

Your radio in alphanumeric preset number mode or in status label selection

mode and you are now able to scroll through a list of choices using the Up

and Down keys ( / ).

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SVC

Service

This indicator has three functions:

: your radio has access to a network and is ready to make or accept calls.

Flashing

: your radio does not currently have access to a network. It is

attempting to find a site it is authorised to use, or it may be out of range of

a network signal.

Off

: your radio is in conventional mode.

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Basic Operations

Switching the Radio On and Off

Switch the radio on by rotating the volume knob clockwise to about one third of its maximum

setting. You will feel a click as the knob leaves the ‘off’ position. The control head display then

shows a power-up message.

Switch the radio off by rotating the volume knob fully anticlockwise.

Your T2040

retains some settings when it is turned off. When you next turn it on, the radio

uses these settings.

Volume Control

A long press of the Function key ( ) toggles the confidence tone level between ‘normal’

and ‘quiet’. Press and hold the Function key for at least one second to hear a sample tone

from the speaker (similar tones are emitted by the radio during normal use1).

Repeat this action to hear the same tone at the alternative level (normal or quiet), and select

your preferred tone level. Adjust the volume knob for comfortable listening.

Note:

If the Function key ( ) is programmed to operate an auxiliary device, it may not

be able to change the tone level as well.

You may need to finally adjust the volume when you receive your first call.

Checking Network Access

Check that the SVC indicator appears in the bottom of the display window within a few seconds

of power-up.

This shows that your radio has logged on to the network. If the SVC indicator is flashing, you

may be out of the coverage area of your network. If this is not the case consult your Tait

dealer.

1The T2040

has either the MPT or ‘Tait-standard’ set of tones available. One set is selected during programming. This man-

ual refers only to the ‘Tait-standard’ tones.

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Making a Call

There are four different ways of making a call using your T2040

1Enter the full number of the required party using the alphanumeric keypad and then

press either the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.

2Enter short dial preset numbers using the alphanumeric keypad and then press the

Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.

3Use the Despatcher key ( ) or Function key ( ). These keys can be assigned

preprogrammed numbers and used for one touch calling. The Despatcher key ( )

is usually programmed to be your base despatcher.

4Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric mode. Use the Up and

Down keys ( / ) to scroll through a list of labels, until the label of the required

party is shown in the display. Press the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.

(See

“Advanced User Operations”, on page 15 for more information on alphanumeric

dialling.)

Note:

The TX indicator illuminates each time you operate the PTT key.

Call Setup and Transmission

You may hear call set-up tones,

pip.. pip.. pip

.., and the WAIT indicator illuminates. When the

called unit rings, the tone changes to

buzz, buzz... buzz, buzz

.... If the network accepts your

call but cannot connect it immediately, you hear a similar tone to the call setup tone, but lower-

pitched,

pip.. pip.. pip.. pip

, and the WAIT indicator flashes.

When the called party answers, the WAIT indicator turns off, the tones stop and the GO indicator

illuminates. Proceed with the call as follows:

1Lift the microphone off its hook and hold it about 5 cm from your mouth.

2Squeeze the PTT key and speak clearly into the microphone. Release the PTT key

when you have finished talking.

3End the call by placing your microphone back onto its hook or by pressing the Clear key

().

The network may also end the call if neither you nor the other party transmits for a pre-

determined time.

Transmit Timer

Your T2040

is fitted with a preprogrammed timer to limit the maximum length of transmis-

sions. Your radio sounds five tones, beginning eight seconds before the call is automatically

‘cleared down’. You must release the PTT key before proceeding.

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Requesting a Call from your Despatcher

Note:

Your radio needs to be programmed to call your despatcher for this function to

operate.

Press the Despatcher key ( ). If the call is accepted, you hear a single high-pitched tone,

peeeeee

, lasting three seconds. This places your call in the despatcher’s queue and the

despatcher will call you back as soon as possible.

If the call is not accepted, you hear a single low-pitched tone,

brrrrrrr

, and one of the ‘call fail’

messages is displayed.

Unanswered Calls

If you make a call and receive no reply from the called party within a short time, your radio

sounds tones and displays the following messages:

Returning an Unanswered Call

A call which you are unable to answer within a period determined by the network becomes an

‘unanswered call’. The ringing tone changes to a high pitched

chirp

. The DESPATCHER indicator

may illuminate and the number of unanswered calls is shown on the left of the display. The

calling party number shows on the right of the display, in the same way as a received call is

displayed. Any further calls are now queued.

1Press the PTT key to call the party shown on the display, or

2Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the call list and choose an

unanswered call. Press the PTT key to make the call.

3To clear an unanswered call from the queue of calls, without calling the party back,

scroll through the list of unanswered calls using the Up and Down keys ( / )

until that call is displayed, then press the Clear key ( ).

Message displayed Tone Called party Action

ENGAGED

broken low pitched

tone

The called party is engaged on

another call or does not accept

your call.

call again later

NOT HOME

single low pitched

tone

The called party’s radio is

turned off or out of range of the

system.

call again later

SYS BUSY

(system busy)

single low pitched

tone

The network is too busy to

handle the call request at this

time.

call again later

N/U

(number unobtainable)

single low pitched

tone

The dialled number you have

entered is not supported by the

network.

check the

number you

have dialled

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Receiving a Call

When you receive an incoming call, your radio alerts you with a ringing tone like a telephone

and the identity of the calling party is displayed, as follows:

Depending on your network and how your T2040

is programmed, you can respond to the

call as follows:

1You can accept the call by lifting the microphone off its hook or momentarily pressing

the PTT key.

You then hear the call set-up tone,

pip.. pip.. pip..

, and the WAIT indicator illuminates

briefly before the ‘call ready’ GO indicator illuminates.

Alternatively, if you do not want to accept the call, press the Clear key ( ) and the

call is then cancelled.

2When your radio receives an incoming call, two short tones,

beep, beep

, sound from the

speaker and the GO indicator illuminates. Answer the call by lifting the microphone off

its hook. No further tones will be heard.

Group Calls

If the incoming call is a group call, you hear a single ring and then the caller broadcasts a

message to all members of your group. It is not normally necessary to reply.

Re-establishing a Call

When a call has been ended and no other function is active, your T2040

displays the identity

of the last party called. This enables you to easily re-establish a call.

Message displayed Example Explanation

Label VEHICLE7 The calling party is one of the preset numbers with a label

programmed in your radio.

Preset number 8The calling party is one of the preset numbers without a

label programmed in your radio.

Identity number 20-89 The calling party is in the same fleet as your radio but is

not preprogrammed.

System message OFLT Out Of Fleet: the calling party is not in the same fleet as

your radio and is not preprogrammed.

System message PHONE Call from the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)

System message PABX Call from the PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange)

G + message Group call

E +message Emergency call

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Last Incoming Caller

Re-establish a call to your last incoming caller as follows:

Note:

This option must be enabled during radio programming.

1When an incoming call that you have accepted is terminated, the call-back facility

stores the caller’s number in a special memory, so that you can return the call. As you

hang up, this is shown by the message “CBK”, together with the identity of the calling

party.

2Briefly squeeze the PTT key. You may hear call set-up tones,

pip.. pip.. pip

.., and the

WAIT indicator illuminates. When the called unit rings, the tone changes to

buzz, buzz

...

buzz, buzz

.... When the called party answers, the WAIT indicator turns off, the tones

stop and the GO indicator illuminates.

3Proceed with the conversation, or discard the incoming caller’s number by pressing the

Clear key ( ).

Last Called Party

Re-establish a call to your last called party as follows:

1Your T2040

remembers the last number you called (as opposed to the number of a

party who called you), and it is displayed when no other function is active.

2To redial this party, press the PTT key.

3You may hear the call set-up tones and you can proceed with the conversation after the

GO indicator illuminates.

Emergency Operation

Your T2040

can be set up to make an emergency call to a preprogrammed party (usually

your base or despatcher). This facility may be accessible via a switch fitted externally to the

radio.

1To make an emergency call, operate the hidden switch. This will cause no change to

the front panel indicators of the T2040

, but the radio calls the pre-programmed party.

The radio then adopts a transmit/receive cycle which allows the base or despatcher to

monitor activity in the vicinity of the radio.

2To remove the radio from emergency mode, turn the radio off and back on, without

operating the emergency switch.

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Advanced User Operations

Many of the advanced operations detailed in this section must be enabled during program-

ming of the T2040

. Consult your Tait dealer to find out which of these features have been

enabled in your radio.

Alphanumeric Entry Mode

Your T2040

can be programmed with up to 100 preset numbers, each of which can be

accessed from the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters. The label

may be a person’s name, a radio’s name, a group name or an acronym which helps you find

the appropriate preset number. Each preset number may contain a complete trunking call

setup message, including status calls.

To select a preset number by its alphanumeric label, proceed as follows:

1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric entry mode.

2Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the list of labels and choose

one for the required preset number, or enter the label of the required preset number,

using the keypad.

A star appears in the display as you type each character, until the radio recognises the

label. The label is then displayed in full.

3Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call to the selected label.

Example:

You wish to call your BASE. The sequence of keystrokes and the corresponding

display characters that appear, is as follows:

Press key Characters displayed Explanation

Most recent selection displayed

Label not yet identified

New label identified

BASE is called and its number is displayed after

the call

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Call Queuing

If you need to leave your T2040

unattended, incoming calls can be saved as ‘call-back’

messages for you to return later. All calls except group calls, PABX and PSTN calls can be

queued, as follows:

1Enter

using the keypad, or keep the Despatcher key ( ) pressed until the

DESPATCHER indicator illuminates.

Incoming calls from other radios are now queued by your radio. The display shows the

number of queued calls on the left and the identity of the calling party on the right, in

the same way as a received call is displayed. The most recent call is displayed until you

scroll through the queue.

2Press the PTT key to call the party shown on the display, or

3Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the calls and choose an

unanswered call from the queue. Press the PTT key to make the call.

4To clear a queued call from the queue without calling the party, select it and press the

Clear key ( ).

5To disable call queuing, enter

using the keypad, or keep the Despatcher key

( ) pressed until the DESPATCHER indicator turns off.

Incoming calls are now received normally. The call queue remains intact and you can

reinstate call queuing at any time.

Note:

With call queuing enabled, it is still possible to make calls by dialling any number, using

the keypad.

Changing Trunked Networks

The T2040

can operate in two completely separate trunking networks. To do this, the radio

must be programmed with the parameters of each network. You may wish to change networks

because you are out of reach of the current network (the SVC indicator is flashing) or you need

to have access to the second trunking network.

1Press

700

to display the name of the current trunked network.

2Press

701

to change to network 1 or

702

to change to network 2, or

3If your radio has preset labels programmed to change networks, press the Alphanu-

meric key ( ) and use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to find the name of

the new network. Briefly press the PTT key or the Hash key to ( ) initiate the

change.

The radio displays the name of the new network, followed by a power-up message.

4Check to see that the SVC indicator appears within a few seconds. If it keeps flashing,

you may be out of the coverage area of this network.

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Despatcher Operation

The T2040

may be used for despatcher operation, mounted on top of its companion T2008

power supply, as shown below.

Note:

If your T2040

is to be used as a despatcher, this must be enabled during programming.

1The radio powers up in despatcher mode. To see the normal display give a long press

the Despatcher key ( ).

2To return to the despatcher display, give a long press the Despatcher key again.

The procedure for viewing and returning calls is identical to that outlined in “Call

Queuing”, on page 16.

Incoming despatcher calls are appended to the bottom of the call queue, whether the radio is

in normal or despatcher mode. Normal calls to your radio, group calls, PSTN calls and some

other calls are not queued, and request immediate despatcher attention.

If the despatcher’s call queue is empty when a call is received, the radio emits a continuous

tone,

chirp..... chirp

, which may be stopped by returning the call or by pressing any of the

radio’s keys.

It is still possible to make calls by dialling any number using the keypad.

Do Not Disturb

If you do not want to accept any calls for a while, the radio can be placed into a ‘do not disturb’

mode. Note that it is not possible to have call queuing and ‘do not disturb’ active at the same

time. Enabling call queuing automatically clears the ‘do not disturb’ facility.

1To set ‘do not disturb’ on, enter

using the keypad. The radio displays the

message “QUIET”.

All calls are now rejected and the calling party is notified that you are currently not to

be disturbed. The calls will not be put in the call queue.

T2008 power supply

T2040

radio

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2To clear ‘do not disturb’, enter

using the keypad, or press the Clear key ( ).

The “QUIET” message is removed, and the radio returns to the mode it was in previously.

Note:

With ‘do not disturb’ enabled, it is still possible to make calls by dialling numbers using

the keypad.

Economy Mode

The T2040

incorporates an economy mode, which is activated after a pre-determined period

of inactivity. Some internal circuitry and the back-lighting for the display, function and channel

keys is turned off, to conserve battery power.

To restore power:

1Operate any of the front panel controls or the PTT key.

2If the radio receives a call, the radio is restored to full activity.

Short Data Messages (SDMs)

Your T2040

radio can be used to receive and send Short Data Messages (SDMs). For

example, numeric reference codes and alphanumeric status text can be sent between

T2040

radios.

Receiving an SDM

An incoming SDM is put in the call queue and the message “M” appears on the left of the

display, with the callers identity on the right. The STATUS indicator illuminates and the ALPHA-

NUMERIC indicator flashes.

1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to view the message. If an SDM contains more

than eight characters (the amount that can be displayed at one time), the UP and DOWN

indicators illuminate, indicating that you can use the Up and Down keys ( / )

to scroll through the whole message.

2To clear the message, press the Clear key ( ).

3Press the Alphanumeric key again to return the radio to its previous state.

Note:

An SDM will be displayed only if your radio firmware supports short data messaging.

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SDM Entry Mode

Give a long press of the Status key ( ) to enter SDM entry mode. The STATUS indicator

flashes intermittently and the last message sent is displayed, flashing. If you have not sent an

SDM before, a cursor flashes on the right-hand side of the display.

The SDM can comprise a maximum of 25 characters, including a combination of the following:

Enter the message as follows:

1Specify the characters to be sent using the radio’s alphanumeric keypad.

As you press each key, the corresponding

character is added to the right-hand side of

the display and the previously-entered

characters (if any) are moved one place to

the left. The flashing cursor remains at the

point of entry on the right-hand side of the

display, as shown.

2If you make a mistake while specifying the SDM, the following keys can be used to

correct the entry:

◆

When the UP indicator is illuminated, you can use the Up key ( ) to move the

cursor to the previous character (to the left) in the message. Press the key

repeatedly to move the cursor to the beginning of the message.

When the first character in the message is selected, the UP indicator turns off, to

indicate that there is no previous character to select. An audible tone is emitted to

confirm this, if the key is pressed.

◆

When the DOWN indicator is illuminated, you can use the Down key ( ) to move

the cursor to the next character (to the right) in the message. Press the key

repeatedly to move the cursor to the end of the message.

When the last character in the message is selected, the DOWN indicator turns off, to

indicate that there is no next character to select. An audible tone is emitted to

confirm this if the key is pressed.

◆

The currently selected character can be exchanged for a different character either

by:

- entering the required numeric character, if the character is a number, or

- specifying the required character and then pressing the Enter key ( ), for an

alphabetic character.

In both cases, the cursor is advanced to the next character in the message, or a

blank space is inserted if the character is the last in the message, and further

characters can be added.

◆

numbers (0 to 9) Entered using the alphanumeric keypad in the usual

way.

◆

alphabetic characters (A to Z)

dash (—)

character space ( )

Entered only while alphanumeric entry mode is active.

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◆

The currently selected character can be deleted from the message by pressing the

Clear key ( ).

Using Alphanumeric Entry Mode

Alphabetic characters can be included in the SDM as follows:

1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric entry mode.

While alphanumeric entry mode is active, the ALPHANUMERIC indicator is illuminated

and the alphabetic characters marked on the keypad are now available for inclusion in

the SDM.

2Specify the required alphabetic character by using the alphanumeric keys, as follows:

◆

Pressing a key with three or more alphabetic characters toggles it between the

values shown on the keypad and a blank space. For example, a single press of the

key selects D, two presses selects E, three presses selects F and four

presses selects 3. A further press of the key selects a blank space.

◆

The key toggles between a 0 and a blank space.

◆

The key toggles between a 1, a dash and a blank space.

3Once the required character is displayed, select by pressing the Enter key ( ).

The selected character is then moved one place to the left, and the flashing cursor

remains at the point of entry, ready to accept the next character.

Alternatively, the displayed character can be selected by pressing a different Alphanu-

meric key. While this method is quicker that using the Enter key, it can be used only

when the next character does not require the use of the same key.

An alphabetic message can be edited in the same way as a numeric message.

Sending an SDM

1Once the SDM has been entered, press the Star key ( ).

2Enter the number of the party to whom you wish to send the message, either in the

same fleet, or inter-fleet.

3Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call.

The SDM is transmitted and SDM entry mode is exited. The STATUS indicator turns off

and the display shows the most-recently transmitted valid call. The SDM is stored and

is displayed next time SDM entry mode is activated.

Note:

An SDM will only be displayed on the receiving radio if that radio has firmware support-

ing short data messaging.

Exiting SDM Entry Mode

SDM entry mode can be exited manually and automatically under the following conditions:

1Manually, by pressing the Hash key ( ) to send a message (see “Sending an

SDM”.

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2Manually, by giving a long press of the Status key ( ).

SDM entry mode is exited, the STATUS indicator turns off and the display shows the

most-recently transmitted valid call. Any unsent message is discarded.

3Automatically, if the ‘do not disturb’ function is not active and a call is received during

SDM entry. In this event, the radio exits from SDM entry mode to process the incoming

call. The ‘do not disturb’ function can be enabled if incoming calls are to be ignored.

4Automatically, upon a receipt of an incoming SDM.

5Manually, by pressing the Despatcher ( ) or the Function key ( ). If the

pressed key is programmed with a preset call message, the radio exits from SDM entry

mode to place the call. If the key is not programmed, the message “UNAVAIL” is

displayed, an audible tone is emitted and SDM entry mode is exited.

Status Calls

Status calls permit rapid exchange of simple messages without voice conversation. Your radio

can have messages such as “EN ROUTE” or “AT LUNCH” preprogrammed.

Receiving a Status Call

Incoming status calls are always put in the call queue. A status call in the queue is shown with

the status value (1-30) on the left of the display and the caller’s identity on the right. The

STATUS indicator also illuminates.

If the ALPHANUMERIC indicator is flashing, there is an alphanumeric label associated with the

displayed status call. Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to view the status label. When the

Alphanumeric key ( ) is pressed again, the radio reverts to its previous state.

Making a Status Call

Status calls can be made by dialling (refer to “Short Data Messages (SDMs)”, on page 18) or

by using the alphanumeric labels that are associated with a status message.

Your radio can be programmed with up to 30 possible status numbers, which can be accessed

from the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters. The label may be a

message, a job name or an acronym which helps you find the appropriate status message.

1Press the Status key ( ) and use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll

through the list of labels.

2Press the Hash key ( ) to send the status message associated with that label to

your despatcher, or

3To send the selected status message to another party, press the Star key ( ) and

select the party to whom you wish to send the status call. This can be done either by

using alphanumeric entry mode (see page 15) or by entering the party’s call number,

using the keypad.

4Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call.

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Trunking Call Set up and Special Functions

Some of the functions listed below may be unavailable on your network, and some may need

to be enabled during radio programming. For more information about the facilities available

on your radio, consult your Tait dealer.

Note:

The

terminator is not necessary if you press the PTT key instead.

Most Common Trunking Call Setup

MPT1343

ANN Fleet Calls

Note:

See your network operator for ANN call details.

Preset Numbers and Conventional Channels

Note:

Where preset numbers are the same as call setup numbers, leading zero’s have to be

dialled for the preset numbers, i.e. dial 23

for radio 23 and dial 023

for preset 23.

Dialling Code Call to Example

0PSTN Number 0 03 3583399

20...89 Radio in own fleet 23

200...899 Radio in own fleet 234

2001...6050 Radio in another fleet 3078 23

or 3078 234

200...327 Radio in another fleet 300 3078 23

90...99 Group in own fleet 92

900...999 Group in own fleet 923

Fleet Size Call to Example

Large Radio 234 in Fleet 1 (same prefix) 7 1 234

Radio 235 in Fleet 2 (other prefix 32) 7 32 2 235

Medium Radio 23 in Fleet 51 (same prefix) 7 51 23

Radio 23 in Fleet 52 (other prefix 126) 7 126 52 23

Small Radio 23 in Fleet 80 (same prefix) 7 (8 or 9) 80 23

Radio 23 in Fleet 81 (other prefix 3) 9 3 81 23

101...110 Conventional Channels 101

0...99 Preset Strings 9

or 009

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Most Common Special Trunking Functions

“-

-...6

6” Functions:

“6

6...6

6” Functions:

Dialling Code Function Example

Request Base Despatcher Callback

nnn

Request another Despatcher Callback

234

0ss

Status Call (ss = Status 01 to 30)

015

Conference Call to Group nn

Broadcast Call to Group nn

923

Non-prescribed Data Calls

Divert Own Calls to Radio nn

0nn...

Divert Own Calls to PSTN nn

Divert 3rd Party Calls nn to mm

00335...

Queue Incoming Calls

Do Not Disturb

700

Display name of the current network

700

70n

Change to network n (1 or 2)

701

Priority Call to Radio nn

Priority Conference Call to Group nn

923

Emergency Call to Radio nn

Emergency Conference Call to Group nn

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Abbreviated Dialled Codes (1 - 49)

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Dialling Code Function Example

Cancel Base Despatcher Callback

nnn

Cancel another Despatcher Callback

234

Cancel Own Call Diversion

Cancel 3rd Party Call Diversion

Cancel Incoming Call Diversions

Cancel Queuing of Incoming Calls

Cancel Do Not Disturb

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Optional Accessories for T2040II Radios

The following accessories are available for use with your T2040

radio:

◆

T2008 desk-top mains power supply

◆

Remote speaker

◆

DTMF microphone

◆

Desk-top microphone

◆

Six metre remote mounting kit

◆

CTCSS kit

◆

Scrambler kit

◆

Handsfree microphone with remote or voice-activated PTT key

◆

Single or dual port Uart kits, allowing computer control of your T2040

◆

600

Ω

line interface kit

Consult your Tait dealer for more details.

Appendix

Maintenance

The T2040

requires no regular maintenance, other than ensuring that all cables and connec-

tions are secure, and that no damage has occurred to the antenna or wiring.

Troubleshooting

If the front panel indicators do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no power

is reaching the T2040

. Check the following:

◆

Is the power connector firmly plugged into the rear of the T2040

◆

Are the in-line fuses in good condition?

◆

Is the power cable securely connected to the vehicle battery or power supply?

If all appears to be in order, then contact your Tait dealer for further assistance.

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