Tait TPAK5A Portable Transceiver User Manual TP9155 TP9160 User s Guide
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Chassis engraving will void warranty i
Chassis engraving will void warranty
Chassis engraving will void
warranty
Caution: Engraving the chassis can significantly reduce
its mechanical strength and will void any warranty. If the
chassis has been engraved, it must be replaced.
To our European customers
Tait Electronics Limited is an environmentally
responsible company which supports waste
minimization and material recovery. The European
Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive requires that this product be disposed of
separately from the general waste stream when its
service life is over. Please be environmentally responsible
and dispose through the original supplier, your local
municipal waste “separate collection” service, or
contact Tait Electronics Limited.
ii For your safety
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
Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio
frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the
following information before using this radio.
Using this radio
You should use this radio only for work-related
purposes (it is not authorized for any other use) and if
you are fully aware of, and can exercise control over,
your exposure to RF energy. To prevent exceeding FCC
RF exposure limits, you must control the amount and
duration of RF that you and other people are
exposed to.
It is also important that you:
QDo not remove the RF Exposure label from
the radio.
QEnsure this RF exposure information accompanies
the radio when it is transferred to other users.
QDo not use the radio if you do not adhere to the
guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.
Controlling your exposure to RF energy
This radio emits radio frequency (RF) energy or radio
waves primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of
electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are
recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.
To control your exposure to RF and comply with the
maximum exposure limits for occupational/controlled
environments, follow these guidelines:
QDo not talk (transmit) on the radio more than the
rated transmit duty cycle. This is important because
For your safety iii
For your safety
the radio radiates more energy when it is transmit-
ting than when it is receiving.
QWhen listening and talking on the radio, hold it
upright in front of your face so that it is at least one
inch (2.5 cm) away from any part of your face.
Keeping the radio at the recommended distance is
important because exposure to RF decreases rapidly
the further away the antenna is from your body.
QKeep the antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from
your face at all times.
QIf you wear your 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 your-
self to higher levels of RF than recommended by the
FCC’s occupational/controlled environment RF
exposure limits.
QEnsure you only use Tait-approved antennas, batter-
ies, and accessories.
For more information on what RF energy is and how to
control your exposure to it, visit the FCC website at
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.
Compliance with RF energy exposure
standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
QUnited States Federal Communications Commis-
sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§
1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093.
QAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti-
tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992
QInstitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95.1-1999 Edition.
iv For your safety
For your safety
This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure
limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure
environments at operating duty factors of up to 50%
transmitting (even though the approved batteries for
this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk-
5% listen-90% standby)).
Radio frequency emissions limits in
the USA
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.
Unapproved modifications or changes
to radio
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 Electronics Ltd. Failure to do so could invalidate
compliance requirements and void the user’s authority
to operate the radio.
USA public safety bands
(764–776MHz and 794–806MHz)
Part 90R of the FCC Title 47 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) deals with the use of frequencies in
the 764 to 776MHz and 794 to 806MHz bands.
Low-power channels
This radio complies with §90.531 (b) (3) and
§90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that only
low-power transmission is permitted on the
following channels:
QRegional Planning channels, as defined in
§90.531 (b) (3).
QItinerant channels, as defined in §90.531 (b) (4).
For your safety v
For your safety
Use of encryption
This radio complies with §90.553 (a) of 47 CFR. This
states that:
QEncryption is not permitted on the nationwide
Interoperability calling channels. These channels are
defined in §90.531 (b) (1) (ii).
QRadios using encryption must have a readily accessi-
ble switch or control to allow the radio user to dis-
able encryption.
Frequency band reserved for
distress beacons
Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by
distress beacons. Transmissions should not be made
within this frequency band.
Safe radio operation
Warning: Switch off the radio:
Qat petrol filling stations or near flammable liquids
or gases
Qin the vicinity of explosive devices and
blasting zones
Qbefore boarding an aircraft. Using your radio
while in the air is not permitted.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a
vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in
your country or state. Please check the vehicle
regulations in your area.
vi For your safety
For your safety
Interference with electronic devices
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:
Qvehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection,
anti-skid brakes, and cruise control
Qmedical devices such as hearing aids
and pacemakers
Qmedical equipment in hospitals or health
care facilities.
Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of the
equipment to determine whether these electronic
circuits will perform normally when the radio
is transmitting.
Menu map vii
Menu map
Menu map
viii Radio controls
Radio controls
Radio controls
For more information about the radio controls, see
“About your radio” on page 7.
.
display
PTT key
(press-to-talk)
scroll keys
alphanumeric
keys
speaker /
microphone
power / volume
control
channel selector
status LED
right selection key
left selection key
top key
(function key 3)
3-way selector
control
side keys
(function
keys 1 & 2)
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Contents
Chassis engraving will void warranty ............................... i
To our European customers ............................................ i
For your safety ................................................................ii
Radio frequency exposure information ........................ ii
Using this radio ....................................................... ii
Controlling your exposure to RF energy ................... ii
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards ..... iii
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ............... iv
Unapproved modifications or changes to radio........... iv
USA public safety bands .............................................iv
Frequency band reserved for distress beacons............. iv
Safe radio operation................................................... iv
Interference with electronic devices ............................. v
Menu map .................................................................... vii
Radio controls .............................................................. viii
1 About this guide .......................................... 1
Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 1
Feedback about this guide ............................................. 1
Changes to this guide .................................................... 1
Related documentation .................................................. 1
Copyright information ................................................... 2
Disclaimer ...................................................................... 2
2 Before first use of your radio...................... 3
Charging the battery before first use ............................. 4
Attaching a battery ........................................................ 5
Attaching the antenna ................................................... 5
Attaching a belt clip ....................................................... 5
Fitting a speaker microphone ......................................... 6
Removing the protective cover ................................... 6
Attaching the accessory connector ............................. 6
3 About your radio ......................................... 7
About your digital radio ................................................. 8
Lack of static noise ..................................................... 8
Coverage ................................................................... 8
Basic operation .............................................................. 9
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Turning your radio on and off .................................. 10
Adjusting the volume ............................................... 10
About the channel selector ...................................... 10
Using function keys to access frequently used features 11
Three-way selector control ....................................... 11
Emergency key......................................................... 11
Viewing your function key settings........................... 12
Understanding the radio display .................................. 13
Using the menus to access settings and features .......... 14
Selection keys .......................................................... 14
Scroll keys ................................................................ 14
Accessing the main menu ........................................ 15
Accessing frequently used menus............................. 16
Using the scroll key Quick Access menu ............... 16
Using the left selection key Quick Access menu.... 17
Understanding the radio indicators .............................. 18
Audible tones........................................................... 18
Status indicators....................................................... 20
4 Making and receiving calls ....................... 21
Making calls ................................................................ 22
Selecting a zone....................................................... 22
Selecting a channel .................................................. 23
Using the channel selector ................................... 23
Using the Main menu .......................................... 23
Using a function key ............................................ 23
Using the keypad ................................................. 23
Limiting call time (transmit timer) ............................. 24
Understanding talkgroups ........................................ 24
Making a talkgroup call ....................................... 25
Selecting a talkgroup ........................................... 25
Making an emergency call........................................ 25
Making an individual call.......................................... 25
Using the Main menu .......................................... 25
Using a function key ............................................ 26
Receiving calls ............................................................. 26
Identifying a caller (talking party ID) ......................... 26
Turning talking party ID off and on ...................... 26
Communicating directly with other radios ................... 27
Turning repeater talkaround on and off ................... 27
Using the Main menu .......................................... 27
Using a function key ............................................ 28
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Call alert paging .......................................................... 29
Sending a call alert page .......................................... 29
Answering a call alert page ...................................... 29
Checking missed calls .................................................. 30
Checking that the channel is clear (monitor) ................ 31
Turning monitor on and off...................................... 31
Using the Main menu........................................... 31
Using a function key ............................................ 31
5 Listening to channel traffic ....................... 32
Scanning a group of channels ...................................... 33
Understanding the different types of scanning ......... 33
Selecting a scan group ............................................. 33
Using a function key ............................................ 33
Using the Main menu........................................... 34
Making a call while scanning.................................... 34
About nuisance delete.............................................. 35
Removing a channel from a scan group................ 35
Editing a background scan group ............................. 35
Adding a channel to your background scan group 36
Removing a channel from your background
scan group ............................................................. 37
Hearing faint and noisy signals ..................................... 38
Turning squelch override on and off ......................... 38
Using the Main menu........................................... 38
Using a function key ............................................ 38
6 Sending and receiving messages.............. 39
About messages .......................................................... 40
Sending a message................................................... 40
Checking received messages .................................... 41
Informing other radio users of your status .................... 42
Sending a status update ........................................... 42
Requesting a status update ...................................... 43
7 Safeguarding you and your radio ............ 44
Locking and unlocking the keypad ............................... 45
About emergency calls ................................................. 46
Making a priority call................................................ 46
Using the Main menu........................................... 46
Using a function key ............................................ 46
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Understanding emergency mode.............................. 47
Stealth and non-stealth emergency modes ........... 47
What happens during an emergency call?............ 48
Making an emergency call ................................... 49
8 Charging and caring for batteries ............ 50
Removing the battery .................................................. 51
About your charger ..................................................... 52
About battery charging ............................................... 53
Low battery warning ................................................ 53
Optimal charging temperature ................................. 53
Charging the battery................................................ 54
Receiving and making calls while charging ............... 55
Maintaining battery life and performance .................... 56
Battery safety vent ................................................... 56
Storing batteries .......................................................... 57
Using nickel-based batteries after storage ................ 57
Disposing of batteries .................................................. 57
9 Troubleshooting ........................................ 58
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 59
Error messages......................................................... 59
When your radio won’t turn on................................ 60
Removing a belt clip................................................. 60
Checking the version of your radio........................... 61
Troubleshooting your charger .................................. 61
General care ................................................................ 62
Cleaning the radio ................................................... 62
10 Customizing your radio............................. 63
About display and keypad backlighting ........................ 64
Turning backlighting on or off.................................. 64
Using the Main menu .......................................... 64
Using a function key ............................................ 65
Adjusting the display contrast ...................................... 65
Extending battery life on a shift ................................... 66
Turning low power transmit on and off.................... 66
Using the Main menu .......................................... 66
Using a function key ............................................ 67
Customizing the audible alert tone settings ................. 68
Changing the volume of all audible tones ................ 68
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Using the Main menu........................................... 68
Using a function key ............................................ 69
Changing the keypress volume................................. 69
Using the Main menu........................................... 69
Using a function key ............................................ 69
Turning off radio controls and keypress tones (quiet op-
eration) .................................................................... 70
Using the Main menu........................................... 70
Using a function key ............................................ 70
Hearing only channel traffic (silent operation)........... 71
Using the Main menu........................................... 71
Using a function key ............................................ 71
11 Glossary ...................................................... 72
Licence agreement ..................................... 75
Index ............................................................ 77
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Contents
About this guide 1
About this guide
1 About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about the
TP9155 and TP9160 portable radios.
Safety warnings used in this guide
Within this user’s guide, the following warnings are
used to alert you to important safety information:
Warning: There is a potential risk of death or serious
injury.
Caution: There is the risk of minor or moderate injury
to people.
Caution: There is a risk of equipment damage or mal-
function.
Feedback about this guide
Your feedback about this user’s guide is welcomed.
Please send your questions, comments, or suggestions
to Technical Support (support@taitworld.com) or the
Technical Support Manager, Tait Electronics Limited, PO
Box 1645, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Changes to this guide
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability,
or servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd
reserves the right to update both the equipment or this
user’s guide, without prior notice.
Related documentation
The following documentation is also available for your
Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait Technical
Support website (http://support.taitworld.com/):
QTP9100 Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied
with each battery and charger. (The same informa-
2 Copyright information
About this guide
tion is in the section “Charging and caring for bat-
teries” on page 50.)
QTP9100 Product Safety and Compliance Informa-
tion—supplied with each radio. (The same informa-
tion is included in this user guide.)
Copyright information
All information contained in this user’s guide is the
property of Tait Electronics Limited. All rights are
reserved. These manuals may not, in whole or in part, be
copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable
form, without prior written permission from Tait
Electronics Limited. All trade names referenced are the
service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of the
respective manufacturers.
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this
manual. Tait Electronics Limited accepts no
responsibility for damage arising from use of the
information contained in this guide or of the equipment
and software it describes. It is the responsibility of the
user to ensure that use of such information, equipment
and software complies with the laws, rules and
regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
Before first use of your radio 3
Before first use of your radio
2 Before first use of 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 14 hours for this.
This section covers:
QCharging the battery before first use
QAttaching a battery
QAttaching the antenna
QAttaching a belt clip
QFitting a speaker microphone
4 Charging the battery before first use
Before first use of your radio
Charging the battery before
first use
Before using your battery for the first time, you must
charge it for 14 hours (subsequent charges should be
complete in 2 hours or less). This first charge is
important because it prepares (‘primes’) the battery for
use. The battery may take 2-3 shifts (charge/discharge
cycles) to reach maximum capacity.
Note: Charging is best performed at temperatures
between 50 °F (10 °C) and 77 °F (25 °C) and will start
only when the temperature of the battery is between
41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).
1Ensure that the charger is connected to the correct
Tait power adaptor.
2Put the battery in the charger.
The red ‘Charging’ LED glows to indicate that the
battery is being charged.
Note: If the amber ‘Fault’ LED lights up, refer to
“Troubleshooting your charger” on page 61.)
3Leave the battery in the charger for 14 hours. When
the green ‘Ready’ LED on the charger glows, the
battery is ready for use.
You can safely leave the battery in the charger when
charging is complete—the charger will not overcharge
the battery.
For further information on batteries, see “Charging and
caring for batteries” on page 50.
Attaching a battery 5
Before first use of your radio
Attaching a battery
To attach a battery to your radio:
1Insert the bottom edge of the battery into the two
slots at the back of the radio.
2Press down on the top of the battery to snap it
into place.
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.
Attaching a belt clip
To attach a belt clip to your radio:
1Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of
the battery.
2Push down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.
See also “Removing a belt clip” on page 60.
belt clip
battery
6 Fitting a speaker microphone
Before first use of your radio
Fitting a speaker microphone
The speaker microphone is attached to the radio via a
connector.
Removing the protective cover
Before fitting the speaker microphone, you may need to
remove the radio’s protective cover. This cover is located
above the battery on the rear of the radio.
1Insert a coin, or other suitably shaped object, into
the slot of the protective cover. Twist the coin
clockwise from the locked to unlocked position.
2Remove the cover and store in a safe place.
Attaching the accessory connector
Once you have removed the protective cover, you can fit
the speaker accessory connector to the back of
the radio.
1Push and hold the metal clip to release the lever.
2Rotate the lever clockwise to an upright position.
3Insert the white locking clip into the matching hole
at the rear of the radio.
4Rotate the lever counterclockwise until you hear
it click.
5Check that the accessory connector is firmly locked
into place.
metal clip
lever
insert the white locking
clip into this hole
About your radio 7
About your radio
3 About your radio
This section describes all the various buttons and keys
on your radio.
This section covers:
QAbout your digital radio
QBasic operation
QUsing function keys to access frequently used
features
QUnderstanding the radio display
QUsing the menus to access settings and features
QUnderstanding the radio indicators
8 About your digital radio
About your radio
About your digital radio
You may notice some differences between digital and
analog channels, for example, the lack of static noise in
low signal areas and consequently where you notice
that coverage is poor.
Lack of static noise
You may notice the lack of static noise on digital
channels. This lack of static is because your digital radio
removes the ‘noise’ from the transmission so that you
hear only clear voice.
Coverage
With analog channels, a transmission gets progressively
worse when you are in fringe areas or even slightly
outside normal coverage areas. However, with digital
channels, a transmission remains clear and then drops
off quickly at the border of a transmission area. The
reason for this is that a digital transmission is either
received or it isn't.
Basic operation 9
About your radio
Basic operation
The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume
control, channel selector, three-way selector control,
scroll keys, selection keys, and function keys. Some keys
have functions assigned to both short and long key
presses:
Qa short key press is less than one second, and
Qa long key press is more than one second
The radio controls and their functions are described in
the following sections.
.
display
PTT key
(press-to-talk)
side keys
(function keys 1 & 2)
scroll keys
alphanumeric
keys
speaker /
microphone
power / volume
control
channel selector
status LED
right selection key
left selection key
top key
(function key 3)
3-way selector
control
10 Basic operation
About your radio
Turning your radio on and off
Rotate the power/volume control switch clockwise to
turn the radio on. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to
turn the radio off.
Note: Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very
low. (See “Low battery warning” on page 53.)
Adjusting the volume
With the radio turned on, rotate the power/volume
control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: The volume control also changes the volume
level of the radio’s audible indicators.
About the channel selector
The channel selector allows you to select and change
channels. When first turned on, the radio will go to the
channel that was last selected.
See also “Selecting a channel” on page 23.
Using function keys to access frequently used features 11
About your radio
Using function keys to access
frequently used features
The function keys and three-way selector control
provide quick access to some of the features you will use
most often. The actions that they perform (when
pressed or turned) will depend on how your radio
is programmed.
Three-way selector control
You can change zones using the three-way selector
control, if your radio is programmed in this way.
See “Selecting a zone” on page 22.
Emergency key
You can activate emergency mode by pressing the top
key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
See also “About emergency calls” on page 46.
3-way selector
control
top key
(function key 3)
side key 1
(function key 1)
side key 2
(function key 2)
12 Using function keys to access frequently used features
About your radio
Viewing your function key settings
You can check which functions are assigned to the
function keys.
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info
> Key settings.
2In the menu list, scroll to a function key and press
Select to view the function assigned to it.
The example shown is for
a function key
programmed to turn
backlighting on and off:
3Press a selection key or to return to
the menu.
top key
(function key 3)
side key 1
(function key 1)
side key 2
(function key 2)
Backlighting
Toggle
Understanding the radio display 13
About your radio
Understanding the radio display
The messages and symbols you see on your radio display
depend on the mode in which your radio is operating
and the way it is programmed.
These are the various symbols you may see on your
radio display:
Symbol Meaning
Signal strength indicator: the more bars, the
stronger the signal being received by your radio
Transmit: your radio is transmitting
Low-power transmit: indicates that low power
mode is turned on.
Repeater talkaround: your radio is operating in
repeater talkaround mode
Zone: your radio is operating in this zone (the
example shown is zone K)
Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of
channels for activity
Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch
override is active
Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have
been turned off
Recent calls: a call or message is in the recent
calls list
Scrolling: you can use the scroll keys or to
move through a list
Battery indicator: shows how much charge is
available in the battery
Battery in charger: appears when you place a radio
(with a TP9100 battery attached) in the charger
14 Using the menus to access settings and features
About your radio
Using the menus to access
settings and features
You can access settings and features for your radio
using the menu.
The selection and scroll keys enable you to make
selections and move around the menus.
Selection keys
There are two selection keys beneath the display screen.
How these keys work depend on the word that appears
above them on the screen.
Scroll keys
The up and down scroll keys allow you to:
Qaccess the quick access menu
Qscroll up and down through a list, and select items
Qdisplay the previous or next part of a message that
is too long to be displayed on the screen.
right
selection
key
left
selection
key
scroll keys
Using the menus to access settings and features 15
About your radio
Accessing the main menu
1To access the main menu, press the right selection
key whenever Menu appears above it.
2Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.
3When the menu you want is highlighted, press
Select to enter the menu you have chosen.
Tip: To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the
left selection key when the word Cancel or Back
appears above it.
Talkgr Menu
Zone K
Talkgroup 01
Back Select
Zones
Channels
Talkgroups
16 Using the menus to access settings and features
About your radio
Accessing frequently used menus
Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may
have two different ‘quick access’ menus. One quick
access menu is displayed when you press a scroll key,
and the other when you press the left selection key.
These give you easy access to the menus you use
most often.
Using the scroll key Quick Access menu
To use this Quick Access menu:
QPress a scroll key or , and the Quick Access
menu appears.
In the example shown below, the Talkgroups menu
is the Quick Access menu. Press a scroll key or
to go directly to the Talkgroups menu:
The Talkgroups menu, with a list of your available
talkgroups, is now displayed:
Zones Menu
Talkgroup 01
Talkgroup 01
Talkgroups
SelectCancel
Talkgroup 02
Using the menus to access settings and features 17
About your radio
Using the left selection key Quick
Access menu
The text above the left selection key corresponds to the
Quick Access menu, for example, Talkgroups.
To use this Quick Access menu:
QPress your left selection key , and the associated
menu appears.
Talkgr Menu
Zone K
Talkgroup 01
18 Understanding the radio indicators
About your radio
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.
Audible tones
The radio uses audible sounds (tones and beeps) to alert
you to its status:
QRadio controls and keypress tones—the tones and
beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or
use the controls. (You can turn these tones off—see
“Turning off radio controls and keypress tones
(quiet operation)” on page 70.)
QIncoming call tone—when the radio is receiving a
call.
QWarning tones—when there is an error, or the bat-
tery is low, for example.
Note: If quiet or silent mode is turned on, you will not
hear any alert tones. See “Customizing the audible alert
tone settings” on page 68.
Some of the more common audible beeps are described
below:
Tone Meaning
One short beep QValid keypress: the action you have
attempted is permitted, or
QFunction activated: a function has been
turned on (using either the Main menu
or a function key)
Understanding the radio indicators 19
About your radio
One long, low-
pitched beep
QInvalid keypress: the action you have
attempted is not permitted, or
QTransmission inhibited: you have
attempted to transmit, but for some rea-
son transmission is not permitted at
this time
One short, low-
pitched beep
Function deactivated: a function has been
turned off (using either the Main menu or a
function key)
Two short beeps Radio turned on: the radio is powered on
and ready to use
Tone Meaning
20 Understanding the radio indicators
About your radio
Status indicators
Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected
by the way your radio is programmed.
status LED
Color Meaning
Red (transmit) Glowing: your radio is transmitting
Flashing: your transmit timer is about
to expire
Green (receive) Glowing: the current channel is busy
Flashing: you have received a call
Amber
(scanning)
Flashing: your radio has detected activity on a
channel, and has halted on this channel
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Making and receiving calls
4 Making and receiving
calls
This section describes how to make and receive calls.
This section covers:
QMaking calls
QReceiving calls
QCommunicating directly with other radios
QCall alert paging
QChecking missed calls
QChecking that the channel is clear (monitor)
22 Making calls
Making and receiving calls
Making calls
1Ensure the required zone is selected (see “Selecting
a zone” on page 22).
2Ensure the required channel is selected (“Selecting a
channel” on page 23).
3Ensure the required talkgroup is selected (see
“Selecting a talkgroup” on page 25) or individual
radio ID (see “Making an individual call” on
page 25).
4Hold the radio so that the microphone is about 1
inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key
to transmit.
Note: If the channel is busy, you may not be able to
transmit. Wait until the green status LED has
stopped glowing, and then try again.
5Speak clearly into the microphone and release the
PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
the transmit icon appears in the display:
Selecting a zone
A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of
grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency
type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical
region (Dallas, Houston, etc.).
1Press Menu and select Zones.
2Scroll to the zone you want and then press Select.
Clear
Calling
Talkgroup 01
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Making and receiving calls
Your radio display now shows the zone:
Selecting a channel
It is important to distinguish between channels and
talkgroups: a channel is frequency-related whereas a
talkgroup is a group of radio users.
For an explanation of talkgroups, see “Understanding
talkgroups” on page 24.
Using the channel selector
For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector switch
to the channel you want. For all other channels, use the
Main menu to select a channel.
Using the Main menu
You can select a channel using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Channels.
2Scroll to the channel you want and press Done.
Using a function key
You can use a function key to select a preset channel, if
your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to select a preset channel.
Using the keypad
If your radio model has an alphanumeric keypad, you
can enter a number to select the channel you want.
Talkgr Menu
Channel 6
Talkgroup 01
zone
24 Making calls
Making and receiving calls
Limiting call time (transmit timer)
Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk
(transmit) continuously, if it is programmed in this way.
This is known as the transmit or time-out timer and
allows other radio users to make calls on that channel.
The radio warns you before the transmit timer expires
by beeping three times. Also, the red status LED flashes
and a message appears in the display:
Finish your conversation as soon as possible and release
the PTT. For a short time, your radio may prevent you
from transmitting to allow other radio users to make
calls on the channel.
Understanding talkgroups
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
Talkgroups are a collection of people (radio IDs) with
whom you want to have private conversations as
agroup.
For example, a state's public safety agencies could have
the following talkgroups:
QLocal talkgroups—used by a specific agency to com-
municate within their own local agency. It may even
be made up of a county of public safety officers.
QRegional talkgroups—used by large state agencies
that have regional divisions.
QStatewide talkgroups—used by an agency to com-
municate with a public safety member in another
region. Statewide talkgroups, as their name sug-
gests, enable public safety agencies to communi-
cate with each other from one end of the state to
the other.
Transmit timeout
imminent
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Making and receiving calls
QSpecial event talkgroups—may be used to manage
emergencies encompassing a large area, or even
events such as visits by heads of state.
Making a talkgroup call
QTo make a call to the currently selected talkgroup,
press the PTT.
Selecting a talkgroup
You can select a new talkgroup (if your radio is
programmed in this way):
1Press Menu and select Talkgroups.
2Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you
want and press Select.
3Press the PTT to make a call to the talkgroup.
You can also select a new talkgroup using speed
dialling. The first 10 talkgroups are available using the
alphanumeric keypad—keys 1-9 and 0 correspond to
talkgroups 1-10.
Making an emergency call
For information about making and ending emergency
calls together with a explanation of how your radio
behaves in emergency mode, see “About emergency
calls” on page 46 and “Understanding emergency
mode” on page 47.
Making an individual call
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
You can make a call to one person rather than a group
of people.
Using the Main menu
You can also use speed dialling, or the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Individual call.
26 Receiving calls
Making and receiving calls
2Scroll to the person you want to call and
press Select.
3Press the PTT to make the call.
4Press Cancel to end the call.
Using a function key
You can make an individual call by pressing a function
key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
1Press the function key.
The last person (radio ID) to whom you made an
individual call appears in the display.
2Press the PTT to call the person or radio shown.
Receiving calls
When a valid signal is received the radio unmutes and
you can hear the call.
Identifying a caller (talking party ID)
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
You can identify the radio user who is calling you using
Talking Party ID. (This feature is enabled by default.)
When you are in a call, you can select Talking party ID
from the menu. If you are in a talkgroup call, the name
of the talkgroup is displayed. If you are in an individual
call, the name of the radio ID from your call list together
with the radio ID is displayed (if there is no associated
name, only the radio ID is shown).
Turning talking party ID off and on
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display
settings > Talking party ID.
2Scroll to Off (or On) and press Select.
Communicating directly with other radios 27
Making and receiving calls
The message Talking party ID activated (or
Talking party ID deactivated) appears in
the display:
Communicating directly with
other radios
You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate
directly with another radio. This feature is known as
repeater talkaround.
You can do this, for example, when you are out of range
of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy or stops
working for whatever reason.
While repeater talkaround is active, all transmissions are
made on the receive frequency of the channel you
are on.
Turning repeater talkaround on and off
Using the Main menu
You can turn repeater talkaround on and off using the
Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >Functions
> Repeater talkaround.
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Talking party
ID activated
On
Repeater talk around
SelectCancel
Off
28 Communicating directly with other radios
Making and receiving calls
The message Repeater talkaround activated (or
Repeater talkaround deactivated) appears and
the repeater talkaround symbol appears in
the display.
3Change to the required channel and proceed with
your call.
Using a function key
You can turn repeater talkaround on and off using a
function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn repeater talkaround
on. It remains on until you press the function
key again.
Repeater
talkaround
activated
Call alert paging 29
Making and receiving calls
Call alert paging
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only
and applies to individual calls only.
You can let another radio user know that you want to
talk to them by sending them a Call Alert Page. When
the other radio user receives the call alert page together
with your radio ID, they can call you back when it
is convenient.
Sending a call alert page
1Press Menu and select Services > Send call alert.
2Select the radio unit ID from the call list and press
Send To.
A message appears in the display:
Answering a call alert page
If you receive a call alert page from another radio user,
the call queue symbol appears in the display.
To access the call queue and return the call:
1Press Menu and select Recent calls.
The oldest calls are displayed at the top of the
queue; the most recent calls are displayed at
the bottom.
Richard
Send call alert
SelectCancel
John
Sending page
to Richard
Cancel
30 Checking missed calls
Making and receiving calls
2Scroll through the list of queued calls until the call
you want appears, and then press Done.
3Press Options to open the Call Queue
Options menu.
4Select Call to return the call or Delete to delete it.
Checking missed calls
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only
and applies to individual calls only.
If you have missed an incoming call, it is saved in the call
queue so you can return the call later. The call queue
symbol appears in the display.
See also “Checking received messages” on page 41 and
“Answering a call alert page” on page 29.
1Press Menu and select Recent calls.
The oldest calls are displayed at the top of the
queue; the most recent calls are displayed at
the bottom.
2Scroll through the list of queued calls until the call
you want appears, and then press Done.
3Press Options to open the Recent Calls
Options menu.
4Select Call to return the call or Delete to delete it.
Checking that the channel is clear (monitor) 31
Making and receiving calls
Checking that the channel is clear
(monitor)
Monitor allows you to hear if there is any traffic
(including talkgroup and individual calls) on a channel.
For analog channels, this is so that you can check that it
is clear before you make a call.
Turning monitor on and off
Using the Main menu
You can turn monitor on and off using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions
> Monitor.
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Using a function key
You can turn monitor on and off using a function key,
if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn monitor on. It remains
on until you press the function key again.
32 Listening to channel traffic
Listening to channel traffic
5 Listening to channel
traffic
This section describes scanning a group of channels for
activity, and using the squelch override function to hear
faint and noisy signals on a channel.
This section covers:
QScanning a group of channels
QUnderstanding the different types of scanning
QSelecting a scan group
QMaking a call while scanning
QAbout nuisance delete
QEditing a background scan group
QHearing faint and noisy signals
QTurning squelch override on and off
Scanning a group of channels 33
Listening to channel traffic
Scanning a group of channels
The scanning feature is used to monitor a pre-
programmed group of channels for activity. When a
busy channel is detected in a group, the radio stops on
(‘captures’) that channel, and you can now hear the
transmission. Scanning resumes when the channel is no
longer busy.
Note: ‘Priority’ channels may be specified when the
radio is programmed. These are channels that you want
the radio to check for activity more often than other
‘non-priority’ channels. Priority channels are scanned
periodically when a non-priority channel is busy.
Understanding the different types of
scanning
The two types of scanning that may be available on your
radio are standard scanning and background scanning.
Background scan can only be activated using a function
key programmed for background scan. When you
activate background scan, the currently selected
channel automatically becomes a member of the
scan group.
Selecting a scan group
Using a function key
You can use a function key to select a preset scan
group, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to select a preset scan group
and activate scanning.
The programmed scan group is now shown in the
display (standard scan only), the LED glows amber and
the scanning icon appears in the display.
34 Scanning a group of channels
Listening to channel traffic
Using the Main menu
You can select a scan group using the Main menu, if
your radio is programmed in this way.
Note: This method is only available for standard scan.
1Press Menu and select Channels.
2Scroll to the scan group you want and press Done.
The LED glows amber and the scanning icon
appears in the display:
Making a call while scanning
If you want to make a call while your radio is scanning:
1Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.
2Press the PTT key to transmit.
If the LED is flashing amber, or background scan is
active, your radio will now call the currently
selected channel.
If standard scan is active and there has been no
recent activity on the channel (the LED is glowing
amber rather than flashing), then the channel that is
called depends on the way your radio has been
programmed. The possible options are:
Qyour radio calls a predetermined channel e.g.
your dispatcher,
Scanning a group of channels 35
Listening to channel traffic
Qyour radio calls the channel where activity was
last detected, or
Qyour radio calls the last free channel.
3When the called party responds, proceed with
your conversation.
About nuisance delete
If the radio is continuously stopping on an undesired
channel (for example, if there is too much activity or
even interference) while scanning, you may be able to
temporarily remove this channel from the scan group.
Removing a channel from a scan group
When the radio has stopped on the channel that you
want to remove from the scan group, press the function
key programmed for this purpose.
If the channel has successfully been removed from the
scan group, the message Channel deleted from
group appears in the display:
Scanning automatically begins again. The channel
remains removed from the scan group until you either
select another scan group or the radio is turned off and
then on again.
Editing a background scan group
Your radio may be programmed so that you can
permanently change the membership of your
background scan group by using the function key
programmed for nuisance delete.
Channel deleted
from group
36 Scanning a group of channels
Listening to channel traffic
When background scan is active, you can scroll through
the channel list to see which channel is a member of
your background scan group. When the channel is a
group member, the scanning icon includes a tick.
Note: The function key programmed to activate your
background scan group may be programmed so that a
short key press activates background scan and a long
key press activates nuisance delete.
Adding a channel to your background
scan group
1Press the function key that activates
background scan.
The LED glows amber and the scanning icon
appears in the display.
2Scroll through the list of channels until the channel
that you want to add appears.
3Press the nuisance delete key and this channel is
now added to your background scan group.
The message Channel added appears in the display
and the scanning icon now includes a tick.
Scanning a group of channels 37
Listening to channel traffic
Removing a channel from your background
scan group
1Press the function key that activates
background scan.
The LED glows amber and the scanning icon
appears in the display.
2Scroll through the list of channels until the channel
that you want to delete appears.
3Press the nuisance delete key and this channel is
now deleted from your background scan group.
The message Channel deleted appears in the
display and the scanning icon no longer includes
atick.
38 Hearing faint and noisy signals
Listening to channel traffic
Hearing faint and noisy signals
Usually, the radio prevents you from hearing faint or
noisy calls on a channel (known as ‘squelch’). Without
squelch, the radio would ‘chatter’ on and off in low
signal strength areas, for example, which can
be annoying.
However, there may be occasions when you want to
hear what is being said on a channel, even if it is hard to
understand. You can do this using the squelch override
feature, which allows you to listen to everything on
the channel.
This feature is more applicable for analog channels. For
digital channels, use the Monitor feature (see page 31).
Turning squelch override on and off
Using the Main menu
You can turn squelch override on and off using the Main
menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions
> Squelch override.
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
The message Squelch override activated (or
Squelch override deactivated) appears in
the display:
Using a function key
You can use a function key to turn squelch override on
and off, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn squelch override on. It
remains on until you press the function key again.
Squelch override
activated
Sending and receiving messages 39
Sending and receiving messages
6 Sending and receiving
messages
This section describes sending and receiving messages
as well as responding to requests for status information.
This section covers:
QAbout messages
QSending a message
QChecking received messages
QInforming other radio users of your status
QSending a status update
QRequesting a status update
40 About messages
Sending and receiving messages
About messages
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
You can send short messages to another radio user.
These messages are defined at programming time and
are known variously as ‘pre-programmed messages’,
‘short data messages’ (SDMs), or ‘short messages’.
Note: The person to whom you are sending a message
must have the same message programmed into their
radio so that he or she can read your message.
Sending a message
1Press Menu and select Services > Send message.
2Select the message you want from the message list
and press Send to.
Note: The person or group to whom the message is
sent to depends on how your radio is programmed.
You may be able to send messages to whomever you
choose or your radio may be programmed to
automatically send messages to the current
talkgroup or a specific person (such as the
dispatcher).
3(Optional, depending on how your radio is
programmed. See note above.) Select the recipient
(radio unit ID) from the call list or enter their radio
unit ID using the alphanumeric keypad.
4Press the PTT or select Send to.
At scene
Send message
Send ToCancel
En route
About messages 41
Sending and receiving messages
The red LED glows and the message details appear
in the display:
A message will be displayed to advise you whether
the message has been sent successfully or not.
Checking received messages
If you have received a message, it is saved in the call
queue so you can view the message later. The call queue
symbol appears in the display.
Note: Up to 10 messages are stored. If more than that
are received, the oldest messages will be deleted to
make room for new messages.
1Press Menu and select Recent calls.
The oldest calls are displayed at the top of the
queue; the most recent calls are displayed at
the bottom.
2Scroll through the list of queued calls until the
message you want appears, and then press Select.
3Press Options to open the Call Queue
Options menu.
4Select View to read the message or Delete to
delete it.
Tip: To quickly clear the message list, turn the radio off
and then on again.
Sending
message to
Richard
Cancel
42 Informing other radio users of your status
Sending and receiving messages
Informing other radio users of
your status
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
Sending a status update
You can inform other radio users or the dispatcher of
your current status by sending them a status update, for
example, ‘At scene’.
Note: When you send a status message, you are also
setting your status, which the dispatcher can check by
‘interrogating’ your radio. You can change your status
at any time by selecting another status message and
sending it.
To inform another radio user or the dispatcher of your
current status:
1Press Menu and select Services > Status > Send
update.
2Select the status message you want from the
message list and press Send to or Select.
Note: The person or group to whom the status
message is sent to depends on how your radio is
programmed. You may be able to send status
messages to whomever you choose, or your radio
may be programmed to automatically send status
messages to the current talkgroup or a specific
person (such as the dispatcher).
3(Optional, depending on how your radio is
programmed. See note above.) Select the recipient
(radio unit ID) from the call list or enter their radio
unit ID using the alphanumeric keypad and press
Send to.
Sending status
update to
current group
Cancel
Informing other radio users of your status 43
Sending and receiving messages
While the radio sends the message, the red
LED glows.
Requesting a status update
You can find out what another radio user is currently
doing (their ‘status’) by asking them to send you a status
update.
To ask another radio user to inform you of their
current status:
1Press Menu and select Services > Status > Query.
2Use the keypad to enter the radio ID of the radio user
to whom you want to send the status query, or
select the radio ID from the call list.
3Press the PTT to send the status update request.
Locking and unlocking the keypad 45
Safeguarding you and your radio
Locking and unlocking the
keypad
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental calls
caused by the keypad being bumped.
When the keypad is locked, you can still answer calls as
normal by pressing the PTT.
1To lock the keypad, press and hold the right
selection key for about one second.
The word ‘unlock’ appears above the right
selection key.
2To unlock the keypad, press and hold the right
selection key for about one second.
Talkgroup 01
Channel 12
These are the keys that
are locked.
46 About emergency calls
Safeguarding you and your radio
About emergency calls
In an emergency you can summon help by sending an
emergency call. There are two types of emergency calls:
Making a priority call
Note: This feature is available for digital channels only.
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.
Using the Main menu
You can turn the priority call feature on and off using
the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Emergencies >
Priority mode.
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Using a function key
You can turn priority call on and off using a function
key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
Call type Explanation
Priority call (Digital channels only.) An emergency
alert is automatically sent to the current
talkgroup. Calls made when the priority
call feature is turned on are flagged as
‘emergency’ calls.
Emergency
call
Typically for life and death situations.
When an emergency call is initiated, the
radio enters ‘emergency mode’. For
further information see “Understanding
emergency mode” on page 47.
About emergency calls 47
Safeguarding you and your radio
QPress the function key to turn the priority call fea-
ture on. The priority call feature remains on until
you press the function key again.
Understanding emergency mode
When you press the emergency key your radio enters
‘emergency mode’, if your radio is programmed in this
way.
When the radio enters emergency mode, it will
automatically send alerts together with your radio unit
ID to the dispatcher. These alerts are usually sent on a
designated emergency channel.
Note: The way your radio behaves in emergency mode
depends on how your radio is programmed.
For further information on what your radio may do in
emergency mode, see “What happens during an
emergency call?” on page 48.
Stealth and non-stealth emergency modes
Depending on what your work involves, your radio is
programmed to operate in one of these ways:
QStealth: you often work in situations where you do
not want an assailant to know that you have acti-
vated emergency mode. For this reason, the radio is
silent and the display remains unchanged—there is
no indication that the radio has entered
emergency mode.
QNon-stealth: you often work in situations where
you want audible and visual confirmation that you
have activated emergency mode (for example, at an
accident scene).
48 About emergency calls
Safeguarding you and your radio
What happens during an emergency call?
The exact way your radio behaves when it enters
emergency mode depends on how your radio is
programmed. The main phases for both stealth and
non-stealth emergency modes are summarized below.
The length of each phase is determined when the radio
is programmed.
When the emergency button is pressed:
See also “Stealth and non-stealth emergency modes”
on page 47.
The radio continually sends alerts to the
dispatcher until a response is received. Details
of your location may also be sent (if this
feature is available for your radio).
The radio alternately transmits and receives so
the dispatcher can hear what is happening in
the vicinity of your radio.
(Non-stealth emergencies end once this phase
is complete or when you end emergency
mode.)
Stealth emergencies only: The radio is
inactive, but it can receive special ‘messages’
from the dispatcher so that he or she can hear
what is happening in the vicinity of the radio.
(Stealth emergencies end once this phase is
complete or when you end emergency mode.)
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c
d
About emergency calls 49
Safeguarding you and your radio
Making an emergency call
You can activate emergency mode using either a
function key or the emergency key, if your radio is
programmed in this way.
1Press the function or emergency key to activate
emergency mode, or press Menu and select
Emergencies > Emergency mode >
Emergency mode.
‘Emergency mode’ appears in the display:
One or more emergency calls are sent to your
dispatcher or another predetermined radio user.
During emergency mode, the radio will behave as
described in “What happens during an emergency
call?” on page 48.
2Turn the radio off and on again to end emergency
mode. The radio returns to normal operation.
Emergency mode
50 Charging and caring for batteries
Charging and caring for batteries
8 Charging and caring for
batteries
This section describes how to charge your Tait radio
battery as well as care for it to ensure maximum
performance and prolonged battery life.
Note: The instructions in this section apply to both the
desktop charger and the multi-charger.
This section covers:
QRemoving the battery
QAbout your charger
QAbout battery charging
QMaintaining battery life and performance
QStoring batteries
QDisposing of batteries
Removing the battery 51
Charging and caring for batteries
Removing the battery
See also “Attaching a battery” on page 5.
To remove the battery from the radio so that the battery
can be charged or replaced:
1Squeeze and quickly release both battery catches to
release the catch mechanism. (Don’t push down on
the battery; allow the catch mechanism to release
the battery from the radio)
2Remove the battery from the radio.
52 About your charger
Charging and caring for batteries
About your charger
There are three types of charger available for your Tait
radio battery:
QDesktop charger—small enough to
fit on your desk, it charges one
battery at a time.
QMulti-charger—charges up to six
batteries. It can be mounted on a
desk, on a wall, or in an equipment rack.
Note: The charging instructions in this user guide
apply to both the desktop charger and the multi-
charger.
QVehicle charger—enables you to charge your bat-
tery using the vehicle’s power supply. Charges one
battery at a time. (Installation instructions are sup-
plied with the charger.)
When the charger is first connected to a suitable power
supply, all three LEDs light up briefly.
About battery charging 53
Charging and caring for batteries
About battery charging
See also “Charging the battery before first use” on
page 4.
Low battery warning
When the battery is almost empty, your radio warns you
in the following ways:
QThe battery indicator on the radio display
looks empty.
QThe status LED slowly flashes red.
QA high-pitched beep sounds.
You should recharge or replace the battery as soon
as possible.
When the battery is completely empty, the message
Battery is flat appears on the display. The radio emits
a long, low-pitched beep and then stops operating.
Turn off the radio immediately. You will reduce the
battery’s service life if you allow the battery to fully
discharge each time you use it.
Optimal charging temperature
Charging is best performed between 50°F (10°C) and
77°F (25°C) and starts only when the battery is between
41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).
95°F 35°C
41°F 5°C
54 About battery charging
Charging and caring for batteries
Charging the battery
Important: If you are charging the battery for the first
time, follow the instructions on page 4.
1Ensure that the charger is connected to the correct
Tait power adaptor.
2Put the battery in the charger.
Note: If you’re putting the radio in the charger as
well, you can leave it turned on if you're expecting a
call. The battery still receives a full charge.
If a radio is attached, the ‘battery in charger’
symbol appears in the radio display.
The red ‘Charging’ LED glows to indicate that the
battery is charging. For a battery that is almost
completely discharged, allow 2 hours.
Note: If the amber ‘Fault’ LED lights up, refer to
“Troubleshooting your charger” on page 61.
3When the green ‘Ready’ LED on the charger glows,
the battery is fully charged. Remove it when you are
ready—the charger will not overcharge the battery.
You can put the battery in the
charger either with or without
the radio
About battery charging 55
Charging and caring for batteries
Receiving and making calls while charging
You can receive a call while the radio is in the charger.
To answer the call, remove the radio from the charger—
the call will not be disrupted.
To make a call, remove the radio from the charger. (The
radio will not transmit while it is in the charger.)
Note: Removing the radio from the charger to make or
receive a call ends the charging process. Charging safely
recommences when the radio is reinserted into
the charger.
56 Maintaining battery life and performance
Charging and caring for batteries
Maintaining battery life and
performance
With proper care and maintenance you will maintain
the performance and life of the battery. It is
recommended that you:
QUse only Tait chargers.
QAvoid exposing batteries to high temperatures
(above 122°F (50°C)) or extremely cold
temperatures for long periods of time (-4°F
(-20°C) for NiMH, and -22°F (-30°C) for NiCd).
QCharge batteries at room temperature (between
50°F (10°C) and 77°F (25°C)).
QAllow your nickel-based battery to fully discharge
every so often—NiCd batteries once a month and
NiMH batteries once every 3 months. To do this,
leave your radio switched on and ignore the
‘battery low’ warnings. When the radio switches
off, the battery is fully discharged.
QStore batteries properly when not in use. See
“Storing batteries” on page 57.
Battery safety vent
Warning: Do not cover the battery safety vent
(shown below).
Storing batteries 57
Charging and caring for batteries
Storing batteries
When not in use for a month or more, batteries should
be stored correctly to prolong their life:
QRemove the battery from the radio before storage.
QStore the battery (in either a charged or discharged
state) in a cool dry place.
Using nickel-based batteries after storage
Batteries that have been stored for any length of time
must be charged before being used. See “Charging the
battery” on page 54.
When first using nickel-based batteries that have been in
storage for three months or more, you may notice that
they do not last an entire shift. This is normal. If stored
properly, the battery’s optimal capacity should be restored
after two or three shifts (charge/discharge cycles).
Disposing of batteries
Batteries should be disposed of properly. NiCd (nickel
cadmium) batteries contain cadmium which, if disposed
of in landfills, is very hazardous to the environment.
Please contact your radio provider for information on
recycling programs in your area.
58 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
9 Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting procedures and
basic maintenance.
This section covers:
QTroubleshooting
QError messages
QWhen your radio won’t turn on
QRemoving a belt clip
QChecking the version of your radio
QTroubleshooting your charger
QGeneral care
QCleaning the radio
Troubleshooting 59
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulty operating your Tait
radio, you may find the following sections helpful.
Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary.
Error messages
If an error message appears in the radio display, refer to
the table below.
For any error messages not shown in the table below, it
is recommended that you make a note of the error code
(the letter ‘E’ followed by a four-digit number, for
example, E0001) and consult your radio provider.
Error message What you must do
Turn the radio off and back
on again.
The radio is very hot—turn it off and
allow it to cool down.
The battery has not been fully
discharged for some time and the
battery capacity information is now
out of date. The battery indicator in
the radio display may not accurately
indicate the remaining charge.
Fully discharge the battery (for
instructions see “Maintaining
battery life and performance” on
page 56) and then charge it.
Error E0001
Unknown
Reboot radio
Error E0009
High Temp
Stop Tx
Error E0017
Discharge
battery
60 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
When your radio won’t turn on
If the red LED on the radio does not light up when the
radio is turned on, it is probable that power is not
reaching the radio. Check the following:
QIs the battery firmly attached to the radio?
QIs the battery sufficiently charged?
QIs the battery charger working properly?
If all appears to be in order, but your radio still fails to
operate properly, contact your radio provider for
further assistance.
Removing a belt clip
The belt clip has been designed to prevent accidental
removal, but you can take it off, if required.
To remove a belt clip from a battery:
1Insert a flat screwdriver blade or similar flat object
under the lip of the release lock (that is, between it
and the metal slider).
2Lift the release lock up (away from the metal slider)
and hold it in position.
3 Slide the belt clip out.
release lock
metal slider
black plastic clip
release lock
metal slider
Troubleshooting 61
Troubleshooting
Checking the version of your radio
Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware /
firmware version of your radio for
troubleshooting purposes.
You can check the version of your radio by using the
Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio info > Version
information.
2Scroll to the version information you want to view
and press Select.
Troubleshooting your charger
The table below describes what to do if the amber
‘Fault’ light on the battery charger is either flashing
or glowing.
Charger
Fault LED
Meaning Possible reason(s)
and solution
Flashing Fault QThe battery is not compatible
with the charger—use only Tait
chargers and batteries.
QThere is insufficient voltage to
the charger—check you are
using the correct power
adaptor.
QThe battery may be faulty—
consult your radio provider for
advice.
Glowing Charging
suspended
The battery is either too hot or too
cold. Charging will begin when the
temperature of the battery is
between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F
(35°C).
62 General care
Troubleshooting
General care
Your Tait 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.
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.
For battery care, see “Maintaining battery life and
performance” on page 56.
Cleaning the radio
If you need to clean the radio case, use a cloth
dampened with clean water. Do not immerse the radio
in fluids.
64 About display and keypad backlighting
Customizing your radio
About display and keypad
backlighting
Whenever the keypad is pressed, the three-way or
channel selector controls are turned, or a call is received,
the keypad and display light up automatically to make it
easy to read in poor light conditions.
Backlighting usually remains on for a few seconds,
unless further radio activity is detected. The period of
time that the backlighting remains on once no further
radio activity is detected is determined by the
backlighting timer. The duration of this timer is set
when the radio is programmed.
The radio’s display can also be made darker or lighter to
suit your working conditions. See “Adjusting the display
contrast” on page 65.
Turning backlighting on or off
Using the Main menu
You can turn backlighting on and off using the
Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display
settings > Backlighting.
2Scroll to either On or Off and press Select. (The
current setting is highlighted.)
The message Backlighting activated (or
deactivated) appears in the display.
Off
Backlighting
SelectCancel
On
Backlighting
activated
Adjusting the display contrast 65
Customizing your radio
Using a function key
You can turn backlighting on and off using a function
key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn backlighting on. It
remains on until you press the function key again.
Note: You can turn backlighting on momentarily using
a function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
Backlighting remains on for a few seconds and then
turns off.
Adjusting the display contrast
You can change the contrast of your radio display to suit
the lighting conditions that you are working in.
1Press Menu, and select Radio settings > Display
settings > Contrast adjust.
2Use the scroll keys or to adjust the display
contrast to the level you want.
3Press Select to accept the setting.
Select
Cancel
Use the up and down
keys to increase and
decrease contrast
66 Extending battery life on a shift
Customizing your radio
Extending battery life on a shift
You can reduce the power consumption of your radio
(and thereby extend the life of the battery during a shift)
in three ways:
Qtransmit at low power (if your radio is not already
configured to do this)
Qensure that backlighting automatically turns off
when no radio activity is detected (see “About dis-
play and keypad backlighting” on page 64).
Turning low power transmit on and off
If you are using your radio in conditions where signal
strength is high, you can extend the shift life of your
battery by transmitting at low power.
When low power transmit is turned on, transmissions
are made at low power rather than at the
preprogrammed power setting. However, some
channels may be preprogrammed to always transmit at
low power.
Using the Main menu
You can turn low power transmit on and off for the
current channel using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions
> Low power transmit.
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Off
Low power transmit
SelectCancel
On
Extending battery life on a shift 67
Customizing your radio
The message Low power transmit activated (or
deactivated) appears and the low power transmit
icon appears in the display.
Using a function key
You can turn low power transmit on and off using a
function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn low power transmit
on for the current channel. It remains on until you
press the function key again.
Low power
transmit activated
68 Customizing the audible alert tone settings
Customizing your radio
Customizing the audible alert
tone settings
The radio uses audible sounds (tones and beeps) to alert
you to its status:
QIncoming call tone—when the radio is receiving
a call.
QWarning tones—when there is an error, or the bat-
tery is low, for example.
QRadio controls and keypress tones—the tones and
beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or
use the controls. (You can turn these tones off—see
“Turning off radio controls and keypress tones
(quiet operation)” on page 70.)
Changing the volume of all audible tones
You can set the volume of all the audible sounds (‘status
indicators’), which the radio makes to indicate what
is happening.
Using the Main menu
You can change the volume of the audible tones
between high or low using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert
settings > Indicator volume.
2Scroll to High or Low and press Select. (The current
setting is highlighted.)
High
Indicator volume
SelectCancel
Low
Customizing the audible alert tone settings 69
Customizing your radio
Using a function key
You can change the volume of the audible tones
between high or low using a function key, if your radio
is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to set the volume. The vol-
ume setting remains until you press the function
key again.
Changing the keypress volume
Whenever you press a key, you will hear a beep to
indicate whether or not what you are trying to do is
allowed:
QAllowed: a short, medium-pitched beep.
QNot allowed: a long, low-pitched beep.
Using the Main menu
You can change the volume of the keypress beeps
between high, low, and off using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert
settings > Key beeps.
2Scroll to High, Low, or Off and press Select. (The
current setting is highlighted.)
Using a function key
You can switch the volume of the keypress beeps
between high, low, and off using a function key, if your
radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to change the volume. The
volume setting remains until you press the function
key again.
High
Key beeps
SelectCancel
Low
70 Customizing the audible alert tone settings
Customizing your radio
Turning off radio controls and keypress
tones (quiet operation)
You can turn off all the tones and beeps you hear when
you press the keys or use the radio controls. This is
known as quiet operation. You will still hear incoming
call and warning tones.
Using the Main menu
You can turn quiet operation on and off using the
Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert
settings > Quiet operation.
2Scroll to On or Off and press Select. (The current
setting is highlighted.)
The message Quiet operation activated (or
deactivated) appears.
Using a function key
You can turn quiet operation on and off using a
function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn quiet operation on. It
remains on until you press the function key again.
Off
Quiet operation
SelectCancel
On
Quiet operation
activated
Customizing the audible alert tone settings 71
Customizing your radio
Hearing only channel traffic
(silent operation)
You can turn off all the audible tones that the radio
makes so that the only sound you will hear from the
speaker is channel traffic. This is known as silent
operation.
When silent operation is turned on appears in
the display.
Using the Main menu
You can turn silent operation on and off using the
Main menu:
1Press Menu, and select Radio settings > Alert
settings > Silent operation.
2Scroll to On or Off and press Select. (The current
setting is highlighted.)
The message Silent operation activated (or
deactivated) appears and the silent operation
symbol appears in the display.
Using a function key
You can turn silent operation on and off using a
function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
QPress the function key to turn silent operation on. It
remains on until you press the function key again.
Off
Silent operation
SelectCancel
On
Silent operation
activated
72 Glossary
Glossary
11 Glossary
A
APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications
Officials, International (http://www.apcointl.org/). The
APCO Project 25 standards committee defined a digital
radio standard. The standard is often referred to APCO
or P25.
C
chann
el
A channel is a pair of frequencies used to transmit and
receive radio signals.
F
FCC Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is an
independent United States government agency that
regulates interstate and international radio
communications.
frequ
ency
band
A range of frequencies used for transmitting or
receiving radio waves, for example, 136-174 MHz.
L
LED Light Emitting Diode. A device that emits light when
charged with electricity.
Glossary 73
Glossary
P
P25 Project 25. The Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO) established Project 25
(P25). This project was led by United States Federal,
state, and local government representatives to develop
standards for interoperable digital radios and systems to
meet the needs of public safety users. See http://
www.project25.org for further information.
R
repea
ter
A repeater is a relaying site, usually situated above a city
or town, for example, on a hill, that receives and re-
transmits signals received from radios.
repea
ter
talkar
ound
In repeater talkaround mode radios transmit and receive
directly with other radios on a single frequency (known
as simplex operation) without the need for a repeater.
RF Radio Frequency is the signal (radio waves) that the
radio transmits and receives. The frequency of the signal
is described in terms of the number of cycles per second
or Hertz (Hz). RF is part of the electromagnetic
spectrum, as is sunlight.
RSSI RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) is a level that
indicates the strength of the received signal.
V
valid
signal
A valid signal is a signal that the radio responds to by
unmuting the receiver. A signal is valid, for example,
when it is stronger than a minimum level.
74
Intellectual property rights
Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more of Tait
patents NZ335198, NZ335704, NZ338097, NZ507555,
NZ507556, NZ508054, NZ508340, NZ508806,
NZ508807, NZ509242, NZ509640, NZ509959,
NZ510496, NZ511155, NZ511421, NZ516280/519742,
NZ519118, NZ519344, NZ521450, NZ534369,
NZ522236, NZ524378, US5,715,281, US5,745,840
together with their international equivalents, pending
patent applications and registered trade marks.
This product is also made under license under one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473
4,636,791 5,148,482 5,185,796 5,271,017 5,377,229.
The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights
including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology
is licensed solely for use within this Communications
Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly
prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse
engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any
other way convert the Object Code into a human-
readable form. Protected by U.S. Patents 5,870,405
5,826,222 5,754,974 5,701,390 5,715,365 5,649,050
5,630,011 5,581,656 5,517,511 5,491,772 5,247,579
5,226,084 and 5,195,166.
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Index 77
Index
Index
Numerics
3-way selector control 11
A
alarms
emergency. See also
emergency mode. 47
alert tones 18
see also audible tones
amber LED 20
antenna
safe distance from face iii
audible tones 18
changing volume of all 68
turning off all (silent
operation) 71
turning off radio control and
keypress tones (quiet
operation) 70
types of 18, 68
B
background scan
changing group
membership 35
definition 33
backlighting
turning on and off 64
battery
attaching to radio 5
charging 53
charging for first time
(’priming’) 3
charging suspended 61
charging time 4, 54
cycles before reaches
maximum capacity 4
disposing of 57
extending shift life 66
fully discharging 56
indicator 13
low battery warning 53
maintaining performance
and life of 56
operating temperature
range 56
optimal charging conditions
53
optimal charging
temperature 61
recycling 57
removing from radio 51
storing 57
temperature range while
charging 53
troubleshooting 61
using after storing 57
belt clip
attaching to radio 5
removing 60
bypassing repeater 27
C
call alert page
returning call 29
sending 29
call queue 30
accessing 29
radio display symbol for 13
viewing messages 41
78 Index
Index
caller, identifying 26
calls
bypassing repeater 27
checking missed calls 30
identifying caller 26
making 22
permitted length of 24
priority call 46
receiving 26
to individual radio unit 25
to talkgroup 25
channel
checking that clear
(monitor) 31
removing from scan group
35
selecting 10, 23
channel selector control 10
channel traffic, hearing all 38
channels
differences between
talkgroups and channels
23
scanning 33
scanning priority channels
33
charger
LEDs on power up 52
power adaptor 61
removing radio from to
receive call 55
troubleshooting 61
types available 52
using 54
charging, optimal temperature
range 61
compliance information ii
coverage, of digital radios 8
D
deleting nuisance channels
from scan groups 35
desktop charger 52
digital radio
coverage 8
lack of static noise 8
discharging batteries
how often 56
dispatcher, sending status
update to 42
display
backlighting 64
symbols 13
distance, recommended safe
from radio iii
distress beacons, frequency
band reserved for iv
documentation, related 1
down scroll key 14
E
emergency call
ending 49
types of 46
what happens during 48
emergency mode
false powerdown (’keep
alive’) 47
keep alive 47
phases of 48
radio is silent during 47
stealth and non-stealth
modes 47
turning off 49
understanding 47
error messages 59
exposure, to RF ii
Index 79
Index
F
faint signals, hearing 38
false powerdown
ending 49
explained 47
firmware version, identifying
61
frequency band, reserved for
distress beacons iv
function key settings 12
function keys 11
G
green LED 20
H
hardware version, identifying
61
high temperature warning 59
I
identifying caller 26
incoming call tone. See audible
tones
indicator, low battery 53
indicators, status LEDs 20
indicators, volume of audible
68
individual calls 25
invalid keypress beep 19
K
keep alive
ending 49
explained 47
key press
long and short, explained 9
keypad
backlighting 64
locking and unlocking 45
keypress
invalid 19
tones. See audible tones.
turning off audible beeps for
(quiet operation) 70
valid 18
L
LEDs, status 20
left selection key 14
lighting conditions
adjust display for 65
locking the keypad 45
long key press 9
low battery warning 53
low power transmissions
turning on and off 66
M
main menu
accessing 15
exiting quickly 15
making calls 22
individual call 25
talkgroup call 25
see also Calls
manuals, related 1
menus
accessing 15
navigating 14
quick access 16, 17
messages
checking received 41
clearing list 41
maximum stored 41
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sending 40
missed calls, checking 30
monitor 31
radio display symbol for 13
turning on and off 31
multi-charger 52
N
navigating menus 14
NiCd (nickel cadmium) battery
using after storing 57
noise, lack of static 8
noisy signals, hearing 38
non-stealth emergency
about 47
what happens during 48
nuisance delete 35
P
paging a radio 29
power consumption
reducing 66
power up radio 10
priming battery 3
priority call, making 46
priority channels, scanning 33
Q
quick access menus 16, 17
quiet operation 70
R
radio
controls 9
not turning on 60
recommended safe distance
when using iii
turning on and off 10
version 61
when to switch of for safety
reasons iv
radio check feature 22
radio controls, turning off
audible tones for (quiet
operation) 70
radio display
error messages 59
radio frequency (RF) energy
causing electronic devices to
malfunction v
compliance with exposure
standards iii
controlling exposure to ii
radio unit ID
displaying when receive calls
26
reboot message 59
receiving a call alert page 29
recycling batteries 57
red LED 20
related documentation 1
repeater talk around 27
radio display symbol for 13
turning on and off 28
RF, exposure to ii
right selection key 14
S
safe distance, recommended
from radio iii
safety
information ii
warnings used in user guide
1
scan groups 33
changing group
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membership 35
removing nuisance channel
from 35
selecting 33
scanning
a group of channels 33
background scan 33
priority channels 33
radio display symbol for 13
standard scan 33
turning on 33
scroll keys 14
scrolling indicator 13
selection keys 14
short data messages (SDM) 40
short key press 9
signals, hearing faint and noisy
38
silent operation 71
speaker microphone, attaching
6
speaker volume, adjusting 10
squelch override
turning on and off 38
standard scan
definition 33
static noise, lack of 8
status indicators
about 18
LEDs 20
status indicators, changing
volume of audible 68
status LEDS 20
status LEDs 18
status query 43
status updates
requesting 43
sending 42
status, setting. 42
stealth emergency
about 47
what happens during 48
storing batteries 57
T
talkaround. See repeater
talkaround.
talkgroup
making a call to 25
selecting 25
talkgroups
differences between
talkgroups and channels
23
talkgroups, explained 24
talking directly to other radios
27
Talking Party ID
turning on and off 26
three-way selector control 11
time-out timer 24
transmission time, limited 24
transmit timer 24
transmitting, at low power 66
troubleshooting 59, 61
U
unlocking the keypad 45
up scroll key 14
V
valid keypress beep 18
vehicle charger 52
version information, of radio
61
volume, changing 10
