Tait TPDH7D Portable Transceiver User Manual TP9400 User s Guide
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TP9400
P25 Portable Radios
User’s Guide
MPD-00003-06 · Issue 6 · March 2018
Contents 3
Contents
For your safety...................................................... 10
Menu maps............................................................ 28
1 About this guide .................................................. 30
Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 30
Related documentation................................................... 31
2 Before using your radio ...................................... 32
For your safety — battery warning................................... 33
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 33
Attaching a label to the front panel............................. 33
Charging the battery before first use .............................. 34
Attaching the battery....................................................... 34
Removing the battery ..................................................... 35
Attaching the antenna..................................................... 35
Removing the antenna ................................................... 36
Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 36
Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 36
Installing an audio accessory ......................................... 37
3 Getting started ..................................................... 38
About P25 digital radios.................................................. 39
Lack of static noise ..................................................... 39
Coverage.................................................................... 39
P25 phase 2 operation ............................................... 39
About the radio controls.................................................. 40
Understanding the radio display ..................................... 42
Radio display icons .................................................... 42
Understanding the radio indicators................................. 43
Status indicators......................................................... 43
Audible tones.............................................................. 44
Voice annunciation ..................................................... 45
Using function keys to access frequently used features. 46
Viewing the function key settings ............................... 46
Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 47
Using the Main menu ................................................. 47
Accessing frequently used menus.............................. 48
4 Basic operation .................................................... 50
Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 51
Security lock on power-up feature .............................. 51
Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 52
Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 52
4 Contents
Using a wireless headset ............................................... 53
Wearing the headset .................................................. 53
Pairing a wireless headset with the radio................... 54
Managing your headsets............................................ 55
Selecting a zone............................................................. 58
Selecting a channel........................................................ 59
Limiting call time............................................................. 60
Checking recent calls ..................................................... 60
Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date................ 61
Updating the radio over the air....................................... 62
5 Operating in conventional mode ........................63
Making a call .................................................................. 64
Making an individual call ................................................ 64
Understanding talkgroups .............................................. 65
Making a local call.......................................................... 67
Connecting to a telephone network................................ 68
Making an emergency call.............................................. 70
Sending a status message............................................. 70
Receiving calls ............................................................... 71
Identifying the talking party or caller........................... 71
Receiving a two-tone call ........................................... 72
Communicating directly with other radios....................... 73
Checking that the channel is clear ................................. 74
Turning monitor on and off ......................................... 74
Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 74
Selecting a voting group............................................. 75
Suspending a channel from a voting group................ 75
Hearing faint and noisy signals ...................................... 76
Turning squelch override on and off........................... 76
6 Operating in P25 trunking mode .........................77
About P25 trunking......................................................... 78
Checking that the system is available ............................ 78
Making a talkgroup call................................................... 80
Receiving a talkgroup call .............................................. 82
Making an individual call ................................................ 82
Receiving an individual call ............................................ 83
Emergency calls............................................................. 84
Making a phone call ....................................................... 85
Unconnected calls .......................................................... 86
Failsoft mode operation.................................................. 87
Radio-based failsoft ................................................... 87
Infrastructure failsoft................................................... 87
Dynamic regrouping ....................................................... 88
7 Scanning ...............................................................89
Contents 5
About scanning............................................................... 90
Activating standard scanning.......................................... 91
Activating background scanning..................................... 92
Changing the background scan group assigned
to the function key ...................................................... 92
Activating in-zone scanning............................................ 93
Activating talkgroup scanning......................................... 94
Making a call while scanning.......................................... 95
Suspending a channel from a scan group ...................... 95
Editing a scan group....................................................... 96
Selecting a group to edit............................................. 96
Viewing group membership........................................ 98
Adding a channel to a group ...................................... 98
Deleting a channel from a group ................................ 99
Changing a group’s transmit channel....................... 100
Changing a group’s first or second priority channel . 100
8 P25 services ....................................................... 101
Messages ..................................................................... 102
Sending a message.................................................. 102
Status update ............................................................... 104
Status request .............................................................. 105
Call alert ....................................................................... 106
Radio check.................................................................. 107
Radio unit monitor ........................................................ 108
Radio inhibit and uninhibit ............................................ 109
9 Location services .............................................. 111
About location information ............................................ 112
About location statuses ................................................ 112
Viewing location information......................................... 113
Sending location information ........................................ 114
Receiving and logging location information .................. 116
Accessing logged location information ......................... 117
10 Emergency operation ........................................ 119
About emergency calls ................................................. 120
Making a priority call..................................................... 121
Standard emergency mode .......................................... 122
What happens during an emergency call? ............... 122
Activating emergency mode ..................................... 123
About manual emergency operation............................. 123
Making a manual emergency call............................. 124
Receiving a manual emergency call......................... 124
Canceling a manual emergency call......................... 125
Accessing emergency location information .................. 126
6 Contents
Using the Location menu ......................................... 126
Using the Last stored menu ..................................... 127
Loneworker monitoring................................................. 127
Activating loneworker monitoring ............................. 128
Responding to a loneworker alarm .......................... 128
11 Encryption ...........................................................129
About encryption .......................................................... 130
About the proper key detect feature......................... 130
Encrypting calls ............................................................ 130
Making an encrypted call.............................................. 131
Receiving an encrypted call ......................................... 132
Changing the radio’s encryption key ............................ 132
Changing the transmit encryption key...................... 133
Changing the transmit encryption key back to
the default setting..................................................... 133
Changing the encryption keyset............................... 133
Removing encryption keys from the radio .................... 134
Deleting an encryption key....................................... 134
Deleting all encryption keys ..................................... 134
Updating encryption keys over-the-air.......................... 135
12 Customizing radio settings ...............................136
Extending battery life on a shift .................................... 137
Turning low power transmit on or off........................ 137
Changing the volume of all audible indicators.............. 138
Changing the volume of keypress tones ...................... 138
Changing to quiet operation ......................................... 139
Changing to silent operation......................................... 139
Turning on backlighting ................................................ 140
Turning backlighting on momentarily ....................... 140
Adjusting the display contrast....................................... 141
13 Charging and caring for batteries .....................142
About the chargers ....................................................... 143
6-way charger safety information ................................. 144
Special conditions when using IS/NI radios ................. 144
Before using the charger.............................................. 145
Charging temperatures................................................. 146
Leaving the battery on charge...................................... 146
Receiving calls while charging (not for battery-only vehicle
charger)........................................................................ 147
Low battery warning ..................................................... 148
Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger .................. 149
Charging a battery for the first time.............................. 150
Charging a battery........................................................ 150
Contents 7
LED behavior................................................................ 151
Removing the battery from the charger ........................ 152
Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 152
Storing batteries ........................................................... 153
Disposing of batteries ................................................... 153
14 Troubleshooting ................................................ 154
When the radio won’t turn on........................................ 155
Identifying the radio’s audible tones ............................. 155
Viewing radio information ............................................. 155
Changing the radio ID................................................... 156
Running diagnostics tests............................................. 156
General care................................................................. 158
Cleaning the radio .................................................... 158
Cleaning the contacts of the battery......................... 159
15 Glossary ............................................................. 160
Simplified Declaration of Conformity ............... 165
Tait Software Licence Agreement..................... 166
8
Copyright and trademarks
All information contained in this document is the property of
Tait Limited. All rights reserved. This document may not, in
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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
document. Tait Limited accepts no responsibility for damage
arising from use of the information contained in the document
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.
Enquiries and comments
If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact your regional Tait office.
Updates of manual and equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited reserves the right to
update the equipment or this document or both without
prior notice.
Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more patents or
designs of Tait Limited together with their international
equivalents, pending patent or design applications, and
registered trade marks: NZ 409837, NZ 409838, NZ 415277,
NZ 415278, NZ 530819, NZ 534475, NZ 547713, NZ 577009,
NZ 579051, NZ 579364, NZ 586889, NZ 610563, NZ 615954,
NZ 700387, NZ 708662, NZ 710766, NZ 711325 , NZ 726313,
NZ593887, AU 2015215962, AU 339127, AU 339391,
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EU 000915475-0002, GB 2532863, US 14/834609 Div. no 1,
US 15/346518 Div.no 2, US 15/350332, US 15/387026 Div.,
9
US 20150085799, US 20160044572, US 20160057051,
US 640974, US 640977, US 698339, US 702666,
US 7758996, US 8902804, US 9107231, US 9504034,
US 9559967.
The AMBE+2™ 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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc, and any use of
such marks by Tait Limited is under licence. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Environmental responsibilities
Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company
which supports waste minimization, material recovery and
restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.
The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be
disposed of separately from the general waste stream when
its service life is over. For more information about how to
dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE
website at www.taitradio.com/weee. Please be
environmentally responsible and dispose through the original
supplier, or contact Tait Limited.
Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.
In China, we comply with the Measures for Administration of
the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products. We
will comply with environmental requirements in other markets
as they are introduced.
10 For your safety
For your safety
Before using your radio, please read the following
important safety and compliance information.
Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive
radios and accessories
Intrinsically Safe (IS) and Non-Incendive (NI) radios and
accessories are certified by a third party to be safe to use
in particular hazardous locations, or in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
Warning Explosion hazard!
IS/NI certification applies
only while the product is used in accordance with these
instructions.
Warning Explosion hazard!
Ensure that the ratings
printed on a label on the equipment will permit your IS/NI
radio and accessories to be used in your hazardous
location. Refer also to
"Rating matching" on page 15
.
Warning Explosion hazard!
Use only a Tait-supplied,
IS/NI-approved battery, charger, antenna, audio
accessory, carry accessory or programming adapter with
an IS/NI radio. Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS/
NI-approved, using a charger that is not IS/NI-approved,
or failing to use the IS/NI programming adapter, creates a
risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or
death. For an up-to-date list of approved accessories,
contact your regional Tait office.
Warning Explosion hazard!
Do not charge the
battery, or change the antenna, in a hazardous location.
An explosion could cause serious injury or death.
Warning Explosion hazard!
You must use a battery
carry case when carrying a spare battery into a hazardous
area.
For your safety 11
IS/NI radios, batteries, antennas and accessories must
not be engraved or modified in any way. Do not use the
radio, battery or accessory if it is cracked or damaged. Do
not use the antenna if the sheathing is split or the end cap
is missing. Do not expose the radio to solvents. IS/NI
radios and accessories must be serviced only by an
agency certified by both the approval authority and by Tait
Limited. Any unauthorized repair or substitution of parts
invalidates the IS/NI rating and the third party IS/NI
approval. To have an IS/NI radio serviced, return it to your
regional Tait office.
Radios
One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/
TP9400 radio as an IS/NI radio:
■
an IS circle logo on the radio’s front panel
■
a label on the radio, showing IS/NI information
■
a label on the radio battery, showing IS/NI information
Radios with the product code “T03-22xxx-xxxx” have IS/
NI approval and are approved to one or several of the
following ratings. Refer also to
"Rating matching" on
page 15
.
■
Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIC T4...T3 (USA)
■
Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIA T4...T3 (USA)
■
Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D, T4...T3
(USA and Canada)
■
Class II, Division 2, Group E, F, G T4...T3
(USA and Canada)
■
Class III, Division 1 (USA and Canada)
■
Ex ib IIC T4...T3 Gb (Canada)
■
Ex ib IIA T4...T3 Gb (Canada)
12 For your safety
■
II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4...T3 Gb (ATEX)
■
II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4...T3 Gb (ATEX)
■
Ex ib IIC T4...T3 Gb (IECEx)
■
Ex ib IIA T4...T3 Gb (IECEx)
T4: –20°C
≤
Ta
≤
+50 °C
T3: –20°C
≤
Ta
≤
+60 °C
Batteries
The following batteries have been approved for use with
TP9300/ TP9400 IS/NI portable radios.
Refer also to
"Rating matching" on page 15
.
Chargers
Chargers are common to IS and NI batteries. The
chargers for IS/NI batteries are marked with an IS circle
logo and have the following product code:
■
T03-22011-xAxx (AEx and Canada)
■
T03-22011-xDxx (IECEx and EU)
You must use these chargers with an IS/NI battery, as
their internal circuitry provides additional protection for the
IS circuitry in the battery and radio.
Warning Explosion hazard!
Do not use the charger in
a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious
injury or death.
Description Product code
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, AEx-USA, IIA T03-22001-AAAA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, AEx-USA, IIC T03-22001-AACA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIA T03-22001-ABAA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIC T03-22001-ABCA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIA T03-22001-ADAA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIC T03-22001-ADCA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, Ex-Canada, IIA T03-22001-AEAA
Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, Ex-Canada, IIC T03-22001-AECA
For your safety 13
Notice
The IS/NI battery can only be charged in the
chargers listed above. It will not charge in other TP8100/
TP9300/TP9400 chargers. However, the chargers listed
above can charge non-IS TP8100/TP9300/TP9400
batteries.
The operating temperature range for the charger is +32 °F
to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C).
Audio accessories
One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/
TP9400 audio accessory as an IS/NI audio accessory:
■
an IS circle logo on the audio accessory
■
a label on the audio accessory, showing IS/NI infor-
mation
The following audio accessories have been approved for
use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS/NI portable radios.
Refer
also to
"Rating matching" on page 15
.
Carry cases
IS/NI leather carry cases are marked with an IS circle logo
. The following carry cases have been approved for use
with TP9300/TP9400 IS/NI portable radios.
Description Product code
Headset, Heavy Duty, over-the-head T03-22008-BAAA
Headset, Heavy Duty, behind-the-head T03-22008-BABA
Earphone, in-ear, 2.5 mm jack T03-22008-CAAA
Speaker microphone, Storm, IP68-rated,
emergency button, High/Low volume button,
2.5 mm jack
T03-22008-AAAA
Description Product code
Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt loop with
D-stud
T03-22007-0001
Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, spring clip T03-22007-0002
Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt loop T03-22007-0003
1
Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather T03-22007-0004
Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt
loop with D-stud
T03-22007-0005
Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather,
spring clip
T03-22007-0006
14 For your safety
Carry accessories are not specifically rated, and may be
used in any area, subject to the rating restrictions of the
overall radio system.
Warning Explosion hazard!
You must use a battery
carry case when carrying a spare battery into a hazardous
area.
Antenna
Use only genuine Tait-supplied antennas. Antennas are
not specifically rated and may be used in any area,
subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio
system.
Programming adapter
The IS programming adapter is marked with an IS circle
logo and has the product code:
■
T03-22009-AAAA (AEx and Canada)
■
T03-22009-ADAA (IECEx and EU)
Warning Explosion hazard!
Do not use the IS
programming adapter in a hazardous location.
You must use the IS programming adapter with an IS/NI
radio, as its internal circuitry provides additional protection
for the IS/NI circuitry in the radio. All programming
activities are permitted. Calibration activities are only
permitted if the activity can be done with the programming
adapter alone. Other connections (e.g. antenna port) are
not permitted.
Equipment repair
Warning Explosion hazard!
IS/NI radios and
accessories are not user-serviceable. IS and NI radios
and accessories must be serviced only by an agency
Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt
loop
T03-22007-0007
Belt loop for D-stud, 55 mm T03-00038-0022
Spring clip for D-stud, 40 mm T03-00038-0023
Belt clip, 55 mm TPA-CA-201
Belt clip adaptor for 55 mm belt clip TPA-CA-208
1. Must not be used with H7 band radios with whip antenna (TPA-AN-012).
Description Product code
For your safety 15
certified by both the approval authority and by Tait Limited.
Any unauthorized repair or substitution of parts invalidates
the intrinsic safety or non-incendive rating and the third
party IS or NI approval. To have an IS and NI radio
serviced, return it to your regional Tait office.
Rating matching
The rating of the radio, battery and accessories must be
reviewed to ensure a safe IS/NI radio system. IS/NI
ratings must be “matched”, and the lowest approval level
determines the overall IS/NI radio system approval.
Equipment labels clearly identify the item’s ratings.
Zone ratings
■
Use only Gas Group IIC batteries with Gas Group IIC
radios.
Use only Gas Group IIA batteries with Gas Group IIA
radios.
■
Gas Group IIC rated accessories may be used with
IIA radios, but the combination may only be used in a
IIA Gas atmosphere.
■
Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC rated accessories
may be used with Gas Group IIC or IIA radios, but the
combination may only be used in a gas atmosphere.
■
Gas Group IIC rated radios and accessories may be
used in Gas Group IIB or IIA areas.
■
Zone 1 rated radios and accessories may be used in
Zone 2 areas.
■
Any item approved to Gas Group IIA will limit the
radio system to a Gas Group IIA area. For use in a
Gas Group IIC area, all items must be approved to
Gas Group IIC.
Division ratings
■
Use only Group D battery with Group D radios.
Use only Group A, B, C, D battery with Group A, B, C, D
radios.
■
Gas Class I and Dust Class II and Class III rated
accessories may be used with Gas Class I radios, but
16 For your safety
the combination may only be used in a Gas Class I
hazardous (classified) location.
■
Division 2 rated radios and accessories may only be
used in Division 2 or Zone 2 hazardous (classified)
locations.
■
Division 2, Group A radios and accessories may be
used in Division 2, Group B, C, or D areas.
■
Any item approved to Group D will limit the radio sys-
tem to Group D areas. For use in a Group A area, all
items must be approved to Group A.
Temperature class
Different ambient temperature ranges apply for the T3
and T4 temperature classes. The item with the most
restrictive temperature range will determine the allowed
temperature range of the radio system. T4-rated radios
and accessories can be used in T3 areas, within the rules
stated above.
Entity parameters
The Entity Concept allows interconnection of IS/NI
equipment with associated equipment when the following
is true:
Ui
≥
Uo, Ii
≥
Io, Pi
≥
Po, Ci
≤
Co, Li
≤
Lo, and Li/Ri
≤
Lo/Ro.
The installation must be in accordance with the following
standards:
■
National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, Arti-
cles 504 and 505
■
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part I, CAS C22.1
■
ANSI/ISA-RP12.06.01
■
EN/IEC 60079-25
■
relevant local regulations.
For your safety 17
TP9300/TP9400 IS/NI radios have the following entity
parameters.
Radio accessory port:
Radio battery port:
Battery:
Vehicle charger:
Ambient pollution degree: 4
Overvoltage category: I
■
Uo 7.2 V
■
Io 0.42 A
■
Po 1.3 W
■
Co 1.97
μ
F
■
Lo 100
μ
H
■
Lo/Ro 20
μ
H/
Ω
■
Ui 8.4 V
■
Ii IIA: 2.9 A
IIC: 1.9 A
■
Um 9.0 V (charging)
■
Ci 1.2
μ
F
■
Li 5.7
μ
H
Charging Terminals
■
Um 9.0 V
Battery Output (radio port)
■
Uo 8.4 V
■
Io IIA: 2.9 A
IIC: 1.9 A
■
Co 1.2
μ
F
■
Lo 5.7
μ
H
Input
■
Um 18.0 V
Charging Terminals
■
Uo 9.0 V
■
Io 2.3 A
18 For your safety
Certificates
Standards
Radio frequency exposure information
For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the
radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines of the
United States Federal Communication Commission’s
(FCC), Industry Canada, and those from other
administrations, please read the following information
before using this radio
.
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:
Radio: Battery:
■
MET E113958
■
TÜV 15 ATEX 7792X
■
TÜV 15 ATEX 7791X
■
IECEx ITA 15.0015X
■
IECEx ITA 15.0009X
■
ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2015
■
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 213-15
■
ANSI/UL 60079-0
■
ANSI/UL 60079-11
■
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-11:14
■
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-0:15
■
EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013
■
EN 60079-11:2012
■
IEC 60079-0:2011 6th edition
■
IEC 60079-11:2011 6th edition
For your safety 19
■
Do not remove the RF Exposure label from the radio.
■
Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies
the radio when it is transferred to other users.
■
Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the guide-
lines 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:
■
Do not talk (transmit) on the radio more than the rated
transmit duty cycle. This is important because the
radio radiates more energy when it is transmitting
than when it is receiving.
■
When 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.
■
Keep the antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your
face at all times.
■If 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 yourself to higher levels of RF than recom-
mended by the FCC’s occupational/controlled
environment RF exposure limits.
■
Ensure 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
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
.
20 For your safety
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
■
United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307,
1.1310, and 2.1093.
■
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti-
tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992.
■
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95.1-1999 Edition.
■
European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum health
and safety requirements regarding the exposure of
workers to the risks arising from physical agents
(electromagnetic fields).
This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure
limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure
environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk
to 50% listen.
Conformité aux normes d’exposition à l’énergie
RF
Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux normes
et aux règlements d’exposition à l’énergie RF :
■
La Commission fédérale de la communication des
Etats-Unis, Code de règlements fédéraux (CFR) Titre
47 Sections 1.1307, 1.1310 et 2.1091 (radios mobi-
les) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives).
■
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti-
tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95. 1-1992.
■
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95.1-1999 Edition.
■
La directive européenne 2004/40/EC concernant les
prescriptions minimales de sécurité et de santé relati-
ves à l'exposition des travailleurs aux risques dus aux
agents physiques (champs électromagnétiques).
For your safety 21
Cette radio se conforme aux limites d’exposition de l’IEEE
(FCC) et ICNIRP pour les environnements d’exposition
au rayonnement RF professionnel et contrôlé aux cycles
de marche de 50% en mode transmission et 50% en
mode réception.
Radio frequency emissions limits in
the USA
CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) - Receivers
Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on
receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.
CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (3) - All other devices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Radio frequency emissions limits in
Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
22 For your safety
USA public safety bands
(764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz)
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47
Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to
776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz 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:
■
Regional Planning channels, as defined in
§ 90.531 (b) (3).
■
Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4).
Use of encryption
This radio complies with § 90.553 (a) of 47 CFR. This
states that:
■
Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide Interop-
erability calling channels. These channels are defined
in § 90.531 (b) (1) (ii).
■
Radios using encryption must have a readily accessi-
ble switch or control to allow the radio user to
disable encryption.
EMC regulatory compliance in
Australia
This product meets all ACMA regulatory requirements for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For more
information about EMC compliance, visit the ACMA
website at
www.acma.gov.au
.
For your safety 23
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.
Health, safety and electromagnetic
compatibility in Europe
In the European Community, radio and
telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive
2014/53/EU. The requirements of this directive include
protection of health and safety of users, as well as
electromagnetic compatibility.
Intended purpose of product
This product is an FM radio transceiver. It is intended for
radiocommunication in the Private Mobile Radio (PMR) or
Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services, to be used
in all member states of the European Union (EU) and
states within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Restrictions
This product can be programmed to transmit on
frequencies that are not harmonized throughout the EU/
EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each member
state.
This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may make its use illegal. Where
applicable, a license must be obtained before this product
is used. All license requirements must be observed.
Limitations may apply to transmitter power, operating
frequency, channel spacing, and emission.
Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on
page 165
of
this booklet. To download the formal declaration of
conformity, go to
www.taitradio.com/eudoc
.
24 For your safety
Interference with electronic devices
Warning
Some electronic devices may be prone to
malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy
that is present when your radio is transmitting.
Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by
RF energy are:
■
aircraft electronic systems
■
vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection,
anti-skid brakes, and cruise control
■
medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing
aids
■
medical equipment in hospitals or health care facili-
ties.
Switch off the radio before boarding an aircraft. Using your
radio while in the air is not permitted.
Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of any
such electronic devices to determine whether electronic
circuits in those devices will perform normally when the
radio is transmitting.
Warning
If you have a pacemaker:
■
immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is inter-
fering with the pacemaker
■
keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the
pacemaker while the radio is on
■
use the radio on the side opposite to the pacemaker
to minimize interference
■
never carry the radio in a breast pocket.
If there is interference between your hearing aid and the
radio, please discuss an alternative solution with the
hearing aid manufacturer.
For your safety 25
Potentially explosive atmospheres and
blasting areas
Warning
Unless the radio is specifically certified for use
in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio
before entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could
cause serious injury or death. Examples of potentially
explosive atmospheres include filling stations, and any
environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or
dusts.
Warning
Turn off the radio before approaching blasting
caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are
instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and
instructions. Interference with blasting operations could
cause serious injury or death.
Radio installation and operation in
vehicles
Warning
Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag
deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio
near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a
portable radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury
to vehicle occupants. An airbag may not perform to
specification if obstructed by a radio.
Warning
To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,
fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to
the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle
manufacturer’s manual, before installing electronic
equipment in the vehicle.
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.
26 For your safety
Vehicle charger installation and
operation
For detailed instructions necessary to the safe installation
and operation of the vehicle charger, please refer to the
documentation supplied with the vehicle charger.
Multicharger safety information
Warning
This device must be connected to an earthed
mains socket-outlet.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla
varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
Electromagnetic compatibility in
European vehicles
In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to
automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC
and its amendments. The requirements of this directive
cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or
electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.
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. Failure to
do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void
the user’s authority to operate the radio.
Engraving and modification of intrinsically
safe radios
Warning
Intrinsically Safe (IS) and non-incendive (NI)
radios and batteries must not be engraved or modified in
any way. For more information on IS and NI radios refer to
For your safety 27
"Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and
accessories" on page 10
.
Attaching of labels
Warning
Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery or
the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent on the
battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing
personal injury and/or damage to property. If the vent on
the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/or key function
may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.
Caution
Tait recommends that you do not affix additional
labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the
battery. The fit between these surfaces is intentionally firm
and any added thickness will damage the points of
attachment between radio and battery. If you must attach
a customized label, use only a thin gummed paper label
applied to the bottom 25% of the radio chassis label and/
or to the top 25% of the battery label. Do not obstruct the
vent holes (see Warning above). Do not allow the paper
label to extend beyond the recessed label area or to
conceal relevant product information.
Use of lithium-ion batteries
Warning
A damaged battery can cause an explosion or
fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property
damage. To prevent personal injury and/or damage to
property, read the important safety information supplied
with the battery.
Short-circuiting battery contacts
Warning
Do not short-circuit the battery contacts,
neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the
battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry
inside a pocket or container. Short-circuiting the battery
contacts can heat up the conductive material and cause
personal injury and/or damage to property.
28 Menu maps
Menu maps
This section shows the menus and submenus that may be
programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by
software licenses (SFEs) and may not be available with your
radio.
Main menu
Channels
Zones
Local calls
Set status
Individual call
Phone call
Dial radio call
Dial patch call
Services
Messages
Status update
Status request
Call alert
Radio check
Radio monitor
Radio inhibit
Radio uninhibit
Talkgroups
Priority call
Recent calls
Security
Encryption
Change all
Preset keys
Change keyset
OTAR
Rekey request
Advanced
Zeroize key
Zeroize all
Trunking
Site lock
Dynamic regrouping
Band scan
Repeater
Hunt force
Hunt toggle
Repeater toggle
Emergency
Acknowledge
Last stored
Wireless headset
Connect
Reconnect last
Disconnect
Connection information
Manage headsets
Find new devices
Options
Power-on option
Confirm connect
Radio settings
See detailed menus on
the following page.
Location Svs
Own Location
Team locations
Recent contacts
Send logs
Send on PTT
Diagnostics
Time and Date
View clock
Set time
Time format
Set date
Menu maps 29
Radio settings
Functions
Low power tx
Monitor
Lock radio
Set scan key
Squelch override
Scanning
Voice annunciation
Call Settings
Ignore 2-tone
Call queuing
Extra features
Loneworker
Alert settings
Indicator level
Keypress tones
Quiet operation
Silent operation
Display settings
Backlighting
Contrast adjust
Talk party ID
RSSI
Radio info
Key settings
Version info
Radio FW
Radio HW
Radio ID
Serial number
Alias
Customer info
P25 IP address
MDT IP address
Radio updates
Install update
Undo previous
Advanced
Edit groups
30 About this guide
1 About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about TP9400
portable radios.
The radio behavior described in this guide applies to
radios with firmware version 2.11. To check the
radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio
information" on page 155. If your radio does not
operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for
assistance.
Safety warnings used in this
guide
Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in
the text as an ‘alert’. An alert provides necessary
safety information as well as instruction in the proper
use of the product. This user’s guide uses the
following types of alert:
Warning This alert is used when there is a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution This alert is used when there is a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice This alert is used to highlight information that
is required to ensure procedures are performed
correctly. Incorrectly performed procedures could
result in equipment damage or malfunction.
This icon is used to draw your attention to
information that may improve your
understanding of the equipment or procedure.
About this guide 31
Related documentation
The following documentation is also available for your
Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait
Technical Support website
(http://support.taitradio.com):
■Safety and Compliance Information—supplied
with each radio. (The same information is included
in this user’s guide.)
■Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with
each Li-ion battery.
■Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with
each charger. (The same information is in the sec-
tion "Charging and caring for batteries" on
page 142.)
32 Before using your radio
2 Before using your radio
Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few
tasks you must do before you can use it. The most
important of these is to charge your battery for the first
time .
This section covers:
■For your safety — battery warning
■Attaching labels to the radio or battery
■Charging the battery before first use
■Attaching the battery
■Removing the battery
■Attaching the antenna
■Removing the antenna
■Attaching a belt clip
■Removing a belt clip
■Installing an audio accessory
Before using your radio 33
For your safety — battery
warning
Warning This radio uses a Lithium-ion battery. If the
battery is damaged or handled in an unsafe manner, it
can cause personal injury and/or damage to property.
Read the important safety information included with
your battery.
Attaching labels to the radio or
battery
Warning Do not cover the battery vent hole or the
vent hole on the radio chassis. If the vent on the
battery is obstructed, the battery may explode,
causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If
the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/
or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may
be damaged.
Notice Tait recommends that you do not affix
additional labels to the surfaces between the radio
chassis and the battery. The fit between these
surfaces is intentionally firm and any added thickness
will damage the points of attachment between radio
and battery.
Attaching a label to the front panel
If a customer requires an additional label, attach the
label in the spare label recess in the bottom edge of
the radio front panel. In this position, the label is still
visible while the battery is attached to the radio.
spare label recess
34 Before using your radio
The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of
the label.
Charging the battery before first
use
Before using your battery for the first time, you must
charge it. Follow the instructions included with your
Tait charger. This information is repeated in the
section "Charging and caring for batteries" on
page 142.
For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger.
Attaching the battery
Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS and
NI-approved battery with an IS and NI radio.
Notice Fit the bottom edge of the battery to the radio,
then the top edge. Attempting to fit the top edge first
may damage the contacts.
1Rotate the power/volume control switch
counterclockwise to turn off the radio.
If the battery has been attached while the radio
is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again
before use.
2Holding the radio firmly, align the back of the
battery with the back of the chassis.
R0.13 in
(3.2 mm)
maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)
0.28 in
(7 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
Before using your radio 35
3Place the two lugs at the bottom edge of the
battery into the two slots in the bottom of the front
panel.
4Lightly press the top of the battery towards the
radio until the battery catch clicks.
5Make sure that the battery is firmly in position.
Removing the battery
The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch
in the radio’s rear panel.
To remove the battery from the radio, so that the
battery can be charged or replaced:
1Rotate the power/volume control switch
counterclockwise to turn off the radio.
If the battery has been removed while the radio
is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again
before use.
2Slide the battery catch up.
3From the sides, pull the battery away from the
radio.
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.
36 Before using your radio
Removing the antenna
Warning Do not change the antenna in a hazardous
location. An explosion could cause serious injury or
death.
Use a firm grip and turn the antenna counterclockwise
half a turn. Use a lighter grip to fully unscrew the
antenna, and carefully remove it.
Attaching a belt clip
To attach a belt clip to the radio:
1Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of
the battery.
2Press down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.
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.
3Slide the belt clip out.
Before using your radio 37
Installing an audio accessory
Warning Use only Tait-supplied, IS and NI-approved
audio accessories with IS and NI radios. Fitting an
audio accessory that is not IS and NI-approved
exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which
could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date
list of approved audio accessories, contact your
regional Tait office. For detailed information about
IS and NI radios and how to identify them, see
"Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and
accessories" on page 10.
Audio accessories plug into the radio’s accessory
connector. The accessory connector is protected by a
cover, which needs to be removed before an
accessory can be installed.
Notice The accessory cover protects the accessory
connector from electrostatic discharge. Keep the
cover in place unless the connector is in use.
To remove the accessory cover and install an audio
accessory:
1Use a coin or other blunt object to loosen the screw
that secures the accessory cover to the radio.
2Remove the accessory cover and store it in a safe
place.
3Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
4Tighten the screw.
38 Getting started
3 Getting started
This section gives an overview of your P25 radio,
describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and
explains how the radio menus are organized.
This section covers:
■About P25 digital radios
■About the radio controls
■Understanding the radio display
■Understanding the radio indicators
■Using function keys to access frequently used fea-
tures
■Navigating the radio’s menus
Getting started 39
About P25 digital radios
Your P25 digital radio can be programmed for P25
conventional or P25 trunked operation. Analog
conventional operation is also available, with dual-
mode channels able to transmit and receive both
digital and analog calls.
You may notice differences between digital and
analog calls in terms of:
■static noise in low signal areas, and
■radio coverage in marginal reception areas.
Lack of static noise
On digital networks there is no static noise, even in
low signal areas. This lack of static is because your
digital radio removes the ‘noise’ from the call, so that
you hear only clear voice.
Coverage
With digital networks, a call remains clear and then
drops off quickly at the border of a coverage area. The
reason for this is that a digital call is either received or
it isn't. With analog networks, the background noise in
a call gets progressively worse when you are in fringe
areas or even slightly outside normal coverage areas.
P25 phase 2 operation
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
TP9400 radios can be programmed to operate on P25
trunked phase 2 networks. You will recognize that
your radio operates on a P25 phase 2 network, if the
RSSI indicator does not disappear while transmitting.
This is because the radio continues to receive data in
the background.
If one participant of a call uses a P25 phase 1 radio,
the call may be made as a P25 phase 1 call.
40 Getting started
About the radio controls
The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume
control, channel selector, 3-way selector control
(optional), scroll keys, selection keys, and function
keys. Some keys have functions assigned to both
short and long key presses:
■a short key press is less than one second, and
■a 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)
scroll keys
alphanumeric
keys
speaker /
microphone
power / volume
control
channel selector
red/green
status LED
right selection key
left selection key
function key 1
3-way selector
control (optional)
function key 2
function key 3
function key 4
Getting started 41
Name Function
PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to
listen
Power/volume
control
Rotate to turn the radio on and change
the speaker volume
Channel
selector
Select and change channels
3-way selector
(optional)
Select frequently used features
Left and right
selection keys
Action determined by the text above the
selection key
Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu
options, scroll left and right in messages,
or select the Quick Access menu
Function keys Programmed for frequently used options
Alphanumeric
keys
Used to enter letters and numbers
42 Getting started
Understanding the radio display
The messages and icons you see on your radio
display depend on the mode in which your radio is
operating and the way it is programmed.
Radio display icons
These are some of the icons you may see on your
radio display:
Icon Meaning
Signal strength indicator: the more bars, the stronger the
signal being received by your radio
Zone: this letter represents the zone in which your radio is
operating, where A is zone 1, Z is zone 26 and AD is zone 30
(in the example shown, K represents zone 11)
Trunking system available: your radio is operating on a P25
trunking system
Transmit: your radio is transmitting
Low-power transmit: Low-power transmit: your radio is set to
transmit on low power
Repeater talkaround: your radio is operating in repeater
talkaround mode, or you are on a simplex channel
Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have been
turned off
Encryption: your radio’s transmissions are encrypted
Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels or
talkgroups for activity
Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels or
talkgroups for activity, and the currently selected channel or
talkgroup is a member of the scan group.
Headset connected: there is a wireless headset connected to
your radio
Flashing: your radio is attempting to connect to a headset, or
the headset connection has been lost
Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch override is
active
Battery indicator: shows how much charge is available in
the battery
Battery in charger: appears when you place a radio (with a
battery attached) in the charger
Scrolling: you can use or to move through a list,
or access a Quick Reference menu
Getting started 43
Understanding the radio
indicators
The status LED indicator and the radio’s audible
tones—together with the radio display—all combine to
give you information about the state of your radio.
The most common way the indicators work is
described in the following sections.
The way these indicators behave may be
affected by the way your radio is programmed.
Status indicators
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 or
monitor is active
status LED
44 Getting started
Audible tones
The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status:
■Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones
and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s
keys or use the controls.
■Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving
a call.
■Warning tones—when there is an error, or the bat-
tery is low, for example.
Warning If quiet or silent mode is turned on, you will
not hear any alert tones.
Some of the more common audible tones are
described below:
Tone Meaning
One short
beep
■Valid keypress: The action you have
attempted is permitted.
■Function activated: A function has
been turned on (using either the Main
menu or a function key).
One short,
low-pitched
beep
Function deactivated: A function has been
turned off (using either the Main menu or
a function key).
One long, low-
pitched beep
■Invalid keypress: the action you have
attempted is not permitted
■Transmission inhibited: you have
attempted to transmit, but for some
reason you cannot make a call at
this time
Two short
beeps
■Radio turned on: The radio is powered
on and ready to use.
■Radio is revived: The radio has been
made operable by your service pro-
vider.
One short,
high-pitched
beep
Radio is stunned: The radio has been
made inoperable by your service provider.
Getting started 45
Voice annunciation
Your radio may be programmed to play a pre-
recorded message for the start-up channel, when
changing a channel, for the battery condition, or when
loneworker monitoring has been turned on or off.
Two low-
pitched beeps
Radio’s temperature is high: The radio’s
temperature is in the high-temperature
range, but the radio will continue
to operate.
Two high-
pitched beeps
Radio’s temperature is very high: The
radio’s temperature is in the very high
temperature range and all transmissions
will now be at low power; if the radio’s
temperature rises outside this range,
transmissions will be inhibited. Turn off
the radio and allow it to cool down.
Continuous
low-pitched
tone
Radio system error: A system error has
occurred and the radio may be inoperable.
Contact your radio provider.
Two long high-
low pitched
tone pairs
Synthesizer is out-of-lock: The radio’s
synthesizer is out-of-lock on the current
channel and you cannot operate on that
channel (Out of Lock appears on the
display).
Tone Meaning
46 Getting started
Using function keys to access
frequently used features
The function keys provide access to some of the
features you will use most often. These features are
assigned to the function keys when the radio is
programmed. Some keys may have a feature
associated with both a short key press and a long key
press.
Viewing the function key settings
Use the Main menu to check the features assigned to
your radio’s function keys:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio
info > Key settings.
2In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of
function keys.
3Press Select to view details of the function
associated with a particular function key.
The example shown is for a function key
programmed to turn backlighting on and off.
4Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu.
function key 1
(emergency key)
function key 2
function key 3
function key 4
Backlighting
toggle
OKBack
Getting started 47
Use the following table to record the function keys
programmed for your radio:
For more information about the function keys that can
be programmed on your radio, contact your radio
provider.
Navigating the radio’s menus
Your radio has a number of menus, each containing
lists or submenus. The menus available depend on
the way your radio is programmed.
Using the Main menu
To access the Main menu, press the right selection
key whenever Menu appears above it.
Short key press Long key press
F1
F2
F3
F4
F51
1. On speaker microphone (if fitted)
F61
Lock Menu
Channel 12
Zone 11
48 Getting started
Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.
When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select
to open the menu you have chosen.
To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold
the left selection key when the word Cancel or
Back appears above it.
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
There are two ways to use this Quick Access menu:
■Use the scroll keys to scroll through a list of zones
or channels.
■Press the scroll keys and the Quick Access menu
appears.
Main menu
Zones
Individual call
Back Select
Getting started 49
In this example, the Channels menu is the Quick
Access menu. Use the scroll keys to go directly to
the Channels menu.
The Channels menu, with a list of your available
channels, is now displayed.
Using the left selection key Quick
Access menu
The text above the left selection key corresponds to
the Quick Access menu, for example, Zones.
To use this Quick Access menu:
■Press the left selection key and the associated
menu appears.
Menu
Channel 12
Zone 11
Channels
Channel 1
Channel 2
Back Select
Zones Menu
Channel 12
Zone 11
50 Basic operation
4 Basic operation
This section describes the basic operation of your
radio.
This section covers:
■Turning the radio on and off
■Adjusting the speaker volume
■Locking and unlocking the keypad
■Using a wireless headset
■Selecting a zone
■Selecting a channel
■Limiting call time
■Checking recent calls
■Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date
■Updating the radio over the air
Basic operation 51
Turning the 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.
When the radio is first turned on, the status LED briefly
glows red, and the radio gives two short beeps.
Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very
low. (See "Low battery warning" on page 148.)
Using ‘protective power-down’
If your radio is programmed with the ‘protective
power-down’ feature, you also need to press either
function key 2 (side key 1) or function key 3 (side
key 2) in order to turn off the radio. This prevents you
inadvertently turning off the radio when adjusting the
volume to a low level.
To turn the radio off:
■Rotate the power/volume control switch fully coun-
terclockwise.
■Short press either function key 2 or 3
(side key 1 or 2).
Security lock on power-up feature
Your radio may be automatically locked each time it is
powered-up. If the message Enter PIN appears in the
display, enter your assigned PIN (personal
identification number). See “Unlocking the radio”
below.
Locking the radio
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Lock radio. (Depending on how your
radio is programmed, you may be able to press a
function key to turn radio lock on and off.)
2Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.
(The current setting is highlighted.)
52 Basic operation
The radio is now locked, and the message
Enter PIN appears in the display.
The radio remains locked until the correct
sequence of keys is pressed. If you forget the
unlock sequence or you do not know it, contact
your radio provider for assistance.
Unlocking the radio
■To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence
you have been given. (This is a pre-programmed
sequence of four keys.)
Adjusting the speaker volume
Rotate the power/volume control clockwise to
increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
The volume control also changes the volume
level of the radio’s audible indicators.
Locking and unlocking the
keypad
The keypad lock feature prevents you from pressing a
key accidentally. The number of keys that are locked
depends on the way your radio is programmed.
If you receive a call while the keypad is locked, press
any key to answer.
To lock the keypad:
■Press and hold the right selection key for about
one second.
(Depending on your radio model and the way it is
programmed, you may be able to use the left
selection key, or your radio may have a 3-way
selector that can be used to lock the keypad.)
Basic operation 53
The message Keypad locked briefly appears in
the display, and Unlock appears above the right
selection key, in place of Menu.
When any of the locked keys are pressed, the
message Keypad lock active appears.
To unlock the keypad:
■Depending on the programming, press and hold
the right or left selection key for about one
second.
Using a wireless headset
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
You may be able to connect a Bluetooth® wireless
headset to your radio, using the Wireless Headset
menu or a function key.
When you have selected a menu option in the
Wireless Headset menu, you can still receive
and reply to calls without interrupting the
selected operation.
Headset compatibility with Tait radios
Bluetooth wireless headsets may operate with Tait
radios, provided the headset:
■Is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Ver-
sion 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth
Specification Version 2.1 or higher.
■Includes Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) adopted
version 1.1 or 1.2, or Bluetooth Handsfree Profile
(HFP) version 1.5 or 1.6.
Wearing the headset
Place the headset on your ear. Depending on which
ear you are going to wear the headset, simply adjust
the ear hook accordingly.
To get the best performance from your headset:
54 Basic operation
1Do not block the device’s internal antenna (see the
device’s user documentation). The human body
can interfere with a Bluetooth signal.
2If you usually use your radio with your right hand,
wear the headset on your right ear.
3Avoid coming in contact with the internal antenna
of a headset or radio.
Pairing a wireless headset with the radio
Before attempting to connect a wireless
headset, Tait recommends that the headset is
fully charged. Refer to the headset installation
instructions for charging instructions.
Pairing creates a unique and encrypted wireless link
between the Bluetooth-capable radio, and the
Bluetooth headset. To use a headset with your radio,
the devices must first be paired.
When you connect to a wireless headset for the first
time, you need to instruct the radio to search for
compatible headsets using Bluetooth wireless
technology. The search should take less than one
minute.
To pair a wireless headset with the radio:
1Turn on the radio.
2Put the wireless headset into pairing mode.
Refer to the headset installation instructions for
instructions on how to do this.
3Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Find
new devices.
The New Devices menu opens, and while the radio
searches for the new device, the message
Searching ... appears.
SelectBack
Wireless headset
Find new devices
Options
Basic operation 55
4Select Connect when the required headset
appears in the list of new devices, then Yes to add
the headset to My Headsets.
The message Connecting appears, while the
radio attempts to pair with the headset.
5When the message Calling. Answer on headset
appears, press the Answer button on the headset
to confirm the connection.
6Repeat the previous steps to add other headsets.
While the wireless headset is connected, the
wireless headset icon appears in the display.
Managing your headsets
Once a headset has been added to My Headsets, the
Manage Headsets menu item appears under the
Wireless Headsets menu. The Manage Headsets
menu shows the headsets currently in My Headsets,
along with the following information:
■+ This headset is currently connected.
■a This headset will be automatically connected.
Yes
No
Add to My
Headsets?
ConnectCancel
New devices
HM1100
Searching ,,,
Clear
Connecting:
HM1100
Clear
Calling.
Answer on
headset
Clear
Headset
connected
Cancel
Channel 12
Menu
56 Basic operation
■c The radio will ask you for confirmation before
connecting this headset.
Press Options to disconnect or connect a headset
(Disconnect, Connect), change the priority order of
the headsets (Move down), or remove a headset
from My Headsets (Remove, Remove all).
Disconnecting the headset
To disconnect the headset from your radio:
■Press Menu and select Wireless headset >
Disconnect.
Alternatively, in the My Headsets menu select
Options > Disconnect.
Reconnecting the headset
Your radio may be programmed so that each time the
headset is turned on, it will automatically reconnect to
the radio.
If the radio does not automatically reconnect to the
headset:
1On the radio, press Menu and select Wireless
headset > Reconnect last.
Options
Back
My Headsets
BlueAnt T1V1. +a
CSR-bc6 a
SelectBack
My Headsets
Disconnect
Move down
SelectBack
My Headsets
Disconnect
Move down
SelectBack
Wireless headset
Connect
Reconnect last
Basic operation 57
The radio then prompts you to connect to the
headsets in My Headsets, in priority order.
2Select Yes to connect, or No to choose another
headset.
Changing the way your headset reconnects
You can use the Power-on Option menu to change
the way your radio reconnects with a headset when
the radio is first turned on. The choices are:
■None: The radio does not connect to any head-
sets, and you will need to manually connect or
reconnect to your headset.
■Reconnect last: The radio connects to the previ-
ously connected headset.
■Connect: The radio will attempt to connect to the
headsets in My Headsets, in priority order.
To change the power-on option:
1Press Menu and select Wireless headset >
Options > Power-on option, and change to the
required option.
No
Connect.
HM1100?
No
Connect
BlueAnt T1
V1?
Yes Yes
SelectBack
Power-on option
None
Reconnect last
58 Basic operation
Selecting a zone
Your radio may be programmed to use zones. 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.).
To select a zone:
1Press Menu and select Zones.
2Scroll to the zone you want.
3Press Select.
Your radio may indicate the zone in which it is
currently operating in the following ways:
■the name of the zone appears below the
channel name in the default radio display, or
■the zone icon appears as a letter in the top right
corner of the display.
Other ways of selecting a zone
You may also be able to use the following controls to
select a zone:
■3-way selector (see "About the radio controls" on
page 40)
■left selection key (see "Using the left selection key
Quick Access menu" on page 49)
■scroll keys (see "Using the scroll key Quick
Access menu" on page 48)
■function keys to scroll through zones
AB
Channel 12
Zone 28
zone represented as
one or two letters
programmed
zone name
Menu
Basic operation 59
Selecting a channel
Using the channel selector
For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector to
the channel you want. For all other channels, use the
Main menu to select a channel.
Using the Main menu
1Press Menu and select Channels.
2Scroll to the channel you want and press Select.
Using the keypad
1Dial the number associated with the channel using
the alphanumeric keypad.
To delete a digit that you have dialed incorrectly,
press Clear.
2Press Select or # to confirm the channel change.
The channel name associated with the new
channel now appears in the default display.
Using the numeric keypad to store and recall
channels
You may be able to store and recall channels using
the numeric keypad.
■Long-press a numeric key to store the current
channel.
■Short-press a numeric key to recall the stored
channel.
Only one channel can be stored and recalled for each
numeric key.
Other ways of selecting a channel
You may also be able to use the following controls to
select a channel:
■function key (see "Accessing frequently used
menus" on page 48)
60 Basic operation
■left selection key (see "Using the left selection key
Quick Access menu" on page 49)
■scroll keys (see "Using the scroll key Quick
Access menu" on page 48)
Limiting call time
Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk
(transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmit
timer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users
to make calls on that channel.
The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears
in the display.
Checking recent calls
This feature is available for digital channels only and
applies to individual calls and call alert pages only.
Your radio may be able to store a list of the last 20
calls. These calls may be calls that you have received,
calls that you have made, or calls that you have
missed.
To use your recent calls list to make a call:
1Press Menu and select Recent calls. (Depending
on how your radio is programmed, you may be
able to press a function key or use your Quick
Access menu to select recent calls.)
The most recent call is displayed at the top of the
list. If you have not participated in any calls since
your radio was switched on, the message
No items in list appears in the display.
2Scroll through the list of recent calls until the call
you want appears, and then press Call.
CallCancel
Recent calls
Dispatcher
Car 2
Basic operation 61
The message Call...? briefly appears in the
screen.
Press the PTT key to make the call.
3Alternatively, scroll through the list of recent calls
until the call you want appears, and press the PTT
to make the call immediately.
Setting and viewing the radio’s
time and date
Your radio may be programmed to use its internal
real-time clock. You may be able to view the time and
date via a function key or via the radio menu. Other
features such as the call queue may also make use of
the feature by showing entries based on the current
clock setting.
To set the time, date, and time format:
Your radio may be programmed to allow you to
set time and date manually, or time and date can
be updated automatically using a GPS source.
1Press Menu and select Time and Date and the
corresponding option.
2Follow the prompts on the display.
To view the time and date:
■Press Menu and select Time and Date >
View clock (Depending on how your radio is pro-
grammed, you may be able to press a function
key to view the time and date).
62 Basic operation
Updating the radio over the air
Configuration updates that are delivered over the air
are either installed immediately, or once the user has
accepted the activation prompt. If the activation
prompt is declined, you can manually install the
configuration update.
1Press Menu and select Radio updates >
Install update.
2Follow the prompts on the display.
You can also revert to the previous configuration:
1Press Menu and select Radio updates >
Undo previous.
2Follow the prompts on the display.
Operating in conventional mode 63
5 Operating in
conventional mode
This section explains how to operate your radio in
conventional mode. This includes how to make and
receive calls, and use your radio in different repeater
areas.
This section covers:
■Making a call
■Making an individual call
■Understanding talkgroups
■Making a local call
■Connecting to a telephone network
■Making an emergency call
■Sending a status message
■Receiving calls
■Communicating directly with other radios
■Checking that the channel is clear
■Using the radio in different repeater areas
■Hearing faint and noisy signals
64 Operating in conventional mode
Making a call
To make a call:
1Select the required zone (see "Selecting a zone"
on page 58).
2Select the required channel (see "Selecting a
channel" on page 59).
3Hold the radio so that the microphone is about
one inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the
PTT key to transmit.
If the channel is busy, you may not be able to
transmit. Wait until the status LED has stopped
glowing green, and then try again.
4Speak clearly into the microphone and release the
PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting the LED glows red and
appears on the display.
5Finish your conversation as soon as possible and
release the PTT key. For a short time, your radio
may prevent you from making another call.
Making an individual call
This feature is available for digital channels only.
For analog individual calls, see "Making a local call"
on page 67.
To make a call to one person rather than a group of
people:
1Press Menu and select Individual call.
(The person to whom you last made an individual
call is highlighted.)
Channel 1
Zone 11
MenuCancel
Operating in conventional mode 65
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key or use your
Quick Access menu to select individual calls.)
2Scroll to the person you want to call and press the
PTT key to make the call immediately.
3Alternatively, scroll to the person you want to call
and press Select.
The message Call...? briefly appears on the
display.
4Press the PTT key to make the call.
Understanding talkgroups
This feature is available for digital channels only.
A talkgroup is a collection of radio users with whom
you want to have private conversations. For example,
a state's public safety agencies could have the
following talkgroups:
■Local talkgroups—used by a specific agency to
communicate within their own local agency. It may
even be made up of a county of public safety offi-
cers.
■Regional talkgroups—used by large state agen-
cies that have regional divisions.
■Statewide talkgroups—used by an agency to com-
municate with public safety members 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.
Individual call
Car 2
Car 1
SelectCancel
Call...?
Car 2
MenuCancel
66 Operating in conventional mode
■Special event talkgroups—may be used to man-
age emergencies encompassing a large area, or
even events such as visits by heads of state.
Making a talkgroup call
To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup
■Press the PTT key.
Changing a talkgroup
1Press Menu and select Talkgroups.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to
the Talkgroup menu.)
2Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you
want and press Select.
3Press the PTT key to make a call to the currently
selected talkgroup.
Talkgroups
Talkgroup01
Talkgroup02
SelectCancel
Operating in conventional mode 67
Making a local call
For analog channels, each channel on your radio may
have one or more local calls programmed. For digital
radio-to-radio calls, see "Making an individual call" on
page 64.
Using the Main menu
1Select the required channel.
2Press Menu and select Local calls.
3In the Local calls menu, scroll through the list of
local calls until the call you want appears.
4Press Send.
The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display.
Using the Quick Access menu
1Select the required channel.
2Press one of the scroll keys or the left selection key
to open the Local calls menu.
3Scroll through the list of local calls until the call you
want appears.
4Press Send.
The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display.
Dialing a local call
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
To make a local call to another radio or group of
radios:
1Select the required channel.
SelectBack
Main menu
Local calls
Set status
68 Operating in conventional mode
2Press Menu and select Dial radio call.
Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so a
local call can be dialed directly from the default
display. In this case, you can start dialing the call
without selecting the menu option.
A series of X and S characters may appear,
prompting you to dial over them.
3Dial the number using the alphanumeric keys.
Your radio may be programmed so you can dial
group tones using the and keys. Dial to
fill one X. Dial to fill the current X and all
subsequent X characters in the current burst.
4Press Send (if the Send option appears).
The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display.
When the called party receives your call, the
message Ack received may appear on the
display.
Connecting to a telephone
network
For analog channels, you may be able to use your
radio to connect to a telephone network. This type of
call is known as a DTMF patch call.
To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able to
either:
■use a programmed function key
■use the Main menu to dial the call
■make a local call (see "Making a local call" on
page 67),
Operating in conventional mode 69
Using a function key
Depending on how DTMF patch calls are
programmed, some or the following steps may
not be necessary.
1Select the required channel.
2Press the function key programmed for DTMF
patch call.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
3Press Send, or press the function key a second
time, to send the preset number.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
4Proceed with your call.
5Press End, or give a long press on the function
key, to end the call.
Your radio may send tones to release the line.
Using the Main menu
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
To dial a DTMF patch call by using the Main menu:
Depending on how DTMF patch calls are
programmed, some or the following steps may
not be necessary.
1Select the required channel.
2Press Menu and select Dial patch call.
3Dial the required number using the alphanumeric
keys.
4Press Send.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
5Press Send to send the number dialed in step 3.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
6Proceed with your call.
70 Operating in conventional mode
7Once the call has finished, press End.
Your radio may send tones to release the line.
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 120 and "Standard emergency mode"
on page 122.
Sending a status message
For analog channels, your radio may be able to
maintain a record of your current status. This status
may be sent with outgoing calls programmed to
contain status information. If the radio receiving your
message has been programmed with the same status
messages, it will decode and display your message.
The message indicates your current activity or
location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”.
To change you current status:
1Press Menu and select Set status.
2In the Set status menu, scroll through the list of
status messages until the message you
want appears.
3Press Select. The message Status updated
appears on the display.
SelectBack
Main menu
Set status
Dial radio call
Operating in conventional mode 71
Receiving calls
When a call is received with valid signaling, the radio
unmutes and you can hear the call.
Identifying the talking party or caller
Your radio may be programmed to display the name
or radio ID of the talking party or caller.
For digital calls, if the name of
the talking party is in the call
list, the radio will display the
name of the talking party.
If this name is not in the call
list, only the radio ID is shown.
Digital talkgroup calls will first
display the name of the
talkgroup. While a party is
talking, the radio will also
display the name or radio ID
of the talking party.
Analog calls may be
programmed to broadcast
the caller’s radio ID with the
call.
Turning digital caller ID on and off
Your radio may be programmed to allow you to turn
the talking party ID for digital calls on and off.
1Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display
settings > Talk party ID.
2Scroll to either On (or Off) and press Select.
(The current setting is highlighted.)
The message Talking party ID activated
(or deactivated) appears in the display.
Call received
Car 2
Menu
Car 2
Talkgroup01
Menu
Incoming call
12345
Answer
72 Operating in conventional mode
Receiving a two-tone call
This feature is available for analog channels only.
Two-tone signaling is used to call either individual or
groups of radios. When your radio receives a two-tone
call that it can decode, it beeps, indicating which type
of two-tone call has been received.
■One long beep: a two-tone individual call has
been received.
■Two medium beeps: a two-tone group call has
been received.
■Three short beeps: a two-tone super group call
has been received. A super-group call is
addressed to all radios in the fleet.
Press the PTT key and begin speaking.
Overriding two-tone signaling
You can override two-tone signaling using a function
key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
■Press the function key to override two-tone signal-
ing on a channel, and hear all two-tone calls.
The message Ignore two-tone activated
(or deactivated) appears on the display.
Operating in conventional mode 73
Communicating directly with
other radios
You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate
directly with another radio using the radio talkaround
feature. You can do this when you are out of range of
the repeater, or if the repeater is busy.
While repeater talkaround is active, all calls are made
on your current channel’s receive frequency.
Turning repeater talkaround on and off
You can turn repeater talkaround on and off using a
function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
■Press the function key to turn repeater
talkaround on.
The message Talkaround activated
(or deactivated) appears and appears in
the display.
Repeater talkaround remains on until you press
the function key again.
74 Operating in conventional mode
Checking that the channel is
clear
Monitor allows you to override some or all of the
radio’s mutes, allowing 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
the channel is clear before you make a call.
Turning monitor on and off
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Monitor.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle
monitor on and off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
While monitor is active, appears in the display.
Using the radio in different
repeater areas
Your radio may have a group of channels
programmed as a voting group. The channels in the
voting group all carry the same traffic, but from
different repeaters. As your radio moves in and out of
different repeater coverage areas, the best
communication channel is automatically selected for
you to use.
This channel is known as the ‘home’ channel, and
may be the channel you make and receive calls on.
While voting is active, appears on the display.
Vote 1
Menu
Operating in conventional mode 75
Selecting a voting group
Using the channel selector
You can use the channel selector to select a preset
voting group, if your radio is programmed in this way.
■Rotate the channel selector to the group
you want.
Using a function key
To use a function key to select a voting group:
■Press the function key to select and activate a
preset voting or scan group.
Using the Main menu
To select a voting group using the Main menu:
1Press Menu and select Channels.
2Scroll to the group you want and press Select.
Suspending a channel from a voting
group
You may be able to use the function key programmed
for ‘nuisance delete’ to temporarily remove one of the
channels from the voting group.
To remove a channel from a voting group:
1Wait until the radio has stopped on the channel
that you want to remove from the voting group.
2Press the function key programmed for nuisance
delete.
If the channel has been removed successfully, the
message Channel nuisance deleted briefly
appears on the display.
Channels
Vote 1
Channel 9
SelectBack
76 Operating in conventional mode
The channel remains removed from the voting
group until you either select another voting group
or the radio is turned off and then on again.
The function key programmed to activate a voting
group may be programmed so that a short key press
activates voting and a long key press activates
nuisance delete.
Hearing faint and noisy signals
This feature is only applicable to analog channels.
Usually the radio’s squelch mute (known as ‘squelch’)
prevents you from hearing faint or noisy calls on a
channel. Without squelch, the radio’s speaker would
‘chatter’ in low signal strength areas.
On occasions when you want to hear everything that
is being said on a channel, even if it is hard to
understand, you can use the squelch override feature
to force the mute open.
Turning squelch override on and off
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Squelch override.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to turn squelch
override on and off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
The message Squelch override activated
(or deactivated) appears in the display.
Channel
nuisance
deleted
Squelch
override
activated
Operating in P25 trunking mode 77
6 Operating in P25
trunking mode
This section explains how your radio operates on a
P25 trunking system. This includes how to make
group calls, individual calls and phone calls.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
The features described in this chapter are only
available for radios configured for P25 trunking
operation.
This section covers:
■About P25 trunking
■Checking that the system is available
■Making a talkgroup call
■Receiving a talkgroup call
■Making an individual call
■Receiving an individual call
■Emergency calls
■Making a phone call
■Unconnected calls
■Failsoft mode operation
■Dynamic regrouping
78 Operating in P25 trunking mode
About P25 trunking
Your radio may be able to operate on a P25 trunking
system as well as a conventional repeater-based
system. On a conventional system, radio users
compete for access to individual channels, and one
channel can be overloaded with traffic while others
are often unused.
The trunking system allows several channels to be
automatically shared by a number of radio users.
These traffic channels are pooled and allocated, as
required, for the duration of a call. As calls are
completed, the traffic channels are returned to the
pool, to be used for other calls. This system means
reduced waiting times to make calls.
Checking that the system is
available
When you first switch to a talkgroup configured for
P25 trunking, the radio attempts to access the
network and register on a control channel.
If registration is successful, the trunking system
available icon appears in the display.
Registration is unsuccessful
If registration is not successful, does not appear,
and the display shows No service.
The radio may sound five beeps, followed by a
repeating double beep. The double beep continues
until registration is successful.
Talkgroup 1
Zone 11
trunked system available
icon
talkgroup name
zone or site name
Menu
Talkgroup 1
No service
Menu
Operating in P25 trunking mode 79
Service is lost
If access to the trunking system is lost, no longer
appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear , and
the display shows No service.
The radio sounds five beeps to indicate the loss of
service, followed by a repeating double beep. The
double beep continues until service is restored.
Site trunking operation
During normal trunking operation, your radio may
roam between a number of sites. This behavior is
transparent to you, unless there is a problem with a
system controller. When this happens, the radio
enters ‘site trunking’ mode, and you will only be able
to communicate with users within a single site.
While in site trunking mode, the display shows Site
Trunking, and the radio sounds a repeating double
beep. The double beep continues until normal service
is restored.
When access to the zone controller is available again,
your radio automatically returns to normal multi-site
operation.
P25 phase 1 features not supported in P25
phase 2
If the user tries to use a P25 phase 1 feature which is
not yet supported in P25 phase 2, the radio may show
a system error.
Talkgroup 1
No service
Menu
Site Trunking
Zone 11
Menu
80 Operating in P25 trunking mode
P25 phase 2 fallback mode
If there is a fault on the phase 2 network, operation
may fall back to phase 1 mode.
Failsoft operation
Your radio may be programmed to enter ‘failsoft’
mode when service is lost due to failure of a trunking
site controller. For information about failsoft mode,
see "Failsoft mode operation" on page 87.
Making a talkgroup call
A talkgroup is a collection of radios on a trunking
system. Trunked talkgroups are found in the Channels
menu, along with conventional channels that may also
be available for the currently selected zone.
Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key, use your Quick
Access menu or use the channel selector to select a
trunked talkgroup.
Caution In some situations, your call will not
proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see
"Unconnected calls" on page 86.
To make a talkgroup call on a trunking system:
1Select the required zone:
■Press Menu and select Zones.
■Scroll to the zone you want, and press Select.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key, use your
Quick Access menu or use the 3-way selector to
select a zone.)
Zones
Zone 2
Zone 3
SelectBack
Operating in P25 trunking mode 81
Your radio now indicates the zone in which it is
operating, either as a letter in the top right corner
of the display, or as a zone name in the second line
of the display.
2Select the required talkgroup:
■Press Menu and select Channels.
■Scroll to the talkgroup you want, and press
Select.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key, use your
Quick Access menu or use the channel selector to
select a talkgroup.)
Your radio now indicates the currently selected
talkgroup.
3To call this talkgroup, hold the radio so that the
microphone is about one inch (2.5 cm) from your
mouth.
4Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.
5When you hear three short beeps, speak clearly
into the microphone and release the PTT key when
you have finished talking.
Channel 1
Zone 2 zone name
Menu
zone represented as
one or two letters
B
Channels
Talkgroup 2
Channel 1
SelectBack
Talkgroup 2
Zone 2 talkgroup name
Menu
B
82 Operating in P25 trunking mode
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
appears in the display.
Receiving a talkgroup call
To hear calls from other members of a talkgroup,
your radio must have that talkgroup selected, or the
talkgroup must be part of an active scan group.
For information about selecting a talkgroup, see
"Making a talkgroup call" on page 80, and for
information about talkgroup scanning, see "Activating
talkgroup scanning" on page 94.
When you receive a call from a talkgroup, the radio
displays the name or the identity of the talkgroup, and
that of the calling radio.
Making an individual call
Caution In some situations, your call will not
proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see
"Unconnected calls" on page 86.
To make a call to one radio on a trunking system:
1Press Menu and select Individual call.
(The person to whom you last made an individual
call is highlighted.)
Depending on your radio model and how it is
programmed, you may be able to dial the identity
of the radio you want to call, press a function key
or use your Quick Access menu to select an
individual call.
Talkgroup 2
Zone 2
Menu
B
Car 1
Talkgroup 2
MenuCancel
talkgroup
calling radio
B
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2Scroll to the person you want to call and press
Select or press the PTT key.
The message Calling... briefly appears.
3When the called party accepts the call, you will
hear three short beeps.
4Once the called party has finished talking, press
and hold the PTT key to transmit, speak clearly into
the microphone, and release the PTT key when
you have finished talking.
Receiving an individual call
When you receive a call from an individual radio, your
radio displays the caller’s name or identity.
The radio rings until the call is answered.
Press the PTT key to accept the call, or Cancel to
reject the call.
Individual call
Car 2
Car 1
SelectCancel
Calling...
Car 2
MenuCancel
Call received
Car 1
MenuCancel
84 Operating in P25 trunking mode
Emergency calls
In an emergency, you can summon help by sending
an emergency call. When an emergency call is
initiated, the radio enters ‘emergency mode’. For more
information on emergency mode, see "Standard
emergency mode" on page 122.
Making an emergency call
You can make an emergency call using the
emergency function key (function key 1).
■Press the function or emergency key to activate
emergency mode.
The message Emergency mode appears and the
radio sounds three short beeps, rising in pitch.
Receiving an emergency call
When you receive an emergency call, your radio
displays the caller’s name or identity and sounds a
long beep.
Emergency mode
Menu
Emergency call
Car 1
Menu
Operating in P25 trunking mode 85
Making a phone call
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
You may be able to use your radio to connect to a
telephone network and make a phone call.
Caution In some situations, your call will not
proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see
"Unconnected calls" on page 86.
To make a phone call on a trunking system:
1Press Menu and select Phone call. (The phone
call you last dialed appears in the display.)
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key or use your
Quick Access menu to open the Phone Call menu.)
2Scroll to the number or person you want to call, or
dial the required number using the alphanumeric
keys.
3Press Select or the PTT key.
Call progress will be indicated by “ring” or “busy”
tones as for a standard telephone call.
4When the call is answered, proceed with your
conversation.
5At the completion of the call, or if the dialed number
is busy or does not answer, press the End left
selection key.
123455
SelectCancel
86 Operating in P25 trunking mode
Unconnected calls
If your call is not connected, the way your radio
behaves is explained in the following table.
Radio behavior Explanation
The system is too busy to process your
talkgroup or individual call.
The radio sounds three
short beeps.
The system is now available to process your
talkgroup or individual call.
The radio sounds five
beeps, followed by a
repeating double beep.
You have selected a talkgroup that does not
currently exist on the system. Your display
shows that you have lost service and no
longer appears.
See "Service is lost" on page 79.
The radio sounds two
short beeps.
You have attempted to make an individual
call to a radio that does not currently exist
on the system.
You have attempted to make an individual or
phone call, but you are not authorized to do
this.
The radio sounds two
short beeps.
Your individual or phone call has been
rejected or is unanswered.
System
queued
Busy channel
now free
Talkgroup 1
No service
Menu
No answer
No answer
Operating in P25 trunking mode 87
Failsoft mode operation
If your radio is unable to access the trunking system,
it may be programmed to enter failsoft mode. Failsoft
mode operates in one of two ways: ‘radio-based’
failsoft and ‘infrastructure’ failsoft.
Radio-based failsoft
When you lose access to the trunking system, no
longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear
, and the display shows No service.
After a short time, your radio switches to a
programmed conventional communications channel.
The radio remains on that channel until you select a
trunked talkgroup with access to the trunking system.
Infrastructure failsoft
Your radio receives a message from the trunking
infrastructure to say that the trunking system is now
operating in failsoft mode.
While in failsoft mode, the display shows Failsoft, and
the radio sounds a repeating double beep. The double
beep continues until normal service is restored.
Talkgroup 1
No service
Menu
Channel 1
Zone 11
Menu
Failsoft
Zone 11
Menu
88 Operating in P25 trunking mode
You may still be able to communicate with your
dispatcher and other talkgroup members, depending
on the type of system failure that has occurred, and
how your radio is programmed.
When the trunking system returns to normal
operation, your radio is notified, and will attempt to
register on the control channel it was previously using.
Dynamic regrouping
The dynamic regrouping feature allows you to send a
dynamic regrouping request to your dispatcher. Your
dispatcher can then reassign your radio to a special
communications group.
Caution While you are operating on this group,
normal channel selection may be disabled.
To send a dynamic regrouping request:
■Press Menu and select Trunking >
Dyn Regrouping.
When you press Select, a message appears in
the display.
If the request is successful, an acknowledgement
message is displayed.
Sending
dynamic
regroup rqst
Cancel
Ack received
OK
Scanning 89
7Scanning
This section explains the different types of scanning
that may be available on your radio, and also how to
view and edit scan group members.
This section covers:
■About scanning
■Activating standard scanning
■Activating background scanning
■Activating in-zone scanning
■Activating talkgroup scanning
■Making a call while scanning
■Suspending a channel from a scan group
■Editing a scan group
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About scanning
The scan feature is used to monitor groups of
channels or talkgroups for activity of interest. This
means that you are able to operate across multiple
channels or talkgroups at the same time. For
example, you may need to monitor your own
conventional dispatch channel as well as other local
area channels, such as a local sheriff and highway
patrol channel.
Members of a scan group may be conventional
channels (P25 or analog), trunked talkgroups, and
vote groups, depending of the type of scan group.
When scanning is active, the radio searches through
member channels for activity. If activity is found, the
radio remains on that channel or talkgroup, so that
you can hear the activity, and respond if necessary.
Once the activity has finished, the radio begins
searching again.
Some channels or talkgroups, known as ‘priority’
channels or talkgroups, are scanned more often that
others in the scan group. Calls from priority channels
or talkgroups take precedence over those from non-
priority group members.
While the radio is scanning for activity, the animated
icon appears on the display.
When the radio stops on a channel or talkgroup where
there is activity, the icon flashes.
In a background or talkgroup scan group, a scanning
icon with a tick ( ) indicates that the selected
channel or talkgroup is a member of the scan group.
The four types of scanning that may be available on
your radio are:
■standard scanning (P25 conventional and analog
channels)
Talkgroup 2
Zone 1
MenuAd. book
Scanning 91
■background scanning (P25 conventional and ana-
log channels, and may include some voting
groups)
■in-zone scanning (P25 conventional and analog
channels, and P25 trunked talkgroups)
■talkgroup scanning (P25 trunked talkgroups, and
may include some P25 conventional and analog
channels,).
For information about viewing and editing scan
group membership, see "Editing a scan group"
on page 96.
Activating standard scanning
A standard scan group scans conventional channels
(P25 and analog) from across zones, and can also
scan one or two voting groups. A standard scan group
appears and behaves on the radio like a separate
channel, and all standard scan groups are included in
the channel list. Standard scanning is activated when
you select a standard scan group.
To select a standard scan group:
1Press Menu and select Channels.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed,
you may be able to press a function key or use the
channel selector or Quick Access menu to select
channels.)
2Scroll to the group you want and press Select.
Channels
Scan 1
Channel 9
SelectBack
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Activating background scanning
A background scan group scans the group members,
as well as the current channel selected on the radio.
The group member channels can include
conventional channels (P25 or analog) across zones,
and can also include one or two voting groups.
Background scanning provides more flexibility than
standard scanning, as the radio user can select a
current channel to operate on, while still monitoring
permanent group members for activity.
To turn background scanning on:
■Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Scanning, or press the function key
programmed for background scanning.
Background scanning remains on until you either
press the function key again, or select a standard,
in-zone or talkgroup scan group.
Changing the background scan group
assigned to the function key
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Set scan key.
2Scroll through the list of background scan groups
available and press Select. When you next turn on
background scanning, this is the scan group that is
activated.
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Activating in-zone scanning
An in-zone scan group scans the first 50 conventional
channels (P25 or analog) or trunked talkgroups from
the currently-selected zone. If you change zones, the
radio stops scanning the previous zone’s channels
and automatically starts scanning channels from the
new zone.
In-zone scanning is useful when scanning
conventional channels and trunked talkgroups from
within the selected zone, and zones are used to
separate different geographic regions or work roles.
As you change to a new region or role, you can
change to another zone and the radio will
automatically start scanning channels or talkgroups in
the new zone, with no further action required.
To turn in-zone scanning on:
■Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Scanning, or press the function key
programmed for in-zone scanning.
In-zone scanning remains on until you either press
the function key again, or select a standard,
background or talkgroup scan group.
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Activating talkgroup scanning
Talkgroup scanning monitors calls from multiple
trunked talkgroups, and up to five additional
conventional channels (P25 or analog), from across
zones. If conventional channels are included as group
members, your radio will briefly leave the trunking
control channel to scan these channels at regular
intervals.
Warning If a talkgroup scan group contains P25 or
analog conventional channels, scanning needs to exit
trunk mode briefly to scan the conventional channels.
This may result in delayed or even missed calls!
Talkgroup scanning is useful if you need to operate
across multiple trunked talkgroups. When talkgroup
scanning is activated, the currently-selected talkgroup
or channel is temporarily included in the scan group. If
you change zones, the radio continues to monitor
group members as well as the currently selected
talkgroup or channel from the new zone.
To turn talkgroup scanning on:
■Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Scanning, or press the function key
programmed for talkgroup scanning.
Talkgroup scanning remains on until you either
press the function key again, or select a standard,
background or in-zone scan group.
Scanning 95
Making a call while scanning
If you want to make a call while your radio is scanning:
1Press the PTT key to transmit.
If the icon is flashing, your radio calls the
currently selected channel.
If there has been no recent activity on the channel
(the icon is not flashing), then the channel that
is called depends on the way your radio has been
programmed.
The possible options are:
■your radio calls a predetermined channel e.g.
your dispatcher
■your radio calls the channel where activity was
last detected
■your radio calls the last free channel.
2When the called party responds, proceed with
your conversation.
Suspending a channel from a
scan group
If a group member is busy for a long time and you do
not want to hear the conversation, you may be able to
use the function key programmed for nuisance delete
to temporarily delete the group member. When the
scan group is next selected, or after the radio has
been turned off and then on, the deleted member is
again part of the scan group.
To temporarily remove a captured group member
from the scan group:
■Press the function key programmed for
nuisance delete.
96 Scanning
If the channel has been removed successfully, the
message Channel nuisance deleted appears in
the display.
The function key programmed to activate
scanning may be programmed so that a short
key press activates scanning and a long key
press activates nuisance delete.
Editing a scan group
Selecting a group to edit
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Advanced > Edit groups.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed,
you may be able to press a function key or use
your Quick Access menu to select the Edit Groups
menu.)
The Edit Groups menu lists all scan groups
programmed for your radio.
2Scroll to the group that you want to view or edit,
press Select.
3In the Edit Group menu, select from the following
options:
Channel
nuisance
deleted
Radio settings
Edit groups
Scanning
SelectBack
Edit groups
C:Group 1
D:Group 2
SelectBack
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■Group members: shows the current members
of a group, and may also show the designated
transmit channel and priority channels.
■Add or Delete channel: adds or deletes
member channels of a group.
■Change tx: changes the group’s transmit
channel.
■Change P1 or P2: changes the group’s first or
second priority channel.
Icons and messages
The following icons may appear when viewing group
membership details, adding or deleting channels from
a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority
channels.
Icon Meaning
This channel is used to transmit on when there has
been no recent activity. You cannot delete this
channel (it will not appear under Delete channel).
This channel is the group’s first priority channel.
You cannot delete this channel (it will not appear
under Delete channel).
This channel is the group’s second priority channel.
You cannot delete this channel (it will not appear
under Delete channel).
There is more than one instance of this channel in
the group (the channel will be scanned more often).
If you delete this channel, the radio will attempt to
delete all instances of the channel.
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Viewing group membership
1In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups
and select a scan group. Press Select.
2In the Edit Group menu, select Group members
and press Select.
3Scroll through the list of group members. The
names of the group members may be shortened.
4The information that may appear is explained in
the example below.
Adding a channel to a group
1In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups
and select a scan group. Press Select.
2In the Edit Group menu, select Add channel and
press Select.
A list of channels that are not group members
appears.
3Select the channel you want to add and press OK.
Edit group
Group members
Add channel
SelectBack
Group members
A:Channel 1
A:Channel 2
transmit channel
channel name
zone SelectBack
priority 1 channel
Add channel
C:Channel 5
C:Channel 6
OKBack
Scanning 99
For all types of scanning except standard
scanning, if your radio is programmed to use
the scroll keys to scroll through a list of
channels and also has a function key
programmed to Nuisance Delete, you can
permanently add or delete a channel to the
active group by scrolling to the channel and
pressing the Nuisance Delete function key.
Deleting a channel from a group
You cannot delete the priority 1 channel using the
Delete Channel menu.
1In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups
and select a scan group. Press Select.
2In the Edit Group menu, select Delete channel
and press Select.
A list of group members that are able to be deleted
appears.
3Select the channel you want to delete and press
OK.
For all types of scanning except standard
scanning, if your radio is programmed to use
the scroll keys to scroll through a list of
channels and also has a function key
programmed to Nuisance Delete, you can
permanently add or delete a channel to the
active group by scrolling to the channel and
pressing the Nuisance Delete function key.
Delete channel
C:Channel 3
C:Channel 4
OKBack
100 Scanning
Changing a group’s transmit channel
You can change the group’s transmit channel
only if it has been pre-programmed.
1In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups
and select a scan group. Press Select.
2In the Edit Group menu, select Change tx and
press Select.
The current transmit channel is identified by the
icon beside the channel name.
3Select the new transmit channel and press OK.
The transmit channel remains changed even
after the radio is turned off.
Changing a group’s first or second
priority channel
1In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups
and select a scan group. Press Select.
2In the Edit Group menu, select Change P1 or
Change P2 and press Select.
The current priority channels are identified by the
or icons beside the channel names.
3Select the new priority 1 or priority 2 channel and
press OK.
Change tx
C:Channel 1
C:Channel 2
OKBack
Change P1
A:Channel 1
A:Channel 2
OKBack
P25 services 101
8 P25 services
This section describes the P25 services that may be
available on your radio.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
This section covers:
■Messages
■Status update
■Status request
■Call alert
■Radio check
■Radio unit monitor
■Radio inhibit and uninhibit
102 P25 services
Messages
You may be able to send short messages to another
radio user. These messages are defined at
programming time.
If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a
message to any other radio on a trunk channel on the
same network.
If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can
send a message to any other radio on the same
conventional channel.
The radio to whom you are sending the message must
have the same message programmed in order to read
and display your message.
Sending a message
You may be able to send your message to a
predetermined person or to the dispatcher
administering the current talkgroup, or to a person of
your choice.
Sending a message to a predetermined
person or talkgroup administrator
1Press Menu and select Services > Messages.
2Select the message you want from the list.
3Press Select.
A message showing the destination appears in the
display.
Messages
En route
At scene
SelectCancel
Sending
message to
current group
Cancel
P25 services 103
The LED glows red and a message may be
displayed to advise you whether the message has
been sent successfully or not.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the call alert page.
Sending a message to a person of your
choice
1Press Menu and select Services > Messages.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key or use your
Quick Access menu to select messages.)
2Select the message you want from the message
list.
3Press Select.
4Select the message recipient from the list and
press Send.
A message showing the destination briefly
appears in the display.
The LED glows red and a message may be
displayed to advise you whether the message has
been sent successfully or not.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Messages
En route
At scene
SelectCancel
Send message
Car 2
Car 3
SendCancel
Sending
message to
Car 2
Cancel
104 P25 services
Status update
You can inform another radio user of your current
status by sending them a status update, for example,
‘At scene’. You may be able to send the status update
to a predetermined person or talkgroup, or to a person
of your choice.
If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send your
status to any other radio on a trunk channel on the
same network.
If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can
send your status to any other radio on the same
conventional channel.
When you send a status message, you are also
setting your status, which the dispatcher may be able
to check by ‘interrogating’ your radio. You can change
your status at any time by selecting another status
message and sending it. See "Status request" on
page 105.
To send a status update:
1Press Menu and select Services >
Status update. (Depending on how your radio is
programmed, you may be able to press a function
key or use your Quick Access menu to select
status update.)
2Select the status message you want from the list.
3Press Send or Select.
A message showing the destination appears in the
display.
Status update
On site
At lunch
SelectCancel
Sending
status to
current group
Cancel
P25 services 105
The LED glows red and a message may be
displayed to advise you whether the status update
has been sent successfully or not.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Status request
This feature is only available on P25 conventional
channels.
You can find out what another radio user is currently
doing by asking their radio to send you a status
update.
To send a status request:
1Press Menu and select Services >
Status request.
2Select the status request recipient from the list.
3Press Send to.
A message showing the destination appears in the
display.
The LED glows red briefly. If the request was
successful, a message showing the status
appears in the display.
Status request
Car 2
Car 3
Send toCancel
Sending sts
rqst to
Car 2
Cancel
Status rx’d
At lunch Car 2
Cancel
106 P25 services
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Call alert
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, they
can call you back when it is convenient.
If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a call
alert to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same
network.
If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can
send a call alert to any other radio on the same
conventional channel.
To send a call alert page:
1Press Menu and select Services > Call alert.
2Select the radio you want to page.
3Press Send to.
A message appears in the display.
The LED glows red and a message may be
displayed to advise you whether the call alert has
been sent successfully or not.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Call alert
Richard
John
Send toCancel
Sending page
to Richard
Cancel
P25 services 107
Answering a call alert page
If you receive a call alert page from another radio user,
the message Page rx’d from... briefly appears in the
display.
Select Call to return the page or No to delete it. If you
miss the call alert page, the identity of the caller may
be saved in your recent calls list.
Radio check
This feature is only available on P25 conventional
channels.
If you want to find out whether a particular radio is
available on the system, you can use the radio check
feature. This sends a radio check message to the
radio unit you have specified.
1Press Menu and select Services > Radio check.
2Scroll to the radio you want to check.
3Press Send to.
The LED glows red and a message showing the
destination appears in the display.
If the radio is available on the system, an
acknowledgement message is displayed.
Radio check
Car 2
Car 3
Send toCancel
Sending
radio chk to
Car 2
Cancel
Ack received
OK
108 P25 services
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Radio unit monitor
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
This software license is only required for the
radio that sends the radio unit monitor request.
The receiving radio does not need the software
license.
This feature is only available for digital channels
operating in conventional mode, and for radios
configured for dispatcher operation.
The radio unit monitor feature can be used when you
are concerned about the safety of a radio user on your
system. When you send a radio-unit monitor request
to a radio, it calls you back without giving any
indication that it is making a call. You can hear any
activity near the radio for up to 20 seconds.
Sending a radio unit monitor request
1Press Menu and select Services >
Radio monitor.
2Scroll to the radio you want to monitor.
3Press Send to.
The LED glows red and a message appears in the
display.
Radio monitor
Car 2
Car 3
Send toCancel
Sending
R.U.M to
Car 2
Cancel
P25 services 109
If the other radio has received your request, it will
now call you, so that you can monitor activity near
the radio.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Radio inhibit and uninhibit
Warning When your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’),
your encryption keys may be automatically deleted
from your radio.
This feature is only available for digital channels
operating in conventional mode, and for radios
configured for dispatcher operation.
If you want to make another radio on the system
inoperable, you can use the radio inhibit feature. This
feature is also known as ‘stun’.
To the user of the inhibited radio, it appears as though
the radio has turned off. The radio remains inoperable
even if it is turned off and then on again.
The radio cannot return to operation until it receives
an uninhibit request. This is also known as ‘revive’.
Sending a radio inhibit request
1Press Menu and select Services > Radio inhibit.
2Scroll to the radio you wish to make inoperable.
3Press Send to.
Call received
Car 2
Menu
Radio inhibit
Car 2
Car 3
Send toCancel
110 P25 services
The LED glows red and a message appears in the
display.
If the radio has been successfully immobilized, an
acknowledgement message is displayed.
Sending a radio uninhibit request
1Press Menu and select Services >
Radio uninhibit.
2Scroll to the radio you wish to make operable.
3Press Send to.
The LED glows red and a message appears in the
display.
If the radio has been successfully returned to
operation, an acknowledgement message is
displayed.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the
recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either
canceling or resending the request.
Sending
inhibit to
Car 2
Cancel
Ack received
OK
Radio uninhibit
Car 2
Car 3
Send toCancel
Sending
uninhibit to
Car 2
Cancel
Ack received
OK
Location services 111
9 Location services
This section explains how to use the location services
that may be available on your radio.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
This section covers:
■About location information
■About location statuses
■Viewing location information
■Sending location information
■Receiving and logging location information
■Accessing logged location information
112 Location services
About location information
While you may be able to view your location
information on analog channels, sending location
information is only available for digital channels.
If your radio is connected to the receiver of a satellite
navigation system, you can view location information
such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed,
and coordinated universal time. Your radio can also
display universal transverse mercator (UTM)
information such as the UTM zone, and northing and
easting coordinates.
Your radio may also be set up to send or receive and
log location information.
About location statuses
In the Own location screen, location status
information appears at the top right of the display.
■Trk: the receiver is displaying up-to-date satellite
information.
■stored: the receiver is having trouble connecting
to satellites and the radio is displaying stored
information that may not be current.
■no cnx: the radio has lost serial communications
with the receiver.
Your radio configuration may include the Send option.
This option is a digital feature, and is only available on
digital channels.
Zone: 55 Trk
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
SendExit
location status
information
Location services 113
Viewing location information
1Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own
location.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to access the
Own location menu.)
Location information is now shown in the display, if
it is available.
Your radio may be programmed to show any of
these displays, in any order.
Immediately after the radio is turned on,
location reporting is set to all zeros, until the first
satellite fix is achieved.
2Use the scroll keys to scroll though the
Own location displays.
Zone: 59 Trk
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
Exit
■Zone: UTM zone number
■Easting and Northing: Raw
Universal Transverse Mercator
(UTM) Cartesian coordinates
Location Trk
S 43°29'00.0''
E 172°33'05.0''
Exit
■Latitude and longitude in degrees,
minutes and decimal seconds
Location Trk
S 43°29.000''
E 172°33.083''
Exit
■Latitude and longitude in degrees,
minutes and decimal minutes (to
three decimal places)
Location Trk
S 43.488326°
E 172.563255°
Exit
■Latitude and longitude in decimal
degrees
Location Trk
Course: 010°
Speed: 045 km/h
Exit
■The radio’s current course and
speed
114 Location services
3Press Exit to exit the location display.
In certain situations, your radio may automatically exit
the location display.
Sending location information
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
To send location information, you can:
■press the PTT key,
■use a function key, or
■use the radio menu.
Using the PTT key
Your radio may be configured to send location
information each time you press or release the PTT
key. This feature can be turned on or off using the
Send On PTT menu, and may be active when the
radio is first turned on.
To turn ‘Send on PTT’ off or on:
Location Trk
UTC time: 23:36:20
Exit
■UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
24 hour clock
Location Trk
Altitude: 34m
Exit
■The radio’s altitude in metres
above or below mean sea level
MGA: Trk
Zone: 29N
PJ264837
Exit
■MGA: Map Grid of Australia
coordinate system
■Zone: UTM zone number
■PJ: The grid square
■264837: Easting and Northing to
the nearest 100 m
MGRS: Trk
59G PM
26406 83789
Exit
■MGRS: Military Grid Reference
System
■59G: UTM zone and band
■PM: The grid square
■26406 83789: Easting and
Northing to the nearest 1 m
Location services 115
1Press Menu and select Location Svs >
Send on PTT.
2Scroll to Off (or On) and press Select. (The current
setting is highlighted.)
Using a function key
You may be able to use a function key to manually
send your location to either all radios on the channel,
or to your dispatcher (depending on how your radio is
programmed).
1Press the function key programmed for Own
Location.
(Alternatively, press Menu and select
Location Svs > Own location.)
The current location of the radio appears on
the display.
2Press Send.
The message Location sent briefly appears in the
display.
Location Svs
Send Logs
Send on PTT
SelectBack
Send on PTT
Off
On
SelectBack
SendExit
Zone: 55 Trk
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
Location
sent
116 Location services
Receiving and logging location
information
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
When your radio receives location information, the
display shows Location, along with the digital ‘alias’
of the sending radio. If the radio alias is not available,
the radio ID appears.
The location information can then be viewed and
logged. The most recent location details of up to 10
radios will be available, until the radio is turned off.
Updated information from a previously logged radio is
automatically stored by your radio, without first being
viewed.
To display and log the received location of a radio:
1Press View.
The location information appears in the display.
2Press Add to add the radio to your Team
Locations.
The message Terminal added briefly appears on
the display.
Location
Car 1 radio sending the
location information
ViewBack
Location
Car 1 radio sending the
location information
ViewBack
AddCancel
Zone: 55 valid
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
Location services 117
Radios can also be added to Team Locations
by pressing Menu, selecting Location Svs >
Team Locations, pressing Options and
selecting Add; then select whether to add a
radio from the Recent talkers list, or by
entering a Dialed number.
Accessing logged location
information
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
Accessing Team Locations
You can use the Team Locations menu option to
display the latest location information received by
added devices. To view a radio’s logged location
information:
1Press Menu and select Location Svs >
Team Locations.
2Scroll to the radio you want and press Options.
3Select View.
The latest location information available for that
radio appears.
4Use the up and down scroll keys to view the
location display options that have been configured.
Team Locations
Car 1
Car 2
OptionsBack
Options
View
Add
SelectBack
Back
Zone: 55 valid
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
118 Location services
Select Delete from the Options menu to
remove the location information for the radio,
and stop logging it.
Accessing Recent Locations
The latest location data received, including Team
Locations, can be viewed using the Recent
Contacts menu option. Up to 10 entries will be
available. To view the Recent Contacts information:
1Press Menu and select Location Svs >
Recent Contacts.
2Scroll down to the contact you want and press
View.
The latest location information available for that
radio appears.
3Use the up and down scroll keys to view the
location display options that have been configured.
Recent Contacts
Truck 3
Car 1
ViewBack
Back
Zone: 31 valid
Easting: 213021
Northing: 4732679
Back
Location valid
ID: 42365
Age: 1hr 27m 01s
Emergency operation 119
10 Emergency operation
This section describes how to make different types of
emergency calls.
This section covers:
■About emergency calls
■Making a priority call
■Standard emergency mode
■About manual emergency operation
■Accessing emergency location information
■Loneworker monitoring
120 Emergency operation
About emergency calls
Warning When emergency mode is activated, your
encryption keys may be automatically deleted from
your radio.
In an emergency you can summon help by sending an
emergency call. There are three types of emergency
calls:
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. For further information
see "Making a priority call" on page 121.
Standard
emergency
call
When an emergency call is initiated, the
radio enters ‘emergency mode’. For further
information see "Standard emergency
mode" on page 122.
Manual
emergency
call
(Digital channels only.) Emergency is
activated and your radio sends an alert to
your dispatcher and other members of your
group, along with your radio digital alias and
location. For further information see "About
manual emergency operation" on page 123.
Emergency operation 121
Making a priority call
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.
To turn the priority call feature on and off:
1Press Menu and select Priority call.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to turn priority
call on and off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Priority call
On
Off
SelectBack
122 Emergency operation
Standard 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.
Warning 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 122.
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 emergency modes are
summarized below. The length of each phase is
determined when the radio is programmed.
When the emergency key is pressed:
Digital channels: the radio continually sends
emergency 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.
(Emergencies end once this phase is
complete or when you end emergency mode.)
b
c
Emergency operation 123
Activating emergency mode
You can activate emergency mode using the
emergency function key.
1Long press the function or emergency key to
activate 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 122.
2Turn the radio off and on again to end emergency
mode. The radio returns to normal operation.
About manual emergency
operation
This feature is available for digital channels only.
When you press the emergency key, your radio sends
an alert to your dispatcher and other members of your
group, along with your radio digital alias and location.
While the emergency call is active, the emergency
information is sent out periodically, until either you or
another member of your group end the emergency
call.
You are still able to make and receive voice calls while
emergency information is being sent, but your radio
does not display caller details.
Emergency mode
124 Emergency operation
Making a manual emergency call
Warning You will not be able to make a voice call on
the channel until the 3-second emergency alarm has
finished.
1Press and hold the emergency key for longer than
three seconds.
The radio gives three short beeps, rising in pitch.
Emergency appears in the display, and remains
until the manual emergency call is canceled.
If you receive an acknowledgement from another
radio in your group, the manual emergency call is
canceled, and the message Emergency Acked
briefly appears in the display.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
Receiving a manual emergency call
When your radio receives a manual emergency call,
Emergency appears in the display, along with the
identity of the radio that initiated the emergency call.
A loud repeating emergency alarm sounds for three
seconds. If location information has been sent,
Location appears in the display.
Emergency
Menu
Emergency
Acked
NWME42T1 alias of
acknowledging radio
Emergency
NWBE22M1
MenuLocation
radio in
emergency
location information
available
Emergency operation 125
Canceling a manual emergency call
If the emergency situation has been resolved, the
manual emergency call can be canceled either by you
or another member of your group.
Canceling an emergency call you have made
■Press and hold the emergency key for longer than
three seconds.
The message Emergency canceled appears in
the display.
Your radio now returns to the channel that it was
operating on prior to the emergency call.
Canceling a manual emergency call you
have received
When you have received a duress emergency call, the
Emergency menu always moves to the top of the
menu list. In the Emergency Menu, you can manually
acknowledge the duress emergency call. This
acknowledgement cancels the call.
1Press Menu and select Emergency >
Acknowledge.
The name of the radio that initiated the emergency
call appears in the display.
2Press Send to cancel the manual emergency call
from that number.
Emergency
canceled
Emergency
Acknowledge
Last stored
SelectBack
Acknowledge
NWBE22M1
SendBack
126 Emergency operation
The message Emergency ack. sent briefly
appears in the display.
Accessing emergency location
information
If Location appears in the display, above the left
selection key, you can display the current location of
the radio that has sent a manual emergency call. The
last location of the radio will still be available even if
the radio is turned off and then on again.
To access the location information, either press
Location or use the Last Stored menu.
Using the Location menu
1Press Location to display the current location of
the radio.
2Use the scroll keys to view more location
information.
3Press Exit to return to the previous display.
Emergency
ack. sent
Emergency
NWBE22M1
MenuLocation
Zone: 59 valid
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
MenuExit
Emergency valid
S 37°49'00.0"
E 144°58'00.0"
MenuExit
Emergency operation 127
Using the Last stored menu
1Press Menu and select Emergency > Last stored
to display the current location of the radio.
2Use the scroll keys to view more location
information.
3Press Exit to return to the previous display.
Loneworker monitoring
Loneworker monitoring is a safety feature for people
who work alone. Loneworker monitoring may be
programmed to be on or off at all times, or can be
switched on and off by the user using a programmed
function key or the menu.
A loneworker alarm is activated if for a predetermined
period of time:
■the radio has been tilted by more than 60 degrees
(man down)
■the radio has not moved
■there has been no user activity
Your radio may be programmed to respond to a
combination of these events.
When the predetermined time has expired, an audible
warning is given and you have a predetermined time
to respond to the loneworker situation.
If you are unable to respond, the radio either enters
emergency mode or (in trunked mode) sends a status
update to a predetermined person or talkgroup.
Emergency
Last stored
Acknowledge
SelectBack
Zone: 55 valid
Easting: 321025
Northing: 5812578
MenuExit
Stored valid
S 37°49'00.0"
E 144°58'00.0"
MenuExit
128 Emergency operation
Activating loneworker monitoring
1Press Menu and select Radio Settings > Extra
features > Loneworker. (Depending on how your
radio is programmed, you may be able to press a
function key to turn loneworker monitoring on and
off.)
2In the Loneworker menu, choose On.
A vertical scroll bar on the right-hand side of the
display indicates the remaining activity timeout.
Responding to a loneworker alarm
You hear a beep indicating that the radio is expecting
a response from you to acknowledge that you are
safe. The message Loneworker awaiting and a
horizontal scroll bar appear indicating the remaining
time until an emergency action is triggered.
■Press any key.
■If using the man down feature, restore the radio to
an upright position.
Otherwise the radio will activate emergency mode or
(in trunked mode) send a status update.
SelectBack
Extra features
Loneworker
Channel 12
Zone 11
Menu
remaining
activity
timeout
Loneworker
awaiting
Encryption 129
11 Encryption
This section describes how to use encryption to make
your communications completely private.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
This section covers:
■About encryption
■Encrypting calls
■Making an encrypted call
■Receiving an encrypted call
■Changing the radio’s encryption key
■Removing encryption keys from the radio
■Updating encryption keys over-the-air
130 Encryption
About encryption
The encryption feature is available for digital and
dual-mode channels only.
To make communications with other users on your
system completely private, your radio may be able to
encrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryption
key. The radio receiving your call must have the same
encryption key installed before it can hear your
encrypted call.
About the proper key detect feature
Your radio may be programmed with ‘proper key
detect’. This means that you can only hear an
encrypted call if the key used to encrypt the incoming
call matches the key used to encrypt your outgoing
calls on that channel.
Note that encryption does not need to be turned ‘on’
for the radio to unmute.
For example, you are encrypting your outgoing calls
using encryption key 7. Although key 1 and key 2 are
also stored in your radio, your radio has been
programmed so that it will only unmute for incoming
calls encrypted using key 7.
Encrypting calls
Your radio may be able to turn encryption on and off.
While encryption is on, your outgoing calls are
encrypted on channels programmed for encryption,
and the encryption icon remains in the display.
This setting only affects outgoing calls. Incoming calls
will still be decoded by your radio so long as the key
required to decode the call is stored in your radio.
Encryption 131
To turn encryption on or off:
1Press Menu and select Security > Encryption.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to turn
encryption on and off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
The message Encryption activated
(or deactivated) appears in the display.
Using the 3-way selector
To turn encryption on and off using the 3-way selector:
1Rotate the 3-way selector to either position A or B
to turn encryption on.
The message Encryption activated briefly
appears in the display.
2Rotate the 3-way selector to position C to turn
encryption off.
The message Encryption deactivated briefly
appears in the display.
Making an encrypted call
1Select the channel or group you wish to call.
2Check that encryption is on ( is showing in
the display).
3Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.
Encryption
On
Off
SelectBack
132 Encryption
The name of the encryption key that your radio is
using for the transmission may briefly appear in
the display.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
appears in the display.
Receiving an encrypted call
When you receive an encrypted call, your radio
unmutes and you can hear clear speech, so long as
the key required to decode the call is stored in
your radio.
The name of the encryption key used to encrypt the
incoming call may briefly appear in the display, below
the name of the caller.
If the key required to decode the call is not stored in
your radio, then your radio remains muted.
Your radio may also remain muted if the currently
selected channel has ‘proper key detect’
programmed.
Changing the radio’s encryption
key
You may be able to use the Change All menu to
change the encryption key that encrypts your outgoing
calls. You can then use the Preset Keys menu to
change the encryption keys back to the default
encryption key for each channel.
Channel 8
Key 7
Menu
Channel 7
Key 2
Menu
Encryption 133
Warning Once you change the encryption key, it may
also automatically update the encryption keys used to
encrypt calls on other channels.
Changing the transmit encryption key
1Press Menu and select Security > Change all.
2Scroll to the key you want and press Select.
The message Global key selected briefly appears
in the display.
Changing the transmit encryption key
back to the default setting
1Press Menu and select Security > Preset keys.
The message Select preset keys? appears in
the display.
2Press OK and the message Preset keys selected
briefly appears in the display.
Changing the encryption keyset
It may be possible for you to change the encryption
data associated with the encryption keys loaded in
your radio.
1Menu and select Security and select Security >
Change keyset.
Change all
Key 2
Key 1
SelectBack
Security
Preset keys
Change all
SelectBack
134 Encryption
2Scroll to 01 or 02 and press Select.
The message Keyset selected briefly appears in
the display.
Removing encryption keys from
the radio
It may be possible for you to delete encryption keys
from your radio.
Warning When emergency mode is activated, or
when your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your
encryption keys may be automatically deleted from
your radio.
Deleting an encryption key
1Press Menu and select Security > Advanced >
Zeroize key.
2Scroll to the key you want and press Select.
The message Single key zeroized briefly appears
in the display.
Deleting all encryption keys
1Press Menu and select Security > Advanced >
Zeroize all.
The message Zeroize all keys? appears in
the display.
2Press OK and the message All keys zeroized
briefly appears in the display and no longer
appears.
Change keyset
01
02
SelectCancel
Encryption 135
Updating encryption keys
over-the-air
You may be able to update your encryption keys using
over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR).
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
This feature is only available for digital channels
operating in conventional mode.
■Press Menu and select Security > Rekey
request.
The message Rekey request ack appears in the
display. If there is no response to the rekey
request, the message Rekey request timeout
appears.
136 Customizing radio settings
12 Customizing radio
settings
This section describes the ways in which you can
customize your radio.
This section covers:
■Extending battery life on a shift
■Changing the volume of all audible indicators
■Changing the volume of keypress tones
■Changing to quiet operation
■Changing to silent operation
■Turning on backlighting
■Adjusting the display contrast
Customizing radio settings 137
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 the following ways:
■Transmit at low power (if your radio is not already
configured to do this).
■Ensure that backlighting automatically turns off
when no radio activity is detected (see "Turning
on backlighting" on page 140).
Turning low power transmit on or 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, appears in
the display and calls are made at low power rather
than at the programmed power setting.
To turn low power transmit on or off for all channels:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Functions > Low power tx.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to turn low
power transmit on or off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. (The current
setting is highlighted.)
The message Low power tx activated
(or deactivated) appears in the display.
SelectBack
Low power tx
Off
On
138 Customizing radio settings
Changing the volume of all
audible indicators
You can set the volume of all the audible indicators to
either high or low. Audible tones include incoming call
tones, warning tones and confirmation tones.
To change the volume of your radio’s audible tones:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Alert settings > Indicator level.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to change the
level of indicators.)
2Scroll to High (or Low) and press Select.
Changing the volume of
keypress tones
Whenever you press the radio keys, the keypress
tones give you an audible indication as to whether or
not your action is allowed. A short, medium-pitched
beep indicates that an action is allowed. A long, low-
pitched beep indicates that the action is not allowed.
To change the volume of your radio’s keypress tones:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Alert settings > Keypress tones.
2Scroll to either Off, Low or High and press Select.
SelectBack
Alert settings
Indicator level
Keypress tones
SelectBack
Alert settings
Keypress tones
Quiet operation
Customizing radio settings 139
Changing to quiet operation
When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and
confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones,
signaling tones and warning tones all remain audible.
To turn quiet operation on or off:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Alert settings > Quiet operation.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle quiet
operation on and off.)
2Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
Changing to silent operation
When silent operation is on, all the radio’s audible
tones are turned off, and only channel traffic can be
heard.
To turn silent operation on or off:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Alert settings > Silent operation.
2In the Silent Operation menu, scroll to either On or
Off and press Select.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle silent
operation on and off.)
While silent operation in on, the icon appears in
the display.
SelectBack
Alert settings
Quiet operation
Silent operation
SelectBack
Alert settings
Silent operation
External alert
140 Customizing radio settings
Turning on backlighting
Whenever a key is pressed or a call is received, the
keypad and display light up automatically.
Backlighting only remains on for a few seconds,
unless there is further radio activity. When
backlighting is turned on, it remains on until the setting
is changed to Off, regardless of radio activity.
To turn backlighting on or off:
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Display settings > Backlighting.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle
backlighting on and off.)
2Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.
Turning backlighting on momentarily
You may be able to use a programmed function key to
turn backlighting on momentarily.
■Press the assigned function key to turn backlight-
ing on. Backlighting remains on for a few seconds,
and then turns off.
Alternatively, the function key may be programmed
so that:
■a short key press turns backlighting on momen-
tarily, and
■a long key press turns backlighting on, and it
remains on until there is a further long key press.
SelectBack
Display settings
Backlighting
Contrast adjust
Customizing radio settings 141
Adjusting the display contrast
To 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 to adjust the display contrast to
the level you want.
3Press Save to save this setting.
SelectBack
Display settings
Contrast adjust
RSSI
Use scroll keys
to adjust
SaveCancel
142 Charging and caring for batteries
13 Charging and caring for
batteries
This section describes how to charge your Tait radio
battery as well as care for it, to ensure safe operation,
maximum performance and prolonged battery life.
This section covers:
■About the chargers
■6-way charger safety information
■Special conditions when using IS/NI radios
■Before using the charger
■Charging temperatures
■Leaving the battery on charge
■Receiving calls while charging (not for battery-only
vehicle charger)
■Low battery warning
■Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger
■Charging a battery for the first time
■Charging a battery
■LED behavior
■Removing the battery from the charger
■Maintaining battery life and performance
■Storing batteries
■Disposing of batteries
Charging and caring for batteries 143
About the chargers
Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and
instructions in this document apply to all chargers.
The following chargers are available for your Tait
radios and batteries:
Chargers for intrinsically safe (IS) and non-
incendive (NI) batteries contain circuitry for the
protection of IS/NI batteries. These chargers
are marked with an IS circle logo .
IS/NI radios are also marked with an IS circle
logo .
IS/NI batteries are identified on their labels.
IS/NI batteries can only be charged in the chargers for
IS/NI batteries. However, all chargers can charge
non-IS/NI batteries.
Part number range Designation
T03-00012-xxxx Desktop charger for
non-IS/NI batteries
T03-22011-Bxxx Desktop charger for
IS/NI batteries
T03-00013-xxxx 6-way charger for
non-IS/NI batteries
T03-22011-Cxxx 6-way charger for
IS/NI batteries
T03-00014-AAAA Battery-only vehicle
charger for non-IS/
NI batteries
T03-00014-Bxxx Vehicle charger for
non-IS/NI batteries
T03-22011-Dxxx Vehicle charger for
IS/NI batteries
144 Charging and caring for batteries
6-way charger safety
information
Warning This device must be connected to an
earthed mains socket-outlet.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus-
koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat
uttag.
Special conditions when using
IS/NI radios
Intrinsically safe (IS) and non-incendive (NI) radios
and accessories are certified by a third party to be
safe to use in particular hazardous locations, or in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
Warning Explosion hazard! Use only a Tait-
supplied, IS/NI approved battery and charger with an
IS/NI radio. Fitting a battery or using a charger that is
not IS/NI-approved creates a risk of explosion which
could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date
list of approved accessories, contact your regional Tait
office.
Warning Explosion hazard! Do not charge the
battery in a hazardous location. An explosion could
cause serious injury or death.
For detailed information about IS/NI radios and
accessories, refer to the Safety and Compliance
Information provided with the radio:
■MPD-00013-xx for TP9300 and TP9400 with
ATEX and IECEx certification
■MPD-00027-xx for TP9300 and TP9400 with AEx,
Ex, and non-incendive certification
Charging and caring for batteries 145
Before using the charger
Check the battery label and charger label to see if the
charger is compatible with the battery. See also
"About the chargers" on page 143.
Warning Handle the battery safely. Failure to
observe the following handling recommendations
could result in personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
■Before using a Li-ion battery, read the Li-ion Bat-
tery Safety Information (MPD-00024-xx for IS-bat-
teries and MPC-00006-xx for non-IS batteries)
included with your battery, and follow the instruc-
tions it provides. Incorrect use of a Li-ion battery
can cause explosion or fire.
■Do not short-circuit the battery contacts, neither
intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the
battery with conductive materials such as keys or
jewelry inside a pocket or container. Short-circuit-
ing the battery contacts can heat up the conduc-
tive material.
■Do not obstruct the vent hole(s) on the battery.
If the vent on the battery is obstructed the battery
may explode, causing personal injury and/or
equipment damage. If the vent on the radio is
obstructed, audio quality and/or key function may
deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged..
Notice Turn the radio off before removing the battery,
and turn it on again after attaching the battery. This
ensures that the radio powers down and up correctly.
Failing to follow this procedure may require the radio
to be turned off then on again to operate correctly.
146 Charging and caring for batteries
Charging temperatures
Notice Do not expose a battery to very high or very
low temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing
so will shorten the usable life (‘service life’) of the
battery.
To achieve the best results when charging your
battery:
■Before you begin to charge your
battery, make sure that the battery
temperature is close to the room
temperature in which the battery is
to be charged.
■If possible, charge the battery in
temperatures between 50 °F
and 77 °F (between 10 °C and 25 °C).
This temperature range is the optimal charging
range.
Charging only starts when the battery is between
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
When the battery temperature is outside the normal
charging range, the orange LED on the charger is lit.
Charging will start or resume once the temperature is
within normal limits, and no action is required by you.
Leaving the battery on charge
You can leave a battery/radio in the charger once
charging is complete. Leaving a battery in the charger
will not overcharge or damage it.
You can remove a battery/radio from the charger at
any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the
charger. When you return the battery/radio to the
charger, charging is automatically resumed.
77 °F
25 °C
50 °F
10 °C
Charging and caring for batteries 147
Vehicle chargers only
It is safe to switch off the ignition while there is still a
battery in the charger. But if the vehicle will not be
used again for some time, check whether charging will
continue while the ignition is off, and consider what
effect this might have on the vehicle battery.
To check, place the battery in the charger and switch
off the vehicle ignition:
■If no charger LED stays lit, the charger will resume
charging only when the ignition is switched on
again. Minimal charger standby power will be
drawn from the vehicle battery until then.
■If a charger LED stays lit, the charger will continue
to charge the radio battery even while the ignition
is off, and will continue to draw power from the
vehicle battery. Once the battery is charged, the
charger draws minimal current and has little effect
on a healthy vehicle battery.
Receiving calls while charging
(not for battery-only vehicle
charger)
Notice For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger.
You can receive a call while the radio is in the charger,
but your radio performance may be degraded. If you
do remove the radio from the charger to answer a call,
the call will not be disrupted.
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.
148 Charging and caring for batteries
If a radio was turned on while being charged, the
battery indicator may not be accurate when the radio
is initially removed from the charger. After a few
seconds, the battery indicator is updated to display
the amount of charge available in the battery.
Low battery warning
Notice Do not allow a radio battery to fully discharge
every time you use it, or you will shorten the service
life of the battery.
When the battery is low, your radio warns you in the
following ways:
■The battery symbol on the radio display looks
empty.
■The status LED on the radio slowly flashes red.
■A 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 working.
Turn off the radio.
Charging and caring for batteries 149
Inserting the radio into the
vehicle charger
1Place the radio in the charger with the battery
attached.
Warning When the portable radio is used inside a
vehicle, radio performance is degraded. Use a mobile
radio for all critical communications. If the portable
radio must be left switched on while it is in the charger,
removing the radio from the charger will improve radio
performance. Check your local regulations about
using a portable radio in a vehicle.
2Firmly press the retention
bar towards the radio.
If the larger battery
(such as the IS/NI battery)
is attached to the radio,
there will be an audible
click as the catches
engage. If the smaller
battery is attached to the
radio, there will be two
audible clicks as the catches engage. If the
catches do not engage, remove the radio.
Press once firmly on the release bar, then try
again.
retention
bar
release
bar
150 Charging and caring for batteries
Charging a battery for the first
time
Fully charge a battery before using it for the first time.
The red LED stays lit while the battery charges.
Charging a battery
Notice For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger (not for battery-
only vehicle charger).
1Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the
correct Tait power adaptor.
6-way charger and vehicle charger:
Power on the charger.
Initially, all three LEDs are lit for 2 seconds.
2Place just a battery in the charger, or a radio with
a battery attached (desktop charger or 6-way
charger only). There is no need to remove a belt
clip, antenna, or any accessory that is attached to
the accessory connector.
The red LED lights up, and stays lit while the
battery charges.
When charging is complete, the green LED stays
lit.
Charging and caring for batteries 151
LED behavior
If there is a battery in the charger when power is
supplied to the charger, the LEDs behave as follows:
If the charger does not behave as expected:
■Make sure the radio or battery is seated properly
in the charger. For the vehicle charger, see also
"Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger" on
page 149.
■Check that the charger is properly plugged into
the originally supplied power supply.
■Check that the battery and charger contacts are
clean. To clean, wipe the contacts with a dry lint-
free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease.
Meaning
briefly
The charger has been connected to a power
supply.
steady
The battery is charging.
steady
Charging complete. Remove the battery, or
leave it in the charger.
steady
■The battery temperature is outside the nor-
mal charging range. Charging will start or
resume once the temperature is within nor-
mal limits. No action is required by you.
■There is a fault. Contact your dealer.
or
flashing
If the LEDs for all charger slots continuously
flash orange, or red then orange, the charger
itself may be faulty (e.g. the 6-way charger fan
may be jammed). Contact your dealer.
all off
There is a fault. Contact your dealer.
152 Charging and caring for batteries
Removing the battery from the
charger
■Desktop charger and 6-way charger: Lift the bat-
tery/radio out of the charger.
■Battery-only vehicle charger: Pull up the top clip of
the vehicle charger, and then lift out the battery.
■Vehicle charger: Press down once firmly on the
release bar at the top of the vehicle charger, and
then lift out the radio.
You can remove a battery/radio from the charger at
any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the
charger. When you return the battery/radio to the
charger, charging is automatically resumed. You can
also leave a battery/radio in the charger once
charging is complete.
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:
■Use only Tait chargers and batteries.
■Do not expose a battery to very high or very low
temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing
so will shorten the service life of the battery.
Very high: above 140 °F (60 °C)
Very low: less than –4 °F (–20 °C)
■Charge the battery at a room temperature of
between 50 °F and 77 °F (between 10 °C and
25 °C). This temperature range is the optimal
charging range.
■Wipe excess moisture and dirt from the radio,
radio contacts and battery contacts before charg-
ing the battery.
Charging and caring for batteries 153
■Store batteries properly when not in use.
See "Storing batteries".
Storing batteries
When not in use for a month or more, batteries should
be stored correctly to prolong their life.
■Remove the battery from the radio before storage.
■Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one
month.
■Charge non-IS batteries to about 30% if storing for
longer than one month.
■When storing IS batteries for any length of time,
fully charge the battery and check periodically as it
will discharge faster.
■Store in a cool dry place.
Batteries that have been stored for any length of time
must be charged before being used. See "Charging a
battery for the first time" on page 150.
Disposing of batteries
Run the battery flat before disposing of it. When
disposing of the battery, be sure to do so in an
environmentally sensitive manner. Please contact
your radio provider for information on recycling
programs in your area. See "Environmental
responsibilities" on page 9 for more information.
154 Troubleshooting
14 Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting procedures,
and basic maintenance.
If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio,
you may find the following sections helpful. Consult
your radio provider for assistance, if necessary.
This section covers:
■When the radio won’t turn on
■Identifying the radio’s audible tones
■Viewing radio information
■Changing the radio ID
■Running diagnostics tests
■General care
Troubleshooting 155
When the radio won’t turn on
If the radio LED doesn’t light up red briefly when the
radio is turned on, power is likely not reaching the
radio. Check the following:
■Is the battery firmly attached to the radio?
■Is the battery sufficiently charged?
■Is 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.
Identifying the radio’s audible
tones
The radio’s audible tones can help you identify a
potential problem. See "Audible tones" on page 44.
Viewing radio information
Use the Radio info menu to view information such as
the hardware and firmware version of your radio,
function key settings, the radio serial number, and
various radio identities.
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Radio info.
2Scroll to the radio information you want to view and
press Select.
Checking the version of your radio using the
PTT key
1Turn off the radio.
2Hold down the PTT key and turn on the radio.
The firmware and hardware versions, and your
radio’s frequency band is briefly displayed.
156 Troubleshooting
Changing the radio ID
You can change the radio ID if the current ID is not
correct.
To change the radio ID your radio must have
alphanumeric keys.
1Press Menu and select Radio settings >
Radio info > Radio ID.
2Press the right selection key.
3If Enter PIN appears in the display, enter the
correct sequence of keys (known as the technician
access PIN).
4Press Clear to delete the current ID, and use a
combination of the scroll keys and alphanumeric
keys to enter a new ID.
5Press Options > Store to save the new ID.
Running diagnostics tests
Diagnostics tests are available via the main menu.
This feature is controlled by a software license
(SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
1Press Menu and select Diagnostics.
2Scroll to the name of the test you want to run and
press Select.
The following table lists diagnostics tests you may find
on your radio.
Notice The radio may transmit when you select some
tests. Make sure you have a suitable load or antenna
connected before running diagnostics tests.
Troubleshooting 157
Test Description
Audio loopback
test
Routes audio from an external accessory
microphone to the radio's internal speaker.
Before running this test, turn the volume down to
limit interference and reduce the impact of audio
artefacts.
Display freq Displays the transmit and receive frequencies of the
current channel. Also displays the channel status
(CNV, TCH, CCH1) and the mode (ANA, PH1 or
PH22). If the radio is scanning this information may
not be available.
GPS NMEA
data
Displays the last raw data received from the radio’s
internal GPS. The radio will display all supported
sentence formats received (for example $GPRMC
and $GPGGA sentences). Note that the display will
not automatically refresh when new data is received.
Keypad test Sounds an audible tone when a key is pressed or
released on the radio, or the 16-way and 3-way
selectors are moved. The radio also displays the
key or selector name along with “pressed” or
“released” or the new selector position.
QoS
(P25 channels
only)
Displays information about the quality of service
(received signal strength (RSSI) with an indication of
digital voice quality). Also displays the channel
status (CNV, TCH, CCH1) and the mode (PH1 or
PH22).
RSSI Displays the received signal strength (RSSI) of the
current channel.
Rx Tone Receives a 1011 Hz or 1031 Hz tone and displays
the received signal strength (RSSI) and the bit error
rate (BER) of the received signal. Also displays the
channel status (CNV, TCH, CCH1) and the mode
(PH1 or PH22). On a P25 conventional channel, the
user can select whether to receive a 1011 Hz (Phase
1) or 1031 Hz (Phase 2) tone. On a P25 trunked
channel, the network selects whether 1011 Hz or
1031 Hz is used.
Site display Shows the channel number, signal strength and
system-identity code (SYSCODE) for the currently
registered trunked site.
Site measure Lists the current trunked site (indicated with an
asterisk) and up to six detected adjacent sites, with
received signal strength (RSSI) information.
158 Troubleshooting
General care
The only radio maintenance required is ensuring the
battery has sufficient charge and that the antenna and
battery are not damaged.
Notice To prevent permanent damage to the radio
case, do not allow the radio to come into contact with
detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, or petroleum-
based products.
For general battery care, see "Maintaining battery life
and performance" on page 152.
Cleaning the radio
Notice Risk of permanent damage to the radio
housing! Do not clean the radio with solvents or
alcohol based products. This includes (but is not
limited to) ethylene glycol (antifreeze), propanone
(acetone), ethanol (methylated spirits), isopropyl
alcohol, and pool chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).
To clean the radio:
1Use a lint-free, dry cloth to remove surface dirt, oil,
or grease.
2Use an alcohol-free, antibacterial wipe to disinfect
the radio.
Tone test Generates an audible tone for the duration of the
test.
Tx Tone Transmits a tone of 1011 Hz or 1031 Hz on the
current P25 channel.
Tx Tone Cal Transmits a 1011 Hz or 1031 Hz tone on the current
channel with a bit error rate (BER) of 5%.
Tx power test Displays hardware-related information while the
radio is transmitting. Information includes the final
PA current (in mA)
1. CNV = conventional, TCH = traffic channel, CCH = control channel
2. ANA = analog, PH1 = P25 Phase 1, PH2 = P25 Phase 2
Test Description
Troubleshooting 159
Notice Risk of internal damage! To avoid damaging
the inside of the radio, do not allow excess liquid to
enter the radio body (speaker grille, keypad, buttons,
and connectors).
3Use a water-dampened, lint-free, microfibre cloth
to remove any remaining dirt.
4If the damp cloth is ineffective, dilute a (5 to 10%)
solution of alcohol-free dishwashing liquid in clean
water, on a cloth, to remove remaining dirt.
Caution Health risk! Always use protective
equipment (gloves, face mask) when handling bleach.
5If the dishwashing liquid solution is ineffective, use
a solution of one part household bleach to two
parts clean water, on a cloth, to wipe away
remaining dirt.
Cleaning the contacts of the battery
Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the
battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the battery
with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or
grease.
160 Glossary
15 Glossary
A
APCO The Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials.
The APCO Project 25 standards
committee (http://www.apcointl.org/)
defined a digital radio standard. The
standard is often referred to as ‘APCO’
or ‘P25’.
C
channel In a conventional system, a channel is a
pair of frequencies used to transmit and
receive radio signals.
In a P25 trunking system, a channel is a
group of radio users.
control
channel
In a P25 trunking system, the control
channel is used by the trunking site to let
the radio units in the site’s coverage
area know when they can transmit their
call information.
conventional
operation
In conventional operation, the radio is
tuned to a programmed channel, and
communicates with other radios either
on that channel, or through a repeater
system.
Glossary 161
F
failsoft Failsoft operation offers P25
conventional operation if the radio
cannot acquire a control channel on a
trunking system for an extended period
of time. The conventional channel may
be a repeater channel or a direct
channel.
FCC Federal Communications Commission,
an independent United States
government agency that regulates
interstate and international radio
communications.
L
LED Light Emitting Diode, a device that is
able to emit light.
M
mute A mute controls the circumstances
under which a received signal is passed
to the radio’s speaker. For example,
when a signal is received by the radio,
the mute may remain ‘closed’ if the
signal is not strong enough, does not
have valid signaling or is encrypted.
162 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.
P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 1 refers to radio systems
operating in 12.5 kHz analog, digital or
mixed mode on conventional networks
or in digital for trunking networks.
Phase 1 digital transmissions are FDMA
(Frequency Division Multiple Access)
based and use Continuous 4 level
Frequency Modulation (C4FM) or LSM,
a linear modulation for simulcast
systems.
P25 Phase 2 P25 Phase 2 refers to the P25 digital
Common Air Interface (CAI), Time
Division Multiple Access (TDMA) based,
which provides one voice channel per
6.25 kHz channel spectrum efficiency.
The current standards effort focuses on
2-slot TDMA which provides two voice
traffic channels in a 12.5 kHz allocation.
Glossary 163
R
repeater A repeater is a relaying site, usually
situated above a city or town. The
repeater extends the range of radio
communications by receiving and re-
transmitting signals received from
radios.
RF Radio Frequency, the part of the
electromagnetic spectrum that is
suitable for radio transmissions. The
frequency of the RF signal is described
in terms of the number of cycles per
second or Hertz (Hz).
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator, an
icon or number that shows the strength
of a received signal.
T
traffic
channel
The traffic channel is the channel on a
trunking system to which the parties
participating in a call are directed to for
the duration of the call. When the call
ends, the traffic channel is returned to
the pool of channels for use in a new
call.
trunking
operation
In trunking operation, the trunking
system manages the communications
channels used by the radio, and shares
a number of channels among a large
number of radio users.
164 Glossary
V
valid signal A valid signal is a signal that the radio
responds to by unmuting the receiver.
A signal may be valid, for example,
when it is stronger than a minimum level
or has special signaling that matches
the signaling programmed for the
receiving radio.
Simplified Declaration of Conformity 165
Simplified Declaration of Conformity
EN
Hereby, Tait Limited declares that the radio equipment
type TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A,
TPDHBB & TPDHKC is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/
EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
BG
С настоящото Tait Limited декларира, че този тип
радиосъоръжение TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC е в съответствие с Директива
2014/53/ЕС.
Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие
може да се намери на следния интернет адрес:
www.taitradio.com/eudoc
ES
Por la presente, Tait Limited declara que el tipo de equipo
radioeléctrico TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC es conforme con la Directiva
2014/53/UE.
El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está
disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
CS
Tímto Tait Limited prohlašuje, že typ rádiového zařízení
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU.
Úplné znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této
internetové adrese: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
DA
Hermed erklærer Tait Limited, at radioudstyrstypen
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde tekst kan findes på
følgende internetadresse: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
DE
Hiermit erklärt Tait Limited, dass der Funkanlagentyp
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht.
Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der
folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
ET
Käesolevaga deklareerib Tait TPDB1A, TPDB1B,
TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC vastab
direktiivi 2014/53/EL nõuetele.
ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on kättesaadav järgmisel
internetiaadressil: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
EL
Με την παρούσα ο/η Tait Limited, δηλώνει ότι ο
ραδιοεξοπλισμός TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται
στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
FR
Le soussigné Tait Limited, déclare que l'équipement
radioélectrique du type TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC est conforme à la directive
2014/53/UE.
Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est
disponible à l'adresse internet suivante: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
HR
Tait Limited ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.
Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj
internetskoj adresi: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
IT
Il fabbricante, Tait Limited, dichiara che il tipo di
apparecchiatura radio TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC è conforme alla direttiva 2014/
53/UE.
Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è
disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
LV
Ar šo Tait Limited deklarē, ka radioiekārta TPDB1A,
TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC
atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES.
Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams šādā
interneta vietnē: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
LT
Aš, Tait Limited, patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių tipas
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES.
Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto
adresu: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
HU
Tait Limited igazolja, hogy a TPDB1A, TPDB1B,
TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC típusú
rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a
következő internetes címen: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
MT
B'dan, Tait Limited, niddikjara li dan it-tip ta' tagħmir tar-
radju TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A,
TPDHBB & TPDHKC huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE.
It-test kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni ta' konformità tal-UE huwa
disponibbli f'dan l-indirizz tal-Internet li ġej: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
NL
Hierbij verklaar ik, Tait Limited, dat het type
radioapparatuur TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC conform is met Richtlijn 2014/
53/EU.
De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan
worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
www.taitradio.com/eudoc
PL
Tait Limited niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia
radiowego TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A,
TPDHBB & TPDHKC jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE.
Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod
następującym adresem internetowym: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
PT
O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Tait Limited declara que o
presente tipo de equipamento de rádio TPDB1A, TPDB1B,
TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC está em
conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE.
O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível
no seguinte endereço de Internet: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
RO
Prin prezenta, Tait Limited declară că tipul de
echipamente radio TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC este în conformitate cu
Directiva 2014/53/UE.
Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la
următoarea adresă internet: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
SK
Tait Limited týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu
TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB &
TPDHKC je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej
adrese:
SL
Tait Limited potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme TPDB1A,
TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC
skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na
naslednjem spletnem naslovu: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
FI
Tait Limited vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi TPDB1A,
TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC
on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen.
EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti on
saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa: www.taitradio.com/
eudoc
SV
Härmed försäkrar Tait Limited att denna typ av
radioutrustning TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A,
TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC överensstämmer med direktiv
2014/53/EU.
Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse
finns på följande webbadress: www.taitradio.com/eudoc
166 Tait Software Licence Agreement
Tait Software Licence Agreement
This Software License Agreement
("Agreement") is between you
(“Licensee”) and Tait Limited (“Tait").
By using any of the Software items
embedded and pre-loaded in the
related Tait Designated Product,
included on CD, downloaded from the
Tait website, or provided in any other
form, you agree to be bound by the
terms of this Agreement. If you do not
agree to the terms of this Agreement,
do not install or use any of the
Software. If you install or use any of
the Software, that will be deemed to be
acceptance of the terms of this
Agreement.
For good and valuable consideration,
the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS
“Confidential Information” means all
or any information supplied to or
received by Licensee from Tait,
whether before or after installation or
use and whether directly or indirectly
pertaining to the Software and
Documentation supplied by Tait,
including without limitation all
information relating to the Designated
Products, hardware, software;
copyright, design registrations,
trademarks; operations, processes,
and related business affairs of Tait;
and including any other goods or
property supplied by Tait to Licensee
pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
“Designated Products” means
products provided by Tait to Licensee
with which or for which the Software
and Documentation is licensed for
use.
“Documentation” means product and
software documentation that specifies
technical and performance features
and capabilities; user, operation, and
training manuals for the Software; and
all physical or electronic media upon
which such information is provided.
“Executable Code” means Software
in a form that can be run in a computer
and typically refers to machine
language, which is comprised of native
instructions the computer carries out in
hardware. Executable code may also
refer to programs written in interpreted
languages that require additional
software to actually execute.
“Intellectual Property Rights” and
“Intellectual Property” mean the
following or their substantial
equivalents or counterparts,
recognized by or through action before
any governmental authority in any
jurisdiction throughout the world and
including, but not limited to all rights in
patents, patent applications,
inventions, copyrights, trademarks,
trade secrets, trade names, and other
proprietary rights in or relating to the
Software and Documentation;
including any adaptations, corrections,
de-compilations, disassemblies,
emulations, enhancements fixes,
modifications, translations and
updates to or derivative works from,
the Software or Documentation,
whether made by Tait or another party,
or any improvements that result from
Tait processes or, provision of
information services.
“Licensee” means any individual or
entity that has accepted the terms of
this License.
“Open Source Software” means
software with freely obtainable source
code and license for modification, or
permission for free distribution.
“Open Source Software License”
means the terms or conditions under
which the Open Source Software is
licensed.
Tait Software Licence Agreement 167
“Person” means any individual,
partnership, corporation, association,
joint stock company, trust, joint
venture, limited liability company,
governmental authority, sole
proprietorship, or other form of legal
entity recognized by a governmental
authority.
“Security Vulnerability” means any
flaw or weakness in system security
procedures, design, implementation,
or internal controls that if exercised
(accidentally triggered or intentionally
exploited) could result in a security
breach such that data is compromised,
manipulated, or stolen, or a system is
damaged.
“Software” (i) means proprietary
software in executable code format,
and adaptations, translations, de-
compilations, disassemblies,
emulations, or derivative works of
such software; (ii) means any
modifications, enhancements, new
versions and new releases of the
software provided by Tait; and (iii) may
contain one or more items of software
owned by a third-party supplier. The
term "Software" does not include any
third-party software provided under
separate license or not licensable
under the terms of this Agreement.
“Source Code” means software
expressed in human readable
language necessary for
understanding, maintaining,
modifying, correcting, and enhancing
any software referred to in this
Agreement and includes all states of
that software prior to its compilation
into an executable programme.
“Tait” means Tait Limited and
includes its Affiliates.
SECTION 2 SCOPE
This Agreement contains the terms
and conditions of the license Tait is
providing to Licensee, and of
Licensee’s use of the Software and
Documentation. Tait and Licensee
enter into this Agreement in
connection with Tait delivery of certain
proprietary Software and/or products
containing embedded or pre-loaded
proprietary Software.
SECTION 3 GRANT OF
LICENSE
3.1. Subject to the provisions of this
Agreement and the payment of
applicable license fees, Tait grants to
Licensee a personal, limited, non-
transferable (except as permitted in
Section 7), and non-exclusive license
to use the Software in executable code
form, and the Documentation, solely in
connection with Licensee's use of the
Designated Products for the useful life
of the Designated Products. This
Agreement does not grant any rights to
source code.
3.2. If the Software licensed under this
Agreement contains or is derived from
Open Source Software, the terms and
conditions governing the use of such
Open Source Software are in the Open
Source Software Licenses of the
copyright owner and not in this
Agreement. If there is a conflict
between the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and the terms and
conditions of the any applicable Open
Source Software Licenses, the terms
and conditions of the Open Source
Software Licenses will take
precedence. For information about
Open Source Components contained
in Tait products and the related Open
Source licenses, see:
http://support.taitradio.com/go/
opensource
SECTION 4 LIMITATIONS ON
USE
4.1. Licensee may use the Software
only for Licensee's internal business
purposes and only in accordance with
the Documentation. Any other use of
the Software is strictly prohibited.
Without limiting the general nature of
these restrictions, Licensee will not
make the Software available for use by
168 Tait Software Licence Agreement
third parties on a "time sharing,"
"application service provider," "service
bureau" basis, or for any other similar
commercial rental or sharing
arrangement.
4.2. Licensee will not, and will not
directly or indirectly allow or enable
any third party to: (i) reverse engineer,
disassemble, extract components,
decompile, reprogram, or otherwise
reduce the Software or any portion
thereof to a human perceptible form or
otherwise attempt to recreate the
source code; (ii) modify, adapt, create
derivative works of, or merge the
Software; (iii) copy, reproduce,
distribute, lend, or lease the Software
or Documentation to any third party;
(iv) grant any sublicense or other rights
in the Software or Documentation to
any third party; (v) take any action that
would cause the Software or
Documentation to be placed in the
public domain; (vi) remove, or in any
way alter or obscure any copyright
notice or other notice of Tait or third-
party licensor’s proprietary rights; (vii)
provide, copy, transmit, disclose,
divulge or make the Software or
Documentation available to, or permit
the use of the Software by, any third
party or on any machine except as
expressly authorized by this
Agreement; or (viii) use, or permit the
use of, the Software in a manner that
would result in the production of a copy
of the Software by any means
whatsoever other than what is
permitted in this Agreement. Licensee
may make one copy of the Software to
be used solely for archival, back-up, or
disaster recovery purposes; provided
that Licensee may not operate that
copy of the Software at the same time
as the original Software is being
operated. Licensee may make as
many copies of the Documentation as
it may reasonably require for the
internal use of the Software.
4.3. Unless otherwise authorized by
Tait in writing, Licensee will not, and
will not enable or allow any third party
to: (i) install a copy of the Software on
more than one unit of a Designated
Product; or (ii) copy or transfer
Software installed on one unit of a
Designated Product to any other
device. Licensee may temporarily
transfer Software installed on a
Designated Product to another device
if the Designated Product is inoperable
or malfunctioning. Temporary transfer
of the Software to another device must
be discontinued when the original
Designated Product is returned to
operation and the Software must be
removed from the other device.
4.4. Licensee will maintain, during the
term of this Agreement and for a
period of two years thereafter,
accurate records relating to this
license grant to verify compliance with
this Agreement. Tait, or a third party
nominated by Tait, may inspect
Licensee’s premises, books and
records, upon reasonable prior notice
to Licensee, during Licensee’s normal
business hours and subject to
Licensee's facility and security
regulations. Tait is responsible for the
payment of all expenses and costs of
the inspection, provided that Licensee
shall indemnify Tait for all costs
(including audit costs and legal costs
on a solicitor client basis) if Licensee
has breached the terms of this
Agreement. Any information obtained
by Tait during the course of the
inspection will be kept in strict
confidence by Tait and used solely for
the purpose of verifying Licensee's
compliance with the terms of this
Agreement.
SECTION 5 OWNERSHIP AND
TITLE
Tait, its licensors, and its suppliers
retain all of their Intellectual Property
Rights in and to the Software and
Documentation, in any form. No rights
are granted to Licensee under this
Agreement by implication, estoppel or
Tait Software Licence Agreement 169
otherwise, except for those rights
which are expressly granted to
Licensee in this Agreement. All
Intellectual Property developed,
originated, or prepared by Tait in
connection with providing the
Software, Designated Products,
Documentation, or related services,
remains vested exclusively in Tait, and
Licensee will not have any shared
development or other Intellectual
Property Rights.
SECTION 6 LIMITED
WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER
OF WARRANTY
6.1. The commencement date and the
term of the Software warranty will be a
period of one (1) year from Tait
shipment of the Software. If Licensee
is not in breach of any obligations
under this Agreement, Tait warrants
that the unmodified Software, when
used properly and in accordance with
the Documentation and this
Agreement, will be free from a
reproducible defect that eliminates the
functionality or successful operation of
a feature critical to the primary
functionality or successful operation of
the Software. Whether a defect has
occurred will be determined solely by
Tait. Tait does not warrant that
Licensee’s use of the Software or the
Designated Products will be
uninterrupted, error-free, completely
free of Security Vulnerabilities, or that
the Software or the Designated
Products will meet Licensee’s
particular requirements. Tait makes no
representations or warranties with
respect to any third-party software
included in the Software.
6.2 Tait sole obligation to Licensee,
and Licensee’s exclusive remedy
under this warranty, is to use
reasonable efforts to remedy any
material Software defect covered by
this warranty. These efforts will involve
either replacing the media or
attempting to correct significant,
demonstrable program or
documentation errors or Security
Vulnerabilities. If Tait cannot correct
the defect within a reasonable time,
then at Tait option, Tait will replace the
defective Software with functionally
equivalent Software, license to
Licensee substitute Software which
will accomplish the same objective, or
terminate the license and refund
Licensee’s paid license fee. If Tait
investigation of the perceived defect
reveals that no such defect in fact
exists, Tait may recover its costs in
respect of such investigation from
Licensee.
6.3. Tait disclaims any and all other
warranties relating to the Software or
Documentation other than the express
warranties set forth in this Section 6.
Warranties in Section 6 are in lieu of all
other warranties whether express or
implied, oral or written, and including
without limitation any and all implied
warranties of condition, title, non-
infringement, merchantability, or
fitness for a particular purpose or use
by Licensee (whether Tait knows, has
reason to know, has been advised of,
or is otherwise aware of any such
purpose or use), whether arising by
law, by reason of custom or usage of
trade, or by course of dealing. In
addition, Tait disclaims any warranty
to any person other than Licensee with
respect to the Software or
Documentation.
SECTION 7 TRANSFERS
7.1. Licensee will not transfer the
Software or Documentation to any
third party without specific prior written
consent from Tait. Tait may withhold
such consent or at its own discretion
make the consent conditional upon the
transferee paying applicable license
fees and agreeing to be bound by this
Agreement.
7.2. In the case of a value-added
reseller or distributor of Tait
Designated Products, the consent
170 Tait Software Licence Agreement
referred to in Section 7.1 may be
contained in a Tait Reseller or Tait
Distributor Agreement.
7.3. If the Designated Products are
Tait vehicle-mounted mobile products
or hand-carried portable radio
products and Licensee transfers
ownership of the Tait mobile or
portable radio products to a third party,
Licensee may assign its right to use
the Software which is embedded in or
furnished for use with the radio
products and the related
Documentation; provided that
Licensee transfers all copies of the
Software and Documentation to the
transferee.
7.4. For the avoidance of any doubt,
Section 7.3 excludes TaitNet
Infrastructure, or the products listed at
any time under network products at:
http://www.taitradio.com.
7.5. If Licensee, as a contractor or
subcontractor (integrator), is
purchasing Tait Designated Products
and licensing Software not for its own
internal use but for end use only by a
Customer, the Licensee may transfer
such Software, but only if a) Licensee
transfers all copies of such Software
and the related Documentation to the
transferee and b) Licensee has first
obtained from its Customer (and, if
Licensee is acting as a subcontractor,
from the interim transferee(s) and from
the ultimate end user sub license) an
enforceable sublicense agreement
that prohibits any other transfer and
that contains restrictions substantially
identical to the terms set forth in this
Software License Agreement. Except
as stated in the foregoing, Licensee
and any transferee(s) authorised by
this Section may not otherwise
transfer or make available any Tait
Software to any third party nor permit
any party to do so. Licensee will, on
request, make available evidence
reasonably satisfactory to Tait
demonstrating compliance with all the
foregoing.
SECTION 8 TERM AND
TERMINATION
8.1. Licensee’s right to use the
Software and Documentation will
commence when the Designated
Products are supplied by Tait to
Licensee and will continue for the life
of the Designated Products with which
or for which the Software and
Documentation are supplied, unless
Licensee breaches this Agreement, in
which case this Agreement and
Licensee's right to use the Software
and Documentation may be
terminated immediately upon notice by
Tait.
8.2. Within thirty (30) days after
termination of this Agreement,
Licensee must certify in writing to Tait
that all copies of the Software have
been removed or deleted from the
Designated Products and that all
copies of the Software and
Documentation have been returned to
Tait or destroyed by Licensee and are
no longer in use by Licensee.
8.3. Licensee acknowledges that Tait
made a considerable investment of
resources in the development,
marketing, and distribution of the
Software and Documentation and that
Licensee's breach of this Agreement
will result in irreparable harm to Tait for
which monetary damages would be
inadequate. If Licensee breaches this
Agreement, Tait may terminate this
Agreement and be entitled to all
available remedies at law or in equity
including immediate injunctive relief
and repossession of all non-
embedded Software and associated
Documentation. Licensee shall pay all
Tait costs (on an indemnity basis) for
the enforcement of the terms of this
Agreement.
SECTION 9 CONFIDENTIALITY
Licensee acknowledges that the
Software and Documentation contain
proprietary and Confidential
Information valuable to Tait and are
Tait Software Licence Agreement 171
Tait trade secrets, and Licensee
agrees to respect the confidentiality of
the information contained in the
Software and Documentation.
SECTION 10 LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY
10.1. In no circumstances shall Tait be
under any liability to Licensee, or any
other person whatsoever, whether in
Tort (including negligence), Contract
(except as expressly provided in this
Agreement), Equity, under any
Statute, or otherwise at law for any
losses or damages whether general,
special, exemplary, punitive, direct,
indirect, or consequential arising out of
or in connection with any use or
inability of using the Software.
10.2. Licensee’s sole remedy against
Tait will be limited to breach of contract
and Tait sole and total liability for any
such claim shall be limited at the
option of Tait to the repair or
replacement of the Software or the
refund of the purchase price of the
Software.
SECTION 11 GENERAL
11.1. COPYRIGHT NOTICES. The
existence of a copyright notice on the
Software will not be construed as an
admission or presumption of
publication of the Software or public
disclosure of any trade secrets
associated with the Software.
11.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Licensee acknowledges that the
Software may be subject to the laws
and regulations of the jurisdiction
covering the supply of the Designated
Products and will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations,
including export laws and regulations,
of that country.
11.3. ASSIGNMENTS AND
SUBCONTRACTING. Tait may assign
its rights or subcontract its obligations
under this Agreement, or encumber or
sell its rights in any Software, without
prior notice to, or consent of, Licensee.
11.4. GOVERNING LAW. This
Agreement shall be subject to and
construed in accordance with New
Zealand law and disputes between the
parties concerning the provisions
hereof shall be determined by the New
Zealand Courts of Law. Provided
however Tait may at its election bring
proceedings for breach of the terms
hereof or for the enforcement of any
judgment in relation to a breach of the
terms hereof in any jurisdiction Tait
considers fit for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with the terms
hereof or obtaining relief for breach of
the terms hereof.
11.5. THIRD-PARTY
BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is
entered into solely for the benefit of
Tait and Licensee. No third party has
the right to make any claim or assert
any right under this Agreement, and no
third party is deemed a beneficiary of
this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any licensor or supplier of
third-party software included in the
Software will be a direct and intended
third-party beneficiary of this
Agreement.
11.6. SURVIVAL. Sections 4, 5, 6.3, 7,
8, 9, 10, and 11 survive the termination
of this Agreement.
11.7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In
the event of inconsistencies between
this Agreement and any other
Agreement between the parties, the
parties agree that, with respect to the
specific subject matter of this
Agreement, this Agreement prevails.
11.8. SECURITY. Tait uses
reasonable means in the design and
writing of its own Software and the
acquisition of third-party Software in
order to limit Security Vulnerabilities.
While no software can be guaranteed
to be free from Security Vulnerabilities,
if a Security Vulnerability is
discovered, Tait will take the steps
specified in Section 6 of this
Agreement.
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11.9. EXPORT. Licensee will not
transfer, directly or indirectly, any
Designated Product, Documentation
or Software furnished hereunder or the
direct product of such Documentation
or Software to any country for which
New Zealand or any other applicable
country requires an export license or
other governmental approval without
first obtaining such license or
approval.
11.10. SEVERABILITY. In the event
that any part or parts of this Agreement
shall be held illegal or null and void by
any court or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction, such
determination shall not affect the
remaining terms which shall remain in
full force and effect as if such part or
parts held to be illegal or void had not
been included in this Agreement. Tait
may replace the invalid or
unenforceable provision with a valid
and enforceable provision that
achieves the original intent and
economic effect of this Agreement.
11.11. CONSUMER GUARANTEES.
Licensee acknowledges that the
licenses supplied in terms of this
agreement are supplied to Licensee in
business, and that the guarantees and
other provisions of prevailing
consumer protection legislation shall
not apply.
11.12. WHOLE AGREEMENT.
Licensee acknowledges that it has
read this Agreement, understands it
and agrees to be bound by its terms
and conditions. Licensee also agrees
that, subject only to the express terms
of any other agreement between Tait
and Licensee to the contrary, this is
the complete and exclusive statement
of the Agreement between it and Tait
in relation to the Software. This
Agreement supersedes any proposal
or prior agreement, oral or written, and
any other communications between
Licensee and Tait relating to the
Software and the Designated
Products.
