Tait TPDK5A Handheld Portable Transceiver User Manual TP9300 User s Guide

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TP9300
DMR Portable Radios
User’s Guide
DRAFT
MPD-00001-02 · Issue 2 · November 2012
Contents
For your safety .......................................................... 9
Menu maps ....................................................................... 19
About this guide ...................................................... 21
Safety warnings used in this guide........................................... 21
Related documentation.................................................................... 21
Before using your radio ........................................ 23
For your safety — battery warning .................................................24
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ............................... 24
Charging the battery before first use ..........................................25
Attaching the battery ............................................................................25
Removing the battery ............................................................................26
Attaching the antenna ..........................................................................26
Removing the antenna ..........................................................................26
Attaching a belt clip ................................................................................26
Removing a belt clip ...............................................................................27
Installing an accessory ..........................................................................27
Getting started........................................................ 28
About your DMR digital radio ...........................................................29
Lack of static noise ........................................................................... 29
Coverage.................................................................................................. 29
About the radio controls ..................................................................... 30
Understanding the radio display .....................................................32
Radio display icons............................................................................. 32
Understanding the radio indicators ..............................................34
Status indicators................................................................................. 34
Audible tones......................................................................................... 35
Using function keys to access frequently used features .37
Viewing the function key settings............................................. 37
Navigating the radio’s menus ...........................................................38
Using the Main menu ....................................................................... 38
Accessing frequently used menus........................................... 39
Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list ......................... 40
Basic operation ....................................................... 41
Turning the radio on and off ..............................................................42
Security lock on power-up feature........................................... 42
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Adjusting the speaker volume ......................................................... 43
Locking and unlocking the keypad ............................................... 43
Using a wireless headset .....................................................................44
Changing the radio’s operating mode .........................................46
Operating in trunked mode................................. 47
Checking that your network is available ...................................48
Changing your network................................................................... 48
Making a preset call ...............................................................................50
About trunked zones and workgroups ........................................ 51
Selecting a zone.................................................................................... 51
Selecting a workgroup..................................................................... 52
Making a call to a workgroup ...................................................... 52
Selecting the homegroup............................................................... 53
Scanning workgroups....................................................................... 54
About emergency operation ............................................................. 55
Dialing a PABX number .........................................................................57
Dialing a PSTN number .........................................................................57
Receiving a call .......................................................................................... 58
Re-establishing a call ............................................................................. 59
Checking missed calls ...........................................................................60
About status messages ........................................................................ 62
About trunked text messages ..........................................................64
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode ................................. 67
Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups ..68
Dialing calls in trunked mode ............................. 69
MPT 1343 dialing ...................................................................................... 70
Nokia ANN fleet calls ..............................................................................72
Accessing common trunking functions ...................................... 74
Operating in conventional mode ....................... 76
Selecting a zone ........................................................................................77
Selecting a channel ................................................................................. 78
Selecting a group ..................................................................................... 79
Checking that a channel is clear ......................................................81
Making a call ............................................................................................... 82
Making a call using the address book ......................................... 83
Making a local call ...................................................................................84
Connecting to a telephone network .............................................86
Making an emergency call .................................................................. 88
Sending a status message ..................................................................89
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Transmitting at low power ................................................................. 90
Ending active calls ................................................................................... 91
Activating the repeater before a call ............................................92
Communicating directly with other radios ................................93
Receiving a call ......................................................................................... 94
Receiving a text message ................................................................... 94
Hearing faint and noisy signals ........................................................95
Using the radio in different repeater areas ...............................97
Scanning a group of channels ......................................................... 98
Customizing radio settings ............................... 104
Changing the external alert option ............................................. 105
Changing the volume of all audible indicators .................... 105
Changing the volume of keypress tones ................................. 106
Changing to quiet operation ........................................................... 106
Changing to silent operation ...........................................................107
Turning on backlighting .....................................................................107
Turning backlighting on momentarily.................................. 108
Adjusting the backlighting level.............................................. 108
Charging and caring for batteries ................... 109
About the chargers ............................................................................... 110
Before using the charger .................................................................... 111
Handle the battery safely .............................................................. 111
Attaching of labels............................................................................. 111
Charging temperatures.................................................................. 112
Leaving the battery on charge .................................................. 112
Low battery warning........................................................................ 114
Charging the battery .............................................................................115
LED behavior........................................................................................ 116
Removing the battery from the charger............................... 117
Maintaining battery life and performance ................................117
Storing batteries ......................................................................................118
Using batteries after storage ..................................................... 118
Disposing of batteries ...........................................................................118
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Troubleshooting .................................................... 119
About troubleshooting ........................................................................120
When your radio won’t turn on................................................. 120
Identifying the radio’s audible tones..................................... 120
Checking the version of your radio ........................................ 121
General care ...............................................................................................122
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Cleaning the contacts of the battery.................................... 122
Cleaning the radio ............................................................................ 122
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity . 123
Tait Software Licence Agreement .......................... 124
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Copyright and trademarks
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Limited. All rights reserved. This document may not, in whole or in
part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form,
without prior written permission from Tait Limited.
The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait 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:
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CN 200930004200.4, CN 200930009301.0, CN 1031871, CN 1070368,
EU 000915475-0001, EU 000915475-0002, GB 2386010,
GB 23865476, GB 2413249, GB 2413445, US 5745840, US 7411461,
US 7649893, US 10/523952, US 10/546696, US 10/546697,
US 10/547964, US 10/597339, US 11/572700, US 29/306491,
US 61/218015, US 61/236663, US 61/238769, US 61/251372.
This product may also be made under license under one or more of
the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473 4,636,791 4,716,407 4,972,460
5,146,497 5,148,482 5,164,986 5,185,795 5,185,796 5,271,017 5,377,229
5,502,767.
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. Protected by U.S. Patents
5,870,405 5,826,222 5,754,974 5,701,390 5,715,365 5,649,050
5,630,011 5,581,656 5,517,511 5,491,772 5,247,579 5,226,084
and 5,195,166.
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.
For your safety
Before using your radio, please read the following
important safety and compliance information.
Radio frequency exposure information
For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the
Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio
frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the
following information before using this radio.
Using this radio
You should use this radio only for work-related purposes
(it is not authorized for any other use) and if you are fully
aware of, and can exercise control over, your exposure to
RF energy. To prevent exceeding FCC RF exposure
limits, you must control the amount and duration of RF
that you and other people are exposed to.
It is also important that you:
■
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
guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.
Controlling your exposure to RF energy
This radio emits radio frequency (RF) energy or radio
waves primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of
electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are
recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.
To control your exposure to RF and comply with the
maximum exposure limits for occupational/controlled
environments, follow these guidelines:
9 For your safety
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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 recommended
by the FCC’s occupational/controlled environment
RF exposure limits.
■
Ensure you only use Tait-approved antennas,
batteries, 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.
Compliance with RF energy exposure
standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
10 For your safety
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United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310,
and 2.1093.
■
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992.
■
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
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
mobiles) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives).
■
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute 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
relatives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux risques
dus aux agents physiques (champs
électromagnétiques).
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.
For your safety 11
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.
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:
12 For your safety
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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
Interoperability calling channels. These channels are
defined in § 90.531 (b) (1) (ii).
■
Radios using encryption must have a readily
accessible 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.
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 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
directive. The requirements of this directive include
For your safety 13
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 123 of
this booklet. To download the formal declaration of
conformity, go to http://eudocs.taitradio.com/.
Interference with electronic devices
Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction
due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is
present when your radio is transmitting.
Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by
RF energy are:
14 For your safety
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aircraft electronic systems
■
vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection,
anti-skid brakes, and cruise control
■
medical devices such as hearing aids and
pacemakers
■
medical equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities.
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
interfering with the pacemaker
■
keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the
pacemaker while the radio is on
■
use the radio on your right side 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.
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
For your safety 15
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.
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.
16 For your safety
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.
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.
For your safety 17
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.
18 For your safety
Menu maps
Main menu (trunked mode)
Preset calls
Set zone
Set workgroup
Go to homegroup
Scanning
Send
Status
Text message
Preset message
Edit message
New message
Dispatcher call
Broadcast call
Send group
Send to preset
Send to dialed
Conference call
Send group
Send to preset
Send to dialed
Priority call
Send dispatcher
Send to preset
Send to dialed
Emergency call
Send dispatcher
Send to preset
Send to dialed
Wireless headset
Connect
Reconnect last
Disconnect
Connection info
Manage headsets
Find new devices
Options
Power-on option
Auto-connect
Workgroup setup*
My Workgroups**
Set homegroup
Subscribe all
Unsubscribe all
Radio settings
Functions
Scrambler
Lock radio
VOX
VOX sensitivity
Call settings
Call queuing
Do not disturb
Alert settings
External alert
Indicator level
Keypress tones
Quiet operation
Silent operation
Display settings
Backlight level
Backlighting
Contrast adjust
Channel display
RSSI
Radio info
Trunked identity
Key settings
Version info
Customer info
Serial number
Call groups
GPS info
Change network
Change mode
Diagnostics
* This menu item may appear as
‘Group select’
** This menu item may appear as
‘Edit groups’
Menu maps 19
Main menu (conventional mode)
Xband repeater
Channels
Talkaround
Zones
Call settings
Address book
Ignore 2-tone
Local calls
Alert settings
Set status
External alert
Dial radio call
Indicator level
Dial patch call
Keypress tones
Wireless headset
Quiet operation
Connect
Silent operation
Reconnect last
Display settings
Disconnect
Backlight level
Connection info
Backlighting
Manage headsets
Contrast adjust
Find new devices
RSSI
Options
Radio
info
Power-on option
Key
settings
Auto-connect
Version
info
Radio settings
Customer
info
Functions
Serial number
Scrambler
Advanced
Lock radio
Program groups
Low power tx
Set scan key
Monitor
GPS
info
Squelch o’ride
Change
mode
VOX
VOX sensitivity
20 Menu maps
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About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about the
TP9300 portable radios. 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.
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.)
About this guide 21
■
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
section “Charging and caring for batteries” on
page 109.)
22 About this guide
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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 — allow 2.5 hours for this.
This section covers:
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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
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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 accessory
Before using your radio 23
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
24 Before using your radio
The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of
the label.
0.28 in
(7 mm)
R0.13 in
(3.2 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)
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 109.
For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger.
Attaching the battery
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.
Rotate 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.
2 Holding the radio firmly, align the back of the battery
with the back of the chassis.
3 Place the two lugs at the bottom edge of the battery
into the two slots in the bottom of the front panel.
4 Lightly press the top of the battery towards the radio
until the battery catch clicks.
5 Make sure that the battery is firmly in position.
Before using your radio 25
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:
Slide the battery catch up.
2 From 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.
Removing the antenna
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:
Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of
the battery.
2 Press down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.
26 Before using your radio
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:
Insert a flat screwdriver blade or similar flat object
under the lip of the release lock (that is, between it
and the metal slider).
2 Lift the release lock up (away from the metal slider)
and hold it in position.
3 Slide the belt clip out.
Installing an accessory
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 accessory:
Use a coin or other blunt object to loosen the screw
that secures the accessory cover to the radio.
2 Remove the accessory cover and store it in a safe
place.
3 Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
4 Tighten the screw.
Before using your radio 27
3
Getting started
This section gives an overview of your DMR radio,
describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and
explains how the radio menus are organized.
This section covers:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
28 Getting started
About your DMR digital radio
About the radio controls
Understanding the radio display
Understanding the radio indicators
Using function keys to access frequently used
features
Navigating the radio’s menus
Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list
About your DMR digital radio
Your digital radio may be programmed for DMR (digital)
trunking, MPT (analog) trunking, or both (dual mode).
Dual mode networks are able to receive both digital and
analog calls. Fully-featured conventional analog
operation is also available.
You may notice differences between analog and digital
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 analog networks, the background noise in a call
gets progressively worse when you are in fringe areas or
even slightly outside normal coverage areas. 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.
Getting started 29
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.
channel selector
3-way selector
control (optional)
power / volume
control
function key 2
PTT key
(press-to-talk)
function key 1
status LED
speaker /
microphone
display
function key 3
function key 4
left selection key
scroll keys
right selection key
alphanumeric
keys
30 Getting started
Name
Function
PTT key
Press and hold to transmit and release to
listen
Power/volume Rotate to turn the radio on and change
control
the speaker volume
Channel
selector
Select and change channels
3-way selector Select frequently used features
(optional)
Left and right Action determined by the text above the
selection keys 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 Used to enter letters and numbers
keys
Getting started 31
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
Battery indicator: shows how much charge is available in
the battery
Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels or
workgroups for activity
Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have been
turned off
Low-power transmit: your radio is set to transmit on low
power
Transmit: your radio is transmitting
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
Scrambler: the voice-inversion scrambler is turned on
(analog channels only)
Signal strength indicator: the more bars, the stronger the
signal being received by the radio
to move through a
Scrolling: you can use
or
list, or access a Quick Reference menu
Trunked mode icons
Scanning: scanning has been turned off
32 Getting started
Icon
Meaning
Homegroup: your radio has been returned to the
homegroup using the homegroup toggle function key
Call queuing: call queuing is turned on
Call queuing: there are calls in the call queue
Network (flashing): your radio is registered on a DMR or
MPT trunked network
Trunking: your radio has established a call and you are
now able to speak to the other party
Conventional mode icons
Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch override is
turned on
Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels for
activity, and the currently selected channel is a member of
the scan group.
Repeater talkaround: your radio is operating in repeater
talkaround mode, or you are on a simplex channel
Text message: there is no text message in the call queue
Text message: there is a text message in the call queue
Zone: this letter represents the zone in which your radio is
operating, where A is zone 1, Z is zone 26 (for example, K
represents zone 11)
Getting started 33
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
status LED
34 Getting started
Color
Meaning
Red
(transmit)
Glowing: your radio is transmitting
Green
(receive)
Glowing: the current channel is
busy
Flashing: you have received a call
Color
Meaning
Orange
(network)
Flashing: you are registered on a
trunked network
All LEDs off
Trunked: network not available, or
your radio is attempting to register
on a trunked network
Conventional: receive standby
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
battery is low, for example.
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
One short
beep
Meaning
■ 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)
Getting started 35
Tone
Meaning
One long, low- ■ Invalid keypress: the action you have
pitched beep
attempted is not permitted
■ Transmission inhibited: you have
attempted to transmit, but for some
reason you cannot make a call at
this time
36 Getting started
One short,
low-pitched
beep
Function deactivated: a function has
been turned off (using either the Main
menu or a function key)
Two short
beeps
Radio turned on: the radio is powered on
and ready to use
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.
function key 1
(emergency key)
function key 2
function key 3
function key 4
Viewing the function key settings
Use the Main menu to check the features assigned to
your radio’s function keys:
Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info >
Key settings.
2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of
function keys.
3 Press Select to view details of the function
associated with a particular function key.
The example shown is for a function key
programmed to turn backlighting on and off.
Backlighting
toggle
Back
OK
4 Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu.
Getting started 37
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.
Channel 12
Zone 11Menu
Lock
Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.
Main menu
Zones
Address book
Back
Select
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.
38 Getting started
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.
In this example, the Channels menu is the Quick
Access menu. Use the scroll keys to go directly to the
Channels menu.
Channel 12
Zone 11Menu
The Channels menu, with a list of your available
channels, is now displayed.
Channels
Channel 1
Channel 2
Back
Select
Getting started 39
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.
Channel 12
Zone 11Menu
Zones
Using the alphanumeric keys to
search a list
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
If a blinking cursor appears when you select a list, you
are able to search for the menu item you want using the
alphanumeric keys. This is of particular benefit if you
have a large number of items in a list. Lists that you may
be able to search are channels, zones, workgroups, and
preset calls.
■
40 Getting started
To search a list, enter the required name using the
keypad.
4
Basic operation
This section describes the basic operation of your radio,
including turning on the radio, adjusting the volume,
locking the keypad, using a wireless headset, and
changing the operating mode of the radio.
This section covers:
■
■
■
■
■
Turning the radio on and off
Adjusting the speaker volume
Locking and unlocking the keypad
Using a wireless headset
Changing the radio’s operating mode
Basic operation 41
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 114.)
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”.
Locking the radio
Press 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.)
2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.
(The current setting is highlighted.)
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
■
42 Basic operation
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, your radio may have a 3-way selector
that can be used to lock the keypad.)
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:
■
Press and hold the right selection key for about one
second.
Basic operation 43
Using a wireless headset
You may be able to connect a Bluetooth® wireless
headset to your radio, using the Wireless Headset menu
or a function key. Before attempting to connect a
wireless headset, check that the headset is fully
charged, and turned on. While the wireless headset is
connected, the wireless headset icon
appears in the
display.
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.
Connecting a wireless headset for the first time
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 will take less than one minute.
To find a compatible wireless headset:
Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Find new
devices.
Wireless headset
Find new devices
Options
Back
Select
While the radio searches for new devices the
message Searching ... appears in the display.
2 When the headset you want appears in the list of
devices, select Connect.
New devices
Plantronicsxx
Searching ...
Cancel
Connect
If the device you have selected is not one that was
programmed for your radio, you will be asked for
a passcode.
44 Basic operation
Reconnecting a wireless headset
Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Connect.
Alternatively, if you have previously used the
headset with your radio, select Wireless headset >
Reconnect.
Wireless headset
Connect
Reconnect last
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a function key to connect and
disconnect a wireless headset.)
2 When the message Calling headset appears in the
display, press the connect button on the wireless
headset to acknowledge the connection.
Once the headset is successfully connected,
remains in the radio display.
Channel 12
Menu
Disconnecting a wireless headset
■
Press Menu and select Wireless headset >
Disconnect.
Wireless headset
Disconnect
Connection info
Back
Select
Once the wireless headset is disconnected,
longer appears in the display.
no
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a function key to connect or
disconnect a wireless headset.)
Basic operation 45
Changing the radio’s operating
mode
The way your radio performs basic functions, such as
sending and receiving calls, depends on the operating
mode of your network. The two operating modes that
may be available on your radio are:
■
trunked mode (see “Operating in trunked mode” on
page 47), and
■
conventional mode (see “Operating in conventional
mode” on page 76).
To change your operating mode:
Press Menu and select Change mode.
Main menu
Change mode
Channels
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to change mode.)
2 Select Yes to confirm your selection, and your radio
now shows the default display for either trunked or
conventional.
The following examples show typical default displays
for trunked and conventional modes.
16A
Network 1
200-20001-20
Menu
trunked mode
46 Basic operation
Channel 1
Zone 2
Menu
conventional mode
5
Operating in trunked mode
This section explains how your radio operates on a DMR
(digital), MPT (analog) or dual-mode trunked network.
Your radio must have trunking functionality
programmed before it can operate in DMR or MPT
trunked mode.
This section covers:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Checking that your network is available
Changing your network
Making a preset call
About trunked zones and workgroups
About emergency operation
Dialing a PABX number
Dialing a PSTN number
Receiving a call
Re-establishing a call
Checking missed calls
About status messages
About trunked text messages
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode
Calls to conventional channels or conventional
groups
Operating in trunked mode 47
Checking that your network is
available
Check that the orange LED is flashing and the network
icon appears in the display. These are the indications
that your radio has access to a trunked network.
If the network icon is flashing, your radio is attempting
to access the trunked network. If this icon remains
flashing, your radio may be out of the network
coverage area.
Changing your network
Your radio may be programmed to operate in up to four
completely separate trunking networks, either DMR
(digital), MPT (analog) or both (dual mode). You may
wish to change networks because you are out of the
network coverage area, or you need to have access to
another trunking network.
To change your radio’s operating network, you may be
able to either use the Main menu or dial the new network
using the alphanumeric keys.
Changing your radio’s workgroup may also
change the network in which you are operating.
See “Selecting a workgroup” on page 52.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Change network.
Main menu
Change network
Change mode
Back
Select
2 In the Change Network menu, scroll through the list
of networks until the network you want appears.
3 Press Select.
The radio will restart, and display a power-up
message followed by the name of the new network.
48 Operating in trunked mode
Dialing a new network
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
Dial *700# to display the name of the current
trunked network.
2 Dial *70n# to change to a new network, where n is
the number of the new network (1 to 4).
The radio will restart, and display a power-up
message followed by the name of the new network.
Operating in trunked mode 49
Making a preset call
The preset calls programmed for your radio may be to
other radios, to PABX extensions or to PSTN numbers.
Select Menu > Preset calls.
Main menu
Preset calls
Set zone
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a function key, or left selection
key to select the Preset Calls menu.)
2 In the Preset Calls menu, scroll through the list of
calls until the call you want appears, then press
Send.
While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call
by pressing Clear.
Dialing a preset call
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
The preset calls programmed for your radio can be
dialed if you know the number associated with the
preset call.
Dial p, where p is the number of the preset call.
If your preset call number is the same as a call to
another radio, then you need to dial a leading 0. For
example, dial 23# to call radio 23 and dial 023# for
preset call number 23.
23
Clear
Send
2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.
While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call
by pressing Clear.
50 Operating in trunked mode
About trunked zones and
workgroups
Trunked zones and workgroups are used to manage the
calls on the trunked system. Zones typically define
geographic areas (towns, suburbs or counties), or
branches of an organization. Workgroups span multiple
zones, and typically define functions, work areas or
job roles.
When your radio belongs to a workgroup, it is said to be
‘subscribed’, and you receive all calls directed to that
group of users. A group’s members are dynamic, in that
a group only contains radios that are currently
registered on the system and subscribed to the
same group.
Your radio may be programmed to use different
names for a ‘zone’ and ‘workgroup’. For example,
‘district’ or ‘area’ may be used in place of zone, and
‘role’ or ‘group’ may be used in place of workgroup.
Selecting a zone
Select Menu > Set zone.
Main menu
Set zone
Set workgroup
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key
or channel selector to select a zone.)
2 In the Set Zone menu, scroll through the list of zones
until the zone you want appears.
3 Press Select.
4 Check that the network icon
display.
appears in the
Operating in trunked mode 51
Selecting a workgroup
Select Menu > Set workgroup.
Main menu
Set workgroup
Go to homegroup
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key
or channel selector to select a workgroup.)
2 In the Set Workgroup menu, scroll through the list of
workgroups until the workgroup you want appears.
3 Press Select.
4 Check that the network icon
display.
appears in the
Making a call to a workgroup
Different types of calls may be associated with your
workgroups. These calls can be individual calls, preset
calls, broadcast calls (no response permitted), or
conference calls.
To make a call to a workgroup:
Select the required zone. See “Selecting a zone” on
page 51.
2 Select the required workgroup. See “Selecting a
workgroup” on page 52
3 Press the PTT key, and a call to that workgroup is
made.
52 Operating in trunked mode
Selecting the homegroup
Your ‘homegroup’ is the workgroup in which your radio
usually operates. To return to your homegroup at any
time, you may be able to use the main menu, or use a
function key.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Go to homegroup.
Main menu
Go to homegroup
Scanning
Back
Select
2 Press Select, and the radio now shows your
homegroup in the default display.
Using a function key
You may be able to use a function key to toggle
between your homegroup, and the currently selected
zone and workgroup.
■
Press the function key programmed for your
homegroup.
The radio now shows your homegroup in the default
display, along with the homegroup icon .
The homegroup icon only appears if you use a
function key to select your homegroup.
Operating in trunked mode 53
Scanning workgroups
The ‘My Workgroups’ list comprises the current
workgroup, the homegroup, and other programmed
groups. When scanning is active, the radio will receive
activity from any subscribed groups in the My
Workgroups list.
To activate scanning:
Select Menu > Scanning.
Main menu
Scanning
Send
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a function key to select scanning.)
2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
54 Operating in trunked mode
About emergency operation
In an emergency you may be able to summon help by
sending an emergency call. After making the call, your
radio may be programmed to enter emergency mode.
While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle
between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher or
the called party can hear any activity near your radio.
On most networks, an emergency call takes precedence
over other call types, and existing calls are cleared down
so that the emergency call can proceed.
To make an emergency call from your radio, you may be
able to either:
■
make a preset emergency call,
■
dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric
keys, or
■
use a function key programmed for emergency
mode.
Making a preset emergency call
To make a preset emergency call from your radio, you
may be able to either use a programmed function key,
use the main menu, or use your quick access menu.
Select your preset emergency call.
See “Making a preset call” on page 50.
2 Press Send.
An emergency call is now sent to the emergency
location that has been programmed for your radio.
Operating in trunked mode 55
Dialing an emergency call
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
Dial *9.
2 Press Send or the
or PTT key.
An emergency call is now sent to the emergency
location that has been programmed for your radio.
If you wish to send an emergency call to another
radio, you may be able to dial *9*n then press the
or PTT key. In this case, n is the radio
unit number you wish to send the emergency
call to and may be a two- or three-digit number.
Activating emergency mode
You can activate emergency mode using a function key
programmed for emergency mode. Alternatively, you
may be able to activate emergency mode using a hidden
switch or panic button. Once emergency mode is
activated, your radio makes an emergency call to your
dispatcher or some other predetermined location. The
radio then enters emergency mode.
While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle
between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher
can hear any activity near the radio.
Cancelling emergency mode
Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by
turning the radio off and then on.
Emergency mode may be programmed to end
after a fixed period of time. In this case, there is no
need to turn the radio off and then on in order to
return the radio to normal operation.
56 Operating in trunked mode
Dialing a PABX number
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
To dial a PABX extension:
Dial n, where n is the PABX extension you wish
to call.
2 Press Send or the
or PTT key.
The call details appear in the display. While the call is
being setup, you can cancel the call by
pressing Clear.
Dialing a PSTN number
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
To dial a PSTN number:
Dial 0n, where n is the PSTN number you wish to call.
The numbers you dial before the 0 depend on the
way your network operates.
2 Press Send or the
or PTT key.
The call details appear in the display. While the call is
being setup, you can cancel the call by
pressing Clear.
Operating in trunked mode 57
Receiving a call
When you receive a call, your radio displays the caller’s
identity and responds in one of two ways, depending on
the way it was programmed and the way your
network operates.
■
On-air call setup: The radio gives a ring and
automatically accepts the call. The icon appears
in the display.
■
Full off-air call setup (FOACSU): When a call is
received, the radio rings like a telephone.
To accept the call, press Answer. The radio gives a
beep and the icon appears in the display. You may
also be able to accept the call if you briefly press the
PTT key or lift the microphone off the microphone
clip.
Once the icon appears, you can proceed with the call,
as follows:
Hold the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from
your mouth.
2 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.
3 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the
PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
appears in the display.
4 End the call by placing your microphone back onto
its hook or by pressing Clear. The network may also
end the call if neither you nor the other party
transmits for a predetermined time or if your call
time limit is exceeded.
Call time limit
In trunked mode, the length of your call may be limited
by the network or by your radio. Your radio may be
programmed to display the time remaining for your call.
58 Operating in trunked mode
Re-establishing a call
The last number recall, unanswered call and callback
functions allow you to re-establish calls using the
PTT key.
Last number recall
When an outgoing call has ended, the message
Last call to and the called unit’s identity may appear on
the display.
To make a call to that person again, briefly press the
PTT key.
Unanswered call
When an incoming call is missed, the message
Missed call and the caller’s identity may appear in
the display.
To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.
Callback
When an incoming call has been ended, the message
Last call from and the caller’s identity may appear in
the display.
To make a call to that person, briefly press the PTT key.
Operating in trunked mode 59
Checking missed calls
If you have missed an incoming call, it may be stored in
the call queue, so that you can return the call later.
Information about the last missed call is shown in the
display and the queued call icon appears.
In the example below, the last call received was a status
message from Car 1. This call is the first of three calls
stored in the call queue.
queued calls
type of call
identity of last
unanswered caller
options available scroll through position of call in
depend on type the calls
the call queue
of call
Accessing the call queue
Use the scroll keys to move through the calls in the
call queue until the call you want appears.
2 Press Options to open the call options menu.
The options available for the call depend on the type
of call it is. If the call is a voice call, select Call to
return the call or Delete to delete the call.
If the call is a status message or a text message, then
select View to read the message.
Changing your call queuing setting
Your radio may be programmed so that you are able to
change call queuing to ‘unanswered’. Unanswered call
queuing means that all status and text messages are
immediately queued. Incoming voice calls are only
queued if they are unanswered.
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be able to
change your call queuing setting using the keypad.
60 Operating in trunked mode
To activate call queuing:
■
select Menu > Radio settings > Call settings > Call
queuing and choose On,
■
press the function key programmed for Call queuing,
or
■
dial *48 then press the
or PTT key.
The message Call queuing activated appears.
To change call queuing to unanswered call queuing:
■
select Menu > Radio settings > Call settings > Call
queuing and choose Off,
■
press the function key programmed for Call queuing,
or
■
dial #48 then press the
or PTT key.
The message Call queuing deactivated appears.
Operating in trunked mode 61
About status messages
A status message is sent to another party to indicate
your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at
lunch”. If the radio receiving your message has been
programmed with the same status messages, it will
decode and display your message. If you receive a status
message, the message is automatically queued, since a
response is not expected.
Selecting a status message
Select Menu > Send > Status.
2 In the Status menu, scroll through the list of status
messages until the message you want appears.
Status
On site
In transit
Back
Options
Sending a status message
When you have chosen a message, press Options
and the Send To menu opens.
2 In the Send To menu, scroll through the list of
options until the choice you want appears.
Send to
Dispatcher
Preset
Back
Select
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can
choose the option Dialed, then dial the
number of the party you wish to call.
3 Press Send.
The call details appear in the display. While the call is
being setup, you can cancel the call by
pressing Clear.
62 Operating in trunked mode
Dialing a status message
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, the status
messages programmed for your radio can be dialed. To
dial the message, you need to know the number
associated with the status message.
To dial a status message:
Dial *0s*n, where s is the number of the status
message and n is the radio unit number you wish
to send the message to.
2 Alternatively, dial *0s*p, where p is the number of a
preset call. See “Dialing a preset call” on page 50 for
more information.
3 Press Send or the # or PTT key.
The call details appear in the display. While the call is
being setup, you can cancel the call by
pressing Clear.
Operating in trunked mode 63
About trunked text messages
Your radio may be programmed so that you can send
text messages. The three options for creating text
messages are selecting a preset text message, editing a
draft text message, or creating a new text message.
To either edit or enter a text message, your radio
must have alphanumeric keys.
Using the alphanumeric keys to enter text
When the alphanumeric keys are used to enter a text
message, they have special functions.
■
Use the # key to select the type of text entry: upper
and lower case characters (ABC, abc), initial capitals
(Abc), or numbers (123).
■
Use the left selection key (Clear) to delete a
character from the display.
■
Use the scroll keys to move through a message.
Repeated presses of these keys will give you the
characters shown in the following table.
Key
Characters
. , ? ! - / 1
Key
Characters
P Q R S 7
A B C 2
T U V 8
D E F 3
W X Y Z 9
G H I 4
space
J K L 5
M N O 6
In the example below, a preset text message has been
selected, and is being edited.
currently
selected text
entry option
(lower case)
abc
16/100
Contact base now|
Clear
Options
number of
characters used /
total number of
characters allowed
cursor: shows current point of text entry
64 Operating in trunked mode
Sending a preset text message
Press Menu and select Send >
Text message > Preset message.
Text message
Preset message
Edit message
Back
Select
In the Preset Message menu, a short label
representing each message is displayed.
2 Scroll through the list of preset message labels until
the one you want appears.
Preset message
Contact
Site
Back
Select
3 Press Select, and the text message you have chosen
is now displayed.
Contact base now
Back
Edit
Send
4 Press Send to send the message, or Edit to change
the message.
Editing a draft text message
Press Menu and select Send >
Text message > Edit message.
In the Edit Message menu, a short label representing
a message is displayed.
2 Use the scroll keys to move through the characters.
Use the alphanumeric keys to add characters and
the Clear key to delete them.
abc
7/100
On site|
Clear
Options
Operating in trunked mode 65
3 When the message is complete, press Options and
select Send.
Creating a new text message
Press Menu and select Send >
Text message > New message.
The last text message you sent may be displayed.
2 In the New Message menu, modify the last text
message you sent, or enter the new text message
using the alphanumeric keys.
3 When the message is complete, press Options and
select Send.
Sending a text message
When you have chosen or entered a message, press
Options and the Text Options menu opens.
Text options
Send
Cancel sending
Back
Select
2 In the Text Options menu, scroll through the list of
options until the choice you want appears.
(If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be
able to dial the number of the party you wish to call.)
3 Press Select.
The call details appear in the display. While the call is
being setup, you can cancel the call by
pressing Clear.
66 Operating in trunked mode
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb
mode
If you do not want calls for a while, you can place the
radio in do-not-disturb mode, so that incoming calls can
be ignored. You can make outgoing calls in the usual
way.
While do-not-disturb mode is active, incoming
calls cannot be stored in the call queue.
Using a function key
Press the function key programmed for do not
disturb, to activate the do-not-disturb function.
The message Do not disturb activated appears in
the display. Your radio will now ignore all incoming
calls.
2 To deactivate the do-not-disturb function, press the
do-not-disturb function key again.
The message Do not disturb deactivated appears in
the display.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Radio Settings >
Call Settings > Do not disturb.
2 In the Do Not Disturb menu, choose On.
3 Press Select.
The message Do not disturb activated appears in
the display. Your radio will now ignore all incoming
calls.
Operating in trunked mode 67
Calls to conventional channels or
conventional groups
You may be able to dial conventional channels or groups,
using 101 to 110. The channels or groups called using
these numbers are programmed for your radio.
To call a conventional channel or group:
Dial the number for the channel or group you wish to
call.
2 Press Send or the
or PTT key.
Your radio switches to the conventional channel
programmed for that number.
68 Operating in trunked mode
6
Dialing calls in trunked
mode
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can make dialed
calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dialing
features available depend on the way your radio is
programmed and the way your network operates.
Contact your radio provider for further assistance.
This section covers:
■
MPT 1343 dialing
■ Nokia ANN fleet calls
■ Accessing common trunking functions
Dialing calls in trunked mode 69
MPT 1343 dialing
If your MPT or DMR trunked network uses the MPT 1343
dialing scheme, your radio’s unique number on the
network consists of:
■
a three-digit prefix,
■
a four-digit fleet number, and
■
a two- or three-digit radio unit number.
You may also be part of a group, with a two- or threedigit group number.
Finding your radio’s MPT number
To find your radio’s full MPT number:
Dial *700.
2 Press the # or PTT key.
The name associated with your network and your
radio’s full MPT number appears.
The number is in the form:
Prefix Fleet
300 3078
70 Dialing calls in trunked mode
Radio unit number
234
MPT 1343 dialed calls
The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to
other radios and groups of radios and gives an example
of each type of call.
In the following examples, the final # may be
replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
Call to
Dialing code and example
Radio 23 in the same fleet
as you
Radio unit number
23
Radio 234 in the same fleet
as you
Radio unit number
234
Radio 23 in fleet 3078 with the Fleet Radio unit number
same prefix as you
3078 23
Radio 234 in fleet 3078 with
the same prefix as you
Fleet
3078
Radio 234 in fleet 3078 with a
different prefix to you (300)
Prefix Fleet
300 3078
Group 92 in the same fleet
as you
Group
92
Group 923 in the same fleet
as you
Group
923
Radio unit number
234
Radio unit number
234
Dialing calls in trunked mode 71
Nokia ANN fleet calls
If your trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialing, the
numbers you dial depend on your fleet size. Fleets are
defined as either large, small or mini. Your radio’s unique
number on the network consists of:
■
a lead number 7, 8 or 9, depending on the fleet size,
■
a zero-, one-, two- or three-digit prefix,
■
a one- or two-digit fleet number, and
■
a two- or three-digit radio unit number.
See your radio provider or network administrator for
Nokia ANN call details.
Finding your radio’s MPT number
To find your radio’s full MPT number:
Dial *700.
2 Press the # or PTT key.
The name associated with your network and your
radio’s full MPT number appears.
The number is in the form:
Lead Prefix Fleet Radio unit number
34
209
72 Dialing calls in trunked mode
Nokia ANN dialed calls
The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to
other radios and gives an example of each type of call.
In the following examples, the final # may be
replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
Call to
Radio 23 in the same
fleet as you
Dialing code and example
Radio unit number
23
Group 923 in the same Group
923
fleet as you
Large fleet:
Call to radio 234 in
fleet 1 with the same
prefix as you
Lead Fleet Radio unit number
234
Call to radio 235 in
fleet 2 with a different
prefix to you (32)
Lead
Prefix Fleet Radio unit number
32
235
Small fleet:
Call to radio 23 in
fleet 51 with the same
prefix as you
Call to radio 23 in
fleet 52 with a
different prefix to you
(126)
Lead Fleet
51
Radio unit number
23
Lead Prefix Fleet Radio unit number
126
52
23
Mini fleet:
Call to radio 23 in
Lead
Fleet Radio unit number
fleet 80 with the same 7, 8 or 9 80
23
prefix as you
Call to radio 23 in
Lead
Prefix Fleet Radio unit number
fleet 81 with a different 7, 8 or 9 3
81
23
prefix to you (3)
Dialing calls in trunked mode 73
Accessing common trunking
functions
The following tables explain how you can access special
MPT or DMR trunking functions using the and # keys.
The availability of these functions is dependant on the
way your radio is programmed and the way your network
operates.
In the following examples, the final # may be
replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
*... # functions
Dialing code Functions
Example
Accept an incoming FOACSU call
*#
Clear call or displayed item, or decline an incoming
FOACSU call
*0#
#0#
Request base dispatcher to call you back
Cancel request
*0*n#
Request another dispatcher to call you *0*234#
back
Cancel request
#0*234#
#0*n#
*0s#
Status call to radio n (s = status 0 to 31, *015*23#
MPT, or 0 to 127, DMR)
Status call to dispatcher
*015#
*1*g#
Conference call to group g
*1*92#
*11*g#
Broadcast call to group g
*11*92#
*31*n#
Non-prescribed data c
*31*23#
*41*n#
#41#
Divert own calls to radio n
Cancel divert
*41*23#
*41*0n#
#41#
Divert own calls to PSTN n
Cancel divert
*41*03456798#
*0s*n#
*44*n*m# Divert 3rd party calls n to m
#44*n#
Cancel divert of 3rd party calls
*48#
#48#
Queue incoming calls
Cancel queue
74 Dialing calls in trunked mode
*44*23*21#
#44*23#
*... # functions
Dialing code Functions
Example
*49#
#49#
Do not disturb
Cancel do not disturb
*491#
#491#
Do not disturb — voice calls only
Cancel do not disturb — voice calls only
*492#
#492#
Do not disturb — data calls only
Cancel do not disturb — data calls only
*50*n#
Select channel n (site-select diagnostic function, enabled
during programming)
#50#
Resume normal channel hunting (site-select diagnostic
function, enabled during programming)
*700#
Display your MPT number and current
network
*70n#
Change to network n (1 to 4)
*702#
*8*n#
Priority call to radio n
*8*23#
*8*1*g#
Priority conference call to group g
*8*1*923#
*9*n#
Emergency call to radio n
*9*23#
*9*1*g#
Emergency conference call to group g *9*1*92#
**n#
Abbreviated dialed codes (1-49)
(MPT only)
**3#
Dialing calls in trunked mode 75
7
Operating in conventional
mode
This section explains how to operate your radio on a
conventional network. This includes how to make and
receive different types of calls, use your radio in
different repeater areas, and scan a group of channels
for activity.
This section covers:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Selecting a zone
Selecting a channel
Selecting a group
Checking that a channel is clear
Making a call
Making a call using the address book
Making a local call
Connecting to a telephone network
Making an emergency call
Sending a status message
Transmitting at low power
Ending active calls
Activating the repeater before a call
Communicating directly with other radios
Receiving a call
Hearing faint and noisy signals
Using the radio in different repeater areas
Scanning a group of channels
76 Operating in conventional mode
Selecting a zone
A zone is a collection of channels and groups. When you
select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to
that zone are available.
Select Menu > Zones.
Main menu
Zones
Address book
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection
key to select the Zones menu.)
2 In the Zones menu, scroll through the list of zones
until the one you want appears.
Zones
Zone 2
Zone 3
Back
Select
3 Press Select, and the zone indication appears either
below the channel information, beside the RSSI icon,
or in both positions.
Channel 12
Zone 11
Zones
Menu
Operating in conventional mode 77
Selecting a channel
Select Menu > Channels.
Main menu
Channels
Zones
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection
key to select the Channels menu.)
2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of
channels until the channel you want appears.
Channels
Channel 9
Scan 1
Back
Select
3 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now
shown in the display.
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.
Dialing a channel
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
Dial the number associated with the channel using
the alphanumeric keys.
Clear
Select
2 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now
shown in the display.
78 Operating in conventional mode
Selecting a group
A group is a collection of channels that are grouped
together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels
menu, the group is shown as being a single channel item,
e.g. “Scan1”.
The sections “Using the radio in different repeater
areas” on page 97 and “Scanning a group of channels”
on page 98 explain how your radio operates once a scan
group or voting group has been selected.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Channels.
Main menu
Channels
Zones
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use a function key, the scroll keys or
left selection key to select a group.)
2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of
channels and groups until the group you want
appears.
Channels
Channel 9
Scan 1
Back
Select
3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now
shown in the display. The scanning icon appears
in the display.
Scan 1
Channels
Menu
Operating in conventional mode 79
Dialing a group
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
To dial the group number from the default display:
Dial the number associated with the group using the
alphanumeric keys.
12
Clear
Select
2 Press Select, and the programmed group is now
shown in the display. The scanning icon appears
in the display.
80 Operating in conventional mode
Checking that a channel is clear
Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s
mutes, and hear if there is any traffic 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
Press 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.)
2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
While monitor is on, the LED slowly flashes green and
the monitor icon appears in the display.
Your radio may be programmed so that monitor
turns off automatically after a short time.
Operating in conventional mode 81
Making a call
Select the required channel or scan group.
You may need to select the zone you want first,
then select the channel or group from that zone.
2 Check that the channel is clear. If the LED is glowing
green, the channel is busy and you may not be able
to transmit.
3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift
the microphone off the microphone clip.
4 Hold the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from
your mouth.
5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.
6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the
PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
the transmit icon appears in the display.
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.
If the transmit timer has timed out, you must release the
PTT before you can transmit again.
Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short
time after the transmit timer has expired.
82 Operating in conventional mode
Making a call using the
address book
The Address Book menu has a programmed list of calls,
which can be made from any channel or zone. Addressbook calls may also be used to send status information,
such as “at lunch” or “on site”, or to change to a channel
or group.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Address book.
Main menu
Address book
Local calls
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key
or a function key to select the Address Book menu.)
2 In the Address Book menu, scroll through the list of
calls until the call you want appears.
3 Press Send.
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display.
Operating in conventional mode 83
Making a local call
Each channel on your radio may have one or more local
calls programmed.
Using the Main menu
Select the required channel.
2 Select Menu > Local calls.
Main menu
Local calls
Set status
Back
Select
3 In the Local Calls menu, scroll through the list of local
calls until the call you want appears.
4 Press Send.
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display.
Using the Quick Access menu
Select the required channel.
2 Press one of the scroll keys or the left selection key
to open the Local Calls menu.
3 Scroll through the list of local calls until the call you
want appears.
4 Press Send.
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display.
84 Operating in conventional mode
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:
Select the required channel.
2 Select Menu > 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.
3 Dial 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.
4 Press Send (if the Send option appears).
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display.
When the called party receives your call, the
message Ack received may appear in the display.
Operating in conventional mode 85
Connecting to a telephone network
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 84), or
■
use your address book (see “Making a call using the
address book” on page 83).
Using a function key
Depending on how DTMF patch calls are
programmed, some or the following steps may not
be necessary.
Select the required channel.
2 Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch
call.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
3 Press Send, or press the function key a second time,
to send the preset number.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
4 Proceed with your call.
5 Press End, or give a long press on the function key,
to end the call.
Your radio may send tones to release the line.
86 Operating in conventional mode
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.
Select the required channel.
2 Select Menu > Dial patch call.
3 Dial the required number using the alphanumeric
keys.
4 Press Send.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
5 Press Send to send the number dialed in step 3.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
6 Proceed with your call.
7 Once the call has finished, press End.
Your radio may send tones to release the line.
Operating in conventional mode 87
Making an emergency call
You may be able to activate emergency mode by using a
programmed function key.
Press the function key programmed for Emergency
Mode and an emergency call is sent to your
dispatcher, or some other predetermined location.
While emergency mode is active, your radio may
cycle between receive and transmit, so that your
dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio.
Alternatively, your radio may appear to turn off but
will actually remain in emergency mode.
2 Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by
turning the radio off and then on.
Emergency mode may be programmed to end
after a fixed period of time. In this case, there is no
need to turn the radio off and then on in order to
return the radio to normal operation.
88 Operating in conventional mode
Sending a status message
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:
Select Menu > Set status.
Main menu
Set status
Dial radio call
Back
Select
2 In the Set Status menu, scroll through the list of
status messages until the message you
want appears.
3 Press Select. The message Status updated appears
in the display.
Operating in conventional mode 89
Transmitting at low power
If you want to transmit at low power, you can override
your radio’s programmed power settings.
To change to low-power transmit on your current
channel, you may be able to either use a programmed
function key, or use the Main menu.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Functions > Low power Tx.
Functions
Low power tx
Monitor
Back
Select
2 In the Low Power Transmit menu, choose On.
3 Press Select.
The message Low power tx activated appears
briefly, and the low-power transmit icon appears in
the display.
Using a function key
Press the function key programmed for low-power
transmit to transmit at low power on your current
channel.
The message Low power tx activated appears
briefly, and the low-power transmit icon appears in
the display.
2 Press the low-power transmit function key again to
turn low-power transmit off, and the message Low
power tx deactivated appears in the display.
90 Operating in conventional mode
Ending active calls
You may have a function key programmed to either end
the current call, or end the current call and all other
active calls in your group. This can be done either by:
■
using the function key programmed for reset
monitor to end your current call,
■
using the function key programmed for call
cleardown to end your current call and all other calls
in your group, or
■
using the function key programmed for both reset
monitor and call cleardown.
Using a function key to end your current call
■
Press the function key programmed for reset
monitor. The radio’s monitor is turned off, ending
your current call.
The LED stops flashing green, and the monitor
icon disappears from the display.
Using a function key to end all active calls
■
Press the function key programmed for call
cleardown and monitor is turned off for all radios in
your radio group.
The LED stops flashing green, and the monitor
icon disappears from the display.
Using the function key programmed for reset
monitor / call cleardown to end active calls
The function key programmed for reset monitor may be
programmed so that a short key press ends your current
call, and a long key press ends all active calls in your
group.
Operating in conventional mode 91
Activating the repeater before
a call
A repeater-access tone is sent to activate the repeater
before a call is made, so that the start of the call is not
lost.
To send a repeater-access tone, you may be able to
either use the PTT key, or use a programmed
function key.
Using the PTT key
Press the PTT key and the repeater-access tone for
the current channel is sent.
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display. You may also hear
signaling tones.
2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.
Using a function key
Press the function key programmed for sending a
repeater-access tone, and the repeater-access tone
for the current channel is sent.
The call details appear in the display, the LED glows
red, and appears in the display. You may also hear
signaling tones.
2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.
92 Operating in conventional mode
Communicating directly with
other radios
You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate
directly with another radio. This feature is known as
repeater talkaround. You can do this, for example, when
you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is
busy or stops working. While repeater talkaround is
active, all transmissions are made on the receive
frequency of the channel you are on.
To activate repeater talkaround, you may be able to
either use a programmed function key, or use the Main
menu.
Using the Main menu
Select the required channel.
2 Select Menu > Radio
settings > Functions > Talkaround.
3 In the Talkaround menu, choose On.
4 Press Select. The message Talkaround activated
appears briefly, and the repeater talkaround icon
appears in the display.
5 Proceed with your call.
6 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the
channel, or choose Off in the Talkaround menu.
Using a function key
Select the required channel.
2 Press the programmed function key to turn repeater
talkaround on. The message Talkaround activated
appears briefly, and the repeater talkaround icon
appears in the display.
3 Proceed with your call.
4 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the
channel, or press the function key again.
Operating in conventional mode 93
Receiving a call
When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently
selected channel or group, the radio then unmutes and
you can hear the call.
If the incoming call contains special signaling that
matches the signaling programmed for your radio, the
LED flashes green and your radio may give a ringing
tone.
Receiving a text message
Your radio may be able to display received text
messages in conventional mode. If programmed, the
queuing icon (empty queue) or (message in queue)
is always shown in the default display while in
conventional mode.
Viewing a text message
When a text message is received, the radio sounds two
short high-pitched beeps. If the radio is currently
showing the default display, the message appears
immediately.
To view a message that does not appear immediately:
Navigate to the default display.
2 Press Queue.
To delete the message, press Delete. The message
Queue empty appears in the display.
If you want to leave the message in the queue, press
Back.
The conventional call queue only retains one
message. If a new message is received while there
is an old message left in the queue, the old
message will be replaced.
94 Operating in conventional mode
Hearing faint and noisy signals
Your radio’s squelch allows the radio to unmute only
when the strength of the incoming signal is above a
predetermined threshold. This means that only signals
of reasonable intelligibility are made audible. To make
faint and noisy signals audible, use the squelch override
function to unmute the radio.
To activate squelch override, you may be able to either
use the Main menu, or a programmed function key.
Using the Main menu
Select Menu > Radio Settings >
Functions > Squelch o’ride.
Functions
Squelch o'ride
VOX
Back
Select
2 In the Squelch Override menu, choose On.
3 Press Select.
The message Squelch override activated appears in
the display.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes green,
and the squelch override icon appears in the
display.
Using a function key
Press the function key programmed for squelch
override to unmute the radio.
The message Squelch override activated appears in
the display.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes green,
and the squelch override icon appears in the
display.
2 To turn squelch override off, press the squelch
override function key again.
Operating in conventional mode 95
Using the function key programmed for
monitor
The function key programmed for monitor may be
programmed so that a short key press turns monitor on,
and a long key press turns squelch override on.
To activate squelch override:
■
Press and hold the function key programmed for
monitor to override the radio’s squelch.
The message Squelch override activated appears in
the display.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes green,
and the squelch override icon appears in the
display.
Squelch override remains on until there is a further
long key press.
96 Operating in conventional mode
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, until a better
communications channel is selected.
This channel is known as the ‘home’ channel, and will be
the channel you make and receive calls on. While voting
is active, the scanning icon appears in the display.
The section “Selecting a group” on page 79 explains
how to select a group. A group can be either a voting or
a scanning group.
Suspending a channel from a voting group
You may be able to use the function key programmed for
nuisance delete to temporarily delete one of the
channels from the voting group.
When that voting group is next selected, or after the
radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted
channel is again part of the voting group.
Alternatively, the function key programmed for voting
may be programmed so that a short key press turns on
voting, and a long key press activates nuisance delete.
■
Press and hold the function key programmed for
voting to remove the current channel from the
voting group.
If the operation has been successful, the message
Channel deleted from group appears in the display.
Operating in conventional mode 97
Scanning a group of channels
The scan function is used to monitor a programmed
group of channels, looking for activity. While the radio is
scanning for activity, the orange LED glows and the
scanning icon appears in the display. When activity is
detected on a channel in the scan group, the radio stops
on that channel. The orange LED begins flashing, the
radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Scanning
resumes once the channel is no longer busy.
The section “Selecting a group” on page 79 explains
how to activate scanning.
Standard and background scanning
The two types of scanning that may be available on your
radio are standard scanning, and background scanning.
Background scan can only be activated by using a
function key programmed for background scan. It differs
from standard scanning in that the channel that was
selected when background scan was activated is also
included as a scan-group member.
Making a call while scanning
If you wish to make a call while your radio is scanning:
Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.
2 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the orange LED is
flashing, or background scan is active, your radio will
now call the currently selected channel.
3 If standard scan is active and there has been no
recent activity on the channel (the orange LED is
glowing rather than 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, or
98 Operating in conventional mode
— your radio calls the last free channel.
4 When the called party responds, proceed with
your conversation.
Changing the background scan group
assigned to a function key
You can change the background scan group assigned to
the function key programmed for group scanning or for
scanning/nuisance delete.
Select Menu > Advanced > Set scan key.
Advanced
Set scan key
Program groups
Back
Select
2 In the Set Scan Key menu, scroll through the list of
background scan groups until the group you
want appears.
3 Press Select.
The message Scan key scans new group appears in
the display.
The next time you activate background scan, the
new group will be your background scan group.
Suspending a channel from a scanning group
If a member channel of a scan group is busy for a long
time and you do not wish to hear the conversation, you
may be able to use the function key programmed for
nuisance delete to temporarily delete it from the scan
group.
When the scan group is next selected, or after the radio
has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is
again part of the scan group.
Alternatively, the function key programmed for scanning
may be programmed so that a short key press turns on
scanning, and a long key press activates nuisance
delete.
Operating in conventional mode 99
■
Press and hold the function key programmed for
scanning to remove the current channel from the
scanning group.
If the operation has been successful, the message
Channel deleted from group appears in the display.
Adding or deleting member channels of a
group
Your radio may be programmed so you can add or delete
channels in a voting or scanning group. Changes made
are permanent, and will remain after restarting the radio.
Select the group. See “Selecting a group” on page 79.
2 Press Edit.
If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the
group cannot be changed.
Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by
selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then
select the group you wish to edit.
3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Add channel or
Delete channel.
4 Press Select.
5 Press the scroll keys to select the channel that you
want to add or delete.
6 Press OK.
If successful, the message Channel added or
Channel deleted appears.
To check the new group details, press Back and
select the Group members menu option.
Changing a group’s transmit channel
You may be able to change the transmit channel of a
standard scanning group. The transmit channel is
identified by the icon.
Select the group. See “Selecting a group” on page 79.
100 Operating in conventional mode
2 Press Edit.
If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the
group cannot be changed.
Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by
selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then
select the group you wish to edit.
3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change tx chan.
4 Press Select.
5 Press the scroll keys to select the new transmit
channel.
6 Press OK.
If successful, the message Tx channel changed
appears.
To check the new group details, press Back and
select the Group members menu option. The new
transmit channel has the icon next to it.
Changing a group’s first or second priority
channel
You may be able to change the priority channels of a
scanning group. Priority channels are scanned more
frequently than other channels in the group. If valid
activity is found on another channel, the radio continues
to scan the priority channel or channels at regular
intervals. The first priority channel is identified by the
icon, and the second priority channel is identified by the
icon.
Select the group. See “Selecting a group” on page 79.
2 Press Edit.
If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the
group cannot be changed.
Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by
selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then
select the group you wish to edit.
Operating in conventional mode 101
3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change P1 or
Change P2.
4 Press Select.
5 Press the scroll keys to select the new priority
channel.
6 Press OK.
If successful, the message Priority 1 channel changed
or Priority 2 channel changed appears.
To check the new group details, press Back and
select the Group members menu option. The new
priority channel has the or icon next to it.
Icon and messages that may appear when
changing group details
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.
The following messages may appear when using
nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from a
102 Operating in conventional mode
group, when adding or deleting channels from a group,
or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels.
Message
Meaning
Scanning not You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily
delete a channel from a group, as there is no
on
group currently selected.
No channel
captured
You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily
delete a channel from the group, as there is no
channel currently captured (the orange LED is
glowing and not flashing).
Not enough
channels in
group
You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily
delete the channel from the group, as the
captured channel is the last remaining group
member.
Cannot
delete
channel
You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily
delete the channel from the group. The captured
channel may be the selected channel in a
background scan group.
You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily
Cannot
delete the channel from the group, as the
delete
priority chan captured channel is a priority channel.
Only two
channels in
group
You cannot delete a channel from the group, as
there would be only one group member left.
No items
in list
The action you are attempting is not allowed.
Either:
■ the group does not have a preset transmit
channel or priority channels programmed, or
■ you have added all the channels in the zone
to the current group.
Group full
You cannot add any more channels to the group,
as the maximum number of members (50) has
been reached.
Operating in conventional mode 103
8
Customizing radio settings
Your radio’s audible indicators and display settings can
be changed in the Alert Settings menu and the Display
Settings menu.
These features are common to radios operating in
either trunked or conventional mode.
The following settings are described in this section:
■
■
■
■
■
■
Changing the external alert option
Changing the volume of all audible indicators
Changing the volume of keypress tones
Changing to quiet operation
Changing to silent operation
Turning on backlighting
104 Customizing radio settings
Changing the external alert option
If you are away from your radio and unable to answer
calls immediately, an external alert, such as a car horn,
may activate when you receive a call. The external alert
continues for a period of time and is then turned off.
To turn external alert on or off:
Select Menu > Radio settings > Alert
settings > External alert.
Alert settings
External alert
Indicator level
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle
external alert on and off.)
2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.
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:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Alert settings > Indicator level.
Alert settings
Indicator level
Keypress tones
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to change the
level of indicators.)
2 Scroll to High (or Low) and press Select.
Customizing radio settings 105
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:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Alert settings > Keypress tones.
Alert settings
Keypress tones
Quiet operation
Back
Select
2 Scroll to either Off, Low or High and press Select.
Changing to quiet operation
When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and
confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones,
signalling tones and warning tones all remain audible.
To turn quiet operation on or off:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Alert settings > Quiet operation.
Alert settings
Quiet operation
Silent operation
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle monitor
on and off.)
2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.
106 Customizing radio settings
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:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Alert settings > Silent operation.
Alert settings
Silent operation
External alert
Back
Select
2 In the Silent Operation menu, scroll to either On or
Off and press Select.
While silent operation in on, the
display.
icon appears in the
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:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Display settings > Backlighting.
Display settings
Backlighting
Contrast adjust
Back
Select
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to toggle
backlighting on and off.)
2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.
Customizing radio settings 107
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 backlighting
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 momentarily,
and
■
a long key press turns backlighting on, and it
remains on until there is a further long key press.
Adjusting the backlighting level
The radio’s display can also be make either darker or
lighter, to suit your working conditions.
To change the level of the backlighting:
Select Menu > Radio settings >
Display settings > Backlight level.
Display settings
Backlight level
Backlighting
Back
Select
2 Scroll to either Low, Medium or High, and press
Select.
108 Customizing radio settings
9
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
Before using the charger
Charging the battery
Maintaining battery life and performance
Storing batteries
Disposing of batteries
Charging and caring for batteries 109
About the chargers
Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and
instructions in this chapter apply to all chargers.
There are three types of charger available for your Tait
radio battery:
■
Desktop charger: Small enough to
fit on a desk, it charges one battery
at a time.
■
Multicharger: Charges up to six
batteries. It can be mounted on a desk, on a wall, or
in an equipment rack.
■
Vehicle charger: Charges one
battery at a time while installed
in a vehicle.
Multicharger safety information
Warning This device must be connected to an earthed
mains socket-outlet.
110 Charging and caring for batteries
Before using the charger
Handle the battery safely
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, please read the Li-ion
Battery Safety Information (MPC-00006-xx)
included with your battery, and follow the
instructions 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-circuiting
the battery contacts can heat up the conductive
material.
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.
For detailed information about attaching labels safely,
see “Attaching labels to the radio or battery” on page 24.
Charging and caring for batteries 111
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.
77 °F
25 °C
50°F
10 °C
Charging only starts when the battery is between
32 °F to 104°F (0 °C to 40 °C).
Temperature indications
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.
Vehicle charger only
It is safe to switch off the ignition while there is still a
battery in the charger. However, if the vehicle will not be
used again for some time, check whether charging will
112 Charging and caring for batteries
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 and making calls while charging
Applies to desktop charger and multicharger only.
Notice For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger.
You can receive or make 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.
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.
Charging and caring for batteries 113
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 icon 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 immediately.
114 Charging and caring for batteries
Charging the battery
Fully charge a battery before using it for the first time.
This will take up to 2.5 hours.
The red LED stays lit while the battery charges.
To charge the battery:
Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct
Tait power adaptor.
Multicharger and vehicle charger: Power on the
charger.
Initially, all three LEDs are lit for two seconds.
2 Place just a battery in the charger, or a radio with a
battery attached (desktop charger or multicharger
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. For a battery that is almost completely
discharged, allow two hours.
When charging is complete, the green LED stays lit.
Charging and caring for batteries 115
LED behavior
If there is a battery in the charger when power is
supplied to the charger, the LEDs behave as follows:
LED
Meaning
briefly
The charger has been connected to a power
supply.
The battery is charging.
steady
steady
Charging complete. Remove the battery, or
leave it in the charger.
■
The battery temperature is outside the
normal charging range. Charging will
start or resume once the temperature is
within normal limits. No action is
required.
■
There is a fault. Contact your local
regional Tait office.
steady
all off
There is a fault. Contact your local regional
Tait office.
If the charger does not behave as expected:
■
Make sure the radio or battery is seated properly in
the charger.
■
Check that the charger is properly plugged in.
■
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.
116 Charging and caring for batteries
Removing the battery from the charger
■
Desktop charger and multicharger: Lift the battery/
radio out of the charger.
■
Vehicle charger: Pull the release bar up, and then lift
out the battery.
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 batteries and chargers.
■
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 –22 °F (–30 °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.
■
Store batteries properly when not in use. See
“Storing batteries” on page 118.
Charging and caring for batteries 117
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.
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 the battery to about 30% if storing for longer
than one month.
■
Store the battery in a cool dry place.
Using batteries after storage
Batteries that have been stored for any length of time
must be charged before being used. See “Charging the
battery” on page 115.
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 8 for more information.
118 Charging and caring for batteries
10 Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and
basic maintenance.
This section covers:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
About troubleshooting
When your radio won’t turn on
Identifying the radio’s audible tones
Checking the version of your radio
General care
Cleaning the contacts of the battery
Cleaning the radio
Troubleshooting 119
About troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio,
you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your
radio provider for assistance, if necessary.
When your radio won’t turn on
If the LED on your radio does not glow red when the
radio is turned on, it is probable that power is 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:
Audible tone
Meaning
One short,
high-pitched
beep
The radio has been made inoperable
(‘stunned’ or ‘inhibited’) by your service
provider.
Two short
beeps
The radio has been made operable
(‘revived’ or ‘uninhibited’) by your
service provider.
Two lowThe radio’s temperature is high. (The
pitched beeps radio will continue to operate.)
120 Troubleshooting
Audible tone
Meaning
Two highThe radio’s temperature is in the very
pitched beeps high range; all calls will now be at low
power. If the radio’s temperature rises
above this range, calls 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.
Checking the version of your radio
Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware
and firmware version of your radio, for
troubleshooting purposes.
Using the Main menu
Press Menu and select Radio info > Version info.
2 Scroll to the version information you want to view
and press Select.
Using the PTT key
■
Hold down the PTT key and turn on the radio.
The firmware and hardware versions, and your
radio’s frequency band is briefly displayed.
Troubleshooting 121
General care
Your radio requires no regular maintenance other than
ensuring that the battery has sufficient charge and that
no damage has occurred to the antenna or the battery.
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 117.
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.
Cleaning the radio
If you need to clean the radio case, use a cloth
dampened with clean water.
122 Troubleshooting
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity
da
Dansk
fr
Français
Undertegnede Tait Limited erklærer herved, at
følgende udstyr TPDB1B overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Se endvidere: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
Par la présente, Tait Limited déclare que les
appareils TPDB1B sont conformes aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Voir aussi: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
de
it
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Tait Limited die Übereinstimmung der Geräte TPDB1B mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/
5/EG.
Siehe auch: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
el
Ελληνικός
Με την παρουσα Tait Limited δηλωνει οτι
TPDB1B συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ
ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ
σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/
ΕΚ.
βλέπε και: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
en
English
Tait Limited declares that this TPDB1B
complies with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
See also: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
es
Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Limited declara
que las radios TPDB1B cumplen con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE. Véase también: http://
eudocs.taitradio.com/
fi
Italiano
Con la presente Tait Limited dichiara che
questo TPDB1B è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Vedi anche: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
nl
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Tait Limited dat het toestel
TPDB1B in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
van richtlijn 1999/5/ EG.
Zie ook: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
pt
Português
Tait Limited declara que este TPDB1B está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Veja também: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
sv
Svensk
Härmed intygar Tait Limited att denna TPDB1B
står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Se även: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
Suomi
Tait Limited vakuuttaa täten että TPDB1B
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Katso: http://eudocs.taitradio.com/
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 123
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Licensee's internal business purposes and
only in accordance with the Documentation.
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service provider," "service bureau" basis, or
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third-party licensor’s proprietary rights; (vii)
provide, copy, transmit, disclose, divulge or
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available to, or permit the use of the
Software by, any third party or on any
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Software to be used solely for archival,
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as the original Software is being operated.
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for the internal use of the Software.
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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.
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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
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and the Software must be removed from the
other device.
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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
126 Tait Software Licence Agreement
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by Tait during the course of the inspection
will be kept in strict confidence by Tait and
used solely for the purpose of verifying
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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
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Software, Designated Products,
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vested exclusively in Tait, and Licensee will
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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.
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Licensee’s exclusive remedy under this
warranty, is to use reasonable efforts to
remedy any material Software defect
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involve either replacing the media or
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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.
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fitness for a particular purpose or use by
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know, has been advised of, or is otherwise
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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.
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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.
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distributor of Tait Designated Products, the
consent 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 handcarried 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
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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.
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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.
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Licensee acknowledges that the Software
and Documentation contain proprietary and
Confidential Information valuable to Tait
and are 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
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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.
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.
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