TP9500 DMR Portable Radio User's Guide MPG-00001 - Issue 01 - December 2019
1 Contents Contact Information 7 About This Guide 8 1 2 Scope of Manual 8 Alerts 8 Associated Documentation 8 Acronyms 9 Publication Record 9 For your safety 10 Radio frequency exposure information 10 Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA 11 Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada 11 USA public safety bands (764–776MHz and 794–806MHz) 12 EMC regulatory compliance in Australia 12 Frequency band reserved for distress beacons 12 Health, safety and electromagnetic compati
4 5 6 Attaching the antenna 21 Removing the antenna 21 Attaching a belt clip 22 Removing a belt clip 22 Installing an audio accessory 22 Getting Started 24 About Your Radio 24 About the Radio Controls 25 Understanding the Radio Display 27 Understanding the Radio Indicators 28 Using Function Keys to Access Frequently Used Features 30 Navigating the Radio's Menus 31 Using the Alphanumeric Keys to Search a List 32 Basic Operation 33 Turning the Radio On and Off 33 Adjusting
7 Selecting a Channel 45 Selecting a Scan or Voting Group 47 Understanding Talkgroups 48 Making a Call 49 Making an Individual Call 51 Making a Preset Call 51 Making a Call Using the Address Book 51 Making a Local Call 52 Dialing a Radio Call 52 Making a Phone Call 53 Making a DTMF Patch Call 53 Making an Emergency Call 55 Setting your Status 55 Sending and Receiving Status Messages 56 Sending and Receiving Text Messages 57 Checking the Queue 59 Call Alert 60 Radio Check
8 9 10 11 12 About Emergency Operation 75 Dialing a PABX Number 76 Dialing a PSTN Number 77 Receiving a Call 77 Re-establishing a Call 78 Checking the Queue 79 About Status Messages 80 About Trunked Text Messages 81 Placing the Radio in Do-Not-Disturb Mode 84 Switching to Conventional Channels or Conventional Groups 84 Dialing Calls in Trunked Mode 86 MPT 1343 Dialing 86 DMR Dialing 87 Nokia ANN Fleet Calls 88 Accessing Common Trunking Functions 89 Location Services 93 A
13 14 Changing the Volume of all Audible Indicators 102 Changing the Volume of Keypress Tones 102 Changing to Quiet Operation 103 Changing to Silent Operation 104 Turning On Active Noise Cancellation 104 Turning on Backlighting 105 Rotating the Display 106 Charging and Caring for Batteries 107 About the Chargers 107 6-Way Charger Safety Information 108 Before Using the Charger 109 Charging Temperatures 109 Leaving the Battery on Charge 110 Receiving Calls while Charging 110 Low
Contact Information Tait Communications Corporate Head Office Tait International Limited P.O. Box 1645 Christchurch New Zealand For the address and telephone number of regional offices, refer to our website: www.taitradio.com Copyright and Trademarks All information contained in this document is the property of Tait International Limited. All rights reserved.
About This Guide Scope of Manual This manual provides information about all TP9500 DMR Portable Radios. The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware 2.25. To check the radio's firmware version, see "Viewing Radio Information" on page 114. If the radio does not operate as expected, please contact the radio provider for assistance. Alerts Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’.
Acronyms Acroynym Definition OTAP Over The Air Programming OTAR Over The Air Rekeying PTT Push To Talk RSM Remote Speaker Microphone SFE Software license key UTM Universal Transverse Mercator Publication Record Issue Publication Date Description 1 December 2019 First release 9 Tait International Ltd December 2019
1 For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. Radio frequency exposure information For individual safety and to ensure compliance with the radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines of the United States Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC), Industry Canada, and those from other administrations, please read the following information before using this radio.
• 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. • European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields).
USA public safety bands (764–776MHz and 794–806MHz) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to 776MHz and 794 to 806MHz bands. Low-power channels This radio complies with §90.531 (b) (3) and §90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that only low-power transmission is permitted on the following channels: • Regional Planning channels, as defined in §90.531 (b) (3). • Itinerant channels, as defined in §90.531 (b) (4).
Declaration of conformity Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 118 of this booklet. To download the formal declaration of conformity, go to www.taitradio.com/eudoc. 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.
include filling stations, and any environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts. Turn off the radio before approaching blasting caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and instructions. Interference with blasting operations could cause serious injury or death. Radio installation and operation in vehicles Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio near such areas.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to automotive vehicles is regulated by UNECE Regulation R10 Revision 5 and its amendments.
Short-circuiting battery contacts 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.
2 Before Using the Radio Once the radio has been unpacked, there are a few tasks that must be completed before use. The most important of these is to charge the battery for the first time. Allow up to 3 hours for this.
Attaching labels to the radio or battery 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. Figure 2.
Figure 2.2 Spare label recess The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of the label. Figure 2.3 Spare label dimensions 4-key models have a specially designed recess for custom labels. Users can also stick labels over the top of the model label. This recess will accommodate 1/4" label maker labels. Please ensure the labels have a suitable adhesive surface before application. Figure 2.
Tait offers custom labelling for TP9500 DMR Portable Radios. Contact your Tait representative for more information. Charging the battery before first use Before using the battery for the first time, it must be charged. Follow the instructions included with your Tait charger. This information is repeated in the section "Charging and Caring for Batteries" on page 1. For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger.
Removing the battery Do not change the battery in a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. 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: 1. Rotate the power/volume control switch counterclockwise to turn off the radio. If the battery has been removed while the radio is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again before use. 2.
Attaching a belt clip To attach a belt clip to the radio: 1. 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. Removing a belt clip The belt clip has been designed to prevent accidental removal, but it can be removed, if required. To remove a belt clip from a battery: 1. 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.
3. Plug the accessory into the accessory connector. 4. Tighten the screw. The screw only needs to be finger tight when assembling the accessory and replacing the accessory cover.
3 Getting Started This section provides an overview of the TP9500 DMR Portable Radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized.
listener may lose awareness of the noisy environment. Tait recommends users implement supplementary procedures to account for this. Coverage With digital networks, a call remains clear and then drops off quickly at the border of a coverage area. The reason for this is that a digital call is either received or it isn't. With analog networks, the background noise in a call gets progressively worse when the user is in fringe areas or even slightly outside normal coverage areas.
Name Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Power/volume control Rotate to turn the radio on and change the speaker volume Channel selector Select and change channels 3-way selector Select frequently used features Left and right selection keys Action determined by the text above the selection key Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu options, scroll left and right in messages, or access a pre-programmed menu Function keys Programmed for frequently us
Name Function Alphanumeric keys Used to enter letters and numbers Understanding the Radio Display The messages and icons on the radio display depend on the mode in which the radio is operating and the way it is programmed.
Icon Meaning Scanning: scanning has been turned off Homegroup: your radio has been returned to the homegroup using the homegroup toggle function key Network (steady): the radio is registered on a DMR or MPT trunked network Network (flashing): the radio is hunting for a trunked network ‘Full’ queuing activated: all calls and messages are sent directly to the queue (see Checking the Queue) Trunking: your radio has established a call and you are now able to speak to the other party Conventional mode icons Mo
Status Indicators Figure 3.
Some of the more common audible tones are described below: Tone Meaning One short beep Valid keypress: The action you have attempted is permitted. One short, low-pitched beep Function deactivated: A function has been turned off (using a function key). Function activated: A function has been turned on (using a function key). Invalid keypress: The action you have attempted is not permitted.
Viewing the function key settings Use the Main menu to check the features assigned to your radio’s function keys: 1. 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. 4. Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu.
Using the Main Menu To access the Main menu, press the right selection key whenever Menu appears above it. Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press Select to open. Your radio may be programmed to use the scroll keys or the left selection key to directly access a menu. To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the left selection key when the word Cancel or Back appears above it.
4 Basic Operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio. This section covers: Turning the Radio On and Off Adjusting the Speaker Volume Locking and Unlocking the Keypad Using a Wireless Headset Changing the Radio's Operating Mode Setting and Viewing the Radio's Time and Date 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.
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 keys being pressed accidentally. The number of keys that are locked depends on the way the radio is programmed. To lock the keypad: • Press and hold the right selection key for about one second.
• is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Version 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 or higher. • Includes Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) adopted version 1.1 or 1.2, or Bluetooth Handsfree Profile (HFP) version 1.5 or 1.6. Wearing the Headset Headsets come as an over-the-head accessory, or as a remote speaker microphone. With a headset worn over the head, place it on the ear. Depending on which ear the headset will be worn, simply adjust the ear hook accordingly.
The message Connecting appears, while the radio attempts to pair with the headset. 5. When the message Calling. Answer on headset appears, press the Answer button on the headset to confirm the connection. 6. Repeat the previous steps to add other headsets. While the wireless headset is connected, the wireless headset icon appears on the display. Managing your headsets Once a headset has been added to My Headsets, the Manage headsets menu item appears under the Wireless headsets menu.
• Connect: The radio will attempt to connect to the headsets in My Headsets, in priority order. To change the power-on option: 1. Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Options > Power-on option, and change to the required option. Changing the Radio's Operating Mode The way the radio performs basic functions, such as sending and receiving calls, depends on the network operating mode.
1. Press Menu and select Time and Date and the corresponding option. 2. Follow the prompts on the display. To view the time and date: • Press Menu and select Time and Date > View clock (Depending on how the radio is programmed, it may be possible to press a function key to view the time and date).
5 Using the Address Book The radio may have a standard address book (with pre-programmed entries) and a personal address book which allows the user to maintain their own entries. The address book only shows entries that are relevant to the radio’s current mode of operation (conventional or trunked), and network. The standard address book may be grouped by roles, but it can also be used to display all entries. The standard address book can also contain entries that are hidden from the radio user.
The default address book can now be selected. Navigating the Address Book In the standard address book, each entry may have been assigned to a role. Roles are used to categorize entries into logical groups. When opening the standard address book, all entries can be viewed or filtered by a particular role. The personal address book always lists all entries. 1. Press Menu and select Address book.
• add the last caller • copy entries from the standard address book The personal address book can contain up to 100 entries. New address book entries are only relevant to the radio’s current mode of operation (conventional or trunked) and network. Creating, editing and deleting personal address book entries To manually create a personal address book entry: To edit or delete entries, select the corresponding option. 1. Press Menu and select Address book.
Press Options and select Next. 4. In trunked mode, the number of the last call appears on the display. If the number needs to be edited, press Change. Otherwise, press Options and select Save. 5. In conventional mode, select the Entry details screen appears showing the radio ID of the last caller: If the details need to be edited, press Change. Otherwise, press Options and select Save.
6 Operating in Conventional Mode This section explains how to operate your radio on a conventional network (digital and analog).
Selecting a Zone The radio may be programmed to use zones, which are collections of channels and groups. When a zone is selected, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available. Using the Main menu: 1. Press Menu and select Zones. Depending on how the radio is programmed, scroll keys or left selection keys may be used to select the Zones menu. 2. In the Zones menu, scroll through the list of zones until the desired one appears. 3.
• function keys to scroll through zones Selecting a Channel For DMR digital channels, a talkgroup will be assigned to a channel. For more information, see Understanding Talkgroups. Using the Main menu: 1. Press Menu and select Channels. Depending on how the radio is programmed, the scroll keys, the left selection key, or a function key may be used to select the Channels menu. 2. In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels until the desired channel appears. 3.
Using the channel selector The channel selector can be used to either select 16 channels, or continuously scroll through all available channels if the continuous selector model has been purchased. If the channel selector is turned while pressing the PTT key, the channel will change after the PTT key is released. Using the keypad This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.
• scroll keys (see Using the scroll key Quick Access menu) Selecting a Scan or Voting Group A scan or voting group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels menu, the scan or voting group is shown as being a single channel item, e.g. “Scan1”. The sections Using the Radio in Different Repeater Areas and Scanning a Group of Channels explain how the radio operates once a scan or voting group has been selected. Using the Main menu 1.
Dialing a scan or voting group This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. Dialing a scan or voting group may be available from the radio’s idle display but is always available while in the Channels menu. To dial the group number from the default display: 1. Dial the number associated with the scan or voting group using the alphanumeric keys. 2. Press Select, and the programmed scan or voting group is now shown on the display. The scanning icon appears on the display.
• Statewide talkgroups—used by an agency to communicate with public safety members in other regions. Statewide talkgroups, as their name suggests, enable public safety agencies to communicate with each other from one end of the state to the other. • Special event talkgroups—may be used to manage emergencies encompassing a large area, or even events such as visits by heads of state. Talkgroups are configured during set up and cannot be created by the radio user.
If the selected programmed channel is for calls over a network, the green LED indicates whether the network is active. By default, the network is inactive (green LED is off). Initiating a call will activate the network which will remain active for a programmed time. While the network is active (green LED glows), the call can be completed, and a new call can begin.
Making an Individual Call This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. For analog individual calls, see Making a Local Call To make a call to one person: 1. Press Menu and select Individual call. If no address book is configured, a preconfigured list appears. The person to whom the last individual call was made is highlighted. 2. Scroll to the desired person to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. Alternatively, press Call and then PTT.
Making a Local Call For analog channels, each channel on the radio may have one or more local calls programmed. For digital radio-toradio calls, see Making an Individual Call. Using the Main menu 1. Select the required channel. 2. Press Menu and select Local calls. 3. In the Local calls menu, scroll through the list of local calls until the desired call appears. 4. Press Send.
On an analog channel, the radio may be programmed so it can dial group tones using the asterisk (*) and hash keys (#). Dial asterisk (*) to fill one X. Dial hash (#) to fill the current X and all subsequent X characters in the current burst. 4. For DMR conventional calls, press the PTT key to make the call immediately. Alternatively, press Call and then the PTT btton. For analog calls, press Send. The call details appear on the display, the LED glows red, and appears on the display.
1. Select the required channel. 2. Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch call. The radio may send tones to capture the line. 3. Press Send, or press the function key a second time, to send the preset number. There may be telephone dialing and ringing tones. 4. Proceed with the call. 5. Press End, or give a long press on the function key, to end the call. The radio may send tones to release the line. Using the Main menu This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.
The radio may send tones to release the line. Dialing DTMF tones (overdialing) The radio may be programmed to allow dialing of DTMF tones using the numeric keypad while on a channel or in a call. The dialing may be either sent out immediately (as it's typed) or sent after pressing Send. Making an Emergency Call Users may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. 1.
2. In the Set status menu, scroll through the list of status messages until the desired message appears. 3. Press Select. The message Status updated appears on the display. Sending and Receiving Status Messages A status message is sent to another party to indicate current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”. If the radio receiving the message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display the message.
Sending and Receiving Text Messages The radio may be programmed so that it 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, the 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.
Sending a preset text message 1. Press Menu and select Services > Text message > Preset message. In the Preset message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. 2. Scroll through the list of preset message labels until the desired one appears. 3. Press Select, and the chosen text message is now displayed. 4. Press Send to send the message, or Edit to change the message. Pressing will place the cursor at the start of the message. Pressing will place the cursor at the end of the message.
2. Use the scroll keys to move through the characters. Use the alphanumeric keys to add characters and the Clear key to delete them. 3. When the message is complete, press Options and select Send. If canceling out of editing a text message or receiving a call while editing, the current draft will be saved and is available for editing later. Sending a text message 1. When a message has been chosen or entered, press Options and the Text options menu opens. 2.
Depending on how the radio is programmed, a function key may be used to access the queue. 2. Use the scroll keys to move through the calls or messages in the queue until the desired item appears. 3. Press Options. The options available depend on the type of call it is. For a voice call, select Call to return the call. For a status message or a text message, select View to read the message, Reply to reply, or Call to return the call.
Radio Check This feature is available for DMR digital channels only. If users want to find out whether a particular radio is available on the same DMR conventional channel, they can use the radio check feature. This sends a radio check message to the radio that's been specified. 1. Press Menu and select Services > Radio check. Radios can also be checked from the Options menu of its address book entry. 2. If an address book is configured, users can select to either dial a number or show the address book.
If Active Noise Cancellation is turned on, the user may not be able to hear any background noise. Radio Inhibit and Uninhibit When a radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), the encryption keys may be automatically deleted from the radio. If another radio needs to be uninhibited on the same DMR conventional channel, use the radio inhibit feature. This feature is also known as ‘stun’. On the inhibited radio, Radio stunned will appear briefly on the display, and the radio will return to the idle display.
2. If an address book is configured, select to either dial a number or show the address book. Otherwise a preset list of radios will appear. 3. Scroll to the radio to be made operable. 4. Press Send to. The LED glows red and a message appears in the display. If the radio has been successfully returned to operation, the uninhibited radio will briefly display Radio revived.
Using the Main Menu 1. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Low power tx. 2. Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. The current setting is highlighted. The message Low power tx activated (or deactivated) appears on the display. Using a function key 1. Press the function key programmed for low-power transmit to transmit at low power on your current channel and any channels subsequently used.
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 the 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 the current call, and a long key press ends all active calls in the group.
Bypassing the Repeater (on Analog Channels) For analog channels, users can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio. This feature is known as repeater talkaround. This can be done, 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.
Suspending a channel from a voting group Users 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.
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. • Press and hold the function key programmed for scanning to remove the current channel from the scanning group.
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 Tx icon next to it. Changing a group’s first or second priority channel Users may be able to change the priority channels of a scanning group. Priority channels are scanned more frequently than other channels in the group.
Icon Meaning P2 This channel is the group’s second priority channel. Users 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 users delete this channel, the radio will attempt to delete all instances of the channel.
7 Operating in Trunked Mode This section explains how the radio operates on a DMR (digital), MPT (analog) or dual-mode trunked network. These features are controlled by software licenses (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in DMR or MPT trunked mode.
Changing the Network The radio may be programmed to operate in up to four completely separate trunking networks, either DMR (digital), MPT (analog) or both (dual mode). Users may wish to change networks because they are out of the network coverage area, or they need to have access to another trunking network. To change the radio’s operating network, users may be able to either use the main menu or dial the new network using the alphanumeric keys.
1. Press Menu and select Preset calls. 2. In the Preset calls menu, scroll through the list of calls until the required call appears, then press Send. While the call is being setup, it can be canceled by pressing Clear. Dialing a preset call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. It may be possible to dial preset calls, if preset calls are programmed for your radio and you know the number associated with the preset call. 1. Dial p, where p is the number of the preset call.
Automatic zone selection The radio may be configured to change zones automatically based on a user location. Selecting a zone manually as described above will end automatic mode, so the automatic mode icon appear and the manual mode icon will dis- will appear on the display. The radio may be configured to use a timer or a function key to return to automatic mode. Selecting a workgroup 1. Press Menu and select Set workgroup. 2.
Using the Main menu 1. Press Menu and select Go to homegroup. 2. Press Select, and the radio now shows the homegroup in the default display. Using function keys Users may be able to use function keys to go to their homegroup or to toggle between the homegroup, and the currently selected zone and workgroup. • Press the function key programmed to go to the homegroup. The radio now shows the homegroup on the default display.
Dialing an emergency call Dialing is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1. 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 the radio. If users wish to send an emergency call to another radio, they may be able to dial *9*n then press the # or PTT key. In this case, n is the radio unit number or group number users wish to send the emergency call to and may be a two- or three-digit number.
To dial a PABX extension for MPT1327, MPT1343 and Nokia ANN: 1. Dial n, where n is the PABX extension desired to call. 2. Press Send or the # or PTT key. The call details appear on the display. While the call is being setup, users can cancel the call by pressing Cancel. To dial a PABX extension for DMR: 1. Dial 02n, where n is the PABX number. 2. Press Send or the # or PTT key. The call details appear on the display. While the call is being setup, users can cancel the call by pressing Cancel.
• automatically accept the call. The icon appears on the display. The radio may also be programmed to beep or ring. In this case, the caller will usually talk first. • ring like a telephone. Press Answer to accept the call. The radio gives a beep and the icon appears in the display. You may also be able to accept the call if you press the PTT key. In this case, you will usually talk first. Once the icon appears, you can proceed with the call, as follows: 1.
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. This function needs to be configured. Checking the Queue If an incoming call has been missed, or a status message or text message has been received, it may be stored in the queue. The queue icon appears and information about the missed call or message may be shown on the display.
Changing the queue settings The radio may be programmed so that they are able to change queuing between “unanswered” and “full”. In “unanswered” queuing, incoming individual voice calls are only queued if unanswered. In “full” queuing, incoming individual voice calls are queued immediately and users don’t get an option to answer the call. In both cases, all status and text messages are queued immediately.
If Address book or Preset is selected, scroll to the desired entry and press Select. 3. Press Select. The call details appear on the display. While the call is being setup, the user can cancel the call by pressing Cancel. Dialing a status message If the radio has alphanumeric keys, the status messages programmed for the radio can be dialed. To dial the message, the user will need to know the number associated with the status message. To dial a status message: 1.
Repeated presses of these keys will give you the characters shown in the following table. Key Characters . , ? ! - / A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R T U V W X Y S 1 7 8 Z space 9 0 In the example below, a preset text message has been selected, and is being edited. Sending a preset text message 1. Press Menu and select Send > Text message > Preset message. In the Preset message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. 2.
3. Press Select, and the text message that's been chosen is now displayed. 4. Press Send to send the message, or Edit to change the message. Pressing will place the cursor at the start of the message. Pressing will place the cursor at the end of the message. When the message is complete, press Options and select Send. Creating a new text message 1. Press Menu and select Send > Text message > New message. 2. Use the alphanumeric keys to add characters and the Clear key to delete them.
If the user decides to cancel out of editing a text message or receive a call while editing, the current draft will be saved and is available for editing later. Receiving a text message If the radio is programmed for call queuing, incoming text messages are added to the queue. For more information, see Checking the Queue. Press Options and select whether to reply, call or delete. The radio may be programmed to automatically view text messages on receipt.
To call a conventional channel or group: 1. Dial the number for the channel or group that is being called. 2. Press Send or the # or PTT key. The radio switches to the conventional channel programmed for that number.
8 Dialing Calls in Trunked Mode If the radio has alphanumeric keys, users can make dialed calls from their radio. The numbers dialed and the dialing features available depend on the way the radio is programmed and the way the users' network operates. Contact the radio provider for further assistance.
Call to Dialing code and example Radio 234 in the same fleet as the user 234 # Radio 23 in fleet 3078 with the same prefix as the user 3078 23 # Radio 234 in fleet 3078 with the same prefix as the user 3078 234 # Radio 234 in fleet 3078 with a different prefix to the user (300) 300 3078 234 # Group 92 in the same fleet as the user 92 # Group 923 in the same fleet as the user 932 # DMR Dialing If the users' trunked network uses the DMR dialing scheme, the radio’s unique number on the network co
Call to Dialing code and example Radio 332 in fleet 78 with the same prefix as the user 78 332 # Radio 521 in fleet 78 with the same prefix as the user 78 521# Radio 332 in fleet 78 with a different prefix to the user(350) 350 78 332 # Group 990 in the same fleet as the user 990 # Group 923 in the same fleet as the user 923 # Nokia ANN Fleet Calls If the users' trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialing, the numbers they dial will depend on their fleet size.
Call to Dialing code and example Group 923 in the same fleet as the user 923 # Large fleet: Call to radio 234 in fleet 1 with the same prefix as the user 7 1 234 # Call to radio 235 in fleet 2 with a different prefix to the user (32) 7 32 2 235 # Call to radio 236 in fleet 2 with the same lead and prefix1 2 236 # Small fleet: Call to radio 23 in fleet 51 with the same prefix as the user 7 51 23 # Call to radio 24 in fleet 52 with a different prefix to the user (126) 7 126 52 24 # Call to radio
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*... # functions Dialing code Functions Example *9*g# Emergency conference call to group g *9*923# **n# 1 Abbreviated dialed codes (1-49) **3# 1MPT only 2DMR only 3DMR dialing scheme only 4DMR has three priority levels and MPT has one priority level. *8 adn *81 are interchangeable. Dialing *82 or *83 in MPT mode has the same effect as dialing *8 or *81.
9 Location Services This section explains how to use the location services that may be available on the radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with the radio. This section covers: About Location Information About Location Statuses Viewing Location Information About Location Information The radio can display location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time.
Viewing Location Information 1. Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own location. Location information is now shown in the display, if it is available and has been configured as visible. The images below show a selection of available options. The radio may be programmed to show any of these displays. Immediately after the radio is turned on, location reporting is set to all zeros, until the first satellite fix is achieved. 2. Use the scroll keys to scroll though the Own location displays. Figure 9.
Figure 9.3 UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, 24-hour clock 3. Press Exit to exit the location display. In certain situations, the radio may automatically exit the location display.
10 Loneworker Monitoring Loneworker monitoring is a safety feature for people who work alone. Loneworker monitoring may be programmed to be on or off at all times, or can be switched on and off by the user using a programmed function key or the menu.
Responding to a Loneworker Alarm If the radio beeps to indicate that the radio is expecting a response from the user to acknowledge they are safe, the message Loneworker awaiting and a horizontal scroll bar appear indicating the remaining time until an emergency action is triggered. • Press any key, • Move the radio, • If using the man down feature, restore the radio to an upright position. Otherwise the radio will activate emergency mode or (in digital mode) send a status update.
11 Encryption This section describes how to use encryption to make users' communications completely private. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with the radio. This section covers: About Encryption Encrypting Calls Making an Encrypted Call Receiving an Encrypted Call About Encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode networks only.
Making an Encrypted Call 1. Select the desired network to operate on. 2. Check that encryption is on (encryption key is showing in the display). 3. Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. While transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display. If users transmit or receive an unencrypted call on an encrypted network, disappears and the radio may be programmed to issue an audible alert.
Deleting an encryption key 1. Press Menu and select Security > Zeroize key. 2. Scroll to the desired key and press Select. The message Single key zeroized briefly appears in the display. Deleting all encryption keys 1. Press Menu and select Security > Zeroize all. The message Zeroize all keys? appears in the display. 2. Press OK and the message All keys zeroized briefly appears in the display.
12 Customizing Radio Settings This section describes ways of customizing the radio. These features are common to radios operating in either trunked or conventional mode.
Mode Description Red/Black Black background, red text. Best suited for night display. Changing the Volume of all Audible Indicators Users 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 the radio’s audible tones: 1. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert settings > Indicator level.
2. Scroll to either Off, Low or High and press Select. Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle keypress tones on and off, and to change between high and low volume. Changing to Quiet Operation When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones, signaling tones and warning tones all remain audible. To turn quiet operation on or off: 1.
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: 1. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert settings > Silent operation. 2. In the Silent operation menu, scroll to either On or Off and press Select. Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle silent operation on and off.
Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle active noise cancellation on and off. 2. Scroll to either On or Off and press Select. Covering the microphone on the back of the radio may reduce the effectiveness of the function. Turning on Backlighting If configured, whenever a key is pressed or a call is received, the keypad and display will light up automatically. Backlighting only remains on for a few seconds, unless there is further radio activity.
Rotating the Display When the display is rotated, everything appears upside down. To rotate the display: 1. Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Rotate display. 2. Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle rotate display on and off.
13 Charging and Caring for Batteries This section describes how to charge your Tait radio battery as well as care for it, to ensure safe operation, maximum performance and prolonged battery life.
Part Number Range Designation T03-00012-xxxx Desktop charger for non-IS/NI batteries T03-00013-xxxx 6-way charger for non-IS/NI batteries T03-00014-AAAA Battery-only vehicle charger for non-IS/NI batteries T03-00014-Bxxx Vehicle charger for non-IS/NI batteries 6-Way Charger Safety Information This device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus-koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Before Using the Charger Check the battery label and charger label to see if the charger is compatible with the battery. See also About the Chargers"About the Chargers" on page 107 Handle the battery safely. Failure to observe the following handling recommendations could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. • Before using a Li-ion battery, read the Li-ion Battery Safety Information (MPD-00002-xx) included with your battery, and follow the instructions it provides.
Leaving the Battery on Charge A battery/radio can be left in the charger once charging is complete. Leaving a battery in the charger will not overcharge or damage it. A battery/radio can be removed from the charger at any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the charger. When the battery/radio is returned to the charger, charging is automatically resumed. Vehicle chargers only It is safe to switch off the ignition while there is still a battery in the charger.
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 turns off. Turn off the radio. Inserting the Radio into the Vehicle Charger 1. Place the radio in the charger with the battery attached. When the portable radio is used inside a vehicle, radio performance is degraded. Use a mobile radio for all critical communications.
• Place just a battery in the charger, or a radio with a battery attached (desktop charger or 6-way charger only). There is no need to remove a belt clip, antenna, or any accessory that is attached to the accessory connector. The red LED lights up and stays lit while the battery charges. When charging is complete, the green LED stays lit.
Removing the Battery from the Charger • Desktop charger and 6-way charger: Lift the battery/radio out of the charger. • Battery-only vehicle charger: Pull up the top clip of the vehicle charger, and then lift out the battery. • Vehicle charger: Press down once firmly on the release bar at the top of the vehicle charger, and then lift out the radio. A battery/radio can be removed from the charger at any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the charger.
14 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures and basic maintenance. If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio, you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary.
Checking the version of your radio using the PTT key 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Hold down the PTT key and turn on the radio. The firmware and hardware versions, and your radio’s frequency band is briefly displayed. General Care The only radio maintenance required is ensuring the battery has sufficient charge and that the antenna and battery are not damaged.
Health risk! Always use protective equipment (gloves, face mask) when handling bleach. 5. If the dishwashing liquid solution is ineffective, use a solution of one part household bleach to two parts clean water, on a cloth, to wipe away remaining dirt. Cleaning the Contacts of the Battery Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the bat- tery with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease.
Test Description Routes audio from an external accessory microphone to the radio's internal speaker. Audio loopback test Before running this test, turn the volume down to limit interference and reduce the impact of audio artefacts. Display freq Displays the transmit and receive frequencies of the current channel. Also displays the channel status (CNV, TCH, CCH1) and the mode (ANA, PH1 or PH22). If the radio is scanning, this information may not be available.
Simplified Declaration of Conformity EN Hereby, Tait International Limited declares that the radio equipment type TMAA4A, TMAA4C, TMAB1A, TMAB1C, TMAB1E, TMAC0A, TMAC0C, TMAH5A, TMAH5C, TMAH5E, TMAH6A, TMAH6C, TMAH6E, TMBB1A, TMBC0A, TMBH5A, TMBH7A, TMBM1A, TPAB1A, TPAH5A, TPAH6A, TPCB1A, TPCC0A, TPCH5A, TPCH6A, TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDB1D, TPDC0A, TPDC0D, TPDH5A, TPDH5D, TPDH7A, TPDH7D, TPDHBB, TPDHKC, TPDH7C, TUFM2D, TUFM3A, TPGB1A, TPGHKA & TPGH7A is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
EL Με την παρούσα ο/η Tait International Limited, δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξοπλισμός TMAA4A, TMAA4C, TMAB1A, TMAB1C, TMAB1E, TMAC0A, TMAC0C, TMAH5A, TMAH5C, TMAH5E, TMAH6A, TMAH6C, TMAH6E, TMBB1A, TMBC0A, TMBH5A, TMBH7A, TMBM1A, TPAB1A, TPAH5A, TPAH6A, TPCB1A, TPCC0A, TPCH5A, TPCH6A, TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDB1D, TPDC0A, TPDC0D, TPDH5A, TPDH5D, TPDH7A, TPDH7D, TPDHBB, TPDHKC, TPDH7C, TUFM2D, TUFM3A, TPGB1A, TPGHKA & TPGH7A πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
TPDB1D, TPDC0A, TPDC0D, TPDH5A, TPDH5D, TPDH7A, TPDH7D, TPDHBB, TPDHKC, TPDH7C, TUFM2D, TUFM3A, TPGB1A, TPGHKA & TPGH7A huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. It-test kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni ta' konformità tal-UE huwa disponibbli f'dan l-indirizz tal-Internet li ġej: www.taitradio.
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states of that software prior to its compilation into an executable programme. “Software Key” means a code or key that is supplied by Tait to access, enable and use the Software or certain functions or features of the Software. “Tait” means Tait International Limited and includes its Affiliates. Section 2 SCOPE This Agreement contains the terms and conditions of the license Tait is providing to Licensee, and of Licensee’s use of the Software and Documentation.
to any other device. Licensee may temporarily transfer Software installed on a Designated Product to another device if the Designated Product is inoperable or malfunctioning. Temporary transfer of the Software to another device must be discontinued when the original Designated Product is returned to operation and the Software must be removed from the other device.
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. 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.
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