TP9400 P25 Portable Radios User’s Guide MPD-00003-06 · Issue 6 · March 2018
Contents For your safety...................................................... 10 Menu maps............................................................ 28 1 About this guide .................................................. 30 Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 30 Related documentation................................................... 31 2 Before using your radio ...................................... 32 For your safety — battery warning................................
Using a wireless headset ............................................... Wearing the headset .................................................. Pairing a wireless headset with the radio ................... Managing your headsets ............................................ Selecting a zone............................................................. Selecting a channel ........................................................ Limiting call time.............................................................
About scanning............................................................... 90 Activating standard scanning.......................................... 91 Activating background scanning..................................... 92 Changing the background scan group assigned to the function key ...................................................... 92 Activating in-zone scanning............................................ 93 Activating talkgroup scanning.........................................
Using the Location menu ......................................... Using the Last stored menu ..................................... Loneworker monitoring................................................. Activating loneworker monitoring ............................. Responding to a loneworker alarm .......................... 126 127 127 128 128 11 Encryption ...........................................................129 About encryption ..........................................................
LED behavior................................................................ Removing the battery from the charger ........................ Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... Storing batteries ........................................................... Disposing of batteries ................................................... 151 152 152 153 153 14 Troubleshooting ................................................ 154 When the radio won’t turn on..................................
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For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and accessories Intrinsically Safe (IS) and Non-Incendive (NI) radios and accessories are certified by a third party to be safe to use in particular hazardous locations, or in potentially explosive atmospheres. Warning Explosion hazard! IS/NI certification applies only while the product is used in accordance with these instructions.
IS/NI radios, batteries, antennas and accessories must not be engraved or modified in any way. Do not use the radio, battery or accessory if it is cracked or damaged. Do not use the antenna if the sheathing is split or the end cap is missing. Do not expose the radio to solvents. IS/NI radios and accessories must be serviced only by an agency certified by both the approval authority and by Tait Limited.
■ ■ II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4...T3 Gb (ATEX) II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4...T3 Gb (ATEX) ■ Ex ib IIC T4...T3 Gb (IECEx) ■ Ex ib IIA T4...T3 Gb (IECEx) T4: –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C T3: –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C Batteries The following batteries have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS/NI portable radios. Refer also to "Rating matching" on page 15.
Notice The IS/NI battery can only be charged in the chargers listed above. It will not charge in other TP8100/ TP9300/TP9400 chargers. However, the chargers listed above can charge non-IS TP8100/TP9300/TP9400 batteries. The operating temperature range for the charger is +32 °F to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C).
Description Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt loop Belt loop for D-stud, 55 mm Spring clip for D-stud, 40 mm Belt clip, 55 mm Belt clip adaptor for 55 mm belt clip Product code T03-22007-0007 T03-00038-0022 T03-00038-0023 TPA-CA-201 TPA-CA-208 1. Must not be used with H7 band radios with whip antenna (TPA-AN-012). Carry accessories are not specifically rated, and may be used in any area, subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio system.
certified by both the approval authority and by Tait Limited. Any unauthorized repair or substitution of parts invalidates the intrinsic safety or non-incendive rating and the third party IS or NI approval. To have an IS and NI radio serviced, return it to your regional Tait office. Rating matching The rating of the radio, battery and accessories must be reviewed to ensure a safe IS/NI radio system.
the combination may only be used in a Gas Class I hazardous (classified) location. ■ Division 2 rated radios and accessories may only be used in Division 2 or Zone 2 hazardous (classified) locations. ■ Division 2, Group A radios and accessories may be used in Division 2, Group B, C, or D areas. ■ Any item approved to Group D will limit the radio sys- tem to Group D areas. For use in a Group A area, all items must be approved to Group A.
TP9300/TP9400 IS/NI radios have the following entity parameters. Radio accessory port: ■ Uo 7.2 V ■ Co 1.97 μF ■ Io 0.42 A ■ Lo 100 μH ■ Po 1.3 W ■ Lo/Ro 20 μH/Ω Radio battery port: ■ Ui 8.4 V ■ Ci 1.2 μF ■ Ii IIA: 2.9 A IIC: 1.9 A ■ Li 5.7 μH ■ Um 9.0 V (charging) Battery: Charging Terminals Battery Output (radio port) ■ Um ■ Uo 8.4 V ■ Io IIA: 2.9 A IIC: 1.9 A ■ Co 1.2 μF ■ Lo 5.7 μH 9.0 V Vehicle charger: Charging Terminals Input ■ Um 18.0 V ■ Uo 9.0 V ■ Io 2.
Certificates Radio: ■ MET E113958 ■ TÜV 15 ATEX 7792X ■ IECEx ITA 15.0015X Battery: ■ TÜV 15 ATEX 7791X ■ IECEx ITA 15.0009X Standards ■ ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2015 ■ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 213-15 ■ ANSI/UL 60079-0 ■ ANSI/UL 60079-11 ■ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-11:14 ■ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
■ Do not remove the RF Exposure label from the radio. ■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies the radio when it is transferred to other users. ■ Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the guide- lines on controlling your exposure to RF. Controlling your exposure to RF energy This radio emits radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards This two-way radio complies with these RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: ■ United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093. ■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti- tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992. ■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
Cette radio se conforme aux limites d’exposition de l’IEEE (FCC) et ICNIRP pour les environnements d’exposition au rayonnement RF professionnel et contrôlé aux cycles de marche de 50% en mode transmission et 50% en mode réception. Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) - Receivers Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
USA public safety bands (764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to 776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz bands. Low-power channels This radio complies with § 90.531 (b) (3) and § 90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that only low-power transmission is permitted on the following channels: ■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (3). ■ Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4).
Frequency band reserved for distress beacons Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be made within this frequency band. Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe In the European Community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 2014/53/EU. The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility.
Interference with electronic devices Warning Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is present when your radio is transmitting. Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy are: ■ aircraft electronic systems ■ vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection, anti-skid brakes, and cruise control ■ medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids ■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care facili- ties.
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.
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.
"Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and accessories" on page 10. Attaching of labels Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.
Menu maps This section shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by software licenses (SFEs) and may not be available with your radio.
Radio settings Functions Low power tx Monitor Lock radio Set scan key Squelch override Scanning Voice annunciation Call Settings Ignore 2-tone Call queuing Extra features Loneworker Alert settings Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation Display settings Backlighting Contrast adjust Talk party ID RSSI Radio info Key settings Version info Radio FW Radio HW Radio ID Serial number Alias Customer info P25 IP address MDT IP address Radio updates Install update Undo previous Advanced Edit
1 About this guide This user’s guide provides information about TP9400 portable radios. The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 2.11. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio information" on page 155. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance. Safety warnings used in this guide Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’.
Related documentation The following documentation is also available for your Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait Technical Support website (http://support.taitradio.com): ■ Safety and Compliance Information—supplied with each radio. (The same information is included in this user’s guide.) ■ Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with each Li-ion battery. ■ Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with each charger.
2 Before using your radio Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few tasks you must do before you can use it. The most important of these is to charge your battery for the first time .
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.
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 142. For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger.
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. Removing the battery The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch in the radio’s rear panel.
Removing the antenna Warning Do not change the antenna in a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. Use a firm grip and turn the antenna counterclockwise half a turn. Use a lighter grip to fully unscrew the antenna, and carefully remove it. Attaching a belt clip To attach a belt clip to the radio: 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.
Installing an audio accessory Warning Use only Tait-supplied, IS and NI-approved audio accessories with IS and NI radios. Fitting an audio accessory that is not IS and NI-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, contact your regional Tait office. For detailed information about IS and NI radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive radios and accessories" on page 10.
3 Getting started This section gives an overview of your P25 radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized.
About P25 digital radios Your P25 digital radio can be programmed for P25 conventional or P25 trunked operation. Analog conventional operation is also available, with dualmode channels able to transmit and receive both digital and analog calls. You may notice differences between digital and analog calls in terms of: ■ static noise in low signal areas, and ■ radio coverage in marginal reception areas. Lack of static noise On digital networks there is no static noise, even in low signal areas.
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.
Name Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Power/volume control Rotate to turn the radio on and change the speaker volume Channel selector Select and change channels 3-way selector (optional) Select frequently used features Left and right selection keys Action determined by the text above the selection key Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu options, scroll left and right in messages, or select the Quick Access menu Function keys Programmed for fr
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.
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.
Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: ■ Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or use the controls. ■ Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving a call. ■ Warning tones—when there is an error, or the bat- tery is low, for example. Warning If quiet or silent mode is turned on, you will not hear any alert tones.
Tone Meaning Two lowRadio’s temperature is high: The radio’s pitched beeps temperature is in the high-temperature range, but the radio will continue to operate. Two highRadio’s temperature is very high: The pitched beeps radio’s temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power; if the radio’s temperature rises outside this range, transmissions will be inhibited. Turn off the radio and allow it to cool down.
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.
Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for your radio: Short key press Long key press F1 F2 F3 F4 F51 F61 1. On speaker microphone (if fitted) For more information about the function keys that can be programmed on your radio, contact your radio provider. Navigating the radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available depend on the way your radio is programmed.
Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list. Main menu Zones Individual call 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. Accessing frequently used menus Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may have two different Quick Access menus.
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 11 Menu The Channels menu, with a list of your available channels, is now displayed. Channels Channel 1 Channel 2 Back Select 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.
4 Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio.
Turning the radio on and off Rotate the power/volume control switch clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to turn the radio off. When the radio is first turned on, the status LED briefly glows red, and the radio gives two short beeps. Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very low. (See "Low battery warning" on page 148.
The radio is now locked, and the message Enter PIN appears in the display. The radio remains locked until the correct sequence of keys is pressed. If you forget the unlock sequence or you do not know it, contact your radio provider for assistance. Unlocking the radio ■ To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence you have been given. (This is a pre-programmed sequence of four keys.
The message Keypad locked briefly appears in the display, and Unlock appears above the right selection key, in place of Menu. When any of the locked keys are pressed, the message Keypad lock active appears. To unlock the keypad: ■ Depending on the programming, press and hold the right or left selection key for about one second. Using a wireless headset This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
1 Do not block the device’s internal antenna (see the device’s user documentation). The human body can interfere with a Bluetooth signal. 2 If you usually use your radio with your right hand, wear the headset on your right ear. 3 Avoid coming in contact with the internal antenna of a headset or radio. Pairing a wireless headset with the radio Before attempting to connect a wireless headset, Tait recommends that the headset is fully charged.
4 Select Connect when the required headset appears in the list of new devices, then Yes to add the headset to My Headsets. New devices HM1100 Searching ,,, Cancel Add to My Headsets? Connect Yes No The message Connecting appears, while the radio attempts to pair with the headset. Connecting: HM1100 Clear 5 When the message Calling. Answer on headset appears, press the Answer button on the headset to confirm the connection. Calling.
■ c The radio will ask you for confirmation before connecting this headset. My Headsets BlueAnt T1V1. CSR-bc6 Back +a a Options Press Options to disconnect or connect a headset (Disconnect, Connect), change the priority order of the headsets (Move down), or remove a headset from My Headsets (Remove, Remove all).
The radio then prompts you to connect to the headsets in My Headsets, in priority order. Connect. HM1100? No Yes No Connect BlueAnt T1 V1? Yes 2 Select Yes to connect, or No to choose another headset. Changing the way your headset reconnects You can use the Power-on Option menu to change the way your radio reconnects with a headset when the radio is first turned on.
Selecting a zone Your radio may be programmed to use zones. A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical region (Dallas, Houston, etc.). To select a zone: 1 Press Menu and select Zones. 2 Scroll to the zone you want. 3 Press Select.
Selecting a channel Using the channel selector For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector to the channel you want. For all other channels, use the Main menu to select a channel. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Channels. 2 Scroll to the channel you want and press Select. Using the keypad 1 Dial the number associated with the channel using the alphanumeric keypad. To delete a digit that you have dialed incorrectly, press Clear. 2 Press Select or # to confirm the channel change.
■ left selection key (see "Using the left selection key Quick Access menu" on page 49) ■ scroll keys (see "Using the scroll key Quick Access menu" on page 48) Limiting call time Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk (transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmit timer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users to make calls on that channel. The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears in the display.
The message Call...? briefly appears in the screen. Press the PTT key to make the call. 3 Alternatively, scroll through the list of recent calls until the call you want appears, and press the PTT to make the call immediately. Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date Your radio may be programmed to use its internal real-time clock. You may be able to view the time and date via a function key or via the radio menu.
Updating the radio over the air Configuration updates that are delivered over the air are either installed immediately, or once the user has accepted the activation prompt. If the activation prompt is declined, you can manually install the configuration update. 1 Press Menu and select Radio updates > Install update. 2 Follow the prompts on the display. You can also revert to the previous configuration: 1 Press Menu and select Radio updates > Undo previous. 2 Follow the prompts on the display.
5 Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio in conventional mode. This includes how to make and receive calls, and use your radio in different repeater areas.
Making a call To make a call: 1 Select the required zone (see "Selecting a zone" on page 58). 2 Select the required channel (see "Selecting a channel" on page 59). 3 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about one inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit. If the channel is busy, you may not be able to transmit. Wait until the status LED has stopped glowing green, and then try again. 4 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select individual calls.) 2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. 3 Alternatively, scroll to the person you want to call and press Select. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Call...? briefly appears on the display. Call...? Car 2 Cancel Menu 4 Press the PTT key to make the call.
■ Special event talkgroups—may be used to man- age emergencies encompassing a large area, or even events such as visits by heads of state. Making a talkgroup call To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup ■ Press the PTT key. Changing a talkgroup 1 Press Menu and select Talkgroups. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to the Talkgroup menu.) 2 Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you want and press Select.
Making a local call For analog channels, each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed. For digital radio-to-radio calls, see "Making an individual call" on page 64. Using the Main menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press Menu and select 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.
2 Press Menu and select Dial radio call. Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so a local call can be dialed directly from the default display. In this case, you can start dialing the call without selecting the menu option. A series of X and S characters may appear, prompting you to dial over them. 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.
Using a function key Depending on how DTMF patch calls are programmed, some or the following steps may not be necessary. 1 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.
7 Once the call has finished, press End. Your radio may send tones to release the line. Making an emergency call For information about making and ending emergency calls together with a explanation of how your radio behaves in emergency mode, see "About emergency calls" on page 120 and "Standard emergency mode" on page 122. Sending a status message For analog channels, your radio may be able to maintain a record of your current status.
Receiving calls When a call is received with valid signaling, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Identifying the talking party or caller Your radio may be programmed to display the name or radio ID of the talking party or caller. For digital calls, if the name of the talking party is in the call list, the radio will display the name of the talking party. If this name is not in the call list, only the radio ID is shown. Digital talkgroup calls will first display the name of the talkgroup.
Receiving a two-tone call This feature is available for analog channels only. Two-tone signaling is used to call either individual or groups of radios. When your radio receives a two-tone call that it can decode, it beeps, indicating which type of two-tone call has been received. ■ One long beep: a two-tone individual call has been received. ■ Two medium beeps: a two-tone group call has been received. ■ Three short beeps: a two-tone super group call has been received.
Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio using the radio talkaround feature. You can do this when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy. While repeater talkaround is active, all calls are made on your current channel’s receive frequency. Turning repeater talkaround on and off You can turn repeater talkaround on and off using a function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
Checking that the channel is clear Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, allowing you to hear if there is any traffic (including talkgroup and individual calls) on a channel. For analog channels, this is so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call. Turning monitor on and off 1 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.
Selecting a voting group Using the channel selector You can use the channel selector to select a preset voting group, if your radio is programmed in this way. ■ Rotate the channel selector to the group you want. Using a function key To use a function key to select a voting group: ■ Press the function key to select and activate a preset voting or scan group. Using the Main menu To select a voting group using the Main menu: 1 Press Menu and select Channels. 2 Scroll to the group you want and press Select.
Channel nuisance deleted The channel remains removed from the voting group until you either select another voting group or the radio is turned off and then on again. The function key programmed to activate a voting group may be programmed so that a short key press activates voting and a long key press activates nuisance delete. Hearing faint and noisy signals This feature is only applicable to analog channels.
6 Operating in P25 trunking mode This section explains how your radio operates on a P25 trunking system. This includes how to make group calls, individual calls and phone calls. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. The features described in this chapter are only available for radios configured for P25 trunking operation.
About P25 trunking Your radio may be able to operate on a P25 trunking system as well as a conventional repeater-based system. On a conventional system, radio users compete for access to individual channels, and one channel can be overloaded with traffic while others are often unused. The trunking system allows several channels to be automatically shared by a number of radio users. These traffic channels are pooled and allocated, as required, for the duration of a call.
Service is lost If access to the trunking system is lost, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear , and the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu The radio sounds five beeps to indicate the loss of service, followed by a repeating double beep. The double beep continues until service is restored. Site trunking operation During normal trunking operation, your radio may roam between a number of sites.
P25 phase 2 fallback mode If there is a fault on the phase 2 network, operation may fall back to phase 1 mode. Failsoft operation Your radio may be programmed to enter ‘failsoft’ mode when service is lost due to failure of a trunking site controller. For information about failsoft mode, see "Failsoft mode operation" on page 87. Making a talkgroup call A talkgroup is a collection of radios on a trunking system.
Your radio now indicates the zone in which it is operating, either as a letter in the top right corner of the display, or as a zone name in the second line of the display. B Channel 1 Zone 2 Menu zone represented as one or two letters zone name 2 Select the required talkgroup: ■ Press Menu and select Channels. ■ Scroll to the talkgroup you want, and press Select.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display. B Talkgroup 2 Zone 2 Menu Receiving a talkgroup call To hear calls from other members of a talkgroup, your radio must have that talkgroup selected, or the talkgroup must be part of an active scan group. For information about selecting a talkgroup, see "Making a talkgroup call" on page 80, and for information about talkgroup scanning, see "Activating talkgroup scanning" on page 94.
2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press Select or press the PTT key. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Calling... briefly appears. Calling... Car 2 Cancel Menu 3 When the called party accepts the call, you will hear three short beeps. 4 Once the called party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key to transmit, speak clearly into the microphone, and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
Emergency calls In an emergency, you can summon help by sending an emergency call. When an emergency call is initiated, the radio enters ‘emergency mode’. For more information on emergency mode, see "Standard emergency mode" on page 122. Making an emergency call You can make an emergency call using the emergency function key (function key 1). ■ Press the function or emergency key to activate emergency mode. The message Emergency mode appears and the radio sounds three short beeps, rising in pitch.
Making a phone call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone network and make a phone call. Caution In some situations, your call will not proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see "Unconnected calls" on page 86. To make a phone call on a trunking system: 1 Press Menu and select Phone call. (The phone call you last dialed appears in the display.
Unconnected calls If your call is not connected, the way your radio behaves is explained in the following table. Radio behavior System queued Explanation The system is too busy to process your talkgroup or individual call. Busy channel now free The system is now available to process your talkgroup or individual call. The radio sounds three short beeps. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu The radio sounds five beeps, followed by a repeating double beep. No answer The radio sounds two short beeps.
Failsoft mode operation If your radio is unable to access the trunking system, it may be programmed to enter failsoft mode. Failsoft mode operates in one of two ways: ‘radio-based’ failsoft and ‘infrastructure’ failsoft. Radio-based failsoft When you lose access to the trunking system, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear , and the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu After a short time, your radio switches to a programmed conventional communications channel.
You may still be able to communicate with your dispatcher and other talkgroup members, depending on the type of system failure that has occurred, and how your radio is programmed. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio is notified, and will attempt to register on the control channel it was previously using. Dynamic regrouping The dynamic regrouping feature allows you to send a dynamic regrouping request to your dispatcher.
7 Scanning This section explains the different types of scanning that may be available on your radio, and also how to view and edit scan group members.
About scanning The scan feature is used to monitor groups of channels or talkgroups for activity of interest. This means that you are able to operate across multiple channels or talkgroups at the same time. For example, you may need to monitor your own conventional dispatch channel as well as other local area channels, such as a local sheriff and highway patrol channel.
■ background scanning (P25 conventional and ana- log channels, and may include some voting groups) ■ in-zone scanning (P25 conventional and analog channels, and P25 trunked talkgroups) ■ talkgroup scanning (P25 trunked talkgroups, and may include some P25 conventional and analog channels,). For information about viewing and editing scan group membership, see "Editing a scan group" on page 96.
Activating background scanning A background scan group scans the group members, as well as the current channel selected on the radio. The group member channels can include conventional channels (P25 or analog) across zones, and can also include one or two voting groups. Background scanning provides more flexibility than standard scanning, as the radio user can select a current channel to operate on, while still monitoring permanent group members for activity.
Activating in-zone scanning An in-zone scan group scans the first 50 conventional channels (P25 or analog) or trunked talkgroups from the currently-selected zone. If you change zones, the radio stops scanning the previous zone’s channels and automatically starts scanning channels from the new zone. In-zone scanning is useful when scanning conventional channels and trunked talkgroups from within the selected zone, and zones are used to separate different geographic regions or work roles.
Activating talkgroup scanning Talkgroup scanning monitors calls from multiple trunked talkgroups, and up to five additional conventional channels (P25 or analog), from across zones. If conventional channels are included as group members, your radio will briefly leave the trunking control channel to scan these channels at regular intervals. Warning If a talkgroup scan group contains P25 or analog conventional channels, scanning needs to exit trunk mode briefly to scan the conventional channels.
Making a call while scanning If you want to make a call while your radio is scanning: 1 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the icon is flashing, your radio calls the currently selected channel. If there has been no recent activity on the channel (the icon is not flashing), then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed. The possible options are: ■ your radio calls a predetermined channel e.g.
If the channel has been removed successfully, the message Channel nuisance deleted appears in the display. Channel nuisance deleted The function key programmed to activate scanning may be programmed so that a short key press activates scanning and a long key press activates nuisance delete. Editing a scan group Selecting a group to edit 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Advanced > Edit groups.
■ Group members: shows the current members of a group, and may also show the designated transmit channel and priority channels. ■ Add or Delete channel: adds or deletes member channels of a group. ■ Change tx: changes the group’s transmit channel. ■ Change P1 or P2: changes the group’s first or second priority channel. Icons and messages The following icons may appear when viewing group membership details, adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels.
Viewing group membership 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Group members and press Select. Edit group Group members Add channel Back Select 3 Scroll through the list of group members. The names of the group members may be shortened. 4 The information that may appear is explained in the example below.
For all types of scanning except standard scanning, if your radio is programmed to use the scroll keys to scroll through a list of channels and also has a function key programmed to Nuisance Delete, you can permanently add or delete a channel to the active group by scrolling to the channel and pressing the Nuisance Delete function key. Deleting a channel from a group You cannot delete the priority 1 channel using the Delete Channel menu.
Changing a group’s transmit channel You can change the group’s transmit channel only if it has been pre-programmed. 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Change tx and press Select. The current transmit channel is identified by the icon beside the channel name. Change tx C:Channel 1 C:Channel 2 Back OK 3 Select the new transmit channel and press OK. The transmit channel remains changed even after the radio is turned off.
8 P25 services This section describes the P25 services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
Messages You may be able to send short messages to another radio user. These messages are defined at programming time. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a message to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network. If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can send a message to any other radio on the same conventional channel. The radio to whom you are sending the message must have the same message programmed in order to read and display your message.
The LED glows red and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the message has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the call alert page. Sending a message to a person of your choice 1 Press Menu and select Services > Messages. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select messages.
Status update You can inform another radio user of your current status by sending them a status update, for example, ‘At scene’. You may be able to send the status update to a predetermined person or talkgroup, or to a person of your choice. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send your status to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network. If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can send your status to any other radio on the same conventional channel.
The LED glows red and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the status update has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Status request This feature is only available on P25 conventional channels. You can find out what another radio user is currently doing by asking their radio to send you a status update.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Call alert You can let another radio user know that you want to talk to them by sending them a call alert page. When the other radio user receives the call alert page, they can call you back when it is convenient. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a call alert to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network.
Answering a call alert page If you receive a call alert page from another radio user, the message Page rx’d from... briefly appears in the display. Select Call to return the page or No to delete it. If you miss the call alert page, the identity of the caller may be saved in your recent calls list. Radio check This feature is only available on P25 conventional channels. If you want to find out whether a particular radio is available on the system, you can use the radio check feature.
If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Radio unit monitor This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This software license is only required for the radio that sends the radio unit monitor request. The receiving radio does not need the software license.
If the other radio has received your request, it will now call you, so that you can monitor activity near the radio. Call received Car 2 Menu If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Radio inhibit and uninhibit Warning When your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio.
The LED glows red and a message appears in the display. Sending inhibit to Car 2 Cancel If the radio has been successfully immobilized, an acknowledgement message is displayed. Ack received OK Sending a radio uninhibit request 1 Press Menu and select Services > Radio uninhibit. 2 Scroll to the radio you wish to make operable. 3 Press Send to. Radio uninhibit Car 2 Car 3 Cancel Send to The LED glows red and a message appears in the display.
9 Location services This section explains how to use the location services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
About location information While you may be able to view your location information on analog channels, sending location information is only available for digital channels. If your radio is connected to the receiver of a satellite navigation system, you can view location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time. Your radio can also display universal transverse mercator (UTM) information such as the UTM zone, and northing and easting coordinates.
Viewing location information 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Own location. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to access the Own location menu.) Location information is now shown in the display, if it is available. Your radio may be programmed to show any of these displays, in any order. Immediately after the radio is turned on, location reporting is set to all zeros, until the first satellite fix is achieved.
Location Trk 23:36:20 UTC time: ■ UTC: Coordinated Universal Time 24 hour clock ■ The radio’s altitude in metres above or below mean sea level ■ MGA: Map Grid of Australia coordinate system Zone: UTM zone number PJ: The grid square 264837: Easting and Northing to the nearest 100 m Exit Location Altitude: Trk 34m Exit MGA: Zone: Trk 29N PJ264837 ■ ■ ■ Exit MGRS: 59G PM 26406 83789 Trk Exit ■ ■ ■ ■ MGRS: Military Grid Reference System 59G: UTM zone and band PM: The grid square 26406 83
1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Send on PTT. Location Svs Send Logs Send on PTT Back Select 2 Scroll to Off (or On) and press Select. (The current setting is highlighted.) Send on PTT Off On Back Select Using a function key You may be able to use a function key to manually send your location to either all radios on the channel, or to your dispatcher (depending on how your radio is programmed). 1 Press the function key programmed for Own Location.
Receiving and logging location information This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. When your radio receives location information, the display shows Location, along with the digital ‘alias’ of the sending radio. If the radio alias is not available, the radio ID appears. Location Car 1 Back radio sending the location information View The location information can then be viewed and logged.
Radios can also be added to Team Locations by pressing Menu, selecting Location Svs > Team Locations, pressing Options and selecting Add; then select whether to add a radio from the Recent talkers list, or by entering a Dialed number. Accessing logged location information This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. Accessing Team Locations You can use the Team Locations menu option to display the latest location information received by added devices.
Select Delete from the Options menu to remove the location information for the radio, and stop logging it. Accessing Recent Locations The latest location data received, including Team Locations, can be viewed using the Recent Contacts menu option. Up to 10 entries will be available. To view the Recent Contacts information: 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > Recent Contacts. 2 Scroll down to the contact you want and press View.
10 Emergency operation This section describes how to make different types of emergency calls.
About emergency calls Warning When emergency mode is activated, your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. In an emergency you can summon help by sending an emergency call. There are three types of emergency calls: Call type 120 Explanation Priority call (Digital channels only.) An emergency alert is automatically sent to the current talkgroup. Calls made when the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as ‘emergency’ calls.
Making a priority call This feature is available for digital channels only. When you turn the priority call feature on, the radio automatically sends an emergency alert (message) to the current talkgroup. Any calls you make while the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as emergency calls. To turn the priority call feature on and off: 1 Press Menu and select Priority call. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn priority call on and off.
Standard emergency mode When you press the emergency key your radio enters ‘emergency mode’, if your radio is programmed in this way. When the radio enters emergency mode, it will automatically send alerts together with your radio unit ID to the dispatcher. These alerts are usually sent on a designated emergency channel. Warning The way your radio behaves in emergency mode depends on how your radio is programmed.
Activating emergency mode You can activate emergency mode using the emergency function key. 1 Long press the function or emergency key to activate emergency mode. ‘Emergency mode’ appears in the display. Emergency mode One or more emergency calls are sent to your dispatcher or another predetermined radio user. During emergency mode, the radio will behave as described in "What happens during an emergency call?" on page 122. 2 Turn the radio off and on again to end emergency mode.
Making a manual emergency call Warning You will not be able to make a voice call on the channel until the 3-second emergency alarm has finished. 1 Press and hold the emergency key for longer than three seconds. The radio gives three short beeps, rising in pitch. Emergency appears in the display, and remains until the manual emergency call is canceled.
Canceling a manual emergency call If the emergency situation has been resolved, the manual emergency call can be canceled either by you or another member of your group. Canceling an emergency call you have made ■ Press and hold the emergency key for longer than three seconds. The message Emergency canceled appears in the display. Emergency canceled Your radio now returns to the channel that it was operating on prior to the emergency call.
The message Emergency ack. sent briefly appears in the display. Emergency ack. sent Accessing emergency location information If Location appears in the display, above the left selection key, you can display the current location of the radio that has sent a manual emergency call. The last location of the radio will still be available even if the radio is turned off and then on again. To access the location information, either press Location or use the Last Stored menu.
Using the Last stored menu 1 Press Menu and select Emergency > Last stored to display the current location of the radio. Emergency Last stored Acknowledge Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to view more location information. Zone: 55 valid Stored valid Easting: 321025 S 37°49'00.0" Northing: 5812578 E 144°58'00.0" Exit Menu Exit Menu 3 Press Exit to return to the previous display. Loneworker monitoring Loneworker monitoring is a safety feature for people who work alone.
Activating loneworker monitoring 1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings > Extra features > Loneworker. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn loneworker monitoring on and off.) Extra features Loneworker Back Select 2 In the Loneworker menu, choose On. A vertical scroll bar on the right-hand side of the display indicates the remaining activity timeout.
11 Encryption This section describes how to use encryption to make your communications completely private. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
About encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode channels only. To make communications with other users on your system completely private, your radio may be able to encrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryption key. The radio receiving your call must have the same encryption key installed before it can hear your encrypted call. About the proper key detect feature Your radio may be programmed with ‘proper key detect’.
To turn encryption on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Security > Encryption. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn encryption on and off.) 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Encryption On Off Back Select The message Encryption activated (or deactivated) appears in the display. Using the 3-way selector To turn encryption on and off using the 3-way selector: 1 Rotate the 3-way selector to either position A or B to turn encryption on.
The name of the encryption key that your radio is using for the transmission may briefly appear in the display. Channel 8 Key 7 Menu While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display. Receiving an encrypted call When you receive an encrypted call, your radio unmutes and you can hear clear speech, so long as the key required to decode the call is stored in your radio.
Warning Once you change the encryption key, it may also automatically update the encryption keys used to encrypt calls on other channels. Changing the transmit encryption key 1 Press Menu and select Security > Change all. 2 Scroll to the key you want and press Select. Change all Key 2 Key 1 Back Select The message Global key selected briefly appears in the display. Changing the transmit encryption key back to the default setting 1 Press Menu and select Security > Preset keys.
2 Scroll to 01 or 02 and press Select. Change keyset 01 02 Cancel Select The message Keyset selected briefly appears in the display. Removing encryption keys from the radio It may be possible for you to delete encryption keys from your radio. Warning When emergency mode is activated, or when your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. Deleting an encryption key 1 Press Menu and select Security > Advanced > Zeroize key.
Updating encryption keys over-the-air You may be able to update your encryption keys using over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR). This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode. ■ Press Menu and select Security > Rekey request. The message Rekey request ack appears in the display. If there is no response to the rekey request, the message Rekey request timeout appears.
12 Customizing radio settings This section describes the ways in which you can customize your radio.
Extending battery life on a shift You can reduce the power consumption of your radio (and thereby extend the life of the battery during a shift) in the following ways: ■ Transmit at low power (if your radio is not already configured to do this). ■ Ensure that backlighting automatically turns off when no radio activity is detected (see "Turning on backlighting" on page 140).
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: 1 Press Menu and select 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.
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 Press Menu and select 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 quiet operation on and off.
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: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Backlighting.
Adjusting the display contrast To change the contrast of your radio display to suit the lighting conditions that you are working in: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Contrast adjust. Display settings Contrast adjust RSSI Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to adjust the display contrast to the level you want. Use scroll keys to adjust Cancel Save 3 Press Save to save this setting.
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.
About the chargers Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and instructions in this document apply to all chargers. The following chargers are available for your Tait radios and batteries: Chargers for intrinsically safe (IS) and nonincendive (NI) batteries contain circuitry for the protection of IS/NI batteries. These chargers are marked with an IS circle logo . IS/NI radios are also marked with an IS circle logo . IS/NI batteries are identified on their labels.
6-way charger safety information Warning This device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
Before using the charger Check the battery label and charger label to see if the charger is compatible with the battery. See also "About the chargers" on page 143. Warning Handle the battery safely. Failure to observe the following handling recommendations could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
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.
Vehicle chargers only It is safe to switch off the ignition while there is still a battery in the charger. But if the vehicle will not be used again for some time, check whether charging will continue while the ignition is off, and consider what effect this might have on the vehicle battery. To check, place the battery in the charger and switch off the vehicle ignition: ■ If no charger LED stays lit, the charger will resume charging only when the ignition is switched on again.
If a radio was turned on while being charged, the battery indicator may not be accurate when the radio is initially removed from the charger. After a few seconds, the battery indicator is updated to display the amount of charge available in the battery. Low battery warning Notice Do not allow a radio battery to fully discharge every time you use it, or you will shorten the service life of the battery.
Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger 1 Place the radio in the charger with the battery attached. Warning When the portable radio is used inside a vehicle, radio performance is degraded. Use a mobile radio for all critical communications. If the portable radio must be left switched on while it is in the charger, removing the radio from the charger will improve radio performance. Check your local regulations about using a portable radio in a vehicle.
Charging a battery for the first time Fully charge a battery before using it for the first time. The red LED stays lit while the battery charges. Charging a battery Notice For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger (not for batteryonly vehicle charger). 1 Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct Tait power adaptor. 6-way charger and vehicle charger: Power on the charger. Initially, all three LEDs are lit for 2 seconds.
LED behavior If there is a battery in the charger when power is supplied to the charger, the LEDs behave as follows: Meaning briefly The charger has been connected to a power supply. The battery is charging. steady Charging complete. Remove the battery, or steady 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 by you. ■ There is a fault. Contact your dealer.
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. You can remove a battery/radio from the charger at any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the charger.
■ Store batteries properly when not in use. See "Storing batteries". Storing batteries When not in use for a month or more, batteries should be stored correctly to prolong their life. ■ Remove the battery from the radio before storage. ■ Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one month. ■ Charge non-IS batteries to about 30% if storing for longer than one month.
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.
When the radio won’t turn on If the radio LED doesn’t light up red briefly when the radio is turned on, power is likely not reaching the radio. Check the following: ■ Is the battery firmly attached to the radio? ■ Is the battery sufficiently charged? ■ Is the battery charger working properly? If all appears to be in order, but your radio still fails to operate properly, contact your radio provider for further assistance.
Changing the radio ID You can change the radio ID if the current ID is not correct. To change the radio ID your radio must have alphanumeric keys. 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info > Radio ID. 2 Press the right selection key. 3 If Enter PIN appears in the display, enter the correct sequence of keys (known as the technician access PIN). 4 Press Clear to delete the current ID, and use a combination of the scroll keys and alphanumeric keys to enter a new ID.
Test Description Audio loopback Routes audio from an external accessory test microphone to the radio's internal speaker. Before running this test, turn the volume down to limit interference and reduce the impact of audio artefacts. Display freq Displays the transmit and receive frequencies of the current channel. Also displays the channel status (CNV, TCH, CCH1) and the mode (ANA, PH1 or PH22). If the radio is scanning this information may not be available.
Test Tone test Tx Tone Tx Tone Cal Tx power test Description Generates an audible tone for the duration of the test. Transmits a tone of 1011 Hz or 1031 Hz on the current P25 channel. Transmits a 1011 Hz or 1031 Hz tone on the current channel with a bit error rate (BER) of 5%. Displays hardware-related information while the radio is transmitting. Information includes the final PA current (in mA) 1. CNV = conventional, TCH = traffic channel, CCH = control channel 2.
Notice Risk of internal damage! To avoid damaging the inside of the radio, do not allow excess liquid to enter the radio body (speaker grille, keypad, buttons, and connectors). 3 Use a water-dampened, lint-free, microfibre cloth to remove any remaining dirt. 4 If the damp cloth is ineffective, dilute a (5 to 10%) solution of alcohol-free dishwashing liquid in clean water, on a cloth, to remove remaining dirt. Caution Health risk! Always use protective equipment (gloves, face mask) when handling bleach.
15 Glossary A APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The APCO Project 25 standards committee (http://www.apcointl.org/) defined a digital radio standard. The standard is often referred to as ‘APCO’ or ‘P25’. C channel In a conventional system, a channel is a pair of frequencies used to transmit and receive radio signals. In a P25 trunking system, a channel is a group of radio users.
F failsoft Failsoft operation offers P25 conventional operation if the radio cannot acquire a control channel on a trunking system for an extended period of time. The conventional channel may be a repeater channel or a direct channel. FCC Federal Communications Commission, an independent United States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio communications. L LED Light Emitting Diode, a device that is able to emit light.
P 162 P25 Project 25. The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) established Project 25 (P25). This project was led by United States Federal, state, and local government representatives to develop standards for interoperable digital radios and systems to meet the needs of public safety users. See http://www.project25.org for further information. P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 1 refers to radio systems operating in 12.
R repeater A repeater is a relaying site, usually situated above a city or town. The repeater extends the range of radio communications by receiving and retransmitting signals received from radios. RF Radio Frequency, the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is suitable for radio transmissions. The frequency of the RF signal is described in terms of the number of cycles per second or Hertz (Hz).
V valid signal 164 Glossary A valid signal is a signal that the radio responds to by unmuting the receiver. A signal may be valid, for example, when it is stronger than a minimum level or has special signaling that matches the signaling programmed for the receiving radio.
Simplified Declaration of Conformity EN Hereby, Tait Limited declares that the radio equipment type TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/ EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.taitradio.com/eudoc BG С настоящото Tait Limited декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение TPDB1A, TPDB1B, TPDB1C, TPDH5A, TPDH7A, TPDHBB & TPDHKC е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
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