Tait TMAL3D Users Manual

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About this guide

This user’s guide provides information about the TM8250 and TM8255 mobile radios, version 5.0x and higher. If you need further assistance or your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider.

Website: For information about how to install your TM8200 radio, go to www.taitworld.com/technical.

For your safety

Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information.

Safety warnings used in this guide

Within this guide, the following conventions are used to alert you to important safety information:

Warning: There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

Caution: There is the risk of minor or moderate injury

to people.

Caution: “Caution” is used without the safety alert symbol when there is a risk of equipment damage or malfunction.

Radio frequency exposure information

For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the following information before using this radio.

Using this radio

You should use this radio only for work-related purposes (it is not authorized for any other use) and if you are fully aware of, and can exercise control over, your exposure to RF energy. To prevent exceeding FCC RF exposure limits, you must control the amount and duration of RF that you and other people are exposed to.

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It is also important that you:

■ Do not remove the RF exposure label from the radio.

■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies the

radio when it is transferred to other users.

■ Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the

guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

This radio emits RF energy or radio waves primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.

To control your exposure to RF and comply with the maximum exposure limits for occupational/controlled environments, follow these guidelines:

■ Do not talk (transmit) on the radio more than the rated

transmit duty cycle. This is important because the radio radiates more energy when it is transmitting than when it is receiving.

■ While you are transmitting (talking or sending data) on

the radio, you must ensure that there is always a distance of 0.9m (35 inches) between people and the antenna. This is the minimum safe distance.

■ Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and

attachments, and make only authorized modifications to the antenna otherwise you could damage the radio and violate FCC regulations.

Website: For more information on what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to it, go to

www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.

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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 2.1091

■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute

of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-1999 Edition.

This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk to 50% listen.

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on electronic equipment to prevent interference to reception of broadcast services.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Changes or modifications to this device that are not

Note:

expressly approved by Tait Electronics Limited may make its use illegal.

Unapproved modifications or changes to radio

The radio is designed to satisfy the applicable compliance regulations. Do not make modifications or changes to the radio that are not expressly approved by Tait Electronics Limited. Failure to do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the radio.

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Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe

In the European Union, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive. The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility.

Intended use

This product is an FM radio transceiver. It is intended for radiocommunication in the Private Mobile Radio (PMR) or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services, to be used in all member states of the European Union (EU) and states within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Restrictions

This product can be programmed to transmit on frequencies that are not harmonised throughout the EU/EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each member state.

This product can be programmed for frequencies or emissions that may make its use illegal. Where applicable, a license must be obtained before this product is used. All license requirements must be observed. Limitations may apply to transmitter power, operating frequency, channel spacing, and emission.

Declaration of conformity

Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 3.

A signed and dated paper copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from Tait Europe Limited.

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Website: To download the formal declaration of

conformity, go to http://eudocs.taitworld.com.

Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles

In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC, as amended by 95/54/EC. The requirements of this directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.

To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC (as

Note:

amended by 95/54/EC) installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to the instructions provided, and any guidelines of the vehicle manufacturer.

EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios)

This radio complies with the European Union standard EN 60950 when operated up to the rated 33% duty cycle of two minutes transmit and four minutes receive, and with ambient temperatures of 30°C or lower.

Caution: Operation outside these limits may cause the external temperature of the radio to rise higher than this standard permits.

Interference with electronic devices

Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is present when your radio is transmitting.

Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy are:

■ vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection, anti-

skid brakes, and cruise control

■ medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers

■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.

Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of the equipment to determine whether these electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

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Frequency band reserved for distress beacons

Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be made within this frequency band.

Safe radio operation

Warning: Observe the following safe operating practices:

■ Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations or near

flammable liquids or gases.

■ Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices

and blasting zones.

■ Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a

vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the regulations in your area.

High radio surface temperatures

The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins can become hot during prolonged operation. Do not touch these parts of the radio.

Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery

Always remove the fuses from the radio power cable before charging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery or using power from another vehicle (e.g. when jump-starting the vehicle).

GPS operation

Tait Electronics Limited is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals.

Acknowledgement:

The radio uses an implementation of UTM conversion sourced (with permission) from Geoscience Australia (GA).

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Your radio’s settings

Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.

Function key settings

Conventional Trunked

quick access menus:

Frequently used channels and groups

ID/Number Description ID/Number Description

Navigating your radio’s menus

Some of the menus shown below may not be available for your radio.

Menu maps

Conventional mode Trunked mode

About this guide ......................................................................................... 6

For your safety ............................................................................. 7

Safety warnings used in this guide .............................................................. 7

Radio frequency exposure information ........................................................ 7

Controlling your exposure to RF energy ....................................................... 8

Compliance with RF energy exposure standards ..........................................9

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ................................................ 9

Unapproved modifications or changes to radio ............................................ 9

Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe ........................ 10

Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ................................... 11

EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) ................................................... 11

Interference with electronic devices ........................................................... 11

Frequency band reserved for distress beacons ........................................... 12

Safe radio operation ................................................................................. 12

High radio surface temperatures ............................................................... 12

Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery ................................... 12

GPS operation .......................................................................................... 12

Your radio’s settings .................................................................. 13

Getting started ........................................................................... 17

About the radio controls ........................................................................... 17

About the keypad microphone .................................................................. 19

About the hand-held control head ............................................................ 19

Understanding the radio display ................................................................ 21

Understanding the radio indicators ........................................................... 23

Navigating your radio’s menus .................................................................. 25

Viewing your radio’s function key settings ................................................. 27

Sharing a multi-head radio with other users .............................................. 28

Basic operation ........................................................................... 29

Turning the radio on and off ..................................................................... 29

Entering your personal identification number ............................................. 29

Adjusting the speaker volume ................................................................... 30

Turning on control-head backlighting ........................................................ 30

Changing the level of control-head backlighting ........................................ 31

Changing the contrast of the radio display ................................................ 32

About GPS information ............................................................................. 33

Viewing GPS information .......................................................................... 34

Operating in conventional mode ..............................................35

Selecting a zone ....................................................................................... 35

Selecting a channel ................................................................................... 37

Selecting a group ..................................................................................... 39

Checking that a channel is clear ................................................................ 41

Communicating directly with other radios ................................................. 43

Making a call ........................................................................................... 45

Making a local call ................................................................................... 46

Making a call using your address book ...................................................... 48

Making an emergency call ........................................................................ 50

Receiving a call ........................................................................................ 50

Operating in MPT trunked mode ............................................... 51

Changing your operating mode ................................................................. 51

Checking that your network is available .................................................... 53

Changing your network ............................................................................53

Making a preset call ................................................................................. 55

About talkgroups and scan groups ............................................................ 57

Making a talkgroup call ............................................................................ 58

Changing group membership .................................................................... 60

Making an emergency call ........................................................................ 63

Dialling a PABX number ........................................................................... 65

Dialling a PSTN number ............................................................................ 65

Receiving a call ........................................................................................ 66

Re-establishing a call ................................................................................ 68

Checking missed calls ............................................................................... 69

About status messages ............................................................................. 71

About text messages ................................................................................73

Calls to conventional channels or groups .................................................. 76

Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode ........................................... 77

MPT 1343 dialling .................................................................................... 77

Nokia ANN fleet calls ............................................................................... 79

Accessing common MPT trunking functions ............................................... 81

Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 83

When your radio won’t turn on ................................................................. 83

Removing the microphone ........................................................................ 83

Reinstalling the microphone ...................................................................... 84

Removing the radio from the vehicle ......................................................... 84

Describing the radio’s audible tones .......................................................... 85

Tait general software licence agreement .................................87

Getting started

This section provides a brief description of your radio’s controls and indicators and explains how to use the radio’s menus.

The following topics are covered in this section:

■ about the radio controls

■ about the keypad microphone

■ about the hand-held control head

■ understanding the radio display

■ understanding the radio indicators

■ navigating your radio’s menus

■ viewing your radio’s function key settings

■ sharing a multi-head radio with other users

About the radio controls

The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off key, scroll keys, selection keys and function keys. Some keys may 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 summarized in the following diagram and table.

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press-to-talk (PTT) key

radio status LEDs

red

green

amber

speaker

main menu

microphone

on/off key

volume control

microphone socket

function keys 1 to 4

display

Channel 12

left selection key right selection key

scroll keys

Symbol Name Function

PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release

to listen Volume control Rotate to change the speaker volume On/off key Turn the radio on or off with a long press Left selection key Action determined by the text above the left

selection key, or

deletes a dialled character from the display Right selection key Action determined by the text above the

right selection key Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu

options or scroll left and right in messages

Select your Quick Access menu

Tip: If you press and hold the scroll keys, the scroll speed increases.

Function keys Function keys with programmed options

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About the keypad microphone

Your radio may have a keypad microphone installed. The keypad microphone has a PTT key as well as twelve alphanumeric keys, two scroll keys, and left and right selection keys.

The PTT key and the scroll and selection keys work in the same way as those on the control head (see “About the radio

controls” on page 17). The alphanumeric keys are used to

enter letters and numbers.

microphone

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

alphanumeric keys

left selection key

About the hand-held control head

Your radio may have a hand-held control head installed, to enable you to operate the radio at a distance from the radio body. The keys and controls work in the same way as those on the standard control head and keypad microphone, with the exception of the volume up and down keys. The handheld control head also has two additional function keys.

Note: The hand-held control head may have been

configured to turn the radio on with a PTT press.

The hand-held control head keys and their functions are summarized in the following diagram and table.

right selection key

scroll keys

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on/off key status LEDs

microphone

display

right selection key scroll keys

function keys 4 to 6

alphanumeric keys

function key 1

function key 2

function key 3

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

left selection key

volume up

volume down

Talkgr

Channel 12

Zone 11

Symbol Name Function

PTT key

Press and hold to transmit and release to listen

Volume up Press to increase the speaker volume Volume down Press to decrease the speaker volume On/off key Press to turn the radio on or off Left selection key Action determined by the text above the left

selection key, or

deletes a dialled character from the display

Right selection key Action determined by the text above the

right selection key

Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu

options or scroll left and right in messages,

or select your Quick Access menu

Tip: If you press and hold the scroll keys, the scroll speed increases. Function keys Function keys with programmed options

Alphanumeric keys Used to enter letters and numbers

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Understanding the radio display

The messages and symbols you see on your radio display depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it is programmed.

The following diagram shows a typical display and explains some of the information that may be available.

Channel 12

Zone C

Zones Menu

symbols

The symbols along the top of the display show which functions are active.

left selection key text

This text shows the current function of the left selection key.

scrolling indicator

This appears when scrolling is allowed.

right selection key text

This text shows the current function of the right selection key.

default display

This programmed display appears when the radio is idle. This may be one or two lines of text.

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Radio display symbols

These are some of the symbols you may see on you radio display:

Symbol Meaning

Received signal strength indicator (RSSI): the more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio

Transmit: your radio is transmitting

Low-power transmit: your radio is transmitting on low power

Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have been turned off

External alert: external alert is active

Call queuing: call queuing is active

Queued call: there are calls in the call queue

Conventional mode symbols:

Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels for activity (this symbol is animated)

Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch override is active

Repeater talkaround: your radio is operating in repeater talkaround mode

MPT trunked mode symbols:

MPT network: your radio has access to an MPT network Flashing: your radio is attempting to access an MPT network

Go: your radio has established a call and you are now able to speak to the other party

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Understanding the radio indicators

The status LED indicators 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.

Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected by

the way your radio is programmed.

Status LED indicators

LED Meaning

red (transmit)

green (receive)

amber (scanning or network)

Glowing: your radio is transmitting Flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire, or

your radio is stunned

Glowing: you are receiving activity (conventional mode) or your radio is actively in a call (MPT trunked mode)

Flashing (conventional mode): you have received a call with valid special signalling, or you have activated monitor or squelch override

Glowing: your radio is scanning a group of channels for activity (conventional mode) or network service is available (MPT trunked mode)

Flashing: your radio has detected activity on a channel, and has halted on this channel (conventional mode)

flashing fast: there is no network service available (MPT trunked mode)

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Audible tones

Note: If quiet or silent mode has been turned on, you will

not hear any audible tones.

For a description of other tones you may hear, see

“Describing the radio’s audible tones” on page 85.

Tone type Meaning

one short beep

Valid key press: the action you have attempted is permitted, or Function activated: a function key has been pressed and that function has been activated

one long, low-pitched beep

Invalid key press: the action you have attempted is not permitted, or Transmission inhibited: you have attempted to transmit but for some reason transmission is not permitted at this time

one short, low-pitched

Function deactivated: a function key has been pressed and the corresponding function has been turned off

beep

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Navigating your radio’s menus

Your radio has a number of menus available, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available will depend on the way your radio is programmed.

Using the Main menu

Whenever Menu appears above the right selection key , you are able to open the Main menu by pressing .

Channel 1

Use the scroll keys or to move through the list of menus.

When the menu you want is

Main menu

Channels

Zones

Back Select

highlighted, press Select to open the menu you have chosen.

Using the scroll key Quick Access menu

Your radio may be programmed so that your scroll keys act as a shortcut to a frequently used menu. To go to this Quick Access menu, press a scroll key or , and the Quick Access menu appears.

For example, if your Channels menu is your Quick Access menu, press a scroll key or to go directly

Channel 9

to the Channels menu.

The Channels menu, with a list of your available channels and scan groups, is now displayed.

Channels

Channel 92

Scan 1

Cancel Done

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Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel

scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of channels.

Using the left selection key Quick Access menu

Your radio may be programmed so that your left selection key acts as a shortcut to another frequently

Channel 9

Channels Menu

used menu. If this menu has been programmed, the text for left selection key corresponds to the menu.

To use this Quick Access menu, press your left selection key , and the associated menu appears.

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Viewing your radio’s function key settings

Your radio’s four function keys can have programmed functions assigned to each key. Some keys may have a function associated with both a short key press and a long key press.

To check the functions assigned to your radio’s function keys, you can use the Main menu.

1 Select Menu>Radio settings>

Radio info> Key settings.

Radio info

Key settings

Version info

Back Select

2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll

through the list of function keys.

Key settings

Function key 12

Function key 2

Back Select

3 Press Select to view details of the function associated

with a particular function key. The example shown is for a

function key programmed to turn control-head backlighting on

Backlighting toggle

and off.

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+ 63 hidden pages

Tait TMAL3D Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity

About this guide

For your safety

Safety warnings used in this guide

Radio frequency exposure information

Using this radio

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

Compliance with RF energy exposure standards

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

Intended use

Restrictions

Declaration of conformity

Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles

Interference with electronic devices

Safe radio operation

High radio surface temperatures

Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery

GPS operation

Your radio’s settings

Menu maps

Conventional mode Trunked mode

Contents

Getting started

About the radio controls

About the keypad microphone

About the hand-held control head

Understanding the radio display

Radio display symbols

Understanding the radio indicators

Status LED indicators

Audible tones

Navigating your radio’s menus

Using the Main menu

Using the scroll key Quick Access menu

Using the left selection key Quick Access menu

Viewing your radio’s function key settings