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TM9300 DMR Mobile Radios

User’s Guide

MMB-00001-02 · Issue 2 · September 2013 (DRAFT)

1 About this guide .................................................. 19

Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 19

Related documentation................................................... 19

1 Getting started ..................................................... 21

About the radio controls.................................................. 22

Understanding the radio display ..................................... 25

Understanding the radio indicators................................. 27

Using function keys to access frequently used features. 29

Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 30

Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list ................. 32

1 Basic operation .................................................... 34

Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 35

Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 36

Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 36

Changing the radio’s operating mode............................. 37

1 Operating in trunked mode ................................. 39

Checking that your network is available ......................... 40

Changing your network................................................... 40

Making a preset call........................................................ 41

About trunked zones and workgroups ............................ 42

About emergency operation ........................................... 45

Dialing a PABX number.................................................. 48

Dialing a PSTN number.................................................. 48

Receiving a call .............................................................. 48

Re-establishing a call ..................................................... 49

Checking missed calls .................................................... 50

About status messages .................................................. 52

About trunked text messages ......................................... 54

Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode........................ 57

Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups.. 58

1 Dialing calls in trunked mode ............................. 59

MPT 1343 dialing............................................................ 60

Nokia ANN fleet calls...................................................... 62

Accessing common trunking functions ........................... 64

1 Operating in conventional mode ........................ 66

Selecting a zone ............................................................. 67

Selecting a channel ........................................................ 67

Selecting a group............................................................ 68

Checking that a channel is clear..................................... 69

Contents 3

Making a call .................................................................. 70

Making a call using the address book ............................ 71

Making a local call.......................................................... 72

Connecting to a telephone network................................ 73

Making an emergency call.............................................. 75

Sending a status message............................................. 75

Transmitting at low power .............................................. 76

Ending active calls.......................................................... 77

Activating the repeater before a call............................... 78

Communicating directly with other radios....................... 79

Receiving a call .............................................................. 80

Receiving a text message .............................................. 80

Hearing faint and noisy signals ...................................... 81

Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 82

Scanning a group of channels........................................ 83

1 Customizing radio settings .................................91

Changing the external alert option ................................. 92

Changing the volume of all audible indicators................ 92

Changing the volume of keypress tones ........................ 93

Changing to quiet operation ........................................... 93

Changing to silent operation........................................... 94

Turning on backlighting .................................................. 94

2 Troubleshooting ...................................................96

About troubleshooting .................................................... 97

Checking the version of your radio................................. 98

General care................................................................... 99

4 Contents

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Disclaimer

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Updates of manual and equipment

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Intellectual property rights

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This product may also be made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,146,497, 5,148,482, 5,164,986, 5,185,795, 5,185,796, 5,271,017, 5,377,229 and 5,502,767. The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. Protected by U.S. Patents 5,870,405, 5,826,222, 5,754,974, 5,701,390, 5,715,365, 5,649,050, 5,630,011, 5,581,656, 5,517,511, 5,491,772, 5,247,579, 5,226,084 and 5,195,166.

Environmental responsibilities

Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company which supports waste minimization, material recovery and restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.

The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be disposed of separately from the general waste stream when its service life is over. For more information about how to dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE website at environmentally responsible and dispose through the original supplier, or contact Tait Limited.

Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.

In China, we comply with the Measures for Administration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products. We will comply with environmental requirements in other markets as they are introduced.

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For your safety

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

Radio frequency exposure information

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

Using this radio

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

It is also important that you:

■ Do not remove the RF Exposure label from

the radio.

■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompa-

nies the radio when it is transferred to other users.

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

guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

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

For your safety 7

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 35 inches (0.9 m) 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.

For more information on what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to it, visit the FCC website at

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

Health Canada warning statement

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from the Health Canada’s website

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca.

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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 Commis-

sion, 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.

■ European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum

health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields).

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

Conformité aux normes d’exposition à l’énergie RF

Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux normes et aux règlements d’exposition à l’énergie RF :

■ La Commission fédérale de la communication des

Etats-Unis, Code de règlements fédéraux (CFR) Titre 47 Sections 1.1307, 1.1310 et 2.1091 (radios mobiles) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives).

■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /

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

■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.

■ La directive européenne 2004/40/EC concernant

les prescriptions minimales de sécurité et de santé relatives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux risques dus aux agents physiques (champs électromagnétiques).

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.

For your safety 9

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) Receivers

Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (3) - All other devices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radio frequency emissions limits in the Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

USA public safety bands (764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz)

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to 776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz bands.

Low-power channels

This radio complies with § 90.531 (b) (3) and

§ 90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that only low-power transmission is permitted on the following channels:

■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in

§ 90.531 (b) (3).

■ Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4).

Use of encryption

This radio complies with § 90.553 (a) of 47 CFR. This states that:

■ Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide

Interoperability calling channels. These channels are defined in § 90.531 (b) (1) (ii).

■ Radios using encryption must have a readily

accessible switch or control to allow the radio user to disable encryption.

EMC regulatory compliance in Australia

This product meets all ACMA regulatory requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For more information about EMC compliance, visit the ACMA website at www.acma.gov.au.

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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.

Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in

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

Intended purpose of product

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

Europe

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Restrictions

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

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

Declaration of conformity

Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on on

page 101 of this booklet. To download the formal

declaration of conformity, go to http://

eudocs.taitradio.com/.

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 injec-

tion, anti-skid brakes, and cruise control

■ medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing

aids

■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care

facilities.

Switch off the radio before boarding an aircraft. Using your radio while in the air is not permitted.

Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of any such electronic devices to determine whether electronic circuits in those devices will perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

Warning If you have a pacemaker, immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is interfering with the pacemaker.

If there is interference between your hearing aid and the radio, please discuss an alternative solution with the hearing aid manufacturer.

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Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas

Warning Unless the radio is specifically certified for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio before entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. Examples of potentially explosive atmospheres include filling stations, and any environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.

Warning Turn off the radio before approaching blasting caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and instructions. Interference with blasting operations could cause serious injury or death.

Radio installation and operation in vehicles

Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a portable radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury to vehicle occupants. An airbag may not perform to specification if obstructed by a radio.

Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags, fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual, before installing electronic equipment in the vehicle.

14 For your safety

Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the vehicle regulations in your area.

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).

Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles

In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/ EEC and its amendments. The requirements of this directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.

To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC and its amendments, installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to the instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer

Notice Failure to install the product correctly may void the vehicle’s type-approval. The owner could be held responsible for any damage resulting from vehicle failure that can be attributed to RF energy interfering with the vehicle systems.

Unapproved modifications or changes

radio

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

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High radio surface temperatures

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

EN 60950 requirements (25 watt mobiles)

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.

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Menu maps

This section shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by software licenses and may not be available with your model.

Main menu (trunked mode)

Preset calls Set zone Set workgroup Go to homegroup Scanning Send

Status Text message

Preset message Edit message

New message Dispatcher call Broadcast call

Send group

Send to preset

Send to dialed Conference call

Send group

Send to preset

Send to dialed Priority call

Send dispatcher

Send to preset

Send to dialed Emergency call

Send dispatcher

Send to preset

Send to dialed

Workgroup setup*

My Workgroups** Set homegroup Subscribe all Unsubscribe all

Radio settings

Functions

Scrambler Lock radio VOX VOX sensitivity

Call settings

Call queuing Do not disturb

Extra features

Lone worker

Alert settings

External alert Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation

Display settings

Backlight level Backlighting Contrast adjust Channel display RSSI

Radio info

Trunked ID Key settings Multi head info Version info Customer info Serial number

Call groups GPS info Change network Change mode Diagnostics

*This menu item may appear as ‘Group select’

** This menu item may appear as

‘Edit groups’.

Menu maps 17

Main menu (conventional mode)

Channels Zones Address book Local calls Set status Dial radio call Dial patch call Radio settings

Functions

Scrambler Lock radio Low power tx Monitor Squelch o’ride VOX VOX sensitivity Repeater Talkaround

Call settings

Ignore 2-tone

Extra features

Lone worker

Alert settings

External alert Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation

Display settings

Backlight level Backlighting Contrast adjust RSSI

Radio info

Key settings Multi head info Version info Customer info Serial number

Advanced

Program groups Set scan key

GPS info Change mode

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1 About this guide

This user’s guide provides information about TM9300 mobile radios. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance.

Safety warnings used in this guide

Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’. An alert provides necessary safety information as well as instruction in the proper use of the product. This user’s guide uses the following types of alert:

Warning This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice This alert is used to highlight information that is required to ensure procedures are performed correctly. Incorrectly performed procedures could result in equipment damage or malfunction.

This icon is used to draw your attention to information that may improve your understanding of the equipment or procedure.

1 Getting started

This section gives an overview of your DMR radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized.

This section covers:

■ About your DMR digital radio

■ About the radio controls

■ Understanding the radio display

■ Understanding the radio indicators

■ Using function keys to access frequently used fea-

tures

■ Navigating the radio’s menus

■ Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

Getting started 21

About your DMR digital radio

Your digital radio may be programmed for DMR (digital) trunking, MPT (analog) trunking, or both (dual mode). Dual mode networks are able to receive both digital and analog calls. Fully-featured conventional analog operation is also available.

You may notice differences between analog and digital calls in terms of:

■ static noise in low signal areas, and

■ radio coverage in marginal reception areas.

Lack of static noise

On digital networks there is no static noise, even in low signal areas. This lack of static is because your digital radio removes the ‘noise’ from the call, so that you hear only clear voice.

Coverage

With analog networks, the background noise in a call gets progressively worse when you are in fringe areas or even slightly outside normal coverage areas. With digital networks, a call remains clear and then drops off quickly at the border of a coverage area. The reason for this is that a digital call is either received or it isn't.

About the radio controls

22 Getting started

The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on / off key, 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.

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

microphone

on/off key

volume

control

microphone

socket

emergency

key

radio status LEDs

green

orange

display

scroll

left selection key right selection key

keys

speaker

function keys 1 to 4

Getting started 23

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 and right

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

Emergency key Activates emergency mode Function keys Programmed for frequently used options

Action determined by the text above the

selection key

options, scroll left and right in messages,

select the Quick Access menu

About the keypad microphone

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

The PTT key, the scroll keys and the selection keys all work in the same way as those on the radio control head (see "About the radio controls").

left selection key

24 Getting started

microphone

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

alphanumeric keys

right selection key

scroll keys

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, with the exception of the PTT and volume up and down keys. The hand-held control head also has two additional function keys.

function key 1

function key 2

function key 3

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

left selection key

volume up

volume down

on/off key

status LEDs

microphone display

right selection key

scroll keys

function keys 4 to 6

alphanumeric keys

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.

Getting started 25

Radio display icons

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

Icon Meaning

Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels or workgroups for activity

External alert: external alert is turned on

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

Low-power transmit: your radio is set to transmit on low power

Transmit: your radio is transmitting

Scrambler: the voice-inversion scrambler is turned on (analog channels only)

Signal strength indicator: the more bars, the stronger the signal being received by the radio

Scrolling: you can use or to move through a list, or access a Quick Reference menu

Trunked mode icons

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Scanning: scanning has been turned off

Homegroup: your radio has been returned to the homegroup using the homegroup toggle function key

Call queuing: call queuing is turned on

Call queuing: there are calls in the call queue

Network: your radio is registered on a trunked network Flashing: your radio is attempting to register on a trunked network

Icon Meaning

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

Conventional mode icons

Monitor or squelch override: monitor or squelch override is turned on

Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels for activity, and the currently selected channel is a member of the scan group.

Repeater talkaround: your radio is operating in repeater talkaround mode, or you are on a simplex channel

Text message: there is no text message in the call queue

Text message: there is a text message in the call queue

Zone: this letter represents the zone in which your radio is operating, where

represents zone 11)

A is zone 1, Z is zone 26 (for example, K

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.

The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed.

Getting started 27

Status indicators

Color Meaning

Red (transmit)

red

green orange

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

status LEDs

Audible tones

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Green (receive)

Orange (network/ scanning)

Glowing: the current channel is busy Flashing: you have received a call or monitor is active

Glowing: you are registered on a trunked network, or your radio is scanning a group of channels for activity Flashing: your radio is attempting to register on a trunked network, or your radio has detected activity on a channel, and has halted on this channel

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.

If quiet or silent mode is turned on, you will not hear any alert tones.

Some of the more common audible tones are described below:

Tone Meaning

One short beep

One long, lowpitched beep

One short, low-pitched beep

Two short beeps

■ Valid keypress: the action you have

attempted is permitted

■ Function activated: a function has

been turned on (using either the Main menu or a function key)

■ Invalid keypress: the action you have

attempted is not permitted

■ Transmission inhibited: you have

attempted to transmit, but for some reason you cannot make a call at this time

Function deactivated: a function has been turned off (using either the Main menu or a function key)

Radio turned on: the radio is powered on and ready to use

Using function keys to access frequently used features

The function keys provide access to some of the features you 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.

Getting started 29

Channel 12

Zone 11

Talkgr

Viewing the function key settings

Use the Main menu to check the features assigned to your radio’s function keys:

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info >

Key settings.

2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of

function keys.

3 Press Select to view details of the function

associated with a particular function key.

The example shown is for a function key programmed to turn backlighting on and off.

function keys

Navigating the radio’s menus

30 Getting started

Backlighting toggle

OKBack

4 Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu.

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

Using the Main menu

To access the Main menu, press the right selection key whenever Menu appears above it.

Channel 12

Zone 11

Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.

Main menu

Zones

Address book

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.

SelectBack

Accessing frequently used menus

Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may have two different Quick Access menus. One Quick Access menu is displayed when you press a scroll key, and the other when you press the left selection key. These give you easy access to the menus you use most often.

Using the scroll key Quick Access menu

There are two ways to use this Quick Access menu:

■ Use the scroll keys to scroll through a list of zones

or channels.

■ Press the scroll keys and the Quick Access menu

appears.

Getting started 31

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

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

Channels

Channel 1

Channel 2

SelectBack

Using the left selection key Quick Access menu

The text above the left selection key corresponds to the Quick Access menu, for example, Zones.

Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

32 Getting started

To use this Quick Access menu:

■ Press the left selection key and the associated

menu appears.

Channel 12

Zone 11

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

MenuZones

If a blinking cursor appears when you select a list, you are able to search for the menu item you want using the alphanumeric keys. This is of particular benefit if you have a large number of items in a list. Lists that you may be able to search are channels, zones, workgroups, and preset calls.

■ To search a list, enter the required name using the

keypad.

Getting started 33

1 Basic operation

This section describes the basic operation of your radio, including turning on the radio, adjusting the volume, locking the keypad, and changing the operating mode of the radio.

This section covers:

■ Turning the radio on and off

■ Adjusting the speaker volume

■ Locking and unlocking the keypad

■ Changing the radio’s operating mode

34 Basic operation

Turning the radio on and off

Long press the on/off key to turn the radio either on or off.

volume control

Standard control head Hand-held control head

When the radio is first turned on, the red, green, and orange LEDs flash briefly, and the radio gives two short beeps. A brief message may appear on the display.

on/off

Security lock on power-up feature

Your radio may be automatically locked each time it is powered-up. If the message Enter PIN appears in the display, enter your assigned PIN (personal identification number). See “Unlocking the radio”.

Locking the radio

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Lock radio. (Depending on how your

radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn radio lock on and off.)

2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.

(The current setting is highlighted.)

The radio is now locked, and the message Enter

PIN appears in the display.

Basic operation 35

The radio remains locked until the correct sequence of keys is pressed. If you forget the unlock sequence or you do not know it, contact your radio provider for assistance.

Unlocking the radio

■ To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence

you have been given. (This is a pre-programmed sequence of four keys.)

Adjusting the speaker volume

Standard control head

Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The raised dot indicates the current volume setting.

Hand-held control head

Press to increase the speaker volume, and to decrease the volume.

The volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s audible indicators.

Locking and unlocking the keypad

36 Basic operation

The keypad lock feature prevents you from pressing a key accidentally. The number of keys that are locked depends on the way your radio is programmed.

If you receive a call while the keypad is locked, press any key to answer.

To lock the keypad:

■ Press and hold the right selection key for about

one second.

The message Keypad locked briefly appears in the display, and Unlock appears above the right selection key, in place of Menu.

When any of the locked keys are pressed, the message Keypad lock active appears.

To unlock the keypad:

■ Press and hold the right selection key for about

one second.

Changing the radio’s operating mode

The way your radio performs basic functions, such as sending and receiving calls, depends on the operating mode of your network. The two operating modes that may be available on your radio are:

■ trunked mode (see "Operating in trunked mode"

on page 39), and

■ conventional mode (see "Operating in conven-

tional mode" on page 66).

To change your operating mode:

1 Press Menu and select Change mode.

Main menu

Change mode

Channels

SelectBack

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to change mode.)

2 Select Yes to confirm your selection, and your

radio now shows the default display for either trunked or conventional.

Basic operation 37

The following examples show typical default displays for trunked and conventional modes.

Network 1

200-20001-20

trunked mode conventional mode

16A

Channel 1

Zone 2

38 Basic operation

1 Operating in trunked

mode

This section explains how your radio operates on a DMR (digital), MPT (analog) or dual-mode trunked network.

Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in DMR or MPT trunked mode.

This section covers:

■ Checking that your network is available

■ Changing your network

■ Making a preset call

■ About trunked zones and workgroups

■ About emergency operation

■ Dialing a PABX number

■ Dialing a PSTN number

■ Receiving a call

■ Re-establishing a call

■ Checking missed calls

■ About status messages

■ About trunked text messages

■ Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode

■ Calls to conventional channels or conventional

groups

Operating in trunked mode 39

Checking that your network is available

Check that the orange LED is glowing and the network icon appears in the display. These are the indications that your radio has access to a trunked network.

If the network icon is flashing, your radio is attempting to access the trunked network. If this icon remains flashing, your radio may be out of the network coverage area.

Changing your network

Your radio may be programmed to operate in up to four completely separate trunking networks, either DMR (digital), MPT (analog) or both (dual mode). You may wish to change networks because you are out of the network coverage area, or you need to have access to another trunking network.

To change your radio’s operating network, you may be able to either use the Main menu or dial the new network using the alphanumeric keys.

Changing your radio’s workgroup may also change the network in which you are operating. See "Selecting a workgroup" on page 43.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Change network.

Main menu

Change network

Change mode

2 In the Change Network menu, scroll through the

list of networks until the network you want appears.

3 Press Select.

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SelectBack

The radio will restart, and display a power-up message followed by the name of the new network.

Dialing a new network

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

1 Dial *700# to display the name of the current

trunked network.

2 Dial *70n# to change to a new network, where n is

the number of the new network (1 to 4).

The radio will restart, and display a power-up message followed by the name of the new network.

Making a preset call

The preset calls programmed for your radio may be to other radios, to PABX extensions or to PSTN numbers.

1 Select Menu > Preset calls.

Main menu

Preset calls

Set zone

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key, or left selection key to select the Preset Calls menu.)

2 In the Preset Calls menu, scroll through the list of

calls until the call you want appears, then press Send.

While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

SelectBack

Operating in trunked mode 41

Dialing a preset call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

The preset calls programmed for your radio can be dialed if you know the number associated with the preset call.

1 Dial p, where p is the number of the preset call.

If your preset call number is the same as a call to another radio, then you need to dial a leading 0. For example, dial 23# to call radio 23 and dial 023# for preset call number 23.

SendClear

2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

About trunked zones and workgroups

Trunked zones and workgroups are used to manage the calls on the trunked system. Zones typically define geographic areas (towns, suburbs or counties), or branches of an organization. Workgroups span multiple zones, and typically define functions, work areas or job roles.

When your radio belongs to a workgroup, it is said to be ‘subscribed’, and you receive all calls directed to that group of users. A group’s members are dynamic, in that a group only contains radios that are currently registered on the system and subscribed to the same group.

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Your radio may be programmed to use different names for a ‘zone’ and ‘workgroup’. For example, ‘district’ or ‘area’ may be used in place of zone, and ‘role’ or ‘group’ may be used in place of workgroup.

Selecting a zone

1 Select Menu > Set zone.

Main menu

Set zone

Set workgroup

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection key to select a zone.)

2 In the Set Zone menu, scroll through the list of

zones until the zone you want appears.

3 Press Select.

4 Check that orange LED is glowing and the network

icon appears in the display.

SelectBack

Selecting a workgroup

1 Select Menu > Set workgroup.

Main menu

Set workgroup

Go to homegroup

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection key to select a workgroup.)

2 In the Set Workgroup menu, scroll through the list

of workgroups until the workgroup you want appears.

3 Press Select.

4 Check that orange LED is glowing and the network

icon appears in the display.

SelectBack

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Making a call to a workgroup

Different types of calls may be associated with your workgroups. These calls can be individual calls, preset calls, broadcast calls (no response permitted), or conference calls.

To make a call to a workgroup:

1 Select the required zone. See "Selecting a zone"

on page 43.

2 Select the required workgroup. See "Selecting a

workgroup" on page 43

3 Press the PTT key, and a call to that workgroup is

made.

Selecting the homegroup

Your ‘homegroup’ is the workgroup in which your radio usually operates. To return to your homegroup at any time, you may be able to use the main menu, or use a function key.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Go to homegroup.

Main menu

Go to homegroup

Scanning

2 Press Select, and the radio now shows your

homegroup in the default display.

Using a function key

You may be able to use a function key to toggle between your homegroup, and the currently selected zone and workgroup.

■ Press the function key programmed for your

homegroup.

The radio now shows your homegroup in the default display, along with the homegroup icon .

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SelectBack

The homegroup icon only appears if you use a function key to select your homegroup.

Scanning workgroups

The ‘My Workgroups’ list comprises the current workgroup, the homegroup, and other programmed groups. When scanning is active, the radio will receive activity from any subscribed groups in the My Workgroups list.

To activate scanning:

1 Select Menu > Scanning.

Main menu

Scanning

Send

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key to select scanning.)

2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.

SelectBack

About emergency operation

In an emergency you may be able to summon help by sending an emergency call. After making the call, your radio may be programmed to enter emergency mode. While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher or the called party can hear any activity near your radio.

On most networks, an emergency call takes precedence over other call types, and existing calls are cleared down so that the emergency call can proceed.

To make an emergency call from your radio, you may be able to either:

■ make a preset emergency call,

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■

dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric keys, or

■ use a function key programmed for emergency

mode.

Making a preset emergency call

To make a preset emergency call from your radio, you may be able to either use a programmed function key, use the main menu, or use your quick access menu.

1 Select your preset emergency call.

See "Making a preset call" on page 41.

2 Press Send.

An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio.

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Dialing an emergency call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

1 Dial *9.

2 Press Send or the or PTT key.

An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio.

If you wish to send an emergency call to another radio, you may be able to dial *9*n then press the or PTT key. In this case, n is the radio unit number you wish to send the emergency call to and may be a two- or three-

digit number.

Activating emergency mode

You can activate emergency mode using a function key programmed for emergency mode. Alternatively, you may be able to activate emergency mode using a hidden switch or panic button. Once emergency mode is activated, your radio makes an emergency call to your dispatcher or some other predetermined location. The radio then enters emergency mode.

While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio.

Cancelling emergency mode

Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by turning the radio off and then on.

Emergency mode may be programmed to end after a fixed period of time. In this case, there is no need to turn the radio off and then on in order to return the radio to normal operation.

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Dialing a PABX number

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial a PABX extension:

1 Dial n, where n is the PABX extension you wish

to call.

2 Press Send or the or PTT key.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

Dialing a PSTN number

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial a PSTN number:

1 Dial 0n, where n is the PSTN number you wish to

call.

The numbers you dial before the 0 depend on the way your network operates.

2 Press Send or the or PTT key.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

Receiving a call

When you receive a call, your radio displays the caller’s identity and responds in one of two ways, depending on the way it was programmed and the way your network operates.

■ On-air call setup: The radio gives a ring and auto-

matically accepts the call. The icon appears in the display.

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■

Full off-air call setup (FOACSU): When a call is received, the radio rings like a telephone.

To accept the call, press Answer. The radio gives a beep and the icon appears in the display. You may also be able to accept the call if you briefly press the PTT key or lift the microphone off the microphone clip.

Once the icon appears, you can proceed with the call, as follows:

1 Hold the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from

your mouth.

2 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.

3 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the

PTT key when you have finished talking.

While you are transmitting, the red LED glows and

appears in the display.

4 End the call by placing your microphone back onto

its hook or by pressing Clear. The network may also end the call if neither you nor the other party transmits for a predetermined time or if your call time limit is exceeded.

Call time limit

In trunked mode, the length of your call may be limited by the network or by your radio. Your radio may be programmed to display the time remaining for your call.

Re-establishing a call

The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions allow you to re-establish calls using the PTT key.

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Last number recall

When an outgoing call has ended, the message Last call to and the called unit’s identity may appear on the display.

To make a call to that person again, briefly press the PTT key.

Unanswered call

When an incoming call is missed, the message Missed call and the caller’s identity may appear in the display.

To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.

Callback

When an incoming call has been ended, the message Last call from and the caller’s identity may appear in the display.

To make a call to that person, briefly press the PTT key.

Checking missed calls

If you have missed an incoming call, it may be stored in the call queue, so that you can return the call later. Information about the last missed call is shown in the display and the queued call icon appears.

50 Operating in trunked mode

In the example below, the last call received was a status message from Car 1. This call is the first of three calls stored in the call queue.

queued calls

type of call

options available depend on type

scroll through the calls

identity of last unanswered

position of call in the call queue

Accessing the call queue

1 Use the scroll keys to move through the calls in the

call queue until the call you want appears.

2 Press Options to open the call options menu.

The options available for the call depend on the type of call it is. If the call is a voice call, select Call to return the call or Delete to delete the call.

If the call is a status message or a text message, then select View to read the message.

Changing your call queuing setting

Your radio may be programmed so that you are able to change call queuing to ‘unanswered’. Unanswered call queuing means that all status and text messages are immediately queued. Incoming voice calls are only queued if they are unanswered.

If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be able to change your call queuing setting using the keypad.

To activate call queuing:

■ select Menu > Radio settings > Call

settings > Call queuing and choose On,

■ press the function key programmed for Call queu-

ing, or

■ dial *48 then press the or PTT key.

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The message Call queuing activated appears.

To change call queuing to unanswered call queuing:

■ select Menu > Radio settings > Call

settings > Call queuing and choose Off,

■ press the function key programmed for Call queu-

ing, or

■ dial #48 then press the or PTT key.

The message Call queuing deactivated appears.

About status messages

A status message is sent to another party to indicate your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”. If the radio receiving your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message. If you receive a status message, the message is automatically queued, since a response is not expected.

Selecting a status message

1 Select Menu > Send > Status.

2 In the Status menu, scroll through the list of status

messages until the message you want appears.

Status

On site

In transit

Sending a status message

1 When you have chosen a message, press

Options and the Send To menu opens.

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OptionsBack

2 In the Send To menu, scroll through the list of

options until the choice you want appears.

Send to

Dispatcher

Preset

If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can choose the option Dialed, then dial the number of the party you wish to call.

3 Press Send.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

SelectBack

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Dialing a status message

If your radio has alphanumeric keys, the status messages programmed for your radio can be dialed. To dial the message, you need to know the number associated with the status message.

To dial a status message:

1 Dial *0s*n, where s is the number of the status

message and n is the radio unit number you wish to send the message to.

2 Alternatively, dial *0s*p, where p is the number of

a preset call. See "Dialing a preset call" on page 42 for more information.

3 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

About trunked text messages

Your radio may be programmed so that you can send text messages. The three options for creating text messages are selecting a preset text message, editing a draft text message, or creating a new text message.

To either edit or enter a text message, your radio must have alphanumeric keys.

Using the alphanumeric keys to enter text

When the alphanumeric keys are used to enter a text message, they have special functions.

■ Use the # key to select the type of text entry:

upper and lower case characters (ABC, abc), initial capitals (Abc), or numbers (123).

■ Use the left selection key (Clear) to delete a char-

acter from the display.

■ Use the scroll keys to move through a message.

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Repeated presses of these keys will give you the characters shown in the following table.

Key Characters Key Characters

.,?!-/1 PQRS7

ABC2 T UV8

DEF 3 WX Y Z 9

GHI 4 space 0

JKL5

MNO6

In the example below, a preset text message has been selected, and is being edited.

currently selected text entry option (lower case)

abc 16/100

Contact base now|

Cl e a r

cursor: shows current point of text

Options

Sending a preset text message

1 Press Menu and select Send >

Text message > Preset message.

number of characters used / total number of

Text message

Preset message

Edit message

In the Preset Message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed.

2 Scroll through the list of preset message labels

until the one you want appears.

SelectBack

Preset message Contact Site

SelectBack

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3 Press Select, and the text message you have

chosen is now displayed.

Contact base now

Back Edit

Send

4 Press Send to send the message, or Edit to

change the message.

Editing a draft text message

1 Press Menu and select Send >

Text message > Edit message.

In the Edit Message menu, a short label representing a message is displayed.

2 Use the scroll keys to move through the

characters. Use the alphanumeric keys to add characters and the Clear key to delete them.

abc

7/100

On site|

Cl ea r

3 When the message is complete, press Options

and select Send.

Options

Creating a new text message

1 Press Menu and select Send >

Text message > New message.

The last text message you sent may be displayed.

2 In the New Message menu, modify the last text

message you sent, or enter the new text message using the alphanumeric keys.

3 When the message is complete, press Options

and select Send.

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Sending a text message

1 When you have chosen or entered a message,

press Options and the Text Options menu opens.

Text options Send Cancel sending

SelectBack

2 In the Text Options menu, scroll through the list of

options until the choice you want appears.

(If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be able to dial the number of the party you wish to call.)

3 Press Select.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.

Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode

If you do not want calls for a while, you can place the radio in do-not-disturb mode, so that incoming calls can be ignored. You can make outgoing calls in the usual way.

While do-not-disturb mode is active, incoming calls cannot be stored in the call queue.

Using a function key

1 Press the function key programmed for do not

disturb, to activate the do-not-disturb function.

The message Do not disturb activated appears in the display. Your radio will now ignore all incoming calls.

2 To deactivate the do-not-disturb function, press

the do-not-disturb function key again.

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The message Do not disturb deactivated appears in the display.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Radio Settings >

Call Settings > Do not disturb.

2 In the Do Not Disturb menu, choose On.

3 Press Select.

The message Do not disturb activated appears in the display. Your radio will now ignore all incoming calls.

Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups

You may be able to dial conventional channels or groups, using 101 to 110. The channels or groups called using these numbers are programmed for your radio.

To call a conventional channel or group:

1 Dial the number for the channel or group you wish

to call.

2 Press Send or the or PTT key.

Your radio switches to the conventional channel programmed for that number.

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1 Dialing calls in trunked

mode

If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can make dialed calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dialing features available depend on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Contact your radio provider for further assistance.

This section covers:

■ MPT 1343 dialing

■ Nokia ANN fleet calls

■ Accessing common trunking functions

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MPT 1343 dialing

If your MPT or DMR trunked network uses the MPT 1343 dialing scheme, your radio’s unique number on the network consists of:

■ a three-digit prefix,

■ a four-digit fleet number, and

■ a two- or three-digit radio unit number.

You may also be part of a group, with a two- or threedigit group number.

Finding your radio’s MPT number

To find your radio’s full MPT number:

1 Dial *700.

2 Press the # or PTT key.

The name associated with your network and your radio’s full MPT number appears.

The number is in the form:

Prefix

Fleet

300

3078

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Radio unit number

234

MPT 1343 dialed calls

The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios and gives an example of each type of call.

In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.

Call to Dialing code and example

Radio

23 in the same fleet

as you

Radio

234 in the same fleet

as you

Radio

23 in fleet 3078 with the

same prefix as you

Radio

234 in fleet 3078 with

the same prefix as you

Radio

234 in fleet 3078 with a

different prefix to you (

300)

Radio unit number 23

Radio unit number 234

Fleet

Radio unit number

3078

Fleet

Radio unit number

3078

234

Fleet

Prefix

3078

300

Radio unit number 234

Group

92 in the same fleet

as you

Group

923 in the same fleet

as you

Group 92

Group 923

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Nokia ANN fleet calls

If your trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialing, the numbers you dial depend on your fleet size. Fleets are defined as either large, small or mini. Your radio’s unique number on the network consists of:

■ a lead number 7, 8 or 9, depending on the fleet

size,

■ a zero-, one-, two- or three-digit prefix,

■ a one- or two-digit fleet number, and

■ a two- or three-digit radio unit number.

See your radio provider or network administrator for Nokia ANN call details.

Finding your radio’s MPT number

To find your radio’s full MPT number:

1 Dial *700.

2 Press the # or PTT key.

The name associated with your network and your radio’s full MPT number appears.

The number is in the form:

Prefix34Fleet

Lead 7

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Radio unit number 209

Nokia ANN dialed calls

The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and gives an example of each type of call.

In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.

Call to Dialing code and example

Radio

23 in the same

fleet as you

923 in the same

Group fleet as you

Large fleet:

Call to radio fleet

1 with the same

prefix as you

Call to radio fleet

2 with a different

prefix to you (

Small fleet:

Call to radio fleet

51 with the same

prefix as you

Call to radio fleet

52 with a different

prefix to you (

Mini fleet:

Call to radio fleet

80 with the same

prefix as you

Call to radio fleet

81 with a different

prefix to you (

234 in

235 in

32)

23 in

126)

23 in

Radio unit number 23

Group 923

Lead 7

Lead

Lead 7

Lead

Lead 7, 8 or 9

Lead

7, 8 or 9

Radio unit number

Fleet

234

Prefix32Fleet

Radio unit number

Fleet

Prefix

Fleet

126

Fleet 80

Prefix3Fleet

Radio unit number 235

Radio unit number 23

Radio unit number

Radio unit number 23

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Accessing common trunking functions

The following tables explain how you can access special MPT or DMR trunking functions using the and # keys. The availability of these functions is dependant on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates.

In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.

*... # functions

Dialing code

# Accept an incoming FOACSU call

*# Clear call or displayed item, or decline an incoming

*0# #0#

*0*n#

#0*n#

*0s*n#

*0s#

*1*g#

*11*g#

*31*n# Non-prescribed data c *31*23#

*41*n# #41#

*41*0n# #41#

*44*n*m# #44*n#

*48# #48#

Functions Example

FOACSU call

Request base dispatcher to call you back Cancel request

Request another dispatcher to call you back Cancel request

Status call to radio MPT, or 0 to 127, DMR) Status call to dispatcher

Conference call to group

Broadcast call to group

Divert own calls to radio Cancel divert

Divert own calls to PSTN Cancel divert

Divert 3rd party calls Cancel divert of 3rd party calls

Queue incoming calls Cancel queue

n (s = status 0 to 31,

n to m

*0*234#

#0*234#

*015*23#

*015#

*1*92#

*11*92#

*41*23#

*41*03456798#

*44*23*21# #44*23#

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*... # functions

Dialing code

*49# #49#

*491# #491#

*492# #492#

*50*n#

#50# Resume normal channel hunting (site-select diagnostic

*700# Display your MPT number and current

*70n# Change to network n (1 to 4) *702#

*8*n#

*8*1*g#

*9*n#

*9*1*g#

**n# Abbreviated dialed codes (1-49)

Functions Example

Do not disturb Cancel do not disturb

Do not disturb — voice calls only Cancel do not disturb — voice calls only

Do not disturb — data calls only Cancel do not disturb — data calls only

Select channel during programming)

function, enabled during programming)

network

Priority call to radio

Priority conference call to group g

Emergency call to radio n

Emergency conference call to group

(MPT only)

n (site-select diagnostic function, enabled

*8*23#

*8*1*923#

*9*23#

*9*1*92#

**3#

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1Operating in

conventional mode

This section explains how to operate your radio on a conventional network. This includes how to make and receive different types of calls, use your radio in different repeater areas, and scan a group of channels for activity.

This section covers:

■ Selecting a zone

■ Selecting a channel

■ Selecting a group

■ Checking that a channel is clear

■ Making a call

■ Making a call using the address book

■ Making a local call

■ Connecting to a telephone network

■ Making an emergency call

■ Sending a status message

■ Transmitting at low power

■ Ending active calls

■ Activating the repeater before a call

■ Communicating directly with other radios

■ Receiving a call

■ Hearing faint and noisy signals

■ Using the radio in different repeater areas

■ Scanning a group of channels

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Selecting a zone

A zone is a collection of channels and groups. When you select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available.

1 Select Menu > Zones.

Main menu

Zones

Address book

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection key to select the Zones menu.)

2 In the Zones menu, scroll through the list of zones

until the one you want appears.

Zones

Zone 2

Zone 3

3 Press Select, and the zone indication appears

either below the channel information, beside the RSSI icon, or in both positions.

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Channel 12

Zone 11

MenuZones

Selecting a channel

1 Select Menu > Channels.

Main menu

Channels

Zones

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys or left selection key to select the Channels menu.)

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2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of

channels until the channel you want appears.

Channels

Channel 9

Scan 1

3 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now

shown in the display.

Dialing a channel

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

1 Dial the number associated with the channel using

the alphanumeric keys.

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SelectClear

2 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now

shown in the display.

Selecting a group

A group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels menu, the group is shown as being a single channel item, e.g. “Scan1”.

The sections "Using the radio in different repeater

areas" on page 82 and "Scanning a group of channels" on page 83 explain how your radio

operates once a scan group or voting group has been selected.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Channels.

Main menu

Channels

Zones

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(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a function key, the scroll keys or left selection key to select a group.)

2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of

channels and groups until the group you want appears.

Channels

Channel 9

Scan 1

3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now

shown in the display. The orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears in the display.

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Scan 1

MenuChannels

Dialing a group

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial the group number from the default display:

1 Dial the number associated with the group using

the alphanumeric keys.

SelectClear

2 Press Select, and the programmed group is now

shown in the display. The orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears in the display.

Checking that a channel is clear

Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, and hear if there is any traffic on a channel. For analog channels, this is so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call.

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Your radio may be programmed to activate monitor whenever the microphone is off the microphone clip.

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.)

2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.

While monitor is on, the green LED flashes slowly and the monitor icon appears in the display.

Your radio may be programmed so that monitor turns off automatically after a short time.

Making a call

1 Select the required channel or scan group.

You may need to select the zone you want first, then select the channel or group from that zone.

2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is

glowing, the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit.

3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift

the microphone off the microphone clip.

4 Hold the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from

your mouth.

5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.

6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the

PTT key when you have finished talking.

While you are transmitting, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the display.

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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 radio warns you before the transmit timer expires by beeping three times. The red status LED flashes and the message Transmit timeout imminent appears in the display.

If the transmit timer has timed out, you must release the PTT before you can transmit again.

Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short time after the transmit timer has expired.

Making a call using the address book

The Address Book menu has a programmed list of calls, which can be made from any channel or zone. Address-book calls may also be used to send status information, such as “at lunch” or “on site”, or to change to a channel or group.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Address book.

Main menu

Address book Local calls

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use the scroll keys, left selection key or a function key to select the Address Book menu.)

2 In the Address Book menu, scroll through the list of

calls until the call you want appears.

3 Press Send.

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The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display.

Making a local call

Each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed.

Using the Main menu

1 Select the required channel.

2 Select Menu > Local calls.

Main menu

Local calls

Set status

3 In the Local Calls menu, scroll through the list of

local calls until the call you want appears.

4 Press Send.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display.

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Using the Quick Access menu

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press one of the scroll keys or the left selection key

to open the Local Calls menu.

3 Scroll through the list of local calls until the call you

want appears.

4 Press Send.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display.

Dialing a local call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To make a local call to another radio or group of radios:

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1 Select the required channel.

2 Select Menu > Dial radio call.

Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so a local call can be dialed directly from the default display. In this case, you can start dialing the call without selecting the menu option.

A series of X and S characters may appear, prompting you to dial over them.

3 Dial the number using the alphanumeric keys.

Your radio may be programmed so you can dial group tones using the and keys. Dial to fill one X. Dial to fill the current X and all subsequent X characters in the current burst.

4 Press Send (if the Send option appears).

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display.

When the called party receives your call, the message Ack received may appear in the display.

Connecting to a telephone network

You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone network. This type of call is known as a DTMF patch call.

To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able to either:

■ use a programmed function key,

■ use the Main menu to dial the call,

■ make a local call (see "Making a local call" on

page 72), or

■ use your address book (see "Making a call using

the address book" on page 71).

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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.

Your radio may send tones to release the line.

Using the Main menu

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial a DTMF patch call by using the Main menu:

Depending on how DTMF patch calls are programmed, some or the following steps may not be necessary.

1 Select the required channel.

2 Select Menu > Dial patch call.

3 Dial the required number using the alphanumeric

keys.

4 Press Send.

Your radio may send tones to capture the line.

5 Press Send to send the number dialed in step 3.

You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.

6 Proceed with your call.

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7 Once the call has finished, press End.

Your radio may send tones to release the line.

Making an emergency call

You may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key.

1 Press the function key programmed for

Emergency Mode and an emergency call is sent to your dispatcher, or some other predetermined location.

While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio. Alternatively, your radio may appear to turn off but will actually remain in emergency mode.

2 Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by

turning the radio off and then on.

Emergency mode may be programmed to end after a fixed period of time. In this case, there is no need to turn the radio off and then on in order to return the radio to normal operation.

Sending a status message

Your radio may be able to maintain a record of your current status. This status may be sent with outgoing calls programmed to contain status information. If the radio receiving your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message. The message indicates your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”.

To change you current status:

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1 Select Menu > Set status.

Main menu

Set status

Dial radio call

2 In the Set Status menu, scroll through the list of

status messages until the message you want appears.

3 Press Select. The message Status updated

appears in the display.

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Transmitting at low power

If you want to transmit at low power, you can override your radio’s programmed power settings.

To change to low-power transmit on your current channel, you may be able to either use a programmed function key, or use the Main menu.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Functions > Low power Tx.

Functions

Low power tx

Monitor

2 In the Low Power Transmit menu, choose On.

3 Press Select.

The message Low power tx activated appears briefly, and the low-power transmit icon appears in the display.

Using a function key

1 Press the function key programmed for low-power

transmit to transmit at low power on your current channel.

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The message Low power tx activated appears briefly, and the low-power transmit icon appears in the display.

2 Press the low-power transmit function key again to

turn low-power transmit off, and the message Low

power tx deactivated appears in the display.

Ending active calls

You may have a function key programmed to either end the current call, or end the current call and all other active calls in your group. This can be done either by:

■ using the function key programmed for reset mon-

itor to end your current call,

■ using the function key programmed for call clear-

down to end your current call and all other calls in your group, or

■ using the function key programmed for both reset

monitor and call cleardown.

Using a function key to end your current call

■ Press the function key programmed for reset mon-

itor. The radio’s monitor is turned off, ending your current call.

The green LED stops flashing, and the monitor icon disappears from the display.

Using a function key to end all active calls

■ Press the function key programmed for call clear-

down and monitor is turned off for all radios in your radio group.

The green LED stops flashing, and the monitor icon disappears from the display.

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Using the function key programmed for reset monitor / call cleardown to end active calls

The function key programmed for reset monitor may be programmed so that a short key press ends your current call, and a long key press ends all active calls in your group.

Activating the repeater before a call

A repeater-access tone is sent to activate the repeater before a call is made, so that the start of the call is not lost.

To send a repeater-access tone, you may be able to either use the PTT key, or use a programmed function key.

Using the PTT key

1 Press the PTT key and the repeater-access tone

for the current channel is sent.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display. You may also hear signaling tones.

2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.

Using a function key

1 Press the function key programmed for sending a

repeater-access tone, and the repeater-access tone for the current channel is sent.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows, and appears in the display. You may also hear signaling tones.

2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.

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Communicating directly with other radios

You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio. This feature is known as repeater talkaround. You can do this, for example, when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy or stops working. While repeater talkaround is active, all transmissions are made on the receive frequency of the channel you are on.

To activate repeater talkaround, you may be able to either use a programmed function key, or use the Main menu.

Using the Main menu

1 Select the required channel.

2 Select Menu > Radio

settings > Functions > Talkaround.

3 In the Talkaround menu, choose On.

4 Press Select. The message Talkaround

activated appears briefly, and the repeater

talkaround icon appears in the display.

5 Proceed with your call.

6 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the

channel, or choose Off in the Talkaround menu.

Using a function key

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press the programmed function key to turn

repeater talkaround on. The message Talkaround activated appears briefly, and the repeater

talkaround icon appears in the display.

3 Proceed with your call.

4 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the

channel, or press the function key again.

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Receiving a call

When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selected channel or group, the radio then unmutes and you can hear the call.

If the incoming call contains special signaling that matches the signaling programmed for your radio, the green LED flashes and your radio may give a ringing tone.

Receiving a text message

Your radio may be able to display received text messages in conventional mode. If programmed, the queuing icon (empty queue) or (message in queue) is always shown in the default display while in conventional mode.

Viewing a text message

When a text message is received, the radio sounds two short high-pitched beeps. If the radio is currently showing the default display, the message appears immediately.

To view a message that does not appear immediately:

1 Navigate to the default display.

2 Press Queue.

To delete the message, press Delete. The message Queue empty appears in the display.

If you want to leave the message in the queue, press Back.

The conventional call queue only retains one message. If a new message is received while there is an old message left in the queue, the old message will be replaced.

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Hearing faint and noisy signals

Your radio’s squelch allows the radio to unmute only when the strength of the incoming signal is above a predetermined threshold. This means that only signals of reasonable intelligibility are made audible. To make faint and noisy signals audible, use the squelch override function to unmute the radio.

To activate squelch override, you may be able to either use the Main menu, or a programmed function key.

Using the Main menu

1 Select Menu > Radio Settings >

Functions > Squelch o’ride.

Functions

Squelch o'ride

VOX

2 In the Squelch Override menu, choose On.

3 Press Select.

The message Squelch override activated appears in the display.

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While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually, and the squelch override icon

appears in the display.

Using a function key

1 Press the function key programmed for squelch

override to unmute the radio.

The message Squelch override activated appears in the display.

While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually, and the squelch override icon

appears in the display.

2 To turn squelch override off, press the squelch

override function key again.

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Using the function key programmed for monitor

The function key programmed for monitor may be programmed so that a short key press turns monitor on, and a long key press turns squelch override on.

To activate squelch override:

■ Press and hold the function key programmed for

monitor to override the radio’s squelch.

The message Squelch override activated appears in the display.

While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually, and the squelch override icon

appears in the display.

Squelch override remains on until there is a further long key press.

Using the radio in different repeater areas

Your radio may have a group of channels programmed as a voting group. The channels in the voting group all carry the same traffic, but from different repeaters. As your radio moves in and out of different repeater coverage areas, the best communication channel is automatically selected for you to use, until a better communications channel is selected.

This channel is known as the ‘home’ channel, and will be the channel you make and receive calls on. While voting is active, the orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears in the display.

The section "Selecting a group" on page 68 explains how to select a group. A group can be either a voting or a scanning group.

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Suspending a channel from a voting group

You may be able to use the function key programmed for nuisance delete to temporarily delete one of the channels from the voting group.

When that voting group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is again part of the voting group.

Alternatively, the function key programmed for voting may be programmed so that a short key press turns on voting, and a long key press activates nuisance delete.

■ Press and hold the function key programmed for

voting to remove the current channel from the voting group.

If the operation has been successful, the message Channel deleted from group appears in the display.

Scanning a group of channels

The scan function is used to monitor a programmed group of channels, looking for activity. While the radio is scanning for activity, the orange LED glows and the scanning icon appears in the display. When activity is detected on a channel in the scan group, the radio stops on that channel. The orange LED begins flashing, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Scanning resumes once the channel is no longer busy.

The section "Selecting a group" on page 68 explains how to activate scanning.

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Standard and background scanning

The two types of scanning that may be available on your radio are standard scanning, and background scanning. Background scan can only be activated by using a function key programmed for background scan. It differs from standard scanning in that the channel that was selected when background scan was activated is also included as a scan-group member.

Making a call while scanning

If you wish to make a call while your radio is scanning:

1 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.

2 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the orange LED is

flashing, or background scan is active, your radio will now call the currently selected channel.

3 If standard scan is active and there has been no

recent activity on the channel (the orange LED is glowing rather than flashing), then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed. The possible options are:

—your radio calls a predetermined channel e.g. your dispatcher,

—your radio calls the channel where activity was last detected, or

— your radio calls the last free channel.

4 When the called party responds, proceed with

your conversation.

Changing the background scan group assigned to a function key

You can change the background scan group assigned to the function key programmed for group scanning or for scanning/nuisance delete.

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1 Select Menu > Advanced > Set scan key.

Advanced

Set scan key

Program groups

2 In the Set Scan Key menu, scroll through the list of

background scan groups until the group you want appears.

3 Press Select.

The message Scan key scans new group appears in the display.

The next time you activate background scan, the new group will be your background scan group.

Suspending a channel from a scanning group

If a member channel of a scan group is busy for a long time and you do not wish to hear the conversation, you may be able to use the function key programmed for nuisance delete to temporarily delete it from the scan group.

When the scan group is next selected, or after the radio has been turned off and then on, the deleted channel is again part of the scan group.

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Alternatively, the function key programmed for scanning may be programmed so that a short key press turns on scanning, and a long key press activates nuisance delete.

■ Press and hold the function key programmed for

scanning to remove the current channel from the scanning group.

If the operation has been successful, the message

Channel deleted from group appears in the display.

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Adding or deleting member channels of a group

Your radio may be programmed so you can add or delete channels in a voting or scanning group. Changes made are permanent, and will remain after restarting the radio.

1 Select the group. See "Selecting a group" on

page 68.

2 Press Edit.

If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the group cannot be changed.

Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then select the group you wish to edit.

3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Add channel or

Delete channel.

4 Press Select.

5 Press the scroll keys to select the channel that you

want to add or delete.

6 Press OK.

If successful, the message Channel added or Channel deleted appears.

To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option.

Changing a group’s transmit channel

You may be able to change the transmit channel of a standard scanning group. The transmit channel is identified by the icon.

1 Select the group. See "Selecting a group" on

page 68.

2 Press Edit.

If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the group cannot be changed.

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Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then select the group you wish to edit.

3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change tx chan.

4 Press Select.

5 Press the scroll keys to select the new transmit

channel.

6 Press OK.

If successful, the message Tx channel changed appears.

To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option. The new transmit channel has the icon next to it.

Changing a group’s first or second priority channel

You may be able to change the priority channels of a scanning group. Priority channels are scanned more frequently than other channels in the group. If valid activity is found on another channel, the radio continues to scan the priority channel or channels at regular intervals. The first priority channel is identified by the icon, and the second priority channel is identified by the icon.

1 Select the group. See "Selecting a group" on

page 68.

2 Press Edit.

If there is no edit option for the left selection key, the group cannot be changed.

Alternatively, you may be able to edit groups by selecting Menu > Advanced > Program groups, then select the group you wish to edit.

3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change P1 or

Change P2.

4 Press Select.

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5 Press the scroll keys to select the new priority

channel.

6 Press OK.

If successful, the message Priority 1 channel changed or Priority 2 channel changed appears.

To check the new group details, press Back and select the Group members menu option. The new priority channel has the or icon next to it.

Icon and messages that may appear when changing group details

The following icons may appear when viewing group membership details, adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels.

Icon Meaning

This channel is used to transmit on when there has been no recent activity. You cannot delete this channel (it will not appear under

channel

This channel is the group’s first priority channel. You cannot delete this channel (it will not appear under Delete channel).

This channel is the group’s second priority channel. You cannot delete this channel (it will not appear under

There is more than one instance of this channel in the group (the channel will be scanned more often). If you delete this channel, the radio will attempt to delete all instances of the channel.

Delete channel).

Delete

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The following messages may appear when using nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from a group, when adding or deleting channels from a group, or changing a group’s transmit or priority channels.

Message Meaning

Scanning not on

No channel captured

Not enough channels in group

Cannot delete channel

Cannot delete priority

You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from a group, as there is no group currently selected.

You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete a channel from the group, as there is no channel currently captured (the orange LED is glowing and not flashing).

You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete the channel from the group, as the captured channel is the last remaining group member.

You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete the channel from the group. The captured channel may be the selected channel in a background scan group.

You cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily delete the channel from the group, as the captured channel is a priority channel.

chan

Only two channels in

You cannot delete a channel from the group, as there would be only one group member left.

group

No items in list

Group full

The action you are attempting is not allowed. Either:

■ the group does not have a preset transmit

channel or priority channels programmed, or

■ you have added all the channels in the zone

to the current group.

You cannot add any more channels to the group, as the maximum number of members (50) has been reached.

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1 Customizing radio

settings

Your radio’s audible indicators and display settings can be changed in the Alert Settings menu and the Display Settings menu.

These features are common to radios operating in either trunked or conventional mode.

This section covers:

■ Changing the external alert option

■ Changing the volume of all audible indicators

■ Changing the volume of keypress tones

■ Changing to quiet operation

■ Changing to silent operation

■ Turning on backlighting

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Changing the external alert option

If you are away from your radio and unable to answer calls immediately, an external alert, such as a car horn, may activate when you receive a call. The external alert continues for a period of time and is then turned off.

To turn external alert on or off:

1 Select Menu > Radio settings > Alert

settings > External alert.

Alert settings

External alert

Indicator level

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle external alert on and off.)

2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.

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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 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Alert settings > Indicator level.

Alert settings

Indicator level

Keypress tones

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to change the level of indicators.)

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2 Scroll to High (or Low) and press Select.

Changing the volume of keypress tones

Whenever you press the radio keys, the keypress tones give you an audible indication as to whether or not your action is allowed. A short, medium-pitched beep indicates that an action is allowed. A long, lowpitched beep indicates that the action is not allowed.

To change the volume of your radio’s keypress tones:

1 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Alert settings > Keypress tones.

Alert settings

Keypress tones

Quiet operation

2 Scroll to either Off, Low or High and press Select.

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Changing to quiet operation

When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones, signalling tones and warning tones all remain audible.

To turn quiet operation on or off:

1 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Alert settings > Quiet operation.

Alert settings

Quiet operation

Silent operation

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle monitor on and off.)

2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.

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Changing to silent operation

When silent operation is on, all the radio’s audible tones are turned off, and only channel traffic can be heard.

To turn silent operation on or off:

1 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Alert settings > Silent operation.

Alert settings

Silent operation

External alert

2 In the Silent Operation menu, scroll to either On or

Off and press Select.

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While silent operation in on, the

the display.

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 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Display settings > Backlighting.

Display settings

Backlighting

Contrast adjust

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle backlighting on and off.)

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icon appears in

2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.

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Turning backlighting on momentarily

You may be able to use a programmed function key to turn backlighting on momentarily.

■ Press the assigned function key to turn backlight-

ing on. Backlighting remains on for a few seconds, and then turns off.

Alternatively, the function key may be programmed so that:

■ a short key press turns backlighting on momen-

tarily, and

■ a long key press turns backlighting on, and it

remains on until there is a further long key press.

Adjusting the backlighting level

The radio’s display can also be make either darker or lighter, to suit your working conditions.

To change the level of the backlighting:

1 Select Menu > Radio settings >

Display settings > Backlight level.

Display settings

Backlight level

Backlighting

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2 Scroll to either Low, Medium or High, and press

Select.

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2 Troubleshooting

This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and basic maintenance.

This section covers:

■ About troubleshooting

■ When your radio won’t turn on

■ Identifying the radio’s audible tones

■ Checking the version of your radio

■ Removing the microphone

■ General care

■ Cleaning the radio

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About troubleshooting

If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio, you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary.

When your radio won’t turn on

If the red, green and orange LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is probable that power is not reaching the radio. Check the following:

■ Is the power connector firmly plugged into the rear

of the radio?

■ Are the in-line fuses in good condition?

■ Is the power cable securely connected to the vehi-

cle battery or power supply?

If all appears to be in order, but your radio still fails to operate properly, contact your radio provider for further assistance.

Identifying the radio’s audible tones

The radio’s audible tones can help you identify a potential problem:

Audible tone Meaning

One short, high-pitched beep

Two short beeps

Two lowpitched beeps

The radio has been made inoperable (‘stunned’ or ‘inhibited’) by your service provider.

The radio has been made operable (‘revived’ or ‘uninhibited’) by your service provider.

The radio’s temperature is high. (The radio will continue to operate.)

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Audible tone Meaning

Two highpitched beeps

Continuous low-pitched tone

The radio’s temperature is in the very

high range; all calls will now be at low

power. If the radio’s temperature rises

above this range, calls will be

inhibited.

Turn off the radio and allow it to cool

down.

Radio system error: a system error

has occurred and the radio may be

inoperable. Contact your radio

provider.

Checking the version of your radio

Your radio provider may ask you for the hardware and firmware version of your radio, for troubleshooting purposes.

Using the Main menu

1 Press Menu and select Radio info > Version info.

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2 Scroll to the version information you want to view

and press Select.

Using the PTT key

■ Hold down the PTT key and turn on the radio.

The firmware and hardware versions, and your radio’s frequency band is briefly displayed.

Removing the microphone

For information on installing or removing your radio from a vehicle, refer to the Installation Guide.

1 Using your thumb or forefinger, lift up one of the

corners of the microphone grommet and firmly (but gently) pull that corner until the seal comes away from the cavity.

microphone

grommet

Notice Remove the grommet carefully as it serves two important functions. Firstly, it prevents damage to the microphone socket due to movement of the microphone cord, and secondly, it ensures that the control head is sealed against water, dust, and other environmental hazards.

2 Repeat to expose another corner.

3 Pull the exposed corners back and slide the

grommet up the cable to reveal the microphone plug.

4 Remove the plug from the microphone socket.

General care

Your radio requires no regular maintenance other than ensuring that all the cables and connections are secure, and that no damage has occurred to the antenna or wiring.

To prevent permanent damage to the radio cover, do not allow the radio to come into contact with detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays or petroleumbased products.

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Cleaning the radio

If you need to clean the radio cover, use a cloth dampened with clean water. Do not immerse the radio in fluids.

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Tait TMBH5A Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User’s Guide

Contents

For your safety

Menu maps

1 About this guide

Safety warnings used in this guide

Related documentation

1 Getting started

About the radio controls

Understanding the radio display

Understanding the radio indicators

Using function keys to access frequently used features

Navigating the radio’s menus

Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

1 Basic operation

Turning the radio on and off

Adjusting the speaker volume

Locking and unlocking the keypad

Changing the radio’s operating mode

Checking that your network is available

Changing your network

Making a preset call

About trunked zones and workgroups

About emergency operation

Dialing a PABX number

Dialing a PSTN number

Receiving a call

Re-establishing a call

Checking missed calls

About status messages

About trunked text messages

Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode

Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups

MPT 1343 dialing

Nokia ANN fleet calls

Accessing common trunking functions

66 Operating in conventional mode

Selecting a zone

Selecting a channel

Selecting a group

Checking that a channel is clear

Making a call

Making a call using the address book

Making a local call

Connecting to a telephone network

Making an emergency call

Sending a status message

Transmitting at low power

Ending active calls

Activating the repeater before a call

Communicating directly with other radios

Receiving a call

Receiving a text message

Hearing faint and noisy signals

Using the radio in different repeater areas

Scanning a group of channels

Changing the external alert option

Changing the volume of all audible indicators

Changing the volume of keypress tones

Changing to quiet operation

Changing to silent operation

Turning on backlighting

2 Troubleshooting

About troubleshooting

Checking the version of your radio

General care