Tait TMBK5B, TMBB1A, TMBB1B Users Manual

TM9300/TM9400 Mobile Radio

User’s Guide

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MMB-00001-01 · Issue 1 · August 2012

For your safety ............................................................... 5

1 About this guide........................................ 12

Safety warnings used in this guide ........................... 12

Related documentation ............................................ 12

2 Getting started .......................................... 13

About your digital radio ............................................... 14

Lack of static noise................................................... 14

Coverage ................................................................. 14

About the radio controls .............................................. 15

About the keypad microphone................................. 16

Understanding the radio display .................................. 17

Radio display icons ................................................... 17

Understanding the radio indicators .............................. 19

Status indicators....................................................... 19

Audible tones........................................................... 20

Using function keys to access frequently used features 21

Viewing the function key settings............................. 21

Navigating the radio’s menus ...................................... 22

Using the Main menu............................................... 22

Accessing frequently used menus............................. 22

Locating a menu ...................................................... 24

3 Basic operation .......................................... 26

Turning the radio on and off ....................................... 27

Security lock on power-up feature............................ 27

Adjusting the speaker volume ...................................... 28

Locking and unlocking the keypad ............................... 28

Changing your operating mode ................................... 29

Making and receiving calls ........................................... 30

Conventional mode.................................................. 30

Trunked mode ......................................................... 31

Limiting call time...................................................... 31

4 Troubleshooting ........................................ 34

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 35

When your radio won’t turn on................................ 35

Identifying the radio’s audible tones......................... 36

Checking the version of your radio ........................... 37

Removing the microphone ....................................... 37

General care ................................................................ 38

Cleaning the radio ................................................... 38

2 Contents

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Disclaimer

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251372.

10/547964, US 10/597339, US 11/572700, US 29/ 61/218015, US 61/236663, US 61/238769, US 61/

409837,

This product may also be made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473 4,636,791 4,716,407 4,972,460 5,146,497 5,148,482 5,164,986 5,185,795 5,185,796 5,271,017

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

5,195,166.

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 following information before using this

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

It is also important that you:

■ Do not remove the RF Exposure label from

(RF) exposure guidelines, please read the

radio.

to.

the radio.

■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies

the radio when it is transferred to other users.

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

guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

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

To control your exposure to RF, and comply with the RSS-210 Industry Canada maximum exposure limits for occupational/controlled environments, follow these

guidelines:

exposure.

For your safety 5

■

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. For 110 W mobiles, the minimum safe distance is 44 inches (1.1 m).

■ 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.

RSS-210 Industry 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.

Compliance with RF energy exposure standards

6 For your safety

This two-way radio complies with these RF energy exposure standards and

■ United States Federal Communications

guidelines:

Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR

§§ 1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1091.

■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /

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

■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-1999 Edition.

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

listen.

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on

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.

Frequency band reserved for distress beacons

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

band.

Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe

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

For your safety 7

Restrictions

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

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

emission.

Declaration of conformity

Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 2 of this booklet. To download the formal declaration of conformity, go to

http://eudocs.taitradio.com/.

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

Interference with electronic devices

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

transmitting.

8 For your safety

Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy

■ aircraft electronic systems

■ vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection,

are:

anti-skid brakes, and cruise control

■ medical devices such as hearing aids

and pacemakers

■ medical equipment in hospitals or health

care facilities.

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

permitted.

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

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.

transmitting.

Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas

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.

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 regulations in your

area.

check the vehicle

For your safety 9

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 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

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.

or electronic equipment fitted to automotive

manufacturer

Unapproved modifications or changes

radio

10 For your safety

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 Limited. Failure to do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the

radio.

High radio surface temperatures

Warning The bottom surface of the radio and the

heatsink fins can become hot during prolonged operation. Do not touch these parts of the

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

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

110 watt mobiles

Do not place objects on the radio. The heatsink needs a clearance of at least one of

air.

inch (2.5 cm) and a free flow

radio.

°C or lower.

For your safety 11

1 About this guide

This user’s guide provides information about TM9300 and TM9400 mobile radios. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance.

Safety warnings used in this guide

Within this user’s guide, the following warnings are used to alert you to important safety information:

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.

2 Getting started

This section describes your radio’s controls and indicators.

This section covers:

■ About your digital radio

■ About the radio controls

■ Understanding the radio display

■ Understanding the radio indicators

■ Using function keys to access frequently used

features

■ Navigating the radio’s menus

■ Locating a menu

Getting started 13

About your digital radio

Your digital radio may have some channels programmed as either analog or dual mode. Dual mode channels are able to receive both digital and analog calls.

You may notice differences between your radio’s analog and digital channels in terms of:

■ static noise in low signal areas, and

■ radio coverage in marginal reception areas.

Lack of static noise

On digital channels 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 channels, the background noise in a call gets progressively worse when you are in fringe areas or even slightly outside normal coverage areas. With digital channels, 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.

14 Getting started

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Contents

For your safety

1 About this guide

Safety warnings used in this guide

Related documentation

2 Getting started

About your digital radio

Lack of static noise

Coverage