TP9100
P25 Portable Radios
User’s Guide
MPA-00001-12 · Issue 12 · March 2016
Contents
For your safety...................................................... 10
Menu maps............................................................ 21
1 About this guide .................................................. 23
Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 23
Related documentation................................................... 24
2 Before using your radio ...................................... 25
For your safety — battery warning................................... 26
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 26
Attaching a label to the front panel............................. 27
Charging the battery before first use .............................. 27
NiMH batteries............................................................ 28
Li-ion batteries............................................................ 28
Attaching the battery....................................................... 28
Removing the battery ..................................................... 29
Attaching the antenna..................................................... 29
Removing the antenna ................................................... 30
Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 30
Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 31
Installing an audio accessory ......................................... 32
Installing an RF speaker microphone ............................. 33
3 Getting started ..................................................... 35
About P25 digital radios.................................................. 36
Lack of static noise ..................................................... 36
Coverage.................................................................... 36
About the radio controls.................................................. 37
Understanding the radio display ..................................... 39
Radio display icons .................................................... 39
Understanding the radio indicators................................. 40
Status indicators......................................................... 40
Audible tones.............................................................. 41
Using function keys to access frequently used features. 42
Viewing the function key settings ............................... 43
Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 44
Using the Main menu ................................................. 44
Accessing frequently used menus.............................. 44
4 Basic operation .................................................... 46
Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 47
Security lock on power-up feature .............................. 48
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Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 48
Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 49
Selecting a zone............................................................. 49
Selecting a channel........................................................ 50
Limiting call time............................................................. 51
Checking recent calls ..................................................... 52
5 Operating in conventional mode ........................53
Making a call .................................................................. 54
Making an individual call ................................................ 54
Understanding talkgroups .............................................. 55
Making an emergency call.............................................. 56
Receiving calls ............................................................... 57
Identifying the talking party ........................................ 57
Receiving a two-tone call ........................................... 58
Communicating directly with other radios....................... 59
Checking that the channel is clear ................................. 60
Turning monitor on and off ......................................... 60
Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 60
Selecting a voting group............................................. 61
Suspending a channel from a voting group................ 61
Hearing faint and noisy signals ...................................... 62
Turning squelch override on and off........................... 62
6 Operating in P25 trunking mode .........................63
About P25 trunking......................................................... 64
Checking that the system is available ............................ 64
Making a talkgroup call................................................... 66
Receiving a talkgroup call .............................................. 68
Making an individual call ................................................ 68
Receiving an individual call ............................................ 69
Emergency calls............................................................. 69
Making a phone call ....................................................... 70
Unconnected calls .......................................................... 71
Failsoft mode operation.................................................. 72
Radio-based failsoft ................................................... 72
Infrastructure failsoft................................................... 72
Dynamic regrouping ....................................................... 73
7 Scanning ...............................................................74
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About scanning............................................................... 75
Activating standard scanning ......................................... 77
Activating background scanning..................................... 77
Changing the background scan group assigned
to the function key ...................................................... 78
Activating in-zone scanning............................................ 78
Activating talkgroup scanning......................................... 79
Making a call while scanning.......................................... 80
Suspending a channel from a scan group ...................... 80
Editing a scan group....................................................... 81
Selecting a group to edit............................................. 81
Viewing group membership........................................ 83
Adding a channel to a group ...................................... 83
Deleting a channel from a group ................................ 84
Changing a group’s transmit channel ......................... 85
Changing a group’s first or second priority channel ... 85
8 P25 services ......................................................... 86
Messages ....................................................................... 87
Sending a message.................................................... 87
Status update ................................................................. 89
Status request ................................................................ 90
Call alert ......................................................................... 91
Radio check.................................................................... 92
Radio unit monitor .......................................................... 93
Radio inhibit and uninhibit .............................................. 94
9 Location services ................................................ 96
About location information .............................................. 97
About location statuses .................................................. 97
Viewing location information........................................... 98
Sending location information .......................................... 99
Receiving and logging location information .................. 101
Accessing logged location information ......................... 102
10 Emergency operation ........................................ 104
About emergency calls ................................................. 105
Making a priority call..................................................... 106
Standard emergency mode .......................................... 107
What happens during an emergency call? ............... 107
Activating emergency mode ..................................... 108
About manual emergency operation............................. 108
Making a manual emergency call............................. 109
Receiving a manual emergency call......................... 109
Canceling a manual emergency call......................... 110
Accessing emergency location information .................. 111
Using the Location menu.......................................... 111
Using the Last stored menu ..................................... 112
Loneworker monitoring ................................................. 112
Activating loneworker monitoring.............................. 113
Responding to a loneworker alarm........................... 113
Delaying the emergency action
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(conventional mode only) ......................................... 114
11 Encryption ...........................................................115
About encryption .......................................................... 116
About the proper key detect feature......................... 116
Encrypting calls ............................................................ 116
Making an encrypted call.............................................. 117
Receiving an encrypted call ......................................... 118
Changing the radio’s encryption key ............................ 118
Changing the transmit encryption key...................... 119
Changing the transmit encryption key back to
the default setting..................................................... 119
Changing the encryption keyset ............................... 119
Removing encryption keys from the radio .................... 120
Deleting an encryption key....................................... 120
Deleting all encryption keys ..................................... 120
Updating encryption keys over-the-air.......................... 121
Using an encryption demonstration key ....................... 121
Activating the demo key ........................................... 121
Making an encrypted call using the demo key ......... 122
Receiving an encrypted call using the demo key ..... 122
12 Customizing radio settings ...............................123
Extending battery life on a shift .................................... 124
Turning low power transmit on or off........................ 124
Changing the volume of all audible indicators.............. 125
Changing the volume of keypress tones ...................... 125
Changing to quiet operation ......................................... 126
Changing to silent operation......................................... 126
Turning on backlighting ................................................ 127
Turning backlighting on momentarily ....................... 127
Adjusting the display contrast....................................... 128
13 Charging and caring for batteries .....................129
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About the chargers ....................................................... 130
Special conditions when using IS radios ...................... 130
Before using the charger.............................................. 131
Handle the battery safely ......................................... 131
Attaching of labels.................................................... 131
Charging temperatures ............................................ 132
Temperature range .................................................. 132
Temperature indications........................................... 133
Leaving the battery on charge.................................. 133
Receiving calls while charging ................................. 134
Low battery warning ................................................. 134
Charging the battery ..................................................... 135
LED behavior............................................................ 137
Removing the battery from the charger .................... 138
Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 138
Cleaning the contacts of the battery ......................... 139
Conditioning NiMH batteries..................................... 139
Storing batteries ........................................................... 139
Li-ion batteries.......................................................... 139
NiMH batteries.......................................................... 140
Using batteries after storage .................................... 140
Disposing of batteries ................................................... 140
14 Troubleshooting ................................................ 141
About troubleshooting................................................... 142
System error message ................................................. 142
When your radio won’t turn on...................................... 142
‘IS battery unconfirmed’ alert........................................ 143
Identifying the radio’s audible tones ............................. 143
Viewing radio information ............................................. 144
Changing the radio ID................................................... 144
Running diagnostics tests............................................. 145
Troubleshooting the charger......................................... 147
Checking compatibility.............................................. 148
Checking the firmware version of your charger........ 148
General care................................................................. 149
Cleaning the contacts of the battery ......................... 149
Cleaning the radio .................................................... 149
15 Glossary ............................................................. 150
Index .................................................................... 154
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 159
Tait Software Licence Agreement..................... 160
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Copyright and trademarks
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Tait Limited. All
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Limited.
All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark
or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
rights reserved. This document may not, in
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this
document. Tait Limited accepts no responsibility for damage
arising from use of the information contained in the document
or of the equipment and software it describes. It is the
responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such
information, equipment and software complies with the laws,
rules and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
Enquiries and comments
If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact your regional Tait office.
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Updates of manual and equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited reserves the right to
update the equipment or this document or both without
prior
notice.
Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more patents or
designs of Tait Limited together with their international
equivalents, pending patent or design applications, and
registered trade marks: NZ
NZ
415278, NZ 508806, NZ 519742/NZ 516280, NZ 524369,
NZ
524378, NZ 524509, NZ 530819, NZ 534475, NZ 547713,
NZ
569985, NZ 577009, NZ 579051, NZ 579364, NZ 584534,
NZ
586889, NZ 592624, NZ 593888, NZ 600346, NZ 610563,
NZ
615954, NZ 629167, NZ 630718, NZ 700387, NZ 700908,
NZ
708662, NZ 710766, NZ 711325, NZ 714188,
AU
2004216984, AU 2015215962, AU 339127, AU 339391,
409837, NZ 409838, NZ 415277,
AU2015904806, EU 000915475-0001, EU 000915475-0002,
UK
1518031.8, US 8301682, US 13/542147, US 14/032876,
US
14/495334, US 14/725922, US 14/818712, US 14/832420,
US
62/128101, US 62/128129, US 640974, US 640977,
US
698339, US 702666, US 7758996, US 7937661,
US
8902804, US 9107231.
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 IMBE™ 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.
Angled volume knob produced under license from Motorola
Solutions Inc., U.S. Patent No. 5,784,688.
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.
www.taitradio.com/weee. Please be
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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
radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines of the
United States Federal Communication Commission’s
(FCC), Industry Canada, and those from other
administrations, please read the following information
before using this radio
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.
.
10 For your safety
It is also important that you:
■
Do not remove the RF Exposure label from the radio.
■
Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies
the radio when it is transferred to other users.
■
Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.
Controlling your exposure to RF energy
This radio emits 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.
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.
■
When listening and talking on the radio, hold it upright
in front of your face so that it is at least one inch
(2.5 cm) away from any part of your face. Keeping the
radio at the recommended distance is important
because exposure to RF decreases rapidly the further
away the antenna is from your body.
■
Keep the antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your
face at all times.
■ If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a
carrying accessory that has been specifically
approved by Tait for this radio. Using nonapproved body-worn accessories may mean you
expose yourself to higher levels of RF than recommended by the FCC’s occupational/controlled
environment RF exposure limits.
■
Ensure you only use Tait-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories.
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
.
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
■
United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307,
1.1310, and 2.1093.
■
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / 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).
For your safety 11
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).
Radio frequency emissions limits in
the USA
12 For your safety
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.
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.
Radio frequency emissions limits in
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.
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).
For your safety 13
■
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
.
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
14 For your safety
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).
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
this booklet. To download the formal declaration of
conformity, go to
www.taitradio.com/eudoc
page 159
.
Interference with electronic devices
of
Warning
malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy
that is present when your radio is transmitting.
Examples of electronic devices that may be affected by
RF energy are:
■
aircraft electronic systems
■
vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection,
anti-skid brakes, and cruise control
■
medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing
aids
■
medical equipment in hospitals or health care 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.
Some electronic devices may be prone to
For your safety 15
Warning
■
immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is interfering with the pacemaker
■
keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the
pacemaker while the radio is on
■
use the radio on the side opposite to the pacemaker
to minimize interference
■
never carry the radio in a breast pocket.
If there is interference between your hearing aid and the
radio, please discuss an alternative solution with the
hearing aid manufacturer.
If you have a pacemaker:
Potentially explosive atmospheres and
blasting areas
Warning
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
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.
Unless the radio is specifically certified for use
Turn off the radio before approaching blasting
Intrinsically Safe radios
16 For your safety
Intrinsically Safe (IS) radios are certified by a third party to
be safe to use in particular hazardous locations.
One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9100
radio as an IS radio:
■
an IS circle logo on the radio’s front panel
■
a label on the radio, showing IS information and the
FM diamond logo
APPROVED
■
a label on the radio battery, showing IS information
and the FM diamond logo .
IS radios and batteries must not be engraved or modified
in any way.
An IS radio must be serviced only by an agency certified
by both the approval authority and by Tait Limited.
Any unauthorized repair or substitution of parts
invalidates the intrinsic safety rating and the third party IS
approval. To have an IS radio serviced, return it to an
authorized Tait branch or subsidiary.
Intrinsically safe TP9100 radios and accessories are
approved by Factory Mutual Corporation (FM) to the
following ratings:
■
IS / I, II, III / 1 / CDEFG / T3C, Ta = 40 °C; IP54
■
NI / I / 2 / ABCD / T3C, Ta = 40 °C; IP54
TP9100 portable radios with the product code
“TPAxxx-xx
01
x” have FM IS approval.
APPROVED
Warning
Use only an IS-approved battery with an IS
radio, and do not charge the battery in a hazardous
location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death.
Use only IS-approved accessories with IS radios. For an
up-to-date list of FM-approved accessories, go to the Tait
website or contact your nearest Tait office.
Warning
IS certification applies only while the product is
used in accordance with these instructions.
Radio installation and operation in
vehicles
Warning
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
fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to
Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag
To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,
For your safety 17
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 check the vehicle
regulations in your area.
Vehicle charger installation and
operation
For detailed instructions necessary to the safe installation
and operation of the vehicle charger, please refer to the
documentation supplied with the vehicle charger.
Multicharger safety information
Warning
mains socket-outlet.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla
varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
This device must be connected to an earthed
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.
18 For your safety
Unapproved modifications or changes
to radio
The radio is designed to satisfy the applicable compliance
regulations. Do not make modifications or changes to the
radio that are not expressly approved by Tait. Failure to
do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void
the user’s authority to operate the radio.
Engraving and modification of intrinsically safe
radios
Warning
not be engraved or modified in any way. For more
information on IS radios refer to
radios" on page 16
Engraving a magnesium chassis will void
warranty
Notice
radio can significantly reduce its mechanical strength and
will void any warranty. The magnesium chassis is metallic
black and painted. The aluminium chassis of newer radios
is silver gray and unpainted. If a magnesium chassis has
been engraved, it must be replaced.
Intrinsically Safe (IS) radios and batteries must
"Intrinsically Safe
.
Engraving the magnesium chassis of an older
Attaching of labels
Warning
the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may
explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to
property.
Caution
labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the
battery. The fit between these surfaces is intentionally firm
and any added thickness will damage the points of
attachment between radio and battery. If you must attach
a customized label, use only a thin gummed paper label
applied to the bottom 25% of the radio chassis label and/
or to the top 25% of the battery label. Do not obstruct the
vent holes (see Warning above). Do not allow the paper
label to extend beyond the recessed label area or to
conceal relevant product information.
Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery. If
Tait recommends that you do not affix additional
For your safety 19
Use of lithium-ion batteries
Warning
fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property
damage. To prevent personal injury and/or damage to
property, read the important safety information supplied
with the battery.
A damaged battery can cause an explosion or
Short-circuiting battery contacts
Warning
neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the
battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry
inside a pocket or container. Short-circuiting the battery
contacts can heat up the conductive material and cause
personal injury and/or damage to property.
Do not short-circuit the battery contacts,
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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 (SFEs) and may not be available with your
radio.
Main menu
Channels
Zones
Individual call
Phone call
Dial radio call
Services
Messages
Status update
Status request
Call alert
Radio check
Radio monitor
Radio inhibit
Radio uninhibit
Talkgroups
Priority call
Recent calls
Security
Encryption
Change all
Preset keys
Change keyset
OTAR
Rekey request
Advanced
Zeroize key
Zeroize all
Demo key
Trunking
Site lock
Dynamic regrouping
Band scan
Repeater
Hunt force
Hunt toggle
Repeater toggle
Emergency
Acknowledge
Last stored
Radio settings
See detailed menus on
the following page.
Location Svs
Own Location
Team locations
Recent contacts
Send logs
Send on PTT
Diagnostics
Menu maps 21
Radio settings
Functions
Low power tx
Monitor
Lock radio
Set scan key
Squelch override
Scanning
Call Settings
Ignore 2-tone
Call queuing
Extra features
Loneworker
Alert settings
Indicator level
Keypress tones
Quiet operation
Silent operation
Display settings
Backlighting
Contrast adjust
Talk party ID
RSSI
Radio info
Key settings
Version info
Radio FW
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1 About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about TP9100
portable radios.
The radio behavior described in this guide applies to
radios with firmware version 8.03. To check the
radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio
information" on page 144. 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.
About this guide 23
Related documentation
The following documentation is also available for your
Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait
Technical Support website
(http://support.taitradio.com):
■ Safety and Compliance Information—supplied
with each radio. (The same information is included
in this user’s guide.)
■ Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with
each Li-ion battery.
■ Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with
each charger. (The same information is in the section "Charging and caring for batteries" on
page 129.)
■ Vehicle Charger Installation and User’s Guide—
covers installing and using the TPA-CH-1xx vehicle charger.
24 About this guide
2 Before using your radio
Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few
tasks you must do before you can use it. The most
important of these is to charge your battery for the first
time — allow 2.5 hours for this.
Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved
battery, charger, antenna, audio accessory, carry
accessory or programming adapter with an IS radio.
Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS-approved,
using a charger that is not IS-approved, or failing to
use the IS programming adapter, creates a risk of
explosion which could cause serious injury or death.
For an up-to-date list of approved accessories,
contact your regional Tait office. For detailed
information about IS radios and how to identify them,
see "Intrinsically Safe radios" on page 16.
Warning Do not charge the battery or change the
antenna in a hazardous location. An explosion could
cause serious injury or death.
This section covers:
■ For your safety — battery warning
■ Attaching labels to the radio or battery
■ Charging the battery before first use
■ Attaching the battery
■ Removing the battery
■ Attaching the antenna
■ Removing the antenna
■ Attaching a belt clip
■ Removing a belt clip
■ Installing an audio accessory
■ Installing an RF speaker microphone
Before using your radio 25
For your safety — battery warning
Warning This radio may use a Lithium-ion battery.
If the battery is damaged or handled in an unsafe
manner, it can cause personal injury and/or damage
to property. Read the important safety information
included with your battery.
Attaching labels to the radio or battery
Warning Do not cover the battery vent hole. If the
vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may
explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to
property.
Notice Tait recommends that you do not affix
additional labels to the surfaces between the radio
chassis and the battery. The fit between these
surfaces is intentionally firm and any added thickness
will damage the points of attachment between radio
and battery.
If a customer requires a customized label, use only a
thin gummed paper label with a maximum thickness of
1/32 inch (0.1mm). Attach the customized label in the
spare label recess in the chassis (if available), or over
an existing label. The customized label may be
applied to the bottom 25% of the radio chassis label
and/or to the top 25% of the battery label.
26 Before using your radio
Do not obstruct the battery vent hole (see Warning
above). Do not allow the paper label to extend beyond
the recessed label area or to conceal relevant product
information.
Attaching a label to the front panel
If a customer requires an additional label, attach the
label in the spare label recess in the bottom edge of
the radio front panel. In this position, the label is still
visible while the battery is attached to the radio.
spare label recess
The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of
the label.
R0.1 in
(3.2 mm)
0.4 in
(9.8 mm)
1.4 in (34.8 mm)
maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)
Charging the battery before first use
The way you charge your battery for the first time
depends on the battery chemistry. Allow 14 hours for
a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, and 2.5 hours
for a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.
See "Charging and caring for batteries" on page 129
for detailed instructions on how to charge your battery.
Before using your radio 27
NiMH batteries
Fully charge (‘prime’) a new NiMH battery before
using it for the first time. Priming takes up to 14 hours
and is most effective if completed without interruption.
Priming takes place between 41 °F
and 113 °F (5 °C and 45 °C).
Notice Tait recommends that you
use a desktop charger or
multicharger, not the vehicle charger,
to prime a battery.
The red (middle) LED flashes while
the battery is priming. If possible, do not interrupt
charging until the green LED is lit.
Li-ion batteries
Fully charge a Li-ion battery before using it for the first
time. This will take up to 2.5 hours. It is not necessary
to prime a Li-ion battery.
The red (middle) LED stays lit while the battery
charges.
Attaching the battery
Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved
battery with an IS radio.
113 ° F
45 °C
41 °F
5 °C
1 Insert the lugs at the bottom of the battery into the
holes at the bottom of the radio.
2 Push the top of the battery towards the radio, and
snap it into place.
28 Before using your radio
Removing the battery
The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch
in the radio’s rear panel.
To remove the battery from the radio, so that the
battery can be charged or replaced:
1 Squeeze and quickly release both battery catches
to release the catch mechanism.
2 Tilt the top of the battery outwards, and lift the lugs
at the bottom of the battery out of the holes at the
bottom of the radio.
Attaching the antenna
Before using the radio, screw the antenna clockwise
into the antenna connector. The antenna should be
screwed sufficiently tight so that it doesn’t unscrew
easily. This is important as it creates a seal.
Before using your radio 29
Removing the antenna
Warning Do not change the antenna in a hazardous
location. An explosion could cause serious injury or
death.
Use a firm grip and turn the antenna counterclockwise
half a turn. Use a lighter grip to fully unscrew the
antenna, and carefully remove it.
Attaching a belt clip
To attach a belt clip to the radio:
1 Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of
the battery.
belt clip
2 Press down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.
30 Before using your radio
battery
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