Tait TPDH7A User Manual

TP9400 P25 Portable Radios

User’s Guide

MPD-00003-03 · Issue 3 · September 2013 (DRAFT)

For your safety...................................................... 10

Menu maps............................................................ 20

1 About this guide .................................................. 22

Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 22

Related documentation................................................... 22

2 Before using your radio ...................................... 24

For your safety — battery warning................................... 25

Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 25

Attaching a label to the front panel............................. 26

Charging the battery before first use .............................. 26

Attaching the battery....................................................... 27

Removing the battery ..................................................... 27

Attaching the antenna..................................................... 27

Removing the antenna ................................................... 28

Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 28

Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 28

Installing an accessory ................................................... 28

3 Getting started ..................................................... 30

About P25 digital radios.................................................. 31

Lack of static noise ..................................................... 31

Coverage.................................................................... 31

P25 phase 2 digital operation..................................... 31

About the radio controls.................................................. 32

Understanding the radio display ..................................... 34

Radio display icons .................................................... 34

Understanding the radio indicators................................. 36

Status indicators......................................................... 36

Audible tones.............................................................. 37

Using function keys to access frequently used features. 38

Viewing the function key settings ............................... 38

Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 39

Using the Main menu ................................................. 39

Accessing frequently used menus.............................. 40

4 Basic operation .................................................... 42

Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 43

Security lock on power-up feature .............................. 43

Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 44

Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 44

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Using a wireless headset ............................................... 45

Wearing the headset .................................................. 45

Pairing a wireless headset with the radio................... 46

Managing your headsets............................................ 47

Selecting a zone............................................................. 49

Selecting a channel........................................................ 50

Limiting call time............................................................. 51

Checking recent calls ..................................................... 52

5 Operating in conventional mode ........................53

Making calls.................................................................... 54

Making an individual call ............................................ 54

Understanding talkgroups .......................................... 55

Making an emergency call ......................................... 56

Receiving calls ............................................................... 57

Identifying a caller (talking party ID) ........................... 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

7 Scanning ...............................................................75

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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............................................................. 70

Making a phone call ....................................................... 71

Unconnected calls .......................................................... 72

Failsoft mode operation.................................................. 73

Radio-based failsoft ................................................... 73

Infrastructure failsoft................................................... 73

Dynamic regrouping ....................................................... 74

About scanning............................................................... 76

Activating standard scanning ......................................... 77

Activating background scanning..................................... 78

Changing the background scan group assigned

to the function key ...................................................... 78

Activating in-zone scanning............................................ 79

Activating talkgroup scanning......................................... 80

Making a call while scanning.......................................... 80

Suspending a channel from a scan group ...................... 81

Editing a scan group....................................................... 82

Selecting a group to edit............................................. 82

Viewing group membership........................................ 83

Adding a channel to a group ...................................... 84

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 GPS location services ......................................... 96

About GPS location information ..................................... 97

About GPS status information ........................................ 97

Viewing GPS information................................................ 98

Sending GPS information ............................................... 98

Receiving and logging GPS information....................... 100

Accessing logged GPS information .............................. 101

10 Emergency operation ........................................ 102

About emergency calls ................................................. 103

Making a priority call..................................................... 104

Standard emergency mode .......................................... 105

What happens during an emergency call? ............... 105

Activating emergency mode ..................................... 106

About manual emergency operation............................. 106

Making a manual emergency call............................. 107

Receiving a manual emergency call......................... 108

Cancelling a manual emergency call........................ 108

Accessing emergency GPS location information.......... 110

Using the Location menu.......................................... 110

Using the Last stored menu ..................................... 111

Loneworker monitoring ................................................. 111

Activating loneworker monitoring.............................. 112

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Responding to a loneworker alarm .......................... 112

Delaying the emergency action

(conventional mode only) ......................................... 113

11 Encryption ...........................................................114

About encryption .......................................................... 115

About the proper key detect feature......................... 115

Encrypting calls ............................................................ 115

Making an encrypted call.............................................. 116

Receiving an encrypted call ......................................... 117

Changing the radio’s encryption key ............................ 117

Changing the transmit encryption key...................... 118

Changing the transmit encryption key back to

the default setting..................................................... 118

Changing the encryption keyset ............................... 118

Removing encryption keys from the radio .................... 119

Deleting an encryption key....................................... 119

Deleting all encryption keys ..................................... 119

Updating encryption keys over-the-air.......................... 120

Using an encryption demonstration key ....................... 120

Activating the demo key ........................................... 120

Making an encrypted call using the demo key ......... 121

Receiving an encrypted call using the demo key ..... 121

12 Customizing radio settings ...............................122

Extending battery life on a shift .................................... 123

Turning low power transmit on or off........................ 123

Changing the volume of all audible indicators.............. 124

Changing the volume of keypress tones ...................... 124

Changing to quiet operation ......................................... 125

Changing to silent operation......................................... 125

Turning on backlighting ................................................ 126

Turning backlighting on momentarily ....................... 126

Adjusting the display contrast....................................... 127

13 Charging and caring for batteries .....................128

6 Contents

About the chargers ....................................................... 129

Before using the charger.............................................. 129

Handle the battery safely ......................................... 129

Attaching of labels.................................................... 130

Charging temperatures ............................................ 130

Temperature indications........................................... 131

Leaving the battery on charge.................................. 131

Low battery warning ................................................. 132

Charging the battery..................................................... 133

LED behavior............................................................ 134

Removing the battery from the charger .................... 134

Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 135

Cleaning the contacts of the battery ......................... 135

Storing batteries ........................................................... 136

Using batteries after storage .................................... 136

Disposing of batteries ................................................... 136

14 Troubleshooting ................................................ 137

About troubleshooting................................................... 138

System error message ................................................. 138

When your radio won’t turn on...................................... 138

Identifying the radio’s audible tones ............................. 139

Viewing radio information ............................................. 139

Changing the radio ID................................................... 140

Running diagnostics tests............................................. 140

General care................................................................. 142

Cleaning the contacts of the battery ......................... 142

Cleaning the radio .................................................... 142

15 Glossary ............................................................. 143

Index .................................................................... 147

Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 152

Tait Software Licence Agreement..................... 153

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Enquiries and comments

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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.

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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:

10 For your safety

■ 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.

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, bat-

teries, 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 Commis-

sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§

1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093.

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■

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 2008/40/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).

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■ 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.

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 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.

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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).

EMC regulatory compliance in Australia

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■ Radios using encryption must have a readily

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

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

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.

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Declaration of conformity

Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on on page 152 of this booklet. To download the formal declaration of conformity, go to www.taitradio.com/ eudoc.

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 hearing aids and pace-

makers

■ 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.

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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

■ keep the radio at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the

pacemaker while the radio is on

■ use the radio on your right side to minimize inter-

ference

■ 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.

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.

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.

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Vehicle charger installation and operation

For detailed instructions necessary to the safe installation and operation of the vehicle charger, please refer to the documentation supplied with the vehicle charger.

Multicharger safety information

Warning This device must be connected to an

earthed mains socket-outlet.

Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

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.

Unapproved modifications or changes to radio

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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.

Attaching of labels

Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery

or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/ or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.

Caution 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 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.

Use of lithium-ion batteries

Warning A damaged battery can cause an explosion

or 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.

Short-circuiting battery contacts

Warning Do not short-circuit the battery contacts,

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.

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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

Wireless headset

Connect Reconnect last Disconnect Connection information Manage headsets Find new devices Options

Power-on option Confirm connect

Radio settings

See detailed menus on the following page.

Location Services

GPS information GPS logs Send logs Send on PTT

Diagnostics

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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

Radio HW Radio ID Serial number Alias Customer info P25 IP address MDT IP address

Advanced

Edit groups

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1 About this guide

This user’s guide provides information about TP9400 portable 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.

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.

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 accessory

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For your safety — battery warning

Warning This radiouses a Lithium-ion battery. If the

battery is damaged or handled in an unsafe manner, it can cause personal injury and/or damage to property. Read the important safety information included with your battery.

Attaching labels to the radio or battery

Warning Do not cover the battery vent hole or the

vent hole on the radio chassis. If the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/ or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.

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.

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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.

0.28 in

(7 mm)

1.22 in (31 mm)

R0.13 in (3.2 mm)

Charging the battery before first use

Before using your battery for the first time, you must charge it. Follow the instructions included with your Tait charger. This information is repeated in the section “Charging and caring for batteries” on page 128.

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maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)

For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger.

Attaching the battery

Notice Fit the bottom edge of the battery to the radio,

then the top edge. Attempting to fit the top edge first may damage the contacts.

1 Rotate the power/volume control switch

counterclockwise to turn off the radio.

If the battery has been attached while the radio is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again before use.

2 Holding the radio firmly, align the back of the

battery with the back of the chassis.

3 Place the two lugs at the bottom edge of the

battery into the two slots in the bottom of the front panel.

4 Lightly press the top of the battery towards the

radio until the battery catch clicks.

5 Make sure that the battery is firmly in position.

Removing the battery

The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch in the radio’s rear panel.

To remove the battery from the radio, so that the battery can be charged or replaced:

1 Slide the battery catch up.

2 From the sides, pull the battery away from 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 does not unscrew easily. This is important as it creates a seal.

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Removing the antenna

Use a firm grip and turn the antenna counterclockwise half a turn. Use a lighter grip to fully unscrew the antenna, and carefully remove it.

Attaching a belt clip

To attach a belt clip to the radio:

1 Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of

the battery.

2 Press down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.

Removing a belt clip

The belt clip has been designed to prevent accidental removal, but you can take it off, if required.

To remove a belt clip from a battery:

1 Insert a flat screwdriver blade or similar flat object

under the lip of the release lock (that is, between it and the metal slider).

2 Lift the release lock up (away from the metal slider)

and hold it in position.

3 Slide the belt clip out.

Installing an accessory

Accessories plug into the radio’s accessory connector. The accessory connector is protected by a cover, which needs to be removed before an accessory can be installed.

Notice The accessory cover protects the accessory connector from electrostatic discharge. Keep the cover in place unless the connector is in use.

To remove the accessory cover and install an accessory:

28 Before using your radio

1 Use a coin or other blunt object to loosen the screw

that secures the accessory cover to the radio.

2 Remove the accessory cover and store it in a safe

place.

3 Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.

4 Tighten the screw.

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3 Getting started

This section gives an overview of your P25 radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized.

This section covers:

■ About P25 digital radios

■ 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

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