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TP9300 DMR Portable Radios

User’s Guide

MPD-00001-06 · Issue 6 · January 2016

For your safety........................................................ 8

Menu maps............................................................ 25

1 About this guide .................................................. 27

Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 27

Related documentation................................................... 28

2 Before using your radio ...................................... 29

For your safety — battery warning................................... 30

Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 30

Charging the battery before first use .............................. 31

Attaching the battery....................................................... 32

Removing the battery ..................................................... 32

Attaching the antenna..................................................... 33

Removing the antenna ................................................... 33

Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 33

Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 33

Installing an audio accessory ......................................... 34

3 Getting started ..................................................... 35

About your DMR digital radio.......................................... 36

About the radio controls.................................................. 37

Understanding the radio display ..................................... 39

Understanding the radio indicators................................. 41

Using function keys to access frequently used features. 44

Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 45

Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list ................. 48

4 Basic operation .................................................... 49

Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 50

Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 51

Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 51

Using a wireless headset................................................ 52

Changing the radio’s operating mode............................. 57

Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date................ 58

5 Operating in conventional mode ........................ 59

Selecting a zone ............................................................. 60

Selecting a channel ........................................................ 61

Selecting a group............................................................ 62

Understanding talkgroups............................................... 63

Making a call................................................................... 65

Making an individual call................................................. 67

Making a preset call........................................................ 67

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Making a call using the address book ............................ 68

Making a local call.......................................................... 69

Connecting to a telephone network................................ 70

Making an emergency call.............................................. 72

Sending a status message............................................. 72

Resending calls automatically........................................ 73

Transmitting at low power .............................................. 74

Ending active calls.......................................................... 75

Using monitor and squelch override (on analog channels) . 76

Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels)................ 77

Receiving a call .............................................................. 78

Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 78

Scanning a group of channels........................................ 79

6 Operating in trunked mode .................................86

Checking that your network is available ......................... 87

Changing your network .................................................. 87

Making a preset call ....................................................... 88

About trunked zones and workgroups............................ 90

About emergency operation ........................................... 93

Dialing a PABX number.................................................. 95

Dialing a PSTN number.................................................. 95

Receiving a call .............................................................. 96

Re-establishing a call ..................................................... 97

Checking the queue ....................................................... 98

About status messages ................................................ 100

About trunked text messages....................................... 102

Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode...................... 105

Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups 106

7 Dialing calls in trunked mode ...........................107

8 GPS location services ........................................114

9 Loneworker monitoring .....................................117

10 Encryption ...........................................................120

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MPT 1343 dialing ......................................................... 108

Nokia ANN fleet calls.................................................... 110

Accessing common trunking functions ......................... 112

About GPS location information ................................... 115

About GPS status information ...................................... 115

Viewing GPS information ............................................. 116

Activating loneworker monitoring ................................. 118

Responding to a loneworker alarm............................... 118

About encryption .......................................................... 121

Encrypting calls ............................................................ 121

Making an encrypted call.............................................. 122

Receiving an encrypted call.......................................... 122

Removing encryption keys from the radio .................... 123

11 Customizing radio settings .............................. 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

Adjusting the display contrast....................................... 128

12 Charging and caring for batteries .................... 129

About the chargers ....................................................... 130

Special conditions when using IS radios ...................... 131

Before using the charger .............................................. 131

Charging the battery ..................................................... 135

Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 137

Storing batteries ........................................................... 138

Disposing of batteries ................................................... 138

13 Troubleshooting ................................................ 139

About troubleshooting................................................... 140

When your radio won’t turn on...................................... 140

Identifying the radio’s audible tones ............................. 140

Viewing radio information ............................................. 141

General care................................................................. 141

Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 143

Tait Software Licence Agreement..................... 144

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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.

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

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000915475-0001, EU 000915475-0002,

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US US

698339, US 702666, US 7758996, US 7937661,

8902804, US 9107231.

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.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc, and any use of such marks by Tait Limited is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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.

Intrinsically Safe radios and accessories

Intrinsically Safe (IS) radios and accessories are certified by a third party to be safe to use in particular hazardous locations, or in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Warning

used in accordance with these instructions.

Warning

the equipment will permit your IS radio and accessories to be used in your hazardous location. Refer also to

matching" on page 12

Warning

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.

Warning

antenna, in a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death.

Warning

carrying a spare battery into a hazardous area.

IS certification applies only while the product is

Ensure that the ratings printed on a label on

"Rating

Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery,

Do not charge the battery, or change the

You must use a battery carry case when

8 For your safety

IS radios, batteries, antennas and accessories must not be engraved or modified in any way. Do not use the radio, battery or accessory if it is cracked or damaged. Do not use the antenna if the sheathing is split or the end cap is missing. Do not expose the radio to solvents. IS radios and accessories 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 your regional Tait office.

Radios

One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/ TP9400 radio as an IS radio:

■

an IS circle logo on the radio’s front panel

■

a label on the radio, showing IS information

■

a label on the radio battery, showing IS information

IS radios also have a blue front panel.

Radios with the product code “T03-22xxx-xxxx” have IS approval and are approved to one or several of the following ratings. Refer also to

page 12

"Rating matching" on

■

II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C (ATEX)

■

II 2 G Ex ib IIC T3 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C (ATEX)

■

II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C (ATEX)

■

II 2 G Ex ib IIA T3 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C (ATEX)

■

Ex ib IIC T4 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C (IECEx)

■

Ex ib IIC T3 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C (IECEx)

■

Ex ib IIA T4 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C (IECEx)

■

Ex ib IIA T3 Gb –20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C (IECEx)

For your safety 9

Batteries

The following batteries have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS portable radios.

matching" on page 12

Description Product code

Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIA T03-22001-ABAA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, ATEX, IIC T03-22001-ABCA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIA T03-22001-ADAA Li-Ion, 2300 mAh, IECEx, IIC T03-22001-ADCA

Refer also to

"Rating

Chargers

The charger for IS radios is marked with an IS circle logo

and has the following product code:

■

T03-22011-ADAA (IECEx and EU)

You must use this charger with an IS battery, as its internal circuitry provides additional protection for the IS circuitry in the battery and radio.

10 For your safety

Warning

Do not use the charger in a hazardous

location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death.

Notice

The IS battery can only be charged in the chargers listed above. It will not charge in other TP8100/ TP9300/TP9400 chargers. However, the chargers listed above can charge non-IS TP8100/TP9300/TP9400 batteries.

The operating temperature range for the charger is +32 °F to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C).

Audio accessories

One or more of the following marks identifies a TP9300/ TP9400 audio accessory as an IS audio accessory:

■

an IS circle logo on the audio accessory

■

a label on the audio accessory, showing IS information

The following audio accessories have been approved for use with TP9300/ TP9400 IS portable radios. to

"Rating matching" on page 12

Description Product code

Headset, Heavy Duty, over-the-head T03-22008-BAAA Headset, Heavy Duty, behind-the-head T03-22008-BABA Earphone, in-ear, 2.5 mm jack T03-22008-CAAA Speaker microphone, Storm, IP68-rated,

emergency button, High/Low volume button,

2.5 mm jack

Refer also

T03-22008-AAAA

Carry cases

IS leather carry cases are marked with an IS circle logo

. The following carry cases have been approved for use

with TP9300/TP9400 IS portable radios.

Description Product code

Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt loop with D-stud

Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, spring clip T03-22007-0002 Carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt loop T03-22007-0003 Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather T03-22007-0004 Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt

loop with D-stud Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather,

spring clip Battery carry case, heavy-duty, leather, belt

loop Belt loop for D-stud, 55 mm T03-00038-0022 Spring clip for D-stud, 40 mm T03-00038-0023 Belt clip, 55 mm TPA-CA-201 Belt clip adaptor for 55 mm belt clip TPA-CA-208

T03-22007-0001

T03-22007-0005

T03-22007-0006

T03-22007-0007

Carry accessories are not specifically rated, and may be used in any area, subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio system.

Warning

You must use a battery carry case when

carrying a spare battery into a hazardous area.

For your safety 11

Antenna

Use only genuine Tait-supplied antennas. Antennas are not specifically rated and may be used in any area, subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio system.

Programming adapter

The IS programming adapter is marked with an IS circle logo and has the product code:

■

T03-22009-ADAA (IECEx and EU)

You must use the IS programming adapter with an IS radio, as its internal circuitry provides additional protection for the IS circuitry in the radio. All programming activities are permitted. Calibration activities are only permitted if the activity can be done with the programming adapter alone. Other connections (e.g. antenna port) are not permitted. The IS programming adapter is not approved for use in any hazardous location.

Rating matching

12 For your safety

The rating of the radio, battery and accessories must be reviewed to ensure a safe IS radio system. IS ratings must be “matched”, and the lowest approval level determines the overall IS radio system approval.

■

Gas Group IIC rated batteries and accessories may be used with IIA radios, but the combination may only be used in a IIA Gas atmosphere.

■

Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC rated accessories may be used with Gas Group IIA or IIC radios, but the combination may only be used in a Gas atmosphere.

Any item approved to IIA will limit the radio system to a IIA area. Equipment labels clearly identify the item’s rating.

Entity parameters

The Entity Concept allows interconnection of IS equipment with associated equipment when the following is true:

≥

Uo, Ii ≥ Io, Pi ≥ Po, Ci ≤ Co, Li ≤ Lo, and Li/Ri ≤ Lo/Ro.

The installation must be in accordance with the following standards:

■

EN/IEC 60079-25

■

relevant local regulations.

TP9300/TP9400 IS radios have the following entity parameters.

Accessory port:

■

Uo 7.2 V

■

Io 0.42 A

■

Po 1.3 W

Radio battery port:

■

Ui 8.4 V

■

Ii IIA: 2.9 A

IIC: 1.9 A

■

Co 1.97 μF

■

Lo 100 μH

■

Lo/Ro 20 μH/

■

Ci 1.2 μH

■

Li 5.7 μH

■

Um 9.0 V (charging)

Battery: Charging Terminals

■

Um 9.0 V

Ambient pollution degree: 4 Overvoltage category: I

Battery Output (radio port)

■

Uo 8.4 V

■

Io IIA: 2.9 A

IIC: 1.9 A

■

Co 1.2 μF

■

Lo 5.7 μH

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Certificates:

Radio: TÜV 15 ATEX 7792X

IECEx ITA 15.0015X

Battery: TÜV 15 ATEX 7791X

IECEx ITA 15.0009X

Standards

EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013

EN 60079-11:2012

IEC 60079-0:2011 6th edition

IEC 60079-11:2011 6th edition

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.

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Using this radio

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

It is also important that you:

■ Do not remove the RF Exposure label from

the radio.

■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompa-

nies the radio when it is transferred to other users.

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

guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

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

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.

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Compliance with RF energy exposure standards

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

■ United States Federal Communications Commis-

sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§

1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093.

■ 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).

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

16 For your safety

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 san-

té 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.

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

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

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

Low-power channels

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

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

■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in

§ 90.531 (b) (3).

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

Use of encryption

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

■ Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide

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

■ Radios using encryption must have a readily

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

EMC regulatory compliance in Australia

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

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.

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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 143 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

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■ medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing

aids

■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care

facilities.

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

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

Warning If you have a pacemaker:

■ immediately turn off the radio if you suspect it is

interfering with the pacemaker

■ 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 pace-

maker 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.

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.

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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 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

22 For your safety

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

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 Intrinsically Safe (IS) radios and batteries

must not be engraved or modified in any way. For more information on IS radios refer to "Intrinsically

Safe radios and accessories" on page 8.

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

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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.

24 For your safety

Menu maps

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

Main menu (conventional mode)

Channels Zones Address book Individual call Local calls Set status Dial radio call Dial patch call Services

Status update Call alert Radio check Radio monitor Radio inhibit Radio uninhibit

Wireless headset

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

Power-on option Confirm connect

Radio settings

Functions

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

Call settings

Ignore 2-tone

Extra features

Lone worker

Alert settings

Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation

Display settings

Backlighting Contrast adjust Talk party ID RSSI

Radio info

Radio ID Key settings Version info Customer info Serial number

Advanced

Program groups Set scan key

GPS info Change mode Diagnostics

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Main menu (trunked mode)

Preset calls Set zone Set workgroup Go to homegroup Scanning Send

Status Text message

Preset message Edit message

New message Dispatcher call Broadcast call

Send group

Send to preset

Send to dialed Conference call

Send group

Send to preset

Send to dialed Priority call

Send dispatcher

Send to preset

Send to dialed Emergency call

Send dispatcher

Send to preset

Send to dialed

Wireless headset

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

Power-on option

Auto-connect

Workgroup setup*

My Workgroups** Set homegroup Subscribe all Unsubscribe all

Radio settings

Functions

Scrambler

Lock radio

VOX

VOX sensitivity

Call settings

Call queuing Do not disturb

Extra features

Lone worker

Alert settings

Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation

Display settings

Backlighting Contrast adjust Channel display RSSI

Radio info

Trunked ID Key settings Version info Customer info Serial number

Call groups GPS info Security

Encryption Zeroize key Zeroize all

Change network Change mode Diagnostics

* This menu item may appear as

‘Group select’

** This menu item may appear as

‘Edit groups’.

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1 About this guide

This user’s guide provides information about all TP9300 portable radios, except the TP9310 (without display and keypad).

The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 2.08. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio

information" on page 141. 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 27

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 and accessories" on

page 8.

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

Before using your radio 29

For your safety — battery warning

Warning This radio uses 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.

30 Before using your radio

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)

maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)

R0.02 in (0.5 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 129.

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

Before using your radio 31

Attaching the battery

Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved

battery with an IS radio. 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 Rotate the power/volume control switch

counterclockwise to turn off the radio.

2 Slide the battery catch up.

3 From the sides, pull the battery away from the

radio.

32 Before using your radio

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

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.

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.

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.

Before using your radio 33

Installing an audio accessory

Warning Use only Tait-supplied, IS-approved audio

accessories with IS radios. Fitting an audio accessory that is not IS-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, contact your regional Tait office. For detailed information about IS radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe radios and

accessories" on page 8.

Audio 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 audio accessory:

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.

34 Before using your radio

3 Getting started

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

This section covers:

■ About your DMR digital radio

■ About the radio controls

■ Understanding the radio display

■ Understanding the radio indicators

■ Using function keys to access frequently used fea-

tures

■ Navigating the radio’s menus

■ Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

Getting started 35

About your DMR digital radio

Your DMR digital radio can be programmed for DMR conventional or DMR trunked operation. Analog conventional and MPT operation is also available.

DMR and MPT trunking operation is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.

In DMR and MPT trunking operation, dual-mode networks are able to receive both digital and analog calls.

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

■ static noise in low signal areas, and

■ radio coverage in marginal reception areas.

Lack of static noise

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

Coverage

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

About the radio controls

The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, 3-way selector control (optional), scroll keys, selection keys, and function keys. Some keys have functions assigned to both short and long key presses:

■ a short key press is less than one second, and

■ a long key press is more than one second.

The radio controls and their functions are described in the following sections.

channel selector

3-way selector

control (optional)

power / volume

control

function key 1 status LED

function key 2

PTT key

(press-to-talk)

function key 3

function key 4

left selection key

speaker / microphone

display

scroll keys right selection key

alphanumeric keys

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Name Function

PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to

listen

Power/volume control

Channel

Rotate to turn the radio on and change the speaker volume

Select and change channels

selector 3-way selector

Select frequently used features

(optional) Left and right

selection keys

Action determined by the text above the selection key

Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu

options, scroll left and right in messages,

or select the Quick Access menu Function keys Programmed for frequently used options Alphanumeric

Used to enter letters and numbers keys

38 Getting started

Understanding the radio display

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

Radio display icons

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

Icon Meaning

Battery indicator: shows how much charge is available in the battery

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

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

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

Transmit: your radio is transmitting

Headset connected: there is a wireless headset connected to your radio Flashing: your radio is attempting to connect to a headset, or the headset connection has been lost

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

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

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

Trunked mode icons

Scanning: scanning has been turned off

to move through a

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

Call queuing: call queuing is turned on

Call queuing: there are calls in the call queue

Getting started 39

Icon Meaning

Network (flashing): your radio is registered on a DMR or MPT trunked network

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

Conventional mode icons

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

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

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

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

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

Zone: this letter represents the zone in which your radio is operating, where represents zone 11)

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

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Understanding the radio indicators

The status LED indicator and the radio’s audible tones—together with the radio display—all combine to give you information about the state of your radio.

The most common way the indicators work is described in the following sections.

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

Status indicators

status LED

Color Meaning

Red (transmit)

Green (receive)

Orange (network)

Glowing: your radio is transmitting

Flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire

Glowing: the current channel is busy Flashing: you have received a call (analog channel only)

Flashing: you are registered on a trunked network

Getting started 41

Color Meaning

All LEDs off Trunked: network not available, or

Audible tones

The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status:

■ Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones

and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or use the controls.

■ Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving

a call.

■ Warning tones—when there is an error, or the bat-

tery is low, for example.

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

Some of the more common audible tones are described below:

Ton e Me anin g

One short beep

your radio is attempting to register on a trunked network Conventional: receive standby

■ Valid keypress: The action you have

attempted is permitted.

■ Function activated: A function has

been turned on (using a function key).

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One short, low-pitched beep

One long, lowpitched beep

Function deactivated: A function has been turned off (using a function key).

■ Invalid keypress: The action you have

attempted is not permitted.

■ Transmission inhibited: You have

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

Tone Meaning

Two short beeps

Three long beeps

one short, high-pitched beep

two lowpitched beeps

two highpitched beeps

Continuous low-pitched tone

■ Radio turned on: The radio is powered

on and ready to use.

■ Radio is revived: The radio has been

made operable by your service provider.

Transmit timeout imminent: Your transmit timer will expire and your current transmission will be terminated.

Radio is stunned: The radio has been made inoperable by your service provider.

Radio’s temperature is high: The radio’s temperature is in the high-temperature range, but the radio will continue to operate.

Radio’s temperature is very high: The radio’s temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power; if the radio’s temperature rises outside this range, transmissions will be inhibited. Turn off the radio and allow it to cool down.

Radio system error: A system error has occurred and the radio may be inoperable. Contact your radio provider.

two long highlow pitched tone pairs

Synthesizer is out-of-lock: The radio’s synthesizer is out-of-lock on the current channel and you cannot operate on that channel (Out f lock appears on the display).

Voice annunciation

In conventional mode, your radio may be programmed to play a pre-recorded message for the start-up channel, when changing a channel, and for the battery condition.

Getting started 43

Using function keys to access frequently used features

The function keys provide access to some of the features you will use most often. These features are assigned to the function keys when the radio is programmed. Some keys may have a feature associated with both a short key press and a long key press.

function key 1

(emergency key)

function key 2

function key 3

function key 4

Viewing the function key settings

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

44 Getting started

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio

info > Key settings.

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

function keys.

3 Press Select to view details of the function

associated with a particular function key.

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

Backlighting toggle

OKBack

4 Press Back to return to the Key Settings menu.

Use the following table to record the function keys programmed for your radio:

Short key press Long key press

F1 F2 F3 F4

1. On speaker microphone (if fitted)

For more information about the function keys that can be programmed on your radio, contact your radio provider.

Navigating the radio’s menus

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

Using the Main menu

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

Channel 12

Zone 11

Lock Menu

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Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.

Main menu

Zones

Address book

Back Select

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

To quickly exit the menu system, press and hold the left selection key when the word Cancel or

Back appears above it.

Accessing frequently used menus

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

46 Getting started

Using the scroll key Quick Access menu

There are two ways to use this Quick Access menu:

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

or channels.

■ Press the scroll keys and the Quick Access menu

appears.

In this example, the Channels menu is the Quick Access menu. Use the scroll keys to go directly to the Channels menu.

Channel 12

Zone 11

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

Channels

Channel 1

Channel 2

Back Select

Using the left selection key Quick Access menu

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

To use this Quick Access menu:

■ Press the left selection key and the associated

menu appears.

Channel 12

Zone 11

Zones Menu

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Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

If a blinking cursor appears when you select a list, you are able to search for the menu item you want using the alphanumeric keys. This is of particular benefit if you have a large number of items in a list.

Lists that you may be able to search are channels, zones, workgroups, and preset calls.

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

keypad.

48 Getting started

4 Basic operation

This section describes the basic operation of your radio.

This section covers:

■ Turning the radio on and off

■ Adjusting the speaker volume

■ Locking and unlocking the keypad

■ Using a wireless headset

■ Changing the radio’s operating mode

■ Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date

Basic operation 49

Turning the radio on and off

Rotate the power/volume control switch clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

When the radio is first turned on, the status LED briefly glows red, and the radio gives two short beeps.

Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very low. (See "Low battery warning" on page 134.)

Security lock on power-up feature

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

Locking the radio

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Lock radio. (Depending on how your

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

50 Basic operation

2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.

(The current setting is highlighted.)

The radio is now locked, and the message Enter PIN appears on the display.

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

Unlocking the radio

■ To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence

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

Adjusting the speaker volume

Rotate the power/volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

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

Locking and unlocking the keypad

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

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

To lock the keypad:

■ Press and hold the right selection key for about

one second.

(Depending on your radio model and the way it is programmed, your radio may have a 3-way selector that can be used to lock the keypad.)

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

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

To unlock the keypad:

■ Press and hold the right selection key for about

one second.

Basic operation 51

Using a wireless headset

This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.

You may be able to connect a Bluetooth® wireless headset to your radio, using the Wireless headset menu or a function key.

When you have selected a menu option in the Wireless headset menu, you can still receive and reply to calls without interrupting the selected operation.

Headset compatibility with Tait radios

Bluetooth wireless headsets may operate with Tait radios, provided the headset:

■ Is compatible with the Bluetooth Specification Ver-

sion 2.0 or higher. Tait recommends Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 or higher.

■ Includes Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) adopted

version 1.1 or 1.2, or Bluetooth Handsfree Profile (HFP) version 1.5 or 1.6.

Wearing the headset

52 Basic operation

Place the headset on your ear. Depending on which ear you are going to wear the headset, simply adjust the ear hook accordingly.

To get the best performance from your headset:

1 Do not block the device’s internal antenna (see the

device’s user documentation). The human body can interfere with a Bluetooth signal.

2 If you usually use your radio with your right hand,

wear the headset on your right ear.

3 Avoid coming in contact with the internal antenna

of a headset or radio.

Pairing a wireless headset with the radio

Before attempting to connect a wireless headset, Tait recommends that the headset is fully charged. Refer to the headset installation instructions for charging instructions.

Pairing creates a unique and encrypted wireless link between the Bluetooth-capable radio, and the Bluetooth headset. To use a headset with your radio, the devices must first be paired.

When you connect to a wireless headset for the first time, you need to instruct the radio to search for compatible headsets using Bluetooth wireless technology. The search should take less than one minute.

To pair a wireless headset with the radio:

1 Turn on the radio.

2 Put the wireless headset into pairing mode.

Refer to the headset installation instructions for instructions on how to do this.

3 Press Menu and select Wireless headset > Find

new devices.

Wireless headset

Find new devices

Options

SelectBack

The New devices menu opens, and while the radio searches for the new device, the message

Searching ... appears.

4 Select Connect when the required headset

appears in the list of new devices, then Yes to add the headset to My Headsets.

New devices

HM1100

Searching ,,,

ConnectCancel

Add to My Headsets?

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Yes

The message Connecting appears, while the radio attempts to pair with the headset.

Connecting: HM1100

Clear

5 When the message Calling. Answer on headset

appears, press the Answer button on the headset to confirm the connection.

Calling. Answer on headset

Clear

6 Repeat the previous steps to add other headsets.

While the wireless headset is connected, the wireless headset icon appears on the display.

Cancel

Channel 12

Managing your headsets

Once a headset has been added to My Headsets, the

Manage headsets menu item appears under the Wireless headsets menu. The Manage headsets

menu shows the headsets currently in My Headsets, along with the following information:

■ + This headset is currently connected.

■ a This headset will be automatically connected.

■ c The radio will ask you for confirmation before

connecting this headset.

Headset connected

Clear

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My Headsets

BlueAnt T1V1. +a CSR-bc6 a

Back

Options

Press Options to disconnect or connect a headset (Disconnect, Connect), change the priority order of the headsets (Move down), or remove a headset from My Headsets (Remove, Remove all).

My headsets

Disconnect

Move down

SelectBack

My headsets Disconnect

Move down

SelectBack

Disconnecting the headset

To disconnect the headset from your radio:

■ Press Menu and select Wireless headset >

Disconnect.

Alternatively, in the My headsets menu select Options > Disconnect.

Reconnecting the headset

Your radio may be programmed so that each time the headset is turned on, it will automatically reconnect to the radio.

If the radio does not automatically reconnect to the headset:

1 On the radio, press Menu and select Wireless

headset > Reconnect last.

Wireless headset Connect

Reconnect last

SelectBack

The radio then prompts you to connect to the headsets in My Headsets, in priority order.

Connect. HM1100?

2 Select Yes to connect, or No to choose another

headset.

Yes

Connect BlueAnt T1 V1?

Yes

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Changing the way your headset reconnects

You can use the Power-on option menu to change the way your radio reconnects with a headset when the radio is first turned on. The choices are:

■ None: The radio does not connect to any head-

sets, and you will need to manually connect or reconnect to your headset.

■ Reconnect last: The radio connects to the previ-

ously connected headset.

■ Connect: The radio will attempt to connect to the

headsets in My Headsets, in priority order.

To change the power-on option:

1 Press Menu and select Wireless headset >

Options > Power-on option, and change to the

required option.

Power-on option

None

Reconnect last

SelectBack

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Changing the radio’s operating mode

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

■ conventional mode (see "Operating in conven-

tional mode" on page 59), and

■ trunked mode (see "Operating in trunked mode"

on page 86).

To change your operating mode:

1 Press Menu and select Change mode.

Main menu

Change mode

Channels

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

2 Select Yes to confirm your selection, and your

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

SelectBack

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

Network 1

200-20001-20

trunked mode conventional mode

16A

Channel 1

Zone 2

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Setting and viewing the radio’s time and date

Your radio may be programmed to use its internal real-time clock. You may be able to view the time and date via a function key or via the radio menu. Other features may also make use of the radio’s time and date by showing entries based on the current clock setting.

To set the time, date, and time format:

Your radio may be programmed to allow you to set time and date manually, or time and date can be updated using a GPS source.

1 Press Menu and select Time and Date and the

corresponding option.

2 Follow the prompts on the display.

To view the time and date:

■ Press Menu and select Time and Date > View

clock (Depending on how your radio is pro-

grammed, you may be able to press a function key to view the time and date).

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5 Operating in

conventional mode

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

This section covers:

■ Selecting a zone

■ Selecting a channel

■ Selecting a group

■ Understanding talkgroups

■ Making a call

■ Making an individual call

■ Making a preset call

■ Making a call using the address book

■ Making a local call

■ Connecting to a telephone network

■ Making an emergency call

■ Sending a status message

■ Resending calls automatically

■ Transmitting at low power

■ Ending active calls

■ Using monitor and squelch override (on analog

channels)

■ Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels)

■ Receiving a call

■ Using the radio in different repeater areas

■ Scanning a group of channels

Operating in conventional mode 59

Selecting a zone

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

1 Press Menu and select Zones.

Main menu

Zones

Address book

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

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

until the one you want appears.

Zones

Zone 2

Zone 3

3 Press Select, and the zone indication appears

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

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Channel 12

Zone 11

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MenuZones

Selecting a channel

For digital channels, a talkgroup is assigned to each channel. For more information, see

"Understanding talkgroups" on page 63.

1 Press Menu and select Channels.

Main menu

Channels

Zones

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

2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of

channels until the channel you want appears.

Channels Channel 9

Scan 1

3 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now

shown on the display.

Using the channel selector

For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector to the channel you want. For all other channels, use the Main menu to select a channel.

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If you turn the channel selector while pressing the PTT key, the channel will change after you release the PTT key.

Dialing a channel

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

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1 Dial the number associated with the channel using

the alphanumeric keys.

SelectClear

2 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now

shown on the display.

Selecting a group

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

The sections "Using the radio in different repeater

areas" on page 78 and "Scanning a group of channels" on page 79 explain how your radio

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

Using the Main menu

1 Press Menu and select Channels.

Main menu

Channels

Zones

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

2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of

channels and groups until the group you want appears.

Channels

Channel 9

Scan 1

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3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now

shown on the display. The scanning icon appears on the display.

Scan 1

MenuChannels

Dialing a group

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial the group number from the default display:

1 Dial the number associated with the group using

the alphanumeric keys.

SelectClear

2 Press Select, and the programmed group is now

shown on the display. The scanning icon appears on the display.

Understanding talkgroups

This feature is available for digital channels only.

A talkgroup is a collection of radio users with whom you want to have private conversations. For example, a state's public safety agencies could have the following talkgroups:

■ Local talkgroups—used by a specific agency to

communicate within their own local agency. It may even be made up of a county of public safety officers.

■ Regional talkgroups—used by large state agen-

cies that have regional divisions.

■ Statewide talkgroups—used by an agency to com-

municate with a public safety member in another

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region. Statewide talkgroups, as their name suggests, enable public safety agencies to communicate with each other from one end of the state to the other.

■ Special event talkgroups—may be used to man-

age emergencies encompassing a large area, or even events such as visits by heads of state.

Making a talkgroup call

To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup

■ Press the PTT key.

Changing a talkgroup

1 Press Menu and select Talkgroups.

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to the Talkgroup menu.)

2 Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you

want and press Select.

Talkgroups

Talkgroup01

Talkgroup02

SelectCancel

3 Press the PTT key to make a call to the currently

selected talkgroup.

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Making a call

The radio’s behavior when making a call changes depending on the type of channel selected.

Channels can be programmed for:

■ DMR calls over the DMR network

■ DMR calls between radios

■ analog calls between radios

If you are on a channel programmed for calls over the DMR network, the green LED indicates whether the network is active. By default, the network is inactive (green LED is off). Initiating a call will activate the network which will remain active for a programmed time. While the network is active (green LED glows), you can complete the call and start a new call.

If you are on a channel programmed for DMR or analog calls between radios (without a radio network), the green LED indicates activity on the channel, i.e. whether someone is talking.

For all DMR calls (over the network or radio to radio), you will hear a go-ahead double-beep after pressing the PTT key (if programmed).

Receiving a new DMR call is indicated by a number beeps (if programmed):

■ one beep: individual call

■ two beeps: group call

■ three beeps: broadcast call to all radios

DMR calls have an inactivity timeout. If a pause in the conversation exceeds the timeout, the next press of the PTT key will establish a new call.

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To make a call:

1 Select the required channel or scan group.

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

2 On channels programmed for DMR or analog calls

between radios (without a radio network): Check that the channel is clear. If the LED is glowing green, the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit.

3 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about one

inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.

4 On a DMR channel: Wait for the go-ahead double-

beep (if programmed).

5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the

PTT key when you have finished talking.

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

If you turn the channel selector while pressing the PTT key, the channel will change after you release the PTT key.

Limiting call time

Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk (transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmit timer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users to make calls on that channel.

The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears on the display.

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

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

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Making an individual call

This feature is available for digital channels only.

To make a call to one person rather than a group of people:

1 Press Menu and select Individual call.

(The person to whom you last made an individual call is highlighted.)

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select individual calls.)

2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press the

PTT key to make the call immediately.

Individual call

Car 2

Car 1

Back

Making a preset call

You may be able to use your radio to make preset calls to an individual or a specific group using special signaling known as ‘Selcall’.

Preset individual or group calls can be assigned to each channel and/or function key.

To make a preset call:

1 Select the required channel or group.

2 Press the programmed function key or PTT

(depending on your configuration).

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Making a call using the address book

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

Using the Main menu

1 Press Menu and select Address book.

Main menu

Address book

Local calls

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

2 In the Address book menu, scroll through the list

of calls until the call you want appears.

3 Press Send.

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

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Making a local call

For analog channels, each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed.

Using the Main menu

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press Menu and select Local calls.

Main menu

Local calls

Set status

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

local calls until the call you want appears.

4 Press Send.

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

Using the Quick Access menu

1 Select the required channel.

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

to open the Local calls menu.

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

want appears.

4 Press Send.

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

Dialing a local call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

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

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press Menu and select Dial radio call.

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

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

3 Dial the number using the alphanumeric keys.

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

4 Press Send (if the Send option appears).

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

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

Connecting to a telephone network

For analog channels, you may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone network. This type of call is known as a DTMF patch call.

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

■ use a programmed function key,

■ use the Main menu to dial the call,

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

page 69), or

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

the address book" on page 68).

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Using a function key

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

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press the function key programmed for DTMF

patch call.

Your radio may send tones to capture the line.

3 Press Send, or press the function key a second

time, to send the preset number.

You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.

4 Proceed with your call.

5 Press End, or give a long press on the function

key, to end the call.

Your radio may send tones to release the line.

Using the Main menu

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

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

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

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press Menu and select Dial patch call.

3 Dial the required number using the alphanumeric

keys.

4 Press Send.

Your radio may send tones to capture the line.

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

You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.

6 Proceed with your call.

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7 Once the call has finished, press End.

Your radio may send tones to release the line.

Making an emergency call

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

1 Press the function key programmed for

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

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

2 Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by

turning the radio off and then on.

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

Sending a status message

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

To change you current status:

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1 Press Menu and select Set status.

Main menu

Set status

Dial radio call

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

status messages until the message you want appears.

3 Press Select. The message Status updated

appears on the display.

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Resending calls automatically

Your radio may have been programmed to resend individual and group calls when they are not answered.

There are two automatic callback features:

■ deferred calling

■ no acknowledgement retries

Deferred calling

When you attempt to make a call on a channel that is busy, the radio can store and send the call once the channel is free. The radio gives a low-pitched beep if the channel is busy, and then waits until the channel is free to retry the call.

A deferred calling time limit may have been configured. Once the time limit has expired the radio will no longer attempt to retry the call.

To cancel a deferred call:

■ ress the PTT key.

No acknowledgement retries

When you send a call and there is no reply, the call is resent.

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To cancel a call that is being resent:

■ Press the PTT key.

Transmitting at low power

If you are using your radio in conditions where signal strength is high, you can extend the shift life of your battery by transmitting at low power.

When low power transmit is turned on, appears in the display and calls are made at low power rather than at the programmed power setting.

Some channels may always transmit at low power.

To turn low power transmit on or off for all channels:

Using the Main Menu

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Low power tx.

(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn low power transmit on or off.)

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

setting is highlighted.)

Low power tx

Off

The message Low power tx activated (or deactivated) appears in the display.

Using a function key

1 Press the function key programmed for low-power

transmit to transmit at low power on your current channel.

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

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2 Press the low-power transmit function key again to

turn low-power transmit off, and the message Low

power tx deactivated appears on the display.

Ending active calls

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

■ using the function key programmed for reset

monitor to end your current call,

■ using the function key programmed for call clear-

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

■ using the function key programmed for both reset

monitor and call cleardown.

Using a function key to end your current call

■ Press the function key programmed for reset

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

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

Using a function key to end all active calls

■ Press the function key programmed for call clear-

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

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

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

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

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Using monitor and squelch override (on analog channels)

The monitor function allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, and hear if there is any traffic on a channel before you make a call.

The squelch override function lets the radio user override the squelch (carrier) mute and hear all noise on a channel, including weak signals that are below the programmed squelch threshold.

To turn monitor on and off:

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Monitor.

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

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

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

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

To turn squelch on and off:

1 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Squelch o’ride.

Squelch is often programmed as a long keypress of the same function key that turns monitor on and off.

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

This allows you to hear even faint and noisy signals. While squelch override is on, the LED flashes green, and the squelch override icon appears on the display.

Press the monitor function key again to return the radio to a quiet state.

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Squelch cannot be overridden when the radio is scanning.

Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels)

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

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

Using the Main menu

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press Menu and select Radio settings >

Functions > Talkaround.

3 In the Talkaround menu, choose On.

4 Press Select. The message Talkaround

activated appears briefly, and the repeater

talkaround icon appears on the display.

5 Proceed with your call.

6 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the

channel, or choose Off in the Talkaround menu.

Using a function key

1 Select the required channel.

2 Press the programmed function key to turn

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

talkaround icon appears on the display.

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3 Proceed with your call.

4 To turn repeater talkaround off, either change the

channel, or press the function key again.

Receiving a call

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

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

Using the radio in different repeater areas

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

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

The section "Selecting a group" on page 62 explains how to select a group. A group can be either a voting or a scanning group.

Suspending a channel from a voting group

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

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

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

■ Press and hold the function key programmed for

voting to remove the current channel from the voting group.

If the operation has been successful, the message Channel nuisance deleted appears on the display.

Scanning a group of channels

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

The section "Selecting a group" on page 62 explains how to activate scanning.

Standard and background scanning

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

Making a call while scanning

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

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1 Press the PTT key to transmit. If background scan

is active, your radio will now call the currently selected channel.

2 If standard scan is active and there has been no

recent activity on the channel, then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed. The possible options are:

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

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

— your radio calls the last free channel.

3 When the called party responds, proceed with

your conversation.

Changing the background scan group assigned to a function key

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

1 Press Menu and select Advanced > Set scan

key.

Advanced

Set scan key

Program groups

2 In the Set scan key menu, scroll through the list of

background scan groups until the group you want appears.

3 Press Select.

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

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

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Suspending a channel from a scanning group

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

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

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

■ Press and hold the function key programmed for

scanning to remove the current channel from the scanning group.

If the operation has been successful, the message

Channel deleted from group appears on the display.

Adding or deleting member channels of a group

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

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

page 62.

2 Press Edit.

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

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

3 In the Edit group menu, choose Add channel or

Delete channel.

4 Press Select.

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5 Press the scroll keys to select the channel that you

want to add or delete.

6 Press OK.

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

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

Changing a group’s transmit channel

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

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

page 62.

2 Press Edit.

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

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

3 In the Edit group menu, choose Change tx.

4 Press Select.

5 Press the scroll keys to select the new transmit

channel.

6 Press OK.

If successful, the message Tx channel changed appears.

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

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Changing a group’s first or second priority channel

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

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

page 62.

2 Press Edit.

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

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

3 In the Edit group menu, choose Change P1 or

Change P2.

4 Press Select.

5 Press the scroll keys to select the new priority

channel.

6 Press OK.

If successful, the message P1 channel changed or P2 channel changed appears.

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

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Icon and messages that may appear when changing group details

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

Icon Meaning

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

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

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

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

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

Message Meaning

Scanning not onYou cannot use nuisance delete to temporarily

delete a channel from a group, as there is no group currently selected.

No channel captured

Not enough channels in group

Cannot delete channel

Cannot delete priority chan

Only two channels in group

No items in list

Group full You cannot add any more channels to the group,

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

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

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

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

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

The action you are attempting is not allowed. Either:

■ the group does not have a preset transmit

channel or priority channels programmed, or

■ you have added all the channels in the zone

to the current group.

as the maximum number of members (50) has been reached.

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6 Operating in trunked

mode

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

These features are controlled by software licenses (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.

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

This section covers:

■ Checking that your network is available

■ Changing your network

■ Making a preset call

■ About trunked zones and workgroups

■ About emergency operation

■ Dialing a PABX number

■ Dialing a PSTN number

■ Receiving a call

■ Re-establishing a call

■ Checking the queue

■ About status messages

■ About trunked text messages

■ Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode

■ Calls to conventional channels or conventional

groups

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Checking that your network is available

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

If the network icon is flashing and No service appears on the display, your radio is attempting to access the trunked network. If this icon remains flashing, your radio may be out of the network coverage area.

If Limited service appears on the display, one of the network sites or the connection between the network sites has been interrupted. You can still make calls to radios covered by the same site but not to radios to other sites.

Changing your network

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

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

Changing your radio’s workgroup may also change the network in which you are operating. See "Selecting a workgroup" on page 91.

Using the Main menu

1 Press Menu and select Change network.

Main menu

Change network

Change mode

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2 In the Change network menu, scroll through the

list of networks until the network you want appears.

3 Press Select.

The radio will restart and display the name of the new network.

Dialing a new network

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

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

trunked network.

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

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

The radio will restart and display name of the new network.

Making a preset call

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

1 Press Menu and select Preset calls.

Main menu

Preset calls

Set zone

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

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

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

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

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Dialing a preset call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

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

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

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

SendClear

2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

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

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About trunked zones and workgroups

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

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

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

Selecting a zone

1 Press Menu and select Set zone.

Main menu

Set zone

Set workgroup

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

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

zones until the zone you want appears.

3 Press Select.

4 Check that the network icon appears on the

display.

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Selecting a workgroup

1 Press Menu and select Set workgroup.

Main menu

Set workgroup

Go to homegroup

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

2 In the Set workgroup menu, scroll through the list

of workgroups until the workgroup you want appears.

3 Press Select.

4 Check that the network icon appears on the

display.

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Making a call to a workgroup

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

To make a call to a workgroup:

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

on page 90.

2 Select the required workgroup. See "Selecting a

workgroup" on page 91.

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

made.

Selecting the homegroup

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

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Using the Main menu

1 Press Menu and select Go to homegroup.

Main menu

Go to homegroup

Scanning

2 Press Select, and the radio now shows your

homegroup in the default display.

Using a function key

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

■ Press the function key programmed for your

homegroup.

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

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

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Scanning workgroups

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

To activate scanning:

1 Press Menu and select Scanning.

Main menu

Scanning

Send

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

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

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About emergency operation

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

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

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

■ make a preset emergency call,

■ dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric

keys, or

■ use a function key programmed for emergency

mode.

Making a preset emergency call

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

1 Select your preset emergency call.

See "Making a preset call" on page 88.

2 Press Send.

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

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Dialing an emergency call

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

1 Dial *9.

2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

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

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

Activating emergency mode

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

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

Cancelling emergency mode

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

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

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Dialing a PABX number

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial a PABX extension:

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

to call.

2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

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

Dialing a PSTN number

This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.

To dial a PSTN number:

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

call.

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

2 Press Send or the # or PTT key.

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

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Receiving a call

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

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

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

■ Full off-air call setup (FOACSU): When a call is

received, the radio rings like a telephone.

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

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

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

your mouth.

2 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.

3 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the

PTT key when you have finished talking.

While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and

appears in the display.

4 End the call by pressing Clear. The network may

also end the call if neither you nor the other party transmits for a predetermined time or if your call time limit is exceeded.

Call time limit

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

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Re-establishing a call

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

Last number recall

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

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

Unanswered call

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

To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.

Callback

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

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

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Checking the queue

If you have missed an incoming call, status message or text message, it may be stored in the queue. Information about the last call or message is shown on the display and the queue icon appears.

The queue can be programmed to store multiple calls or messages or just the last call or message.

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

queued calls or messages

type of call

options available depend on type of call

scroll through the calls

If there are calls or messages in the queue, the radio may emit a warble tone which will time out after a programmable time. The notification starts again when the radio is restarted.

Accessing the queue

1 Use the scroll keys to move through the calls or

messages in the queue until the item you want appears.

2 Press Options.

The options available depend on the type of call it is. For a voice call, select Call to return the call.

For a status message or a text message, select View to read the message or Call to return the call.

You can also delete the selected call or messages, or delete all queued calls and messages.

identity of last unanswered caller

position in the queue (not for single-item queue)

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Changing your queue settings

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

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

To activate call queuing:

■ press Menu and select Radio settings > Call

settings > Call queuing and choose On,

■ press the function key programmed for Call queu-

ing, or

■ dial *48 then press the # or PTT key.

The message Call queuing activated appears.

To change call queuing to unanswered call queuing:

■ press Menu and select Radio settings > Call

settings > Call queuing and choose Off,

■ press the function key programmed for Call queu-

ing, or

■ dial #48 then press the # or PTT key.

The message Call queuing deactivated appears.

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About status messages

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

Selecting a status message

1 Press Menu and select Send > Status.

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

messages until the message you want appears.

Status

On site

In transit

Sending a status message

1 When you have chosen a message, press

Options and the Send to menu opens.

OptionsBack

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

options until the choice you want appears.

Send to

Dispatcher

Preset

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

3 Press Send.

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

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Tait TPDHBB Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User’s Guide

Contents

For your safety

Menu maps

1 About this guide

2 Before using your radio

3 Getting started

4 Basic operation

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