Tait TPDK5B Users Manual
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TP9300
DMR Portable Radios
User’s Guide
MPD-00001-05 · Issue 5 · November 2014
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Contents
For your safety........................................................ 8
Menu maps............................................................ 21
1 About this guide .................................................. 23
Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 23
Related documentation................................................... 24
2 Before using your radio ...................................... 25
For your safety — battery warning................................... 26
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 26
Charging the battery before first use .............................. 27
Attaching the battery....................................................... 28
Removing the battery ..................................................... 28
Attaching the antenna..................................................... 29
Removing the antenna ................................................... 29
Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 29
Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 29
Installing an audio accessory ......................................... 30
3 Getting started ..................................................... 31
About your DMR digital radio.......................................... 32
About the radio controls.................................................. 33
Understanding the radio display ..................................... 35
Understanding the radio indicators................................. 37
Using function keys to access frequently used features. 39
Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 40
Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list ................. 42
4 Basic operation .................................................... 43
Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 44
Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 45
Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 45
Using a wireless headset................................................ 46
Changing the radio’s operating mode............................. 51
5 Operating in conventional mode ........................ 52
Selecting a zone ............................................................. 53
Selecting a channel ........................................................ 54
Selecting a group............................................................ 55
Understanding talkgroups............................................... 56
Checking that a channel is clear..................................... 57
Making a call................................................................... 58
Making an individual call................................................. 59
Making a call using the address book ............................ 59
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Making a local call.......................................................... 60
Connecting to a telephone network................................ 61
Making an emergency call.............................................. 63
Sending a status message............................................. 64
Transmitting at low power .............................................. 64
Ending active calls.......................................................... 65
Activating the repeater before a call............................... 66
Communicating directly with other radios....................... 67
Receiving a call .............................................................. 68
Receiving a text message .............................................. 68
Hearing faint and noisy signals ...................................... 69
Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 71
Scanning a group of channels........................................ 72
6 Operating in trunked mode .................................79
Checking that your network is available ......................... 80
Changing your network .................................................. 80
Making a preset call ....................................................... 81
About trunked zones and workgroups............................ 83
About emergency operation ........................................... 86
Dialing a PABX number.................................................. 88
Dialing a PSTN number.................................................. 88
Receiving a call .............................................................. 89
Re-establishing a call ..................................................... 90
Checking missed calls.................................................... 91
About status messages .................................................. 93
About trunked text messages......................................... 95
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode........................ 98
Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups . 99
7 Dialing calls in trunked mode ...........................100
8 GPS location services ........................................107
9 Loneworker monitoring .....................................110
10 Encryption ...........................................................113
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MPT 1343 dialing ......................................................... 101
Nokia ANN fleet calls.................................................... 103
Accessing common trunking functions ......................... 105
About GPS location information ................................... 108
About GPS status information ...................................... 108
Viewing GPS information ............................................. 109
Activating loneworker monitoring ................................. 111
Responding to a loneworker alarm............................... 111
About encryption .......................................................... 114
Encrypting calls ............................................................ 114
Making an encrypted call.............................................. 115
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Receiving an encrypted call.......................................... 115
Removing encryption keys from the radio .................... 116
11 Customizing radio settings .............................. 117
Changing the volume of all audible indicators.............. 118
Changing the volume of keypress tones ...................... 118
Changing to quiet operation ......................................... 119
Changing to silent operation......................................... 119
Turning on backlighting ................................................ 120
Adjusting the display contrast....................................... 121
12 Charging and caring for batteries .................... 122
About the chargers ....................................................... 123
Special conditions when using IS radios ..................... 124
Before using the charger .............................................. 124
Charging the battery ..................................................... 128
Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 130
Storing batteries ........................................................... 131
Disposing of batteries ................................................... 131
13 Troubleshooting ................................................ 132
About troubleshooting................................................... 133
Viewing radio information ............................................. 134
General care................................................................. 135
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 136
Tait Software Licence Agreement..................... 137
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Copyright and trademarks
All information contained in this document is the property of
Tait Limited. All
whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated, stored, or reduced to any electronic medium or
machine-readable form, without prior written permission from
Tait Limited.
The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait
Limited.
All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark
or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
rights reserved. This document may not, in
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this
document. Tait Limited accepts no responsibility for damage
arising from use of the information contained in the document
or of the equipment and software it describes. It is the
responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such
information, equipment and software complies with the laws,
rules and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
Enquiries and comments
If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact your regional Tait office.
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Updates of manual and equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited reserves the right to
update the equipment or this document or both without
prior
notice.
Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more patents or
designs of Tait Limited together with their international
equivalents, pending patent or design applications, and
registered trade marks: NZ
NZ
415278, NZ 508806, NZ 5 11155, NZ 516280/NZ 519742,
521450, NZ 524369, NZ 524378, NZ 524509, NZ 524537,
NZ
NZ
530819, NZ 534475, NZ 534692, NZ 547713, NZ 569985,
NZ
577009, NZ 579051, NZ 579364, NZ 580361, NZ 584534,
NZ
586889, NZ 592624, NZ 593887, NZ 593888, NZ 600346,
601933 , NZ 607046, NZ 607046, NZ 610426, NZ 610563,
NZ
NZ
612027, NZ 613565, NZ 615898, NZ 615954,
AU
2004216984, AU 321864, AU 321868, AU 339127,
409837, NZ 409838, NZ 415277,
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AU 339391, CN 1031871, CN 1070368, CN 200930004199.5,
CN
0001, EU
US
US
US
US
US
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.
200930004200.4, CN 200930009301.0, EU 000915475 000915475-0002, GB 2413445, US 12/870840,
13/082767, US 13/185498, US 13/465664, US 13/542062,
13/542147, US 13/763531, US 13/896969, US 14/032876,
29/401234, US 29/401235, US 5745840, US 640974,
640977, US 7411461, US 7758996, US 7937661,
8301682.
Environmental responsibilities
Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company
which supports waste minimization, material recovery and
restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.
The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be
disposed of separately from the general waste stream when
its service life is over. For more information about how to
dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE
website at
environmentally responsible and dispose through the original
supplier, or contact Tait Limited.
Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.
In China, we comply with the Measures for Administration of
the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products. We
will comply with environmental requirements in other markets
as they are introduced.
www.taitradio.com/weee
. Please be
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For your safety
Before using your radio, please read the following
important safety and compliance information.
Radio frequency exposure information
For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the
Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio
frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the
following information before using this radio.
Using this radio
You should use this radio only for work-related
purposes (it is not authorized for any other use) and if
you are fully aware of, and can exercise control over,
your exposure to RF energy. To prevent exceeding
FCC RF exposure limits, you must control the amount
and duration of RF that you and other people are
exposed to.
It is also important that you:
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■ 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:
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■ Do not talk (transmit) on the radio more than the
■ When listening and talking on the radio, hold it
■ Keep the antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from
■ If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a
■ Ensure you only use Tait-approved antennas, bat-
rated transmit duty cycle. This is important
because the radio radiates more energy when it is
transmitting than when it is receiving.
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.
your face at all times.
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.
teries, and accessories.
For more information on what RF energy is and how
to control your exposure to it, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.
Compliance with RF energy exposure
standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
■ United States Federal Communications Commis-
sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§
1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093.
■ 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.
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■ European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum
This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP
exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF
exposure environments at operating duty factors of up
to 50% talk to 50% listen.
Conformité aux normes d’exposition à
l’énergie RF
Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux
normes et aux règlements d’exposition à l’énergie
RF :
■ La Commission fédérale de la communication des
■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
health and safety requirements regarding the
exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields).
Etats-Unis, Code de règlements fédéraux (CFR)
Titre 47 Sections 1.1307, 1.1310 et 2.1091 (radios
mobiles) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives).
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
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■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
■ La directive européenne 2004/40/EC concernant
les prescriptions minimales de sécurité et de santé relatives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux risques dus aux agents physiques (champs
électromagnétiques).
Cette radio se conforme aux limites d’exposition de
l’IEEE (FCC) et ICNIRP pour les environnements
d’exposition au rayonnement RF professionnel et
contrôlé aux cycles de marche de 50% en mode
transmission et 50% en mode réception.
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Radio frequency emissions limits in
the USA
CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) Receivers
Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits
on receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (3) - All other
devices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Radio frequency emissions limits in
Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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USA public safety bands
(764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz)
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47
Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764
to 776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz bands.
Low-power channels
This radio complies with § 90.531 (b) (3) and
§ 90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that
only low-power transmission is permitted on the
following channels:
■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in
§ 90.531 (b) (3).
■ Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4).
Use of encryption
This radio complies with § 90.553 (a) of 47 CFR. This
states that:
■ Encryption is not permitted on the nationwide
Interoperability calling channels. These channels
are defined in § 90.531 (b) (1) (ii).
EMC regulatory compliance in
Australia
12 For your safety
■ Radios using encryption must have a readily
accessible switch or control to allow the radio user
to disable encryption.
This product meets all ACMA regulatory requirements
for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For more
information about EMC compliance, visit the ACMA
website at www.acma.gov.au.
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Frequency band reserved for
distress beacons
Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use
by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be
made within this frequency band.
Health, safety and electromagnetic
compatibility in Europe
In the European Community, radio and
telecommunications equipment is regulated by
Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
directive. The requirements of this directive include
protection of health and safety of users, as well as
electromagnetic compatibility.
Intended purpose of product
This product is an FM radio transceiver. It is intended
for radiocommunication in the Private Mobile Radio
(PMR) or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR)
services, to be used in all member states of the
European Union (EU) and states within the European
Economic Area (EEA).
Restrictions
This product can be programmed to transmit on
frequencies that are not harmonized throughout the
EU/EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each
member state.
This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may make its use illegal. Where
applicable, a license must be obtained before this
product is used. All license requirements must be
observed. Limitations may apply to transmitter power,
operating frequency, channel spacing, and emission.
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Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 136
of this booklet. To download the formal declaration of
conformity, go to www.taitradio.com/eudoc.
Interference with electronic devices
Warning Some electronic devices may be prone to
malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF
energy that is present when your radio is transmitting.
Examples of electronic devices that may be affected
by RF energy are:
■ aircraft electronic systems
■ vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injec-
tion, anti-skid brakes, and cruise control
■ medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing
aids
■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities.
14 For your safety
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 your right side to minimize inter-
ference
■ never carry the radio in a breast pocket.
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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.
Intrinsically Safe radios
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 IS certification applies only while the
product is used in accordance with these instructions.
One or more of the following marks identifies a
TP9300 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 informa-
tion
IS radios also have a blue front panel.
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Radios with the product code “T03-22xxx-xx” have IS
approval and are approved to one of the following
ratings. Check the label on your radio for the exact
rating.
USA/Canada ■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIA T4 Gb
■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIC T4 Gb
IECEx/INMETRO
ATE X
■ Ex ib IIA T4 Gb
■ Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
■ II 2G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb
■ II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
The radio battery is also approved to one of the above
ratings. Check the label on your battery for the exact
rating.
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 radio, showing IS information
Intrinsically Safe audio accessories are approved to
the following ratings.
USA/Canada
IECEx/INMETRO
■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIC T4
■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIIC T4
■ Ex ib IIC T4
■ Ex ib IIIC T4
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ATE X
■ II 2G Ex ib IIC T4
■ II 2G Ex ib IIIC T4
Intrinsically Safe leather carry cases are marked with
an IS circle logo. Carry accessories are not
specifically rated, and may be used in any area,
subject to the rating restrictions of the overall radio
system. See "Rating matching" on page 17 for more
information.
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Warning Ensure that the ratings printed on a label on
the equipment will permit your IS radio and
accessories to be used in your hazardous location.
The operating temperature range for IS radios and
accessories in hazardous locations is –4°F to +104°F
(–20°C to +40°C). In safe locations it is –4°F to
+140°F (–20°C to + 60°C).
IS radios, batteries, antennas and accessories must
not be engraved or modified in any way. Do not use
the radio if it is cracked or damaged. Do not use the
antenna if the sheathing is split or the end cap is
missing. 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 an authorized Tait branch or
subsidiary.
Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved
battery, antenna, audio accessory or carry accessory
with an IS radio. Fitting a battery or 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 accessories, refer to
“TP9300/TP9400 IS Portable Radios Approved IS
Accessories” on the Tait website, or contact your
nearest Tait office.
Warning Do not charge the battery, or change the
antenna, in a hazardous location. An explosion could
cause serious injury or death.
Rating matching
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 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.
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■ Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC-rated acces-
sories 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. For use in a IIC area, all items must be
approved to IIC.
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.
Vehicle charger installation and
operation
18 For your safety
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving
a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that
apply in your country or state. Please check the
vehicle regulations in your area.
For detailed instructions necessary to the safe
installation and operation of the vehicle charger,
please refer to the documentation supplied with the
vehicle charger.
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Multicharger safety information
Warning This device must be connected to an
earthed mains socket-outlet.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä
suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan.
Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
Electromagnetic compatibility in
European vehicles
In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to
automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/
EEC and its amendments. The requirements of this
directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of
electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive
vehicles.
Unapproved modifications or changes
to radio
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" on page 15.
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Attaching of labels
Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery
or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent
on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode,
causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If
the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/
or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may
be damaged.
Caution Tait recommends that you do not affix
additional labels to the surfaces between the radio
chassis and the battery. The fit between these
surfaces is intentionally firm and any added thickness
will damage the points of attachment between radio
and battery. If you must attach a customized label, use
only a thin gummed paper label applied to the bottom
25% of the radio chassis label and/or to the top 25%
of the battery label. Do not obstruct the vent holes
(see Warning above). Do not allow the paper label to
extend beyond the recessed label area or to conceal
relevant product information.
Use of lithium-ion batteries
Warning A damaged battery can cause an explosion
or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
property damage. To prevent personal injury and/or
damage to property, read the important safety
information supplied with the battery.
Short-circuiting battery contacts
20 For your safety
Warning Do not short-circuit the battery contacts,
neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing
the battery with conductive materials such as keys or
jewelry inside a pocket or container. Short-circuiting
the battery contacts can heat up the conductive
material and cause personal injury and/or damage to
property.
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Menu maps
This section shows the menus and submenus that may be
programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by
software licenses 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
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 TP9300
portable radios.
The radio behavior described in this guide applies to
radios with firmware version 2.00. To check the
radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio
information" on page 134. 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.
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Related documentation
The following documentation is also available for your
Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait
Technical Support website
(http://support.taitradio.com):
■ Safety and Compliance Information—supplied
with each radio. (The same information is included
in this user’s guide.)
■ Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with
each Li-ion battery.
■ Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with
each charger. (The same information is in the section "Charging and caring for batteries" on
page 122.)
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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, antenna, audio accessory or carry accessory
with an IS radio. Fitting a battery or 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 accessories, refer to
“TP9300/TP9400 IS Portable Radios Approved IS
Accessories” on the Tait website, or contact your
nearest Tait office. For detailed information about IS
radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe
radios" on page 15.
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
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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.
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Attaching a label to the front panel
If a customer requires an additional label, attach the
label in the spare label recess in the bottom edge of
the radio front panel. In this position, the label is still
visible while the battery is attached to the radio.
spare label recess
The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of
the label.
0.28 in
(7 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
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 122.
For best charging performance, switch off the
radio before placing it in the charger.
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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.
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If the battery has been removed while the radio
is turned on, turn the radio off and then on again
before use.
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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.
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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, refer to “TP9300/TP9400 IS Portable
Radios Approved IS Accessories” on the Tait website,
or contact your nearest Tait office. For detailed
information about IS radios and how to identify them,
see "Intrinsically Safe radios" on page 15.
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.
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