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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.
About this guide 23
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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.)
24 About this guide
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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.
28 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.
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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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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
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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
32 Getting started
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.
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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
selector
3-way selector
(optional)
Left and right
selection keys
Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu
Function keys Programmed for frequently used options
Alphanumeric
keys
Rotate to turn the radio on and change
the speaker volume
Select and change channels
Select frequently used features
Action determined by the text above the
selection key
options, scroll left and right in messages,
or select the Quick Access menu
Used to enter letters and numbers
34 Getting started
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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
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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
36 Getting started
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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)
All LEDs off Trunked: network not available, or
Glowing: your radio is transmitting
Glowing: the current channel is
busy
Flashing: you have received a call
Flashing: you are registered on a
trunked network
your radio is attempting to register
on a trunked network
Conventional: receive standby
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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 ani ng
One short
beep
One long, lowpitched beep
One short,
low-pitched
beep
Two short
beeps
■ Valid keypress: the action you have
attempted is permitted
■ Function activated: a function has
been turned on (using either the Main
menu or 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
Function deactivated: a function has been
turned off (using either the Main menu or
a function key)
Radio turned on: the radio is powered on
and ready to use
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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:
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.
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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
Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list.
Main menu
Zones
Address book
Back Select
40 Getting started
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.
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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.
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
Menu
The Channels menu, with a list of your available
channels, is now displayed.
Channels
Channel 1
Channel 2
Back Select
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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
Using the alphanumeric keys to
search a list
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
42 Getting started
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.
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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
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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 127.)
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.)
44 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.)
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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.
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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
46 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.
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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?
No
Yes
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5 When the message Calling. Answer on headset
The message Connecting appears, while the
radio attempts to pair with the headset.
Connecting:
HM1100
Clear
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
Menu
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
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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?
No
2 Select Yes to connect, or No to choose another
headset.
Yes
Connect
BlueAnt T1
V1?
No
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-
■ Reconnect last: The radio connects to the previ-
■ Connect: The radio will attempt to connect to the
To change the power-on option:
1 Press Menu and select Wireless headset >
sets, and you will need to manually connect or
reconnect to your headset.
ously connected headset.
headsets in My Headsets, in priority order.
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 52), and
■ trunked mode (see "Operating in trunked mode"
on page 79).
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.)
SelectBack
2 Select Yes to confirm your selection, and your
radio now shows the default display for either
trunked or conventional.
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
Menu
Menu
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5Operating 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
■ Checking that a channel is clear
■ Making a call
■ Making an individual 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
■ Transmitting at low power
■ Ending active calls
■ Activating the repeater before a call
■ Communicating directly with other radios
■ Receiving a call
■ Hearing faint and noisy signals
■ Using the radio in different repeater areas
■ Scanning a group of channels
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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.
SelectBack
SelectBack
Channel 12
Zone 11
MenuZones
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Selecting a channel
For digital channels, a talkgroup is assigned to
each channel. For more information, see
"Understanding talkgroups" on page 56.
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.
SelectBack
SelectBack
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.
Dialing a channel
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
1 Dial the number associated with the channel using
the alphanumeric keys.
9
2 Press Select, and the programmed channel is now
shown on the display.
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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 71 and "Scanning a group of
channels" on page 72 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.)
SelectBack
2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of
channels and groups until the group you want
appears.
Channels
Channel 9
Scan 1
3 Press Select, and the programmed group is now
shown on the display. The scanning icon
appears on the display.
SelectBack
Scan 1
MenuChannels
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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.
12
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
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.
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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.
Checking that a channel is clear
For analog channels, Monitor 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.
Turning 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.
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Making 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 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 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off),
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 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.
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 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.)
SelectBack
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2 In the Address Book menu, scroll through the list of
calls until the call you want appears.
3 Press Send.
The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display.
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.
SelectBack
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.
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.
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Dialing a local call
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.
3 Dial the number using the alphanumeric keys.
4 Press Send (if the Send option appears).
This feature is only available for radios with
alphanumeric keys.
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.
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.
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,
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■ use the Main menu to dial the call,
■ make a local call (see "Making a local call" on
■ use your address book (see "Making a call using
Using a function key
1 Select the required channel.
2 Press the function key programmed for DTMF
3 Press Send, or press the function key a second
4 Proceed with your call.
page 60), or
the address book" on page 59).
Depending on how DTMF patch calls are
programmed, some or the following steps may
not be necessary.
patch call.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
time, to send the preset number.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
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.
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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.
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.
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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:
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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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.
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2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. (The current
Using a function key
1 Press the function key programmed for low-power
2 Press the low-power transmit function key again to
(Depending on how your radio is programmed, you
may be able to press a function key to turn low
power transmit on or off.)
setting is highlighted.)
Low power tx
Off
On
The message Low power tx activated
(or deactivated) appears in the display.
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.
turn low-power transmit off, and the message Low
power tx deactivated appears on the display.
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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 mon-
itor 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.
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Using a function key to end your current call
■ Press the function key programmed for reset mon-
Using a function key to end all active calls
■ Press the function key programmed for call clear-
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.
itor. The radio’s monitor is turned off, ending your
current call.
The LED stops flashing green, and the monitor
icon disappears from the display.
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.
Activating the repeater before
a call
For analog channels, it may be required to send a
repeater-access tone to activate the repeater before a
call is made, so that the start of the call is not lost.
To send a repeater-access tone, you may be able to
either use the PTT key, or use a programmed
function key.
For DMR channels, the repeater is activated as
part of the standard call signaling.
Using the PTT key
1 Press the PTT key and the repeater-access tone
for the current channel is sent.
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The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display. You may
also hear signaling tones.
2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.
Using a function key
1 Press the function key programmed for sending a
repeater-access tone, and the repeater-access
tone for the current channel is sent.
The call details appear on the display, the LED
glows red, and appears on the display. You may
also hear signaling tones.
2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.
Communicating directly with
other radios
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.
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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.
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 the incoming call contains special signaling that
matches the signaling programmed for your radio, the
LED flashes green and your radio may give a ringing
tone.
Receiving a text message
Your radio may be able to display received text
messages in conventional mode. If programmed, the
queuing icon (empty queue) or (message in
queue) is always shown in the default display while in
conventional mode.
Viewing a text message
When a text message is received, the radio sounds
two short high-pitched beeps. If the radio is currently
showing the default display, the message appears
immediately.
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To view a message that does not appear immediately:
1 Navigate to the default display.
2 Press Queue.
To delete the message, press Delete. The
message Queue empty appears on the display.
If you want to leave the message in the queue,
press Back.
The conventional call queue only retains one
message. If a new message is received while
there is an old message left in the queue, the
old message will be replaced.
Hearing faint and noisy signals
For analog channels, your radio’s squelch allows the
radio to unmute only when the strength of the
incoming signal is above a predetermined threshold.
This means that only signals of reasonable
intelligibility are made audible. To make faint and
noisy signals audible, use the squelch override
function to unmute the radio.
To activate squelch override, you may be able to
either use the Main menu, or a programmed function
key.
Using the Main menu
1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings >
Functions > Squelch o’ride.
Functions
Squelch o'ride
VOX
2 In the Squelch Override menu, choose On.
3 Press Select.
The message Squelch override activated
appears on the display.
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Using a function key
1 Press the function key programmed for squelch
2 To turn squelch override off, press the squelch
Using the function key programmed for
monitor
The function key programmed for monitor may be
programmed so that a short key press turns monitor
on, and a long key press turns squelch override on.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes
green, and the squelch override icon appears on
the display.
override to unmute the radio.
The message Squelch override activated
appears on the display.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes
green, and the squelch override icon appears on
the display.
override function key again.
To activate squelch override:
■ Press and hold the function key programmed for
monitor to override the radio’s squelch.
The message Squelch override activated
appears on the display.
While squelch override is on, the LED flashes
green, and the squelch override icon appears on
the display.
Squelch override remains on until there is a further
long key press.
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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 55 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.
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.
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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 orange LED glows and 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 orange LED begins
flashing, 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 55 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:
1 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.
2 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the orange LED is
flashing, or background scan is active, your radio
will now call the currently selected channel.
3 If standard scan is active and there has been no
recent activity on the channel (the orange LED is
glowing rather than flashing), 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,
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4 When the called party responds, proceed with
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
2 In the Set Scan Key menu, scroll through the list of
—your radio calls the channel where activity was
last detected, or
— your radio calls the last free channel.
your conversation.
key.
Advanced
Set scan key
Program groups
background scan groups until the group you
want appears.
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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.
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.
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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
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
2 Press Edit.
scanning to remove the current channel from the
scanning group.
page 55.
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.
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.
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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
2 Press Edit.
3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change tx.
4 Press Select.
5 Press the scroll keys to select the new transmit
6 Press OK.
page 55.
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.
channel.
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
2 Press Edit.
3 In the Edit Group menu, choose Change P1 or
page 55.
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.
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 (the orange LED is
glowing and not flashing).
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 missed calls
■ 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 84.
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.
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 83.
2 Select the required workgroup. See "Selecting a
workgroup" on page 84.
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.
2 Press Select, and the radio now shows your
Using a function key
■ Press the function key programmed for your
Main menu
Go to homegroup
Scanning
homegroup in the default display.
You may be able to use a function key to toggle
between your homegroup, and the currently
selected zone and workgroup.
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 81.
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 three-
digit 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 5 cm (2 inches) 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 placing your microphone back onto
its hook or 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 missed calls
If you have missed an incoming call, it may be stored
in the call queue, so that you can return the call later.
Information about the last missed call is shown on the
display and the queued call icon appears.
In the example below, the last call received was a
status message from Car 1. This call is the first of
three calls stored in the call queue.
queued calls
type of call
options available
depend on type of
call
scroll through
the calls
Accessing the call queue
1 Use the scroll keys to move through the calls in the
call queue until the call you want appears.
2 Press Options to open the call options menu.
The options available for the call depend on the
type of call it is. If the call is a voice call, select Call
to return the call or Delete to delete the call.
If the call is a status message or a text message,
then select View to read the message.
identity of last
unanswered caller
position of call
in the call queue
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Changing your call queuing setting
Your radio may be programmed so that you are able
to change call queuing to ‘unanswered’. Unanswered
call 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
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1 When you have chosen a message, press
Options and the Send To menu opens.
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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Dialing a status message
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, the status
messages programmed for your radio can be dialed.
To dial the message, you need to know the number
associated with the status message.
To dial a status message:
1 Dial *0s*n, where s is the number of the status
message and n is the radio unit number you wish
to send the message to.
2 Alternatively, dial *0s*p, where p is the number of
a preset call. See "Dialing a preset call" on page 82
for more information.
3 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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About trunked text messages
Your radio may be programmed so that you can send
text messages. The three options for creating text
messages are selecting a preset text message,
editing a draft text message, or creating a new text
message.
To either edit or enter a text message, your
radio must have alphanumeric keys.
Using the alphanumeric keys to enter text
When the alphanumeric keys are used to enter a text
message, they have special functions.
■ Use the # key to select the type of text entry:
upper and lower case characters (ABC, abc), initial capitals (Abc), or numbers (123).
■ Use the left selection key (Clear) to delete a char-
acter from the display.
■ Use the scroll keys to move through a message.
Repeated presses of these keys will give you the
characters shown in the following table.
Key Characters Key Characters
.,?!-/1 PQRS7
ABC2 T UV 8
DEF3 WXYZ9
GHI 4 space 0
JKL5
MNO6
In the example below, a preset text message has
been selected, and is being edited.
currently
selected text
entry option
(lower case)
abc 16/100
Contact base now|
Cl e a r
cursor: shows current point of text entry
Options
number of characters
used/total number of
characters allowed
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Sending a preset text message
1 Press Menu and select Send > Text message >
Preset message.
Text message
Preset message
Edit message
In the Preset Message menu, a short label
representing each message is displayed.
2 Scroll through the list of preset message labels
until the one you want appears.
Preset message
Contact
Site
3 Press Select, and the text message you have
chosen is now displayed.
Contact base now
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4 Press Send to send the message, or Edit to
change the message.
Editing a draft text message
1 Press Menu and select Send > Text message >
Edit message.
In the Edit Message menu, a short label
representing a message is displayed.
2 Use the scroll keys to move through the
characters. Use the alphanumeric keys to add
characters and the Clear key to delete them.
abc
On site|
Cl ea r
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7/100
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3 When the message is complete, press Options
and select Send.
Creating a new text message
1 Press Menu and select Send > Text message >
New message.
The last text message you sent may be displayed.
2 In the New Message menu, modify the last text
message you sent, or enter the new text message
using the alphanumeric keys.
3 When the message is complete, press Options
and select Send.
Sending a text message
1 When you have chosen or entered a message,
press Options and the Text Options menu opens.
Text options
Send
Cancel sending
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2 In the Text Options menu, scroll through the list of
options until the choice you want appears.
(If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be
able to dial the number of the party you wish
to call.)
3 Press Select.
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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Placing the radio in
do-not-disturb mode
If you do not want calls for a while, you can place the
radio in do-not-disturb mode, so that incoming calls
can be ignored. You can make outgoing calls in the
usual way.
While do-not-disturb mode is active, incoming
calls cannot be stored in the call queue.
Using a function key
1 Press the function key programmed for do not
disturb, to activate the do-not-disturb function.
The message Do not disturb activated appears
on the display. Your radio will now ignore all
incoming calls.
2 To deactivate the do-not-disturb function, press
the do-not-disturb function key again.
The message Do not disturb deactivated
appears on the display.
Using the Main menu
1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings >
Call Settings > Do not disturb.
2 In the Do Not Disturb menu, choose On.
3 Press Select.
The message Do not disturb activated appears
on the display. Your radio will now ignore all
incoming calls.
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Calls to conventional channels
or conventional groups
You may be able to dial conventional channels or
groups, using 101 to 110. The channels or groups
called using these numbers are programmed for your
radio.
To call a conventional channel or group:
1 Dial the number for the channel or group you wish
to call.
2 Press Send or the or PTT key.
Your radio switches to the conventional channel
programmed for that number.
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7 Dialing calls in trunked
mode
If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can make
dialed calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and
dialing features available depend on the way your
radio is programmed and the way your network
operates. Contact your radio provider for further
assistance.
This section covers:
■ MPT 1343 dialing
■ Nokia ANN fleet calls
■ Accessing common trunking functions
100 Dialing calls in trunked mode
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