Tait TP8110 User manual

MPC-00026-02 Issue 2
© Tait Electronics Limited April 2008. All rights reserved.3
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity
da Dansk
Undertegnede Tait Electronics Limited erklærer
herved, at følgende udstyr TPCB1A, TPCH5A
& TPCH6A overholder de væsentlige krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Se endvidere: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
de Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Tait Electronics Limited die
Übereinstimmung der Geräte TPCB1A,
TPCH5A & TPCH6A mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Siehe auch: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
el Ελληνικός
Με την παρουσα Tait Electronics Limited
δηλωνει οτι TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A
συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ
απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ
διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
βλέπε και:
http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
en English
Tait Electronics Limited declares that this
TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A complies with
the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
See also: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
es Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Electronics Limi-
ted declara que el TPCB1A, TPCH5A &
TPCH6A cumple con los requisitos esenciales
y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables
o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Vea también: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
fi Suomi
Tait Electronics Limited vakuuttaa täten että
TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A tyyppinen laite
on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimus-
ten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehto-
jen mukainen.
Katso: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
fr Français
Par la présente, Tait Electronics Limited
déclare que l'appareil TPCB1A, TPCH5A &
TPCH6A est conforme aux exigences essen-
tielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes
de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Voir aussi: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
it Italiano
Con la presente Tait Electronics Limited
dichiara che questo TPCB1A, TPCH5A &
TPCH6A è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed
alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla
direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Vedi anche: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
nl Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Tait Electronics Limited dat
het toestel TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen
en de andere relevante bepalingen van richt-
lijn 1999/5/ EG.
Zie ook: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
pt Português
Tait Electronics Limited declara que este
TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A está conforme
com os requisitos essenciais e outras provi-
sões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Veja também: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
sv Svensk
Härmed intygar Tait Electronics Limited att
denna TPCB1A, TPCH5A & TPCH6A står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egen-
skapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser
som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Se även: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/

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Copyright and trademarks
All information contained in this document is the property of
Tait Electronics Limited. All rights reserved. This document
may not, in 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 Electronics Limited.
The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait
Electronics Limited.
All trade names referenced are the service mark, trademark
or registered trademark of the respective manufacturers.
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this
document. Tait Electronics 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 Technical Support.
Updates of manual and equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Limited reserves
the right to update the equipment or this document or both
without prior notice.

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Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more patents of Tait
Electronics Limited together with their international
equivalents, pending patent applications and registered
trade marks: NZ508806, NZ508807, NZ509242,
NZ509640, NZ509959, NZ510496, NZ511155, NZ511421,
NZ516280/NZ519742, NZ520650/NZ537902, NZ521450,
NZ522236, NZ524369, NZ524378, NZ524509, NZ524537,
NZ524630, NZ530819, NZ534475, NZ534692, NZ535471,
NZ537434, NZ546295, NZ547713, AU2003281447,
AU2004216984, AU2005207405, AU2005267972,
CA2554213, CA2574670, EU1,532,866, EU1,599,792,
EU05704655.9, GB23865476, GB2386010, GB2413249,
GB2413445, US11/232716, US10/597339, US10/520827,
US5,745,840, US10/547653, US10/546696,
US10/546,697, US10/520827, US10/547964,
US10/523952, US11/572700.
Environmental responsibilities
Tait Electronics 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
Electronics WEEE website at www.taitworld.com/weee.
Please be environmentally responsible and dispose through
the original supplier, or contact Tait Electronics Limited.
Tait Electronics Limited also complies with the Restriction of
the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and

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Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in both the European
Union and China.
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.
About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about the TP8110
portable radio, version 1.03 and higher. If you need further
assistance or your radio does not operate as you expect,
contact your radio provider.

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Disposing of Lithium-ion batteries
Discharge the Li-ion battery before disposing of it. When
disposing of the battery, be sure to do so in an
environmentally sensitive manner.
Please contact your radio provider for information
on recycling programs in your area.
Charger compliance information
United States
This battery charger has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, in accordance with
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This battery
charger generates, and can radiate, radio frequency energy. If it is
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this
charger does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception (which can be determined by turning the charger off
and on), try to correct the interference by:
■Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
■Increasing the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
■Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio or
television technician for help.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme
canadienne NMB-003.

8 For your safety
For your safety
Before using your radio, please read the following important
safety and compliance information.
Safety warnings used in this guide
Within this guide, the following conventions are used to alert
you to important safety information:
Warning: There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.
Caution: There is the risk of minor or moderate injury
to people.
Caution: “Caution” is used without the safety alert symbol
when there is a risk of equipment damage or malfunction.
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:
■Do not remove the RF Exposure label from the radio.
■Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies the
radio when it is transferred to other users.
■Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the
guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF.

For your safety 9
Controlling your exposure to RF energy
This radio emits radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves
primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of
electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are
recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.
To control your exposure to RF and comply with the
maximum exposure limits for occupational/controlled
environments, follow these guidelines:
■Do not talk (transmit) on the radio more than the rated
transmit duty cycle. This is important because the radio
radiates more energy when it is transmitting than when it
is receiving.
■When listening and talking on the radio, hold it upright in
front of your face so that it is at least one inch (2.5 cm)
away from any part of your face. Keeping the radio at the
recommended distance is important because exposure to
RF decreases rapidly the further away the antenna is from
your body.
■Keep the antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your
face at all times.
■If you wear your radio, you must always put it in a
carrying accessory that has been specifically approved by
Tait for this radio. Using non-approved body-worn
accessories may mean you expose yourself to higher
levels of RF than recommended by the FCC’s
occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
■Ensure you only use Tait-approved antennas, batteries,
and accessories.
Website: For more information on what RF energy is
and how to control your exposure to it, go to
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.

10 For your safety
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:
■United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310,
and 2.1093.
■American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992.
■Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
C95.1-1999 Edition.
This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits
for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at
operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting (even
though the approved batteries for this radio are rated for
a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk-5% listen-90% standby).
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA
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.
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 Electronics
Limited. Failure to do so could invalidate compliance
requirements and void the user’s authority to operate
the radio.

For your safety 11
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.
Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 3.
Website: To download the formal declaration of
conformity, go to http://eudocs.taitworld.com.
A signed and dated paper copy of the declaration of
conformity can be obtained from Tait Electronics Limited.

12 For your safety
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles
In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to
automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC, as
last amended by 2005/83/EC. The requirements of this
directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical
or electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.
Interference with electronic devices
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:
■vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection, anti-
skid brakes, and cruise control
■medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers
■medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of the
equipment to determine whether these electronic circuits will
perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

For your safety 13
AS/NZS standard 4365 requirements
This product has been approved for operation in the UHF
Citizens Band Radio Service which is licensed in Australia by
the ACMA Radiocommunications (Citizens Band Radio
Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by the MED
General User Radio Licence for Citizens Band Radio.
Operation is subject to conditions contained within those
licences.
Repeaters operate by receiving a transmission on one
channel and re-transmitting it on another. Operators are
required to avoid using local repeater input channels, which
will be in the range of 31 to 38, unless it is intended to use
the repeater facility and to avoid using local repeater output
channels, which will be in the range 1 to 8, at any time.
In Australia:
■Except in an emergency, a CB transmitter must not be
operated on UHF channels 5 and 35 and no voice
transmissions are permitted on data channels 22 and 23.
Equipment meeting this standard will inhibit voice
operation on channels 22 and 23.
■Channel 11 is the customary calling channel for
establishing communications.
■Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel.
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.

14 For your safety
Safe radio operation
Warning: Switch off the radio:
■ At petrol filling stations or near flammable liquids or gases.
■In the vicinity of explosive devices and blasting zones.
■Before boarding an aircraft. Using your radio while in the
air is not permitted.
Using 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.

Custom radio settings
Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings
Top key
short press:
long press:
Function key 1
short press:
long press:
Function key 2
short press:
long press:
Channel selector
19
210
311
412
513
614
715
816
top key
F1
F2

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Contents
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 3
About this guide ..................................................................................... 6
For your safety ............................................................................................. 8
Safety warnings used in this guide .......................................................... 8
Radio frequency exposure information .................................................... 8
Controlling your exposure to RF energy .................................................. 9
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards ................................... 10
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ......................................... 10
Unapproved modifications or changes to radio ..................................... 10
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe ................... 11
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ............................... 12
Interference with electronic devices ...................................................... 12
AS/NZS standard 4365 requirements .................................................... 13
Frequency band reserved for distress beacons ....................................... 13
Safe radio operation ............................................................................. 14
Custom radio settings ................................................................................ 15
Before using your radio .............................................................................. 19
For your safety—battery warning ........................................................ 20
Charging the battery before first use ..................................................... 20
Attaching the battery ............................................................................ 20
Removing the battery ........................................................................... 20
Attaching the antenna .......................................................................... 21
Attaching a belt clip ............................................................................. 21
Removing a belt clip ............................................................................. 21
Installing an accessory .......................................................................... 22
Getting started ........................................................................................... 23
About the radio controls ....................................................................... 24
Understanding the radio indicators ....................................................... 26
Accessing frequently used features ....................................................... 27
Turning the radio on and off ................................................................. 27
Adjusting the volume ........................................................................... 27
Extending battery life ............................................................................ 28

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Basic operation .......................................................................................... 29
Selecting a channel .............................................................................. 30
Selecting a group ................................................................................. 30
Checking that a channel is clear ........................................................... 30
Communicating directly with other radios ............................................ 31
Activating the repeater before a call ..................................................... 31
Making a call ....................................................................................... 32
Receiving a call .................................................................................... 33
Using voice inversion scrambling .......................................................... 33
Hearing faint and noisy signals ............................................................. 34
Using the radio in different repeater areas ............................................ 34
Scanning a group of channels .............................................................. 35
Making and receiving different types of calls .............................................. 37
Making an individual or group call ....................................................... 38
Resending calls automatically ............................................................... 38
Receiving an individual or group call .................................................... 39
Calling a telephone or a remote device ................................................. 40
Making one-touch preset calls .............................................................. 40
Making an emergency call .................................................................... 41
Activating the automated emergency call feature ................................. 42
Charging and caring for batteries ............................................................... 43
Radio low battery warning ................................................................... 44
Before charging the battery .................................................................. 44
Charging the battery ............................................................................ 45
Storing batteries ................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 47
When your radio won’t turn on ............................................................ 48
Troubleshooting your charger ............................................................... 49
General care ........................................................................................ 50
Cleaning the radio ................................................................................ 50
Function key options .................................................................................. 51
Common functions ............................................................................... 51
Tait general software licence agreement .................................................... 53

Before using your radio 19
Before using your radio
Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few tasks
you must do before you can use it. The most important of
these is to charge your battery for the first time—allow
2.5 hours for this.
This section covers:
■for your safety—battery warning
■charging the battery before first use
■attaching the battery
■removing the battery
■attaching the antenna
■attaching a belt clip
■removing a belt clip
■installing an accessory

20 Before using your radio
For your safety—battery warning
Warning: Before using your battery or charger, please read
the important safety information included with your battery.
If you are using a Lithium-ion battery, care must be taken to
avoid personal injury or property damage.
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.
Note: The radio must be turned off if placed in the charger
with the battery.
Attaching the battery
To attach the battery to the radio:
1Insert the bottom edge of the battery into the two slots at
the back of the radio.
2Press down on the top of the battery to snap it into place.
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:
1Slide the battery catch up.
2From the sides, pull the battery away from the radio.