Tait TP9300 User manual

TP9300
DMR Portable Radios
User’s Guide
MPD-00001-02 · Issue 2 · September 2013 (DRAFT)

Contents 3
Contents
For your safety...................................................... 10
Menu maps............................................................ 20
1 About this guide .................................................. 22
Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 22
Related documentation................................................... 22
2 Before using your radio ...................................... 24
For your safety—battery warning................................... 25
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ........................... 25
Attaching a label to the front panel............................. 26
Charging the battery before first use .............................. 26
Attaching the battery....................................................... 27
Removing the battery ..................................................... 27
Attaching the antenna..................................................... 27
Removing the antenna ................................................... 28
Attaching a belt clip ........................................................ 28
Removing a belt clip ....................................................... 28
Installing an accessory ................................................... 28
3 Getting started ..................................................... 30
About your DMR digital radio...................................... 31
Lack of static noise..................................................... 31
Coverage.................................................................... 31
About the radio controls.................................................. 31
Understanding the radio display ..................................... 33
Radio display icons .................................................... 34
Understanding the radio indicators................................. 35
Status indicators......................................................... 36
Audible tones.............................................................. 36
Using function keys to access frequently used features. 38
Viewing the function key settings ............................... 38
Navigating the radio’s menus ......................................... 39
Using the Main menu ................................................. 39
Accessing frequently used menus.............................. 40
Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list ................. 41
4 Basic operation .................................................... 42
Turning the radio on and off ........................................... 43
Security lock on power-up feature.............................. 43
Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................ 44
Locking and unlocking the keypad ................................. 44

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Using a wireless headset ............................................... 44
Wearing the headset .................................................. 45
Pairing a wireless headset with the radio................... 45
Managing your headsets............................................ 47
Changing the radio’s operating mode ............................ 49
5 Operating in trunked mode .................................51
Checking that your network is available ......................... 52
Changing your network .................................................. 52
Dialing a new network ................................................ 53
Making a preset call ....................................................... 53
Dialing a preset call.................................................... 54
About trunked zones and workgroups............................ 54
Selecting a zone......................................................... 55
Selecting a workgroup................................................ 55
Making a call to a workgroup ..................................... 56
Selecting the homegroup ........................................... 56
Scanning workgroups................................................. 57
About emergency operation ........................................... 57
Making a preset emergency call ................................ 58
Dialing an emergency call .......................................... 59
Activating emergency mode....................................... 59
Cancelling emergency mode...................................... 59
Dialing a PABX number.................................................. 60
Dialing a PSTN number.................................................. 60
Receiving a call .............................................................. 60
Call time limit.............................................................. 61
Re-establishing a call ..................................................... 61
Last number recall...................................................... 62
Unanswered call......................................................... 62
Callback ..................................................................... 62
Checking missed calls.................................................... 62
Accessing the call queue ........................................... 63
Changing your call queuing setting ............................ 63
About status messages.................................................. 64
Selecting a status message ....................................... 64
Sending a status message......................................... 64
Dialing a status message ........................................... 66
About trunked text messages......................................... 66
Using the alphanumeric keys to enter text ................. 66
Sending a preset text message.................................. 67
Editing a draft text message....................................... 68
Creating a new text message..................................... 68
Sending a text message............................................. 69

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Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode........................ 69
Using a function key ................................................... 69
Using the Main menu ................................................. 70
Calls to conventional channels or conventional groups.. 70
6 Dialing calls in trunked mode ............................. 71
MPT 1343 dialing............................................................ 72
Finding your radio’s MPT number .............................. 72
MPT 1343 dialed calls ................................................ 73
Nokia ANN fleet calls...................................................... 74
Finding your radio’s MPT number .............................. 74
Nokia ANN dialed calls............................................... 75
Accessing common trunking functions ........................... 76
7 Operating in conventional mode ........................ 78
Selecting a zone ............................................................. 79
Selecting a channel ........................................................ 79
Selecting a group............................................................ 80
Checking that a channel is clear..................................... 82
Making a call................................................................... 82
Making a call using the address book ............................ 83
Making a local call .......................................................... 84
Connecting to a telephone network ................................ 85
Making an emergency call.............................................. 87
Sending a status message ............................................. 87
Transmitting at low power............................................... 88
Ending active calls.......................................................... 89
Activating the repeater before a call ............................... 90
Communicating directly with other radios....................... 91
Receiving a call .............................................................. 92
Receiving a text message .............................................. 92
Hearing faint and noisy signals....................................... 93
Using the radio in different repeater areas ..................... 94
Scanning a group of channels ........................................ 95
8 Loneworker monitoring .................................... 102
Activating loneworker monitoring.................................. 102
Responding to a loneworker alarm............................... 103
Delaying the emergency action (conventional mode only)..
103
9 Customizing radio settings .............................. 105
Changing the volume of all audible indicators .............. 105
Changing the volume of keypress tones ...................... 106
Changing to quiet operation ......................................... 106
Changing to silent operation......................................... 107
Turning on backlighting ................................................ 107

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Turning backlighting on momentarily ....................... 108
10 Charging and caring for batteries .....................109
About the chargers....................................................... 110
Before using the charger.............................................. 110
Handle the battery safely ......................................... 110
Attaching of labels.................................................... 111
Charging temperatures ............................................ 111
Temperature indications........................................... 112
Leaving the battery on charge.................................. 112
Low battery warning ................................................. 113
Charging the battery..................................................... 114
LED behavior ........................................................... 115
Removing the battery from the charger.................... 115
Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... 116
Cleaning the contacts of the battery......................... 116
Storing batteries ........................................................... 117
Using batteries after storage .................................... 117
Disposing of batteries................................................... 117
11 Troubleshooting .................................................118
About troubleshooting .................................................. 119
When your radio won’t turn on ................................. 119
Identifying the radio’s audible tones......................... 119
Checking the version of your radio............................... 120
General care................................................................. 120
Cleaning the contacts of the battery......................... 121
Cleaning the radio .................................................... 121
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity 122
Tait Software Licence Agreement......................123

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information, equipment and software complies with the
laws, rules and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
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0001, EU000915475-0002, GB2413249, US5,745,840,
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US10/597339, US29/401234, US29/401235,
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This product may also be made under license under one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,146,497, 5,148,482,
5,164,986, 5,185,795, 5,185,796, 5,271,017, 5,377,229
and 5,502,767.
The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed
solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The
user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble
the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object
Code into a human-readable form. Protected by U.S.
Patents 5,870,405, 5,826,222, 5,754,974, 5,701,390,
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
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Environmental responsibilities
Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company
which supports waste minimization, material recovery and
restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.
The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be
disposed of separately from the general waste stream
when its service life is over. For more information about
how to dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait
WEEE website at www.taitradio.com/weee. Please be
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

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markets as they are introduced.

10 For your safety
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:
■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.

For your safety 11
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 rap-
idly 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 recom-
mended by the FCC’s occupational/controlled
environment RF exposure limits.
■Ensure you only use Tait-approved antennas, bat-
teries, and accessories.
For more information on what RF energy is and how
to control your exposure to it, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.
Compliance with RF energy exposure
standards
This two-way radio complies with these RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
■United States Federal Communications Commis-
sion, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§
1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093.

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■American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992.
■Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
■European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum
health and safety requirements regarding the
exposure of workers to the risks arising from phys-
ical agents (electromagnetic fields).
This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP
exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF
exposure environments at operating duty factors of up
to 50% talk to 50% listen.
Conformité aux normes d’exposition à
l’énergie RF
Cette radio émetteur-récepteur se conforme aux
normes et aux règlements d’exposition à l’énergie
RF :
■La Commission fédérale de la communication des
Etats-Unis, Code de règlements fédéraux (CFR)
Titre 47 Sections 1.1307, 1.1310 et 2.1091 (radios
mobiles) ou 2.1093 (radios portatives).
■American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
■Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
■La directive européenne 2004/40/EC concernant
les prescriptions minimales de sécurité et de san-
té relatives à l'exposition des travailleurs aux ris-
ques 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.

For your safety 13
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
the 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.

14 For your safety
USA public safety bands
(764 –776MHz and 794–806MHz)
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47
Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764
to 776MHz and 794 to 806MHz 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).
■Radios using encryption must have a readily
accessible switch or control to allow the radio user
to disable encryption.
EMC regulatory compliance in Australia
This product meets all ACMA regulatory requirements
for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For more
information about EMC compliance, visit the ACMA
website at www.acma.gov.au.

For your safety 15
Frequency band reserved for
distress beacons
Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use
by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be
made within this frequency band.
Health, safety and electromagnetic
compatibility in Europe
In the European Community, radio and
telecommunications equipment is regulated by
Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
directive. The requirements of this directive include
protection of health and safety of users, as well as
electromagnetic compatibility.
Intended purpose of product
This product is an FM radio transceiver. It is intended
for radiocommunication in the Private Mobile Radio
(PMR) or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR)
services, to be used in all member states of the
European Union (EU) and states within the European
Economic Area (EEA).
Restrictions
This product can be programmed to transmit on
frequencies that are not harmonized throughout the
EU/EEA, and will require a licence to operate in each
member state.
This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may make its use illegal. Where
applicable, a license must be obtained before this
product is used. All license requirements must be
observed. Limitations may apply to transmitter power,
operating frequency, channel spacing, and emission.

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Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on on
page 122 of this booklet. To download the formal
declaration of conformity, go to http://
eudocs.taitradio.com/.
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.
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 (15cm) 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.

For your safety 17
If there is interference between your hearing aid and
the radio, please discuss an alternative solution with
the hearing aid manufacturer.
Potentially explosive atmospheres and
blasting areas
Warning Unless the radio is specifically certified for
use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the
radio before entering such an atmosphere. An
explosion could cause serious injury or death.
Examples of potentially explosive atmospheres
include filling stations, and any environment where
there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.
Warning Turn off the radio before approaching
blasting caps, a blasting area, or any area where you
are instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all
signs and instructions. Interference with blasting
operations could cause serious injury or death.
Radio installation and operation in vehicles
Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and
airbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or
place a radio near such areas. An activated airbag
can propel a portable radio with sufficient force to
cause serious injury to vehicle occupants. An airbag
may not perform to specification if obstructed by a
radio.
Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,
fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer
to the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle
manufacturer’s manual, before installing electronic
equipment in the vehicle.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving
a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that
apply in your country or state. Please check the
vehicle regulations in your area.

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Vehicle charger installation and operation
For detailed instructions necessary to the safe
installation and operation of the vehicle charger,
please refer to the documentation supplied with the
vehicle charger.
Multicharger safety information
Warning This device must be connected to an
earthed mains socket-outlet.
Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä
suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan.
Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
Electromagnetic compatibility in European
vehicles
In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to
automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/
EEC and its amendments. The requirements of this
directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of
electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive
vehicles.
Unapproved modifications or changes
to radio
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.

For your safety 19
Attaching of labels
Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery
or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent
on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode,
causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If
the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/
or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may
be damaged.
Caution Tait recommends that you do not affix
additional labels to the surfaces between the radio
chassis and the battery. The fit between these
surfaces is intentionally firm and any added thickness
will damage the points of attachment between radio
and battery. If you must attach a customized label, use
only a thin gummed paper label applied to the bottom
25% of the radio chassis label and/or to the top 25%
of the battery label. Do not obstruct the vent holes
(see Warning above). Do not allow the paper label to
extend beyond the recessed label area or to conceal
relevant product information.
Use of lithium-ion batteries
Warning A damaged battery can cause an explosion
or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
property damage. To prevent personal injury and/or
damage to property, read the important safety
information supplied with the battery.
Short-circuiting battery contacts
Warning Do not short-circuit the battery contacts,
neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing
the battery with conductive materials such as keys or
jewelry inside a pocket or container. Short-circuiting
the battery contacts can heat up the conductive
material and cause personal injury and/or damage to
property.

20 Menu maps
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 (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
Change network
Change mode
Diagnostics
*This menu item may appear
as ‘Group select’
** This menu item may appear as
‘Edit groups’.