Tait TP9310 User manual

TP9310 DMR Portable Radio
User’s Guide
MPD-00016-05 · Issue 5 · August 2017

Contents 3
Contents
For your safety..................................................................7
1 About this guide .............................................................18
Safety warnings used in this guide ........................................... 18
Related documentation............................................................. 19
2 Before using your radio.................................................20
For your safety—battery warning............................................. 21
Attaching labels to the radio or battery ..................................... 21
Charging the battery before first use ........................................ 22
Attaching the battery................................................................. 23
Removing the battery ............................................................... 23
Attaching the antenna............................................................... 24
Removing the antenna ............................................................. 24
Attaching a belt clip .................................................................. 24
Removing a belt clip ................................................................. 24
Installing an audio accessory ................................................... 25
3 Getting started ................................................................26
About your DMR digital radio.................................................... 27
About the radio controls............................................................ 29
Understanding the radio indicators........................................... 30
Using function keys to access frequently used features........... 33
4 Operation.........................................................................34
Turning the radio on and off ..................................................... 35
Adjusting the speaker volume .................................................. 35
5 Operating in conventional mode...................................36
Selecting a channel or group.................................................... 37
Making a call............................................................................. 38
Making an emergency call........................................................ 39
Making an individual call........................................................... 40
Making a preset call.................................................................. 40
Resending calls automatically .................................................. 41
Sending a status message ....................................................... 42
Transmitting at low power......................................................... 42
Using monitor and squelch override (on analog channels) ...... 42
Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels) .......................... 43
Receiving a call ........................................................................ 44
Using the radio in different repeater areas ............................... 44
Scanning a group of channels .................................................. 45
Encryption................................................................................. 46
Location information ................................................................. 46

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6 Operating in trunked mode............................................47
Making a preset call.................................................................. 47
About trunked zones and workgroups ...................................... 48
About emergency operation ..................................................... 50
Receiving a call ........................................................................ 52
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode.................................. 53
7 Loneworker monitoring .................................................54
Turning loneworker monitoring on and off ................................ 54
Responding to a loneworker alarm........................................... 55
8 Charging and caring for batteries.................................56
About the chargers ................................................................... 57
6-way charger safety information ............................................. 57
Before using the charger .......................................................... 58
Charging temperatures............................................................. 59
Leaving the battery on charge .................................................. 59
Receiving calls while charging (not for battery-only vehicle charger)
60
Low battery warning ................................................................. 61
Inserting the radio into the vehicle charger............................... 62
Charging a battery for the first time .......................................... 63
Charging a battery .................................................................... 63
LED behavior............................................................................ 64
Removing the battery from the charger .................................... 65
Maintaining battery life and performance ................................. 65
Storing batteries ....................................................................... 66
Disposing of batteries ............................................................... 66
9 Troubleshooting .............................................................67
About troubleshooting............................................................... 68
General care............................................................................. 68
Tait Software Licence Agreement.................................70
Directive 1999/5/CE Declaration of Conformity ...........77

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Copyright and trademarks
All information contained in this document is the property of
Tait 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 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.
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this
document. Tait Limited accepts no responsibility for damage
arising from use of the information contained in the document
or of the equipment and software it describes. It is the
responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such
information, equipment and software complies with the laws,
rules and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions.
Enquiries and comments
If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact your regional Tait office.
Updates of manual and equipment
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Limited reserves the right to
update the equipment or this document or both without
prior notice.
Intellectual property rights
This product may be protected by one or more patents or
designs of Tait Limited together with their international
equivalents, pending patent or design applications, and
registered trade marks: NZ409837, NZ409838, NZ415277,
NZ415278, NZ530819, NZ534475, NZ547713, NZ577009,
NZ579051, NZ579364, NZ586889, NZ610563, NZ615954,
NZ700387, NZ708662, NZ710766, NZ711325 , NZ726313,
NZ593887, AU2015215962, AU339127, AU339391,
AU2016259281, AU2016902579, EU000915475-0001,
EU000915475-0002, GB2532863, US14/834609 Div. no 1,
US15/346518 Div.no 2, US15/350332, US15/387026 Div.,
US20150085799, US20160044572, US20160057051,

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US640974, US640977, US698339, US702666, US7758996,
US8902804, US9107231, US9504034, US9559967.
This product may also be made under license under one or
more of the following patents:
- US7203207, AU2004246135, CA2527142, GB2418107,
HK1082608, MY134526, US8306071
- US7339917, AU2004246136, CA2526926, GB2418812,
MY134217
- US7499441, AU2005262626, CA2570441, GB2430333,
JP4690397, NZ551231, KR100869043, RU2351080,
BRP10512052, MXPA06015241
- US 7200129, AU2005226531, CA2558551, CN1930809,
GB2429378, JP4351720, BRP10508671, NZ549124,
KR848483, RU2321952
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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc, and any use of
such marks by Tait Limited is under licence. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Environmental responsibilities
Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company
which supports waste minimization, material recovery and
restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.
The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be
disposed of separately from the general waste stream when
its service life is over. For more information about how to
dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE
website at
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 markets
as they are introduced.

For your safety 7
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
radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines of the
United States Federal Communication Commission’s
(FCC), Industry Canada, and those from other
administrations, please read the following information
before using this radio.
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.

8 For your safety
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 use a
carry 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.

For your safety 9
■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.

10 For your safety
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.

For your safety 11
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.

12 For your safety
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.

For your safety 13
Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page 77 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.
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 the side opposite to the pace-
maker to minimize interference
■never carry the radio in a breast pocket.

14 For your safety
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.

For your safety 15
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.

16 For your safety
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.
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.

For your safety 17
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.

18 About this guide
1 About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about the
TP9310 DMR portable radio.
The radio behavior described in this guide applies to
radios with firmware version 2.15. 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 19
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 sec-
tion "Charging and caring for batteries" on
page 56.)

20 Before using your radio
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 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