Tait orca User manual

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Tait Electronics Ltd has made every effort to ensure the
accuracy of the information in this manual. However, Tait
Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update the radio
and/or this manual without notice.
Contents
Safety warningsSafety warnings
Safety warningsSafety warnings
Safety warnings ......................................................................................................................................
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Getting starGetting star
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Getting startedted
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Installing the antenna ............................................................ 6
Installing and removing the battery pack .............................. 6
Installing and removing the belt clip ..................................... 7
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Radio controls and indicaols and indica
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On/off/volume control ......................................................... 8
16-way selector ...................................................................... 8
Side panel keys ..................................................................... 10
Keypad ................................................................................. 10
Radio indicators ................................................................... 10
Confidence tones ................................................................. 12
Programmable function key settings .................................... 13
Keypad functions ................................................................. 14
Summary of radio indicators ................................................ 15
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Turning the radio on and off and controlling volume ...........18
Operating modes .................................................................. 18
Battery indicator .................................................................. 19
Transmitting and receiving................................................... 19
Transmit timer ............................................................. 20
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Types of calls ....................................................................... 22
Trunking call setup .............................................................. 22
Call time limit ...................................................................... 23
Receiving calls ..................................................................... 24
Callers identity display ................................................ 25
Group calls .................................................................. 26

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Status calls ................................................................... 26
Making calls ........................................................................ 27
Call setup ..................................................................... 27
Calls not connected ...................................................... 28
Dialling options ................................................................... 29
Radio-to-radio calls ...................................................... 29
Group calls .................................................................. 29
Priority calls ................................................................. 30
Emergency call ............................................................. 30
Preset calls .................................................................... 31
Status calls .................................................................... 31
Despatcher callback requests ....................................... 32
Interfleet (out-of-fleet) calls ......................................... 33
PSTN and PABX calls ................................................... 33
Re-establishing a call ........................................................... 34
Last number redial ...................................................... 34
Callback ....................................................................... 34
Call queuing ................................................................. 34
Selecting another trunking network .................................... 37
Conventional operConventional oper
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Subaudible signalling .......................................................... 38
Monitor ............................................................................... 39
Receiving calls ..................................................................... 39
Making calls ........................................................................ 39
Exiting conventional mode .................................................. 40
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Example: Accessing telebanking .......................................... 42
Example: Calling an automated attendant .......................... 43
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Backlighting ........................................................................ 44
Night use ............................................................................. 44
Do not disturb ..................................................................... 44
Dynamic power control ....................................................... 45

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Handset operation ............................................................... 45
Volume override .......................................................... 45
Keypad lock ......................................................................... 46
Low power transmit ............................................................ 46
Clear .................................................................................... 46
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Charging the battery using the fast charger ......................... 47
Fast charger indicators ........................................................ 48
Charging the battery using the trickle charger .................... 48
Preserving battery life ......................................................... 49
Conditioning the battery with the fast charger .................... 49
Conditioning/analysing the battery with the fast charger ... 50
Disposing of used nickel-cadmium batteries ....................... 50
Basic maintenanceBasic maintenance
Basic maintenanceBasic maintenance
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General care ......................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 51
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Fitting an accessory ............................................................. 52
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Safety warnings
nDo not hold the radio with its antenna
close to or touching any part of your
body, especially your face and eyes, when
transmitting.
nSwitch the radio off at petrol filling
stations.
nSwitch the radio off in the vicinity of
explosive devices, such as at a quarry that
uses blasting techniques.
nUse of a handheld microphone or radio
while driving is not permitted in some
countries. Check the vehicle regulations
in the area where you are driving.
nUse only Tait Orca battery chargers to
charge your radio battery.
nIf using the radio with an earphone or
headset, avoid using unnecessarily high
volume levels.
nFrequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is
reserved for use by distress beacons.
Transmissions should not be made within this
frequency band.
nDo not immerse your Tait Orca radio in water.

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Congratulations on
your purchase of the
Tait Orca handportable
two-way radio.
Compact, rugged and
reliable, your Tait Orca radio
offers the latest state-of-the-art technology and
is preprogrammed to suit your communication needs. If you
are unsure which of the features described in this manual
are available on your radio, consult your system manager or
the person who programmed your radio.
The custom features programmed for your radio may be
listed on the custom settings page on the inside back cover
of this manual.
PTT (press-to-
talk) key
16-way
selector
On/off/volume
control
Function key 1
Function key 2
LED indicator
Speaker
Display
Keypad
Microphone

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WARNING! The battery pack must be fully charged before you
first use the radio, and it is highly recommended that the
battery be put through a condition/analyse cycle before first
use. See pages 47 to 50 for charging instructions.
Getting started
When you receive your Tait Orca handportable radio, make
sure all items you ordered are included. Typically, you
should receive the following:
nTait Orca handportable radio unit
nBattery pack
nAntenna
nBelt clip
nCharger
nPlug pack
nUsers Manual
If any parts are damaged or missing, report this to your
local Tait dealer immediately.
Installing the antenna
Before using the radio, connect the antenna as
illustrated. The antenna screws easily into the
socket at the top of the radio.
Installing and removing the
battery pack
Before the radio is first used, the battery
pack must be fully charged, and putting
the battery through a condition/analyse
cycle to charge it will maximise the
batterys initial capacity.
If using the fast charger or multi-charger
to charge the battery, the battery will charge within two
hours. If using the trickle charger, the battery will charge
within 16 hours. The trickle charger is not recommended
for NiMH battery packs.

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For information on charging and conditioning the battery,
see pages 47 to 50.
To fit the battery pack to the radio, insert the bottom edge
of the battery pack into the two slots at the back of the
radio. Push the battery pack towards the radio. It should
snap into place.
To remove the pack, push the battery catch down and from
the sides, pull the battery away from the radio.
Installing and removing the belt clip
Slide the belt clip into the two slots on the top of the
battery. Push down until the clip snaps into place.
The belt clip has been designed to avoid accidental removal.
However, it can be replaced if required.
To remove the belt clip, insert the end of a flat-bladed object
(e.g. a butter knife) under the edge of the release tab
without forcing it. Gently lift the release tab up, then slide
the belt clip away from the battery.
Should the small battery clip come loose while removing the
belt clip, it can easily be refitted by sliding it into the slot at
the top of the battery until it snaps into place.
Battery
Belt clip
Slots
Release
tab
Battery clip

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Radio controls and indicators
Your Tait Orca handportable controls and indicators
include the on/off/volume control, the 16-way selector, side
panel keys, keypad, and various radio indicators.
Many of the keys can have functions assigned to both short
and long presses. A short keypress is defined as less than
one second. You may need to experiment to become familiar
with how long short and long keypresses are.
On/off/volume control
Rotating the on/off/volume control clockwise turns on the
radio and increases volume. Rotating the control counter-
clockwise decreases volume and turns off the radio. This
also controls the volume level of indicators and confidence
tones.
To preserve battery life, it is recommended that you turn off
the radio when it is not in use.
16-way selector
Each position on the 16-way selector can be prepro-
grammed for:
nTrunking mode preset calls: Change to the assigned
position and press the PTT to initiate a trunked call.
nConventional channels: Change to the assigned position
to automatically switch the radio into conventional
mode.
nChanging network: Change to the assigned position and
press the PTT to change to a different trunking
network.
What preset calls, networks and conventional channels are
available for your radio may be listed on the custom settings
page on the inside back cover of this manual.
The label displayed for each position on the 16-way selector
can describe what option is available.

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Function keys
preprogrammed
functions (see
page 13)
Function
key 1
Function
key 2
LED indicator
(see pages 15 to 17)
Speaker
Display*
(see pages 10
to 12)
Microphone
PTT key
(Press-To-Talk)
press to
transmit,
release to
receive,
press to receive an
incoming trunking
call
Keypad
Despatcher
Queue/Status
DTMF
Clear/Monitor
Enter
/Scroll keys
*Throughout this user’s manual, messages that appear in the display are
shown in ALLCAPS.

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Side panel keys
The side panel keys include:
nfunction keys 1 and 2 for access to preprogrammed
functions; and
nPTT (press-to-talk) key for making the radio transmit
each time you talk.
The options that can be preprogrammed for the function
keys are described on page 13.
Keypad
Keys 0 to 9 are used for dialling numbers and entering data.
The left arrow/star ( /) and hash/right arrow ( /) keys
can be used for scrolling.
Other key functions are as outlined on page 14.
Radio indicators
In combination, the radios display window, LED indicator
and audible indicators provide you with information on the
state of your radio.
The tables on pages 15 to 17 show the meanings of different
combinations of radio indicators. A summary of these
indicators is also provided on the inside back cover of this
manual.
Throughout this users manual, messages that appear in the
display are shown in ALLCAPS.
A typical display is shown below.