Tait TM8200 mobiles User manual

Operator’s Manual
TM8200 mobiles
www.taitworld.com

MMA-00004-02 Issue 02
© Tait Electronics Limited August 2005. All rights reserved. i
Directive 1999/5/EC
Declaration of Conformity
da Dansk
Undertegnede Tait Electronics Ltd
erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C overholder de væsentlige krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/
5/EF.
Se endvidere: http://eudocs.tait-
world.com/
de Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Tait Electronics Ltd die
Übereinstimmung des Gerätes TMAA4C,
TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C 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 Ltd
δηλωνει οτι TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C
& TMAC0C 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 Ltd declares that this
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C complies with the essential
requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
See also: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
es Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Electronics
Ltd declara que el TMAA4C, TMAB1C,
TMAH5C & TMAC0C cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Vea también: http://eudocs.tait-
world.com/
fi Suomi
Tait Electronics Ltd vakuuttaa täten että
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Katso: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
fr Français
Par la présente, Tait Electronics Ltd
déclare que l'appareil TMAA4C,
TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et
aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.
Voir aussi: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
it Italiano
Con la presente Tait Electronics Ltd dichi-
ara che questo TMAA4C, TMAB1C,
TMAH5C & TMAC0C è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre dispo-
sizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Vedi anche: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
nl Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Tait Electronics Ltd dat
het toestel TMAA4C, TMAB1C,
TMAH5C & TMAC0C in overeenstem-
ming is met de essentiële eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/ EG.
Zie ook: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
pt Português
Tait Electronics Ltd declara que este
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C está conforme com os requisi-
tos essenciais e outras provisões da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Veja também: http://eudocs.tait-
world.com/
sv Svensk
Härmed intygar Tait Electronics Ltd att
denna TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Se även: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/

ii To our European customers
To our European customers
Tait Electronics Limited is an environmentally responsible
company which supports waste minimization and material
recovery. The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive requires that this product be disposed of
separately from the general waste stream when its service life
is over. Please be environmentally responsible and dispose
through the original supplier, your local municipal waste
“separate collection” service, or contact Tait Electronics
Limited.

Safety and compliance warnings iii
Safety and compliance warnings
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.
Controlling your exposure to RF energy
This radio emits 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.
■While you are transmitting (talking or sending data) on the
radio, you must ensure that there is always a distance of
0.9m (35 inches) between people and the antenna. This is
the minimum safe distance.

iv Safety and compliance warnings
■Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and attach-
ments, and make only authorized modifications to the
antenna otherwise you could damage the radio and violate
FCC regulations.
Website: For more information on what RF energy is and
how to control your exposure to it, go to
http://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 Commission, Code
of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1091
■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 (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure
limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at
operating duty factors of up to 50% talk to 50% listen.
Radio frequency emissions limits in
the USA
Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on elec-
tronic equipment to prevent interference to reception of
broadcast services.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Note: Changes or modifications to this device that are not
expressly approved by Tait Electronics Ltd may make its
use illegal.

Safety and compliance warnings v
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. Its intended purpose is
for radio communication in Private Mobile Radio (PMR) serv-
ices or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services.
Note: This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may make its use illegal. Where applica-
ble, a license must be obtained before this product is
used. All license requirements must be observed. Limita-
tions may apply to transmitter power, operating
frequency, channel spacing, and emission.
Declaration of conformity
Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on page i.
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 Europe Ltd.
Electromagnetic compatibility in European
vehicles
In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to auto-
motive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC, as
amended by 95/54/EC. The requirements of this directive
cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or elec-
tronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.
Note: To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC (as
amended by 95/54/EC) installation of this product in a
vehicle must be performed according to the instructions
provided, and any guidelines of the
vehicle manufacturer.

vi Safety and compliance warnings
EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios)
This radio complies with the European Union standard
EN 60950 when operated up to the rated 33% duty cycle of
two minutes transmit and four minutes receive, and with
ambient temperatures of 30°C or lower.
Caution: Operation outside these limits may cause the external
temperature of the radio to rise higher than this
standard permits.
Safe radio operation
Warning: Observe the following practices:
Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations or near flammable
liquids or gases.
Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices and
blasting zones.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehi-
cle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your
country or state. Please check the regulations in your area.
High radio surface temperatures
The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins can
become hot during prolonged operation. Do not touch these
parts of the radio.
Radio protection when changing the
vehicle battery
Always remove the fuses from the radio power cable before
charging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery or
using power from another vehicle (e.g. when “jump-starting”
the vehicle).

Your radio’s settings
Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.
Frequently used channels and groups
Function key settings
Conventional Trunked
quick access
menus:
ID/Number Description ID/Number Description

scroll keys
on/off key
volume
control
microphone
socket
press-to talk key
(PTT)
red
display speaker
green
amber
microphone
radio status LEDs
function keys
1 to 4
left selection key right selection key
Main menu

Navigating your radio’s menus Main menu: conventional mode Note:Some of the menus shown below may not be available for your radio.

Main menu: MPT trunked mode Note:Some of the menus shown below may not be available for your radio.

Contents xi
Contents
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity .................i
To our European customers ................................................ii
Safety and compliance warnings ......................................iii
Radio frequency exposure information .....................................iii
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA .............................iv
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe ...... v
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles .................. v
EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) ..................................vi
Safe radio operation ................................................................vi
High radio surface temperatures ..............................................vi
Radio protection when changing the vehicle battery ................vi
About this manual ...............................................................1
Safety warnings used in this manual ........................................ 1
Feedback about this manual .................................................... 1
Changes to this manual ........................................................... 1
Copyright information ............................................................. 2
Acknowledgement .................................................................. 2
Disclaimer ................................................................................ 2
Getting started ....................................................................3
Radio controls .......................................................................... 3
About the keypad microphone ................................................ 5
Understanding the radio display ............................................... 6
Understanding the radio indicators .......................................... 8
Navigating your radio’s menus ............................................... 10
Viewing your radio’s function key settings ............................. 11
Basic operation ..................................................................12
Turning the radio on and off .................................................. 12
Locking your radio ................................................................. 12
Unlocking your radio ............................................................. 13
Adjusting the speaker volume ................................................13
Using voice-operated transmit ............................................... 13

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Operating in conventional mode .....................................15
Selecting a zone .................................................................... 15
Selecting a channel ................................................................ 16
Selecting a group .................................................................. 18
Checking that a channel is clear ............................................ 19
Making a call ......................................................................... 20
Making a local call ................................................................. 21
Making a call using your address book .................................. 23
Making an emergency call ..................................................... 24
Sending a status message ...................................................... 25
Transmitting at low power ..................................................... 25
Ending active calls ................................................................. 26
Activating the repeater before a call ...................................... 27
Receiving a call ...................................................................... 28
Receiving a text message ....................................................... 28
Hearing faint and noisy signals .............................................. 28
Using your radio in different repeater areas ........................... 30
Scanning a group of channels ................................................ 31
Operating in MPT trunked mode .....................................34
Changing your operating mode ............................................. 34
Checking that your network is available ................................. 35
Making a preset call .............................................................. 35
About emergency operation .................................................. 37
Dialling a PABX number ......................................................... 39
Dialling a PSTN number ......................................................... 39
Receiving a call ...................................................................... 39
Re-establishing a call ............................................................. 41
Checking missed calls ............................................................ 41
About status messages .......................................................... 43
About text messages ............................................................. 44
Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode ............................... 47
Calls to conventional channels ............................................... 48
Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode .................................49
MPT 1343 dialling ................................................................. 49
Nokia ANN fleet calls ............................................................. 51
Accessing common MPT trunking functions ........................... 53

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Customizing radio settings ...............................................55
Changing the volume of radio indicators ............................... 55
Changing the external alert option ........................................ 56
Changing the volume of keypress tones ................................. 56
Changing to quiet operation .................................................. 57
Changing to silent operation ................................................. 58
Turning on control-head backlighting .................................... 59
Changing the level of control-head backlighting .................... 60
Changing the contrast of the radio display ............................. 60
Troubleshooting ................................................................61
When your radio won’t turn on ............................................. 61
Removing the microphone ..................................................... 61
Reinstalling the microphone ................................................... 62
Removing the radio from the vehicle ...................................... 62
Checking version information ................................................ 63
Describing the radio’s audible tones ....................................... 63
Licence agreement ............................................................65

xiv Contents

About this manual 1
About this manual
This user’s guide provides information about the TM8250 and
TM8255 mobile radios. If you need further assistance or your
radio does not operate as you expect, contact your
radio provider.
Website: For information about how to install your
TM8200 radio, go to http://support.taitworld.com/.
Safety warnings used in this manual
Within this manual, 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.
Feedback about this manual
If you have any enquiries regarding this manual, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact Technical Support at [e-mail].
Changes to this manual
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the
right to update both the equipment or this operator’s manual,
without prior notice.
Website: For contact details and technical assistance, go
to http://www.taitworld.com/, and
http://support.taitworld.com/.

2 About this manual
Copyright information
All information contained in this manual is the property of Tait
Electronics Ltd. All rights are reserved. These manuals 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 Ltd. All trade names referenced are the
service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of the
respective manufacturers.
Acknowledgement
This radio uses an implementation of UTM conversion
sourced, with permission, from Geoscience Australia (GA).
Disclaimer
There are no warranties extended or granted by this manual.
Tait Electronics Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage aris-
ing from use of the information contained in the manual 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.

Getting started 3
Getting started
This section provides a brief description of your radio’s
controls and indicators and explains how to use the
radio’s menus.
The following topics are covered in this section:
■radio controls
■about the keypad microphone
■understanding the radio display
■understanding the radio indicators
■navigating your radio’s menus
■viewing your radio’s function key settings.
Radio controls
The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off key,
scroll keys, selection keys and function keys. Some keys may
have functions assigned to both short and long key presses:
■a short key press is less than one second, and
■a long key press is more than one second.
The radio controls and their functions are summarized in
the following diagram.

4 Getting started
Symbol Name Function
PTT key press and hold to transmit and
release to listen
volume control rotate to change the speaker
volume
on/off key turn the radio on or off with a long
press
left selection
key
action determined by the text
above the left selection key
right selection
key
action determined by the text
above the right selection key
scroll keys scroll up and down through a list of
menu options or scroll left and
right in messages
Tip: If you press and hold the scroll keys, the scroll speed
increases.
function keys
1, 2, 3 and 4
function keys with programmed
options
scroll keys
on/off key
volume
control
microphone
socket
press-to-talk
(PTT) key
red
display speaker
green
amber
microphone radio status LEDs
function keys
1 to 4 left selection key right selection key
Main menu