Tait TM8250 User manual

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TM8250 mobile
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MMA-00003-05 Issue 5
© Tait Electronics Limited June 2006. All rights reserved.1
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity
da Dansk
Undertegnede Tait Electronics Limited
erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TMAA4C,
TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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de Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Tait Electronics Limited die
Übereinstimmung der Geräte TMAA4C,
TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Festlegungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
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el Ελληνικός
Με την παρουσα Tait Electronics Limited
δηλωνει οτι TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C
& TMAC0C συµµορφωνεται προσ τισ
ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ
σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
βλέπε και:
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en English
Tait Electronics Limited declares that this
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C
complies with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
See also:
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es Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Electronics
Limited declara que el TMAA4C, TMAB1C,
TMAH5C & TMAC0C cumple con los requisi-
tos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposi-
ciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.
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fi Suomi
Tait Electronics Limited vakuuttaa täten että
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleel-
listen vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
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fr Français
Par la présente, Tait Electronics Limited
déclare que l'appareil TMAA4C, TMAB1C,
TMAH5C & TMAC0C est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres disposi-
tions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
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it Italiano
Con la presente Tait Electronics Limited dichi-
ara che questo TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C
& TMAC0C è conforme ai requisiti essenziali
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Vedi anche:
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nl Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Tait Electronics Limited dat
het toestel TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/ EG.
Zie ook:
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pt Português
Tait Electronics Limited declara que este
TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C & TMAC0C
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Veja também:
http://eudocs.taitworld.com/
sv Svensk
Härmed intygar Tait Electronics Limited att
denna TMAA4C, TMAB1C, TMAH5C &
TMAC0C står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga rele-
vanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
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2Safety and compliance warnings
Safety and compliance warnings
To our European customers:
Tait Electronics Limited is an environmen-
tally 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 environmen-
tally responsible and dispose through the
original supplier, your local municipal waste “separate collec-
tion” service, or contact Tait Electronics Limited.
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 guide-
lines on controlling your exposure to RF.

Safety and compliance warnings 3
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 maxi-
mum exposure limits for occupational/controlled environ-
ments, 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.
■Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and
attachments, 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

4Safety and compliance warnings
■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. Opera-
tion 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 Limited may
make its use illegal.
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)
services or Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) services.

Safety and compliance warnings 5
Note: This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may make its use illegal. Where appli-
cable, 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 1.
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 Limited.
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.
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.

6Safety and compliance warnings
Safe radio operation
Warning: Observe the following safe operating practices:
■Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations or near flam-
mable 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 charging 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).
GPS operation
Tait Electronics Limited is not responsible for the operation or
failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS
satellite signals.
Acknowledgement:
The radio uses an implementation of UTM conversion
sourced (with permission) from Geoscience Australia (GA).

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.

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Contents
Safety and compliance warnings ................................................ 2
Radio frequency exposure information ........................................................ 2
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ................................................ 4
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe .......................... 4
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ..................................... 5
EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) ..................................................... 5
Safe radio operation ................................................................................... 6
High radio surface temperatures ................................................................. 6
Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery ..................................... 6
GPS operation ............................................................................................ 6
Your radio’s settings .................................................................... 7
About this guide ........................................................................ 13
Safety warnings used in this guide ............................................................ 13
Feedback about this guide ........................................................................ 13
Changes to this guide ............................................................................... 13
Copyright information ............................................................................... 14
Disclaimer ................................................................................................ 14
Getting started ........................................................................... 15
About the radio controls ........................................................................... 15
About the keypad microphone .................................................................. 17
Understanding the radio display ................................................................ 18
Understanding the radio indicators ........................................................... 20
Navigating your radio’s menus .................................................................. 21
Viewing your radio’s function key settings ................................................. 23
Basic operation ........................................................................... 24
Turning the radio on and off ..................................................................... 24
Entering your personal identification number ............................................. 24
Adjusting the speaker volume ................................................................... 25
Turning on control-head backlighting ........................................................ 25
Changing the level of control-head backlighting ........................................ 26
Changing the contrast of the radio display ................................................ 27
Viewing GPS information .......................................................................... 27
Operating in conventional mode .............................................. 29
Selecting a zone ....................................................................................... 29

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Selecting a channel ................................................................................... 30
Selecting a group ..................................................................................... 32
Checking that a channel is clear ................................................................ 34
Communicating directly with other radios ................................................. 35
Making a call ........................................................................................... 37
Making a local call ................................................................................... 37
Making a call using your address book ...................................................... 39
Making an emergency call ........................................................................ 40
Receiving a call ........................................................................................ 41
Operating in MPT trunked mode ...............................................42
Changing your operating mode ................................................................. 42
Checking that your network is available .................................................... 43
Changing your network ............................................................................ 43
Making a preset call ................................................................................. 45
About emergency operation ...................................................................... 47
Dialling a PABX number ........................................................................... 49
Dialling a PSTN number ............................................................................ 50
Receiving a call ........................................................................................ 50
Re-establishing a call ................................................................................ 52
Checking missed calls ............................................................................... 52
About status messages ............................................................................. 54
About text messages ................................................................................ 56
Calls to conventional channels or groups .................................................. 58
Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode ...........................................59
MPT 1343 dialling .................................................................................... 59
Nokia ANN fleet calls ............................................................................... 61
Accessing common MPT trunking functions ............................................... 63
Troubleshooting .........................................................................65
When your radio won’t turn on ................................................................. 65
Removing the microphone ........................................................................ 65
Reinstalling the microphone ...................................................................... 66
Removing the radio from the vehicle ......................................................... 66
Describing the radio’s audible tones .......................................................... 67
Tait general software licence agreement ................................. 69

About this guide 13
About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about the TM8250
and TM8255 mobile radios, version 3.0x and higher. 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 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.
Feedback about this guide
If you have any enquiries regarding this guide, or any
comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please
contact Technical Support at http://sup[email protected]om.
Changes to this guide
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Limited reserves
the right to update both the equipment or this user’s guide,
without prior notice.
Website: For contact details and technical assistance,
go to http://www.taitworld.com/, and
http://support.taitworld.com/.

14 About this guide
Copyright information
All information contained in this guide is the property of Tait
Electronics Limited. All rights are reserved. This guide 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. 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 guide.
Tait Electronics Limited accepts no responsibility for damage
arising from use of the information contained in the guide or
of the equipment and software it describes. It is the responsi-
bility 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 15
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:
■about the 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.
About the 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.

16 Getting started
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
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,
or
select your Quick Access menu
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

Getting started 17
About the keypad microphone
Your radio may have a keypad microphone installed. The
keypad microphone has a PTT key as well as twelve alphanu-
meric keys, two scroll keys, and left and right selection keys.
The PTT key and the scroll and selection keys work in the same
way as those on the control head (see “About the radio
controls” on page 15).
Using the keypad microphone to enter text
When the keypad microphone is used to enter a text
message, the microphone keys have special functions. Use
the key to toggle between upper and lower case char-
acters and use the left selection key to delete a charac-
ter from the display.
The alphanumeric keys to are used to enter
letters, numbers and punctuation. Repeated presses of these
keys will give you the characters shown in the table below.
Key Characters Key Characters
.,?!1 P QRS7
ABC2 T UV8
DEF 3 W XYZ 9
GHI 4 space 0
JKL5 *
MN O 6
PTT key
(press-to-talk)
microphone
left selection key
scroll keys
alphanumeric keys
right selection key

18 Getting started
Understanding the radio display
The messages and symbols you see on your radio display
depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the
way it is programmed.
The following diagram shows a typical display and explains
some of the information that may be available.
This text shows the current
function of the right
selection key.
right selection key text
This text shows the current
function of the left
selection key.
left selection key text
This appears when
scrolling is allowed.
scrolling indicator
The symbols along
the top of the
display show which
functions are active.
symbols
This programmed display
appears when the radio
is idle. This may be one or
two lines of text.
default display