Tait TM8100 mobiles User manual

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TM8100 mobiles

MMA-00002-03 Issue 3
© Tait Electronics Ltd January 2006. All rights reserved.1
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity
da Dansk
Undertegnede Tait Electronics Limited
erklærer herved, atfølgendeudstyrTMAB1A
& TMAH5A 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 TMAB1A &
TMAH5A 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 TMAB1A & TMAH5A
συµµορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ
απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ
διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
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en English
Tait Electronics Limited declares that this
TMAB1A & TMAH5A complies with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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es Español
Por medio de la presente Tait Electronics
Limited declara que el TMAB1A & TMAH5A
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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fi Suomi
Tait Electronics Limited vakuuttaa täten että
TMAB1A & TMAH5A tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin1999/5/EYoleellistenvaatimusten
ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
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fr Français
Par la présente, Tait Electronics Limited
déclare que l'appareil TMAB1A & TMAH5A
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et
aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.
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it Italiano
Con la presente Tait Electronics Limited
dichiara che questo TMAB1A & TMAH5A è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizionipertinentistabilitedalladirettiva
1999/5/CE.
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nl Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Tait Electronics Limited dat
het toestel TMAB1A & TMAH5A in overeen-
stemming is met de essentiële eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/ EG.
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pt Português
Tait Electronics Limited declara que este
TMAB1A & TMAH5A está conforme comos
requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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sv Svensk
Härmed intygar Tait ElectronicsLimited att
denna TMAB1A & TMAH5A stårI överens-
stämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapsk-
rav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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2
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 bedisposed 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.
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Tait Electronics Limitedest une société respectueuse de l’environnementqui
apporte son soutien à la minimisation des déchets et à la récupération des
matériaux. Selon la Directive de l’Union européenne relative à l’élimination
des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, ce produit doit être
éliminé séparément et ne doit pas être jeté avec les ordures ménagères à la
fin de sa durée de vie. Veuillez respecter l’environnement et éliminez ce
produit par l’intermédiaire du fournisseur initial, de votre service municipal
de collecte séparée des déchets, ou contactez Tait Electronics Limited.
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Tait Electronics Limited es una empresa que se preocupa por el medio
ambiente y apoya el reciclaje y la mínima eliminación de residuos.
La Directiva de Eliminación de residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos
de la Unión Europea obliga a que se tire este producto al final de su vida
útil por separado delresto de los residuos. Rogamosque se responsabilice
por el medio ambiente y, cuando llegue el momento de tirar el producto, se
ponga encontacto con el distribuidor original, el servicio de recolección de
residuos especiales local de su ayuntamiento, o con Tait Electronics Limited.
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English
© Tait Electronics Limited January 2006. All rights reserved.
TM8100 User’s Guide

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4 Safety and compliance warnings
Safety and compliance warnings
Warning: FCC RF exposure limits
This product generates RF (radio frequency) energy during
transmissions. This device must be restricted to work-related
use in an occupational/controlled exposure environment.
The radio operator must havecontrol ofthe exposure condi-
tions and duration of all persons exposed to the antenna of
this transmitter to satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance. This
device is not approved for general population use.
■This device mustonlybeusedwithauthorized accessories
and antennas.
■Theoperatormustensurethattheminimumsafedistance
of 0.9m (35 inches) between persons and the antenna is
maintained during transmissions.
■This minimum safe distance is based on the assumption
that thereis a duty cycle of 50% transmit modeto stand-
by or receive modes. The radio is in transmit mode when
the PTT (press-to-talk) key on the microphone is pressed
and the control head red LED (light emitting
diode) glows.
Pleasereferto thefollowingwebsitefor moreinformationon
what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to
ensure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
Website: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA
Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on elec-
tronic equipment to prevent interference toreception 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.

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Safety and compliance warnings 5
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.
Note: This product can be programmed for frequencies or
emissions that may makeits 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 thisproduct in a

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6 Safety and compliance warnings
vehicle must be performedaccording 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 minutestransmit 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 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 microphoneor a radio while driving a
vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in
yourcountryor state.Pleasecheckthevehicleregulations
in your area.
High radio surface temperatures
Caution: The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink
finscan becomehot 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 thevehiclebattery, 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 listyour radio’s programmed settings.
Channel list
Function key settings
ID Description ID Description

channel selection keys
on/off key
volume control
microphone socket
press-to-talk (PTT) key
red
display
speakergreen
amber
microphone radio status LEDs
function keys 1 and 2 function keys
3 and 4

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9
Contents
Safety and compliance warnings ................................................ 4
Warning: FCC RF exposure limits ................................................................4
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ................................................ 4
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe .......................... 5
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ..................................... 5
EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios) .....................................................6
Safe radio operation ...................................................................................6
High radio surface temperatures .................................................................6
Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery ..................................... 6
Your radio’s settings .................................................................... 7
About this guide ........................................................................ 10
Safety warnings used in this guide ............................................................10
Feedback about this guide ........................................................................10
Changes to this manual ............................................................................ 10
Copyright information ...............................................................................11
Disclaimer ................................................................................................ 11
Getting started ........................................................................... 12
Radio controls ..........................................................................................12
Radio indicators ........................................................................................14
Basic operation ........................................................................... 16
Turning the radio on and off .....................................................................16
Adjusting the volume ................................................................................16
Selecting a channel ................................................................................... 16
Making a call ........................................................................................... 16
Receiving a call .........................................................................................17
What you hear on a channel ..................................................................... 17
Monitor .................................................................................................... 18
Scanning ..................................................................................................19
Voting ......................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 21
When your radio won’t turn on ................................................................. 21
Removing the radio from the vehicle ......................................................... 21
Removing the microphone ........................................................................22
Reinstalling the microphone ......................................................................22
Describing the radio’s audible tones .......................................................... 23
Tait general software licence agreement ................................. 25

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10 About this guide
About this guide
This user’s guide provides information about TM8105,
TM8110 and TM8115 mobile radios. The TM8105 radio has
a control head withouta user interface, so no TM8105 oper-
ating information is provided. If you need further assistance
or your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your
radio provider.
Website: For information on how to install your
TM8100 radio, go to http://support.taitworld.com/.
Safety warnings used in this guide
Withinthisguide, thefollowingconventionsareused toalert
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: There is a risk of equipment damage
or malfunction.
Feedback about this guide
If you have any enquiries regarding this guide, or any
comments, suggestionsand notifications of errors,please
contact TechnicalSupport at[email protected]om.
Changes to this manual
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or
servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Limited reserves
the right to update either the equipment or this user’s
manual without prior notice.

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About this guide 11
Website: For contact details and technical assistance,
go to http://www.taitworld.com/, and
http://support.taitworld.com/.
Copyright information
All information contained in this guide is the property of Tait
Electronics Limited. All rightsare reserved. This guide may
not, in whole orin 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 registeredtrademark of the respective manufacturers.
Disclaimer There are no warranties extended or granted bythis 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.

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12 Getting started
Getting started
This section provides a brief description of your radio’s
basic operation. If you need further information, contact
your radio provider.
Radio controls
The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off
key, channelselectionkeysandfunctionkeys.Somekeysmay
have functions assigned to both short and long key presses:
■a short key press is defined as 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.

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Getting started 13
channel
selection keys
on/off key
volume
control
microphone
socket
press-to-talk
(PTT) key
red
display
speakergreen
amber
microphone radio status LEDs
function keys
1 and 2 function keys 3 and 4
Symbol Name Function
PTT press and hold to transmit and
release to listen
volume control rotate to change the
speaker volume
on/off a long press turns the radio on
or off
channel selection
keys move up and down through the list of channels and groups
function keys
1, 2, 3 and 4 function keys with programmed options

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14 Getting started
Radio indicators
The LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones all combine
to give you information about the state of your radio.
Although the way these indicators behave is affected by the
wayyour radio is programmed, the following sections
describe the most common operation of the radio indicators.
LED Indicators
Audible tones
For a description of other audible tones, see “Describing the
radio’s audible tones” on page 23.
LED Meaning
red
(transmit) glowing: your radio is transmitting
flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire
green
( receiveand
monitor
)
glowing: there is activity on the current channel, even
though you may not be able to hear it
flashing: you have received a call with valid special
signalling,oryouhaveactivated monitor or squelch
override
amber
(scanning) glowing: your radio is scanning a group of chan- nels for activity
flashing: your radio has detected activity on a
channel, and has halted on this channel
function
key LEDs the operation of these LEDs depends on the type of function programmed for each function key
Tone type Meaning
one short beep
after the power-
up beeps
radio locked: you need to enter your PIN
(personal identity number) before you can
use the radio
two short beeps radio turned on: theradio ispoweredonand
ready to use

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one short beep radio turned off: the radio is being
powered off, or
valid keypress: the action you have
attempted is permitted, or
function activated: a function key has been
pressed and that function has been initiated
one short, low-
pitched beep function de-activated: a function key has beenpressedandthecorrespondingfunction
has been turned off
one long, low-
pitched beep invalid keypress: the action you have attempted is not permitted, or
transmission inhibited: you have attempted
to transmit but for some reasontransmission
is not permitted at this time
three short
beeps channel now free: you were prevented from transmitting on a busy channel and that
channel is now free
three beeps transmit timeout imminent: in 10 seconds
your transmit timer will expire and your
current transmission willbe terminated
Tone type Meaning

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16 Basic operation
Basic operation
This section describes the basic operation of your radio,
includingturning the radio on and off, adjusting volume,
selecting channels, making calls and receiving calls.
Turning the radio on and off
A long press of the on/off key turns the radio either on or
off. When the radio is first turned on, the red, green and
amber LEDs flash briefly and the radio gives two short beeps.
Adjusting the volume
Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker
volume and counterclockwise todecrease the volume. The
volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s
audible indicators.
Selecting a channel
Use the channel selection keys or toscroll through
the channel list until the channel or group you want
is displayed.
Making a call
1Select the required channel or group using the channel
selection keys or .
2Check the green LED.
If the greenLED is glowing, the channel is busy and you
cannot transmit.
3Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the
microphone off the microphone clip.
4Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your
mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.
5Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT
key when you have finished talking.
Note: You cannot change channels while transmitting.

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Basic operation 17
Transmit timer
Your radio mayhave a transmit timer thatlimits the amount
of time you can transmit continuously. When the transmit
timer is about to expire, the red LED flashes and the radio
gives three beeps. You must release the PTT before youcan
transmit again.
Note: Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short time
after the transmit timer has expired.
Receiving a call
When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selected
channel or group, the radio then unmutesand you can
hear the call.
If the incoming call contains special signalling that matches
the signalling programmed for your radio, the green LED
flashes and your radio may give a ringing tone.
What you hear on a channel
Your radio may be programmed so that you hear all conversa-
tionsonachannel, oryourusergroupmaybesegregatedfrom
other user groups by using special signalling. The special
signalling is used to control the muting and unmuting of your
radio, so that your radio is muted when other user groups are
talking and unmuted for members of your user group.
There are two muting controls that operate in your radio:
■signalling mute, and
■squelch.
Signalling mute
The radio’s signalling mute only allows the radio to unmute if
the incoming call carries the tones specific to your user
group. Yourusergroupmayusetones thatareeitheraudible,
subaudible or both.

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18 Basic operation
Squelch
The radio’s squelch allowstheradioto unmuteonlywhen the
strength of the incoming signal is above a predetermined
threshold. This means that only signals of reasonable intelli-
gibility are made audible.
Monitor The monitor function is used to check that the channel is
clear before you makea call. While monitor is on, the green
LED flashes continually.
Activating monitor
1Press thefunction key assigned tomonitor tooverridethe
signalling mute and allow you to hear any traffic on
the channel.
Note: Your radio may be programmed to activate monitor
whenever the microphone is off the microphone clip.
2Press the monitor function key again to turn monitor off.
The green LED no longer flashes.
Activating squelch override
1Press and hold the monitor function keyfor longerthan
one secondto override both squelch and the
signalling mute.
This allows you to hear even faint and noisy signals.
2Press the monitor function key again to return the radio
to a quiet state.
Note: Squelch cannot be overridden when the radio
is scanning.