TM9100 mobiles User’s Guide Version 0.
For your safety Please read the following safety and compliance information before using your radio. 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.
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.
This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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 Electronics Ltd. Failure to do so could invalidate compliance requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the radio.
■ vehicular electronic systems such as fuel injection, anti-skid brakes, and cruise control ■ medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers ■ medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Consult the manufacturer (or its representative) of the equipment to determine whether these electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting. High temperatures For your safety The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins can become hot during prolonged operation.
Contents For your safety ................................................................ i Radio frequency exposure information ......................... i Using this radio........................................................ i Controlling your exposure to RF energy ................... i Compliance with RF energy exposure standards ...... ii Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA................ ii Unapproved modifications or changes to radio ..........
Contents Accessing menus ...................................................... 11 Accessing frequently used menus ............................. 11 Using the scroll key Quick Access menu................ 11 Using the left selection key Quick Access menu .... 12 Understanding the radio indicators .............................. 13 Alert tones ............................................................... 13 Status indicators .......................................................
1 About this guide This user’s guide provides information about the TM9155 mobile radio. Document conventions Convention Explanation Bold text Indicates text that appears on the radio display. Note: Indicates additional information that you may find useful to know. Tip: Provides a helpful hint.
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About your radio This section describes all the various buttons and keys on your radio.
About your digital radio You may notice some differences in the way digital and analog radios perform: the lack of static in low signal areas and consequently where you notice that coverage is poor. Lack of static noise You may notice the lack of static noise on digital channels. This lack of static is because your digital radio removes the “noise” from the transmission so that you hear only clear voice.
Basic operation The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off key, scroll keys, selection keys and function keys. Some keys have functions assigned to both short and long key presses: The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, three-way selector control, scroll keys, selection keys, and function keys.
Turning your radio on/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. . volume control on/off key About your radio Adjusting the volume Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume, and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. The raised dot indicates the current volume setting.
About the press-to-talk (PTT) key Press and hold the PTT key to talk. Release it to listen.
Using keys to access commonly used features The function keys provide quick access to the features you will use most often. The action that the keys perform will depend on how your radio has been programmed. About your radio . emergency key function keys 1 to 4 Emergency key You may be able to activate emergency mode by pressing the F1 key (if your radio has been programmed in this way).
Understanding the radio display The messages and symbols you see on your radio display depends on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it has been programmed. Display symbols These are the various symbols you may see on your radio display.
Using the menus to access settings You can access settings and features for your radio using the menu. The menus available will depend on the way your radio has been programmed. The selection and scroll keys enable you to select and move around the menus. About your radio Selection keys left selection key right selection key There are two selection keys beneath the display screen. How these keys work depends on the word that appears above them on the screen.
■ display the previous or next part of a message that is too long to be displayed on the screen. Accessing menus 1 To access the main menu, press the right selection key whenever Menu appears above it. About your radio 2 Use the scroll keys to move through the list of menus. 3 When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select to enter the menu you have chosen. Accessing frequently used menus Depending on how your radio has been programmed, you may have two different ‘quick access’ menus.
In this example, the Channels menu is the Quick Access menu. You can press a scroll key or to go directly to the Channels menu. The Channels menu, with a list of your available channels and scan groups, is now displayed. Using the left selection key Quick Access menu The text above the left selection key corresponds to the Quick Access menu, for example, Channels. To use this Quick Access menu: About your radio ■ 12 Press your left selection key menu appears.
Understanding the radio indicators The status LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones—together with the radio display—all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The status LED indicator and the radio’s audible tones— together with the radio display—all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The most common operation of the indicators are described in the following sections.
Status indicators Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed. radio status LEDs About your radio red green amber LED Meaning Red (transmit) Glowing: your radio is transmitting Green (receive) Glowing: you are receiving Amber (scanning) Glowing: your radio is scanning a group of channels for activity Flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire, or your radio is stunned.
