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Safety and compliance warnings 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.
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.
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 electronic equipment to prevent interference to reception of broadcast services. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Note: This product can be programmed for frequencies or emissions that may make its use illegal. Where applicable, 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/.
Safe radio operation Warning: Observe the following safe operating 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 vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the regulations in your area.
Your radio’s settings Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.
function keys 1 to 4 microphone socket volume control left selection key on/off key microphone press-to talk key (PTT) scroll keys display right selection key Main menu speaker radio status LEDs green red amber
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 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) ............
Selecting a channel ................................................................................... 30 Selecting a group ..................................................................................... 32 Checking that a channel is clear ................................................................ 34 Communicating directly with other radios ................................................. 35 Making a call .........................................................................................
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/.
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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.
press-to-talk (PTT) key microphone display radio status LEDs green red amber speaker on/off key volume control microphone socket function keys 1 to 4 left selection key Symbol scroll keys main menu right selection key 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 Actio
About the keypad microphone Your radio may have a keypad microphone installed. The keypad microphone has a PTT key as well as twelve alphanumeric 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).
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. symbols The symbols along the top of the display show which functions are active. left selection key text right selection key text This text shows the current function of the left selection key.
Radio display symbols These are some of the symbols you may see on you radio display: Symbol Meaning Received signal strength indicator (RSSI): the more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio Transmit: your radio is transmitting Low-power transmit: your radio is transmitting on low power Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have been turned off External alert: external alert is active Conventional mode symbols: Scanning: your radio is monitoring a group of channels for activity (
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 most common way the indicators work is described in the following sections. Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed.
Audible tones Note: If quiet or silent mode has been turned on, you will not hear any audible tones. For a description of other tones you may hear, see “Describing the radio’s audible tones” on page 67.
Using the scroll key Quick Access menu Your radio may be programmed so that your scroll keys act as a shortcut to a frequently used menu. To go to this Quick Access menu, press a scroll key or , and the Quick Access menu appears. For example, if your Channels menu is your Quick Access menu, 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. Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel or zone scroll.
Viewing your radio’s function key settings Your radio’s four function keys can have programmed functions assigned to each key. Some keys may have a function associated with both a short key press and a long key press. To check the functions assigned to your radio’s function keys, you can use the Main menu. 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Radio information>Key settings. 2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll through the list of function keys.
Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio. The following topics are covered in this section: ■ turning the radio on and off ■ entering your personal identification number ■ adjusting the speaker volume ■ turning on control-head backlighting ■ changing the level of control-head backlighting ■ changing the contrast of the radio display ■ viewing GPS information. Turning the radio on and off Give a long press of the on/off key to turn the radio either on or off.
Adjusting the speaker volume Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s audible indicators. Note: Your radio may be programmed with a minimum volume level. Turning on control-head backlighting The radio’s display and keypad light up when backlighting is on. This normally only happens when a key is pressed or a call is received.
Turning backlighting on and off by using the Main menu When backlighting is turned on using the menu, it remains on until the setting is changed to off, regardless of radio activity. 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Display settings>Backlighting. 2 In the Backlighting menu, choose either On or Off. 3 Press Select. Changing the level of control-head backlighting The radio’s display and keypad light up when backlighting is on. This normally only happens when a key is pressed or a call is received.
Changing the contrast of the radio display If the radio’s display is too dark or too light, you may be able to adjust the contrast by using the Contrast Adjust menu. 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Display settings>Contrast adjust. 2 In the Contrast Adjust menu, use the scroll keys or to adjust the display contrast to the desired level. 3 Press Save to save this setting.
To view GPS information, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the Main menu. Viewing GPS information by using a programmed function key 1 Press the function key programmed for GPS display. GPS information is now shown in the display. 2 Use the scroll keys or to view more GPS information. 3 Press Exit to exit the GPS display. Viewing GPS information by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>GPS info. 2 Use the scroll keys or to view more GPS information.
Operating in conventional mode The following topics are covered in this section: ■ selecting a zone ■ selecting a channel ■ selecting a group ■ checking that a channel is clear ■ making a call ■ making a local call ■ making a call using your address book ■ making an emergency call ■ receiving a call. Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels and groups. When you select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available.
3 Press Select. The zone indication may be programmed to appear either below the channel information or beside the RSSI symbol. Selecting a zone by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for zone scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of zones. 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Zones menu. Alternatively, the left selection key may be programmed as your Quick Access menu.
Selecting a channel by using a programmed function key Press the function key programmed for preset channel. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Selecting a channel by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Channels. 2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels until the channel you want appears. 3 Press Done. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Selecting a channel by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel scroll.
2 Scroll through the list of channels until the channel you want appears. 3 Press Done. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Selecting a group A group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels menu, the group is shown as being a single channel item, e.g. “Scan1”. To select a group you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your quick access menu.
2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels and groups until the group you want appears. 3 Press Done. The amber LED glows and the scanning symbol appears in the display. Selecting a group by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of channels and groups. 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channels menu.
Checking that a channel is clear You or your user group may be segregated from other user groups by special signalling. If an incoming call carries the special signalling tones specific to you or your user group, your radio’s signalling mute opens and you can hear the call. These tones may not be audible. The monitor function may allow you to override any special signalling on a channel, so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call.
Activating monitor by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Function settings>Monitor. 2 In the Monitor menu, choose On. 3 Press Select. While monitor is on, the green LED flashes slowly and the monitor symbol appears in the display. Note: Your radio may be programmed so that monitor turns off automatically after a short time. Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio. This feature is known as repeater talkaround.
Activating repeater talkaround by using a function key 1 Change to the required channel. 2 Press the programmed function key to turn repeater talkaround on. The message Talkaround activated appears and the repeater talkaround symbol appears in the display. 3 Proceed with your call. 4 To turn repeater talkaround off, either: ■ change the channel, or ■ press the function key again. Activating repeater talkaround by using the Main menu 1 Change to the required channel.
Making a call 1 Select the required channel or scan group. 2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit. 3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the microphone off the microphone clip. 4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. 6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
Making a local call by using the Main menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Select Menu>Local calls. 3 In the Local Calls menu, scroll through the list of local calls until the call you want appears. 4 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display. Making a local call by using your Quick Access menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Local Calls menu.
Making a call using your address book Your Address Book menu has a programmed list of calls, which can be made from any channel or zone. Address-book calls may also be used to send status information, such as “at lunch” or “on site”. To make a call using your address book, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your Quick Access menu. Making an address-book call by using a function key Press the function key programmed for Address Book Call.
3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display. Making an address-book call by using your Quick Access menu 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Address Book menu. 2 Scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display.
While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio. Alternatively, your radio may appear to turn off but will actually remain in emergency mode. 2 Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by turning the radio off and then on. Note: Emergency mode may be programmed to end after a fixed period of time.
Operating in MPT trunked mode Note: Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in MPT trunked mode.
2 In the Change Mode menu, select either Conventional or MPT. 3 Press Select. 4 Press Yes when you are prompted to confirm your selection. The message Changing Mode appears and your radio now shows the programmed default display for either conventional or MPT trunked mode. Checking that your network is available Check that the amber LED is glowing and the network symbol appears in the display. The amber LED glows and the network symbol is shown whenever your radio has access to the MPT trunked network.
Using the Main menu to change networks 1 Select Menu>Change network. 2 In the Change Network menu, scroll through the list of networks until the network you want appears. 3 Press Select. The radio will restart, and display a power-up message followed by the name of the new network. 4 Check that the amber LED is glowing and the network symbol appears in the display. If the amber LED and network symbol keep flashing, you may be out of the coverage area of this network.
Making a preset call The preset calls programmed for your radio may be to other radios, to PABX extensions or to PSTN numbers. To make a preset call from your radio, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, ■ use your Quick Access menu, or ■ dial the preset call using a keypad microphone. Using a function key to make a preset call Press the function key programmed to make the preset call you want. The call details appear in the display.
Using your Quick Access menu to make a preset call 1 Press the left selection key or one of the scroll keys or to enter the Preset Calls menu. 2 Scroll through the list of names until the you want appears. 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. Dialling a preset call If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, the preset calls programmed for your radio can be dialled.
2 Press Send or the or PTT key. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. About emergency operation In an emergency you may be able to summon help by sending an emergency call. After making the call, your radio may be programmed to enter emergency mode. While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher or the called party can hear any activity near your radio.
Dialling an emergency call If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you can dial an emergency call. For information about entering characters using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad microphone” on page 17. 1 Dial *9. 2 Press Send or the or PTT key. An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio. Note: If you wish to send an emergency call to another radio, you may be able to dial *9*n then press the or PTT key.
Cancelling emergency mode Reset the radio to normal operation at any time by turning the radio off and then on. Note: Emergency mode may be programmed to end after a fixed period of time. In this case, there is no need to turn the radio off and then on in order to return the radio to normal operation. Dialling a PABX number If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you may be able to make calls to a PABX extension.
Dialling a PSTN number If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you may be able to make calls to a PSTN number. For information about entering characters using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad microphone” on page 17. To dial a PSTN number: 1 Dial 0n, where n is the PSTN number you wish to call. Note: The numbers you dial before the 0 depend on the way your network operates. 2 Press Send or the or PTT key. The call details appear in the display.
Once the symbol appears, you can proceed with the call, as follows: 1 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 2 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. 3 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking. While you are transmitting, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display. 4 End the call by placing your microphone back onto its hook or by pressing Clear.
Re-establishing a call The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions allow you to re-establish calls using the PTT key. Last number recall When an outgoing call has ended, the message Last call to and the called unit’s identity may appear on the display. To make a call to that person again, briefly press the PTT key. Unanswered call When an incoming call is missed, the message Missed call and the caller’s identity may appear in the display. To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.
Accessing the call queue 1 Use the scroll keys or to move through the calls in the call queue until the call you want appears. 2 Press Options to open the Call Queue Options menu. The options available for the call depend on the type of call it is. If the call is a voice call, select Call to return the call or Delete to delete the call. If the call is a status message or a text message, then select View to read the message.
About status messages A status message is sent to another party to indicate your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”. If the radio receiving your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message. If you receive a status message, the message is automatically queued, since a response is not expected. Selecting a status message 1 Select Main>Send>Status.
3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. Dialling a status message If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, the status messages programmed for your radio can be dialled. To dial the message, you need to know the number associated with the status message. There may be up to 30 status messages programmed.
About text messages Your radio may be programmed so that you can send text messages. There are three options for creating text messages: ■ selecting a preset text message, ■ editing a preset text message, or ■ creating a new text message. Note: To either edit or enter a text message, your radio must have a keypad microphone installed. For information about entering alphanumeric characters using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad microphone” on page 17.
Editing a preset text message 1 Select Menu>Send> Text message>Preset message. In the Preset Message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. 2 Scroll through the list of preset message labels until the one you want appears. 3 Press Edit, and the complete text message you have chosen is now displayed. 4 Use the scroll keys or to move through the characters. Use the alphanumeric keypad to add characters and the Clear key to delete them. The message can be up to 100 characters long.
Sending a text message 1 When you have chosen or entered a message, press Options and the Send To menu opens. 2 In the Send To menu, scroll through the list of options until the choice you want appears. If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you can choose the option Send to dialled, then dial the number of the party you wish to call. 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear.
Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode If your radio has a keypad microphone installed, you can make dialled calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dialling features available depend on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Contact your radio provider for further assistance. For information about entering characters using the keypad microphone, see “About the keypad microphone” on page 17.
2 Press the or PTT key. The name associated with your network and your radio’s full MPT number appears. The number is in the form: Prefix Fleet Radio unit number 234 300 3078 MPT 1343 dialled calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios and gives an example of each type of call. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
Nokia ANN fleet calls If your MPT trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialling, the numbers you dial depend on your fleet size. Fleets are defined as either large, small or mini. Your radio’s unique number on the network consists of: ■ a lead number 7, 8 or 9, depending on the fleet size, ■ a zero-, one-, two- or three-digit prefix, ■ a one- or two-digit fleet number, and ■ a two- or three-digit radio unit number. Note: See your radio provider or network administrator for Nokia ANN call details.
Nokia ANN dialled calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and gives an example of each type of call. Note: In the following dialled numbers, the # terminator is not necessary if you press the PTT key instead.
Accessing common MPT trunking functions The following tables explain how you can access special MPT trunking functions using the * and # keys. The availability of these functions is dependant on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key. *...
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Troubleshooting The following topics are covered in this section: ■ when your radio won’t turn on ■ removing the microphone ■ reinstalling the microphone ■ removing the radio from the vehicle ■ describing the radio’s audible tones. When your radio won’t turn on If the red, green and amber LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no power is reaching the radio.
Reinstalling the microphone Caution: The microphone grommet must be installed whenever the microphone is plugged into the microphone socket. 1 Plug the microphone into the microphone socket. 2 Slide the microphone grommet along the microphone cord and push two adjacent corners of the grommet into the microphone socket cavity. 3 Squeeze the grommet and push the remaining corners into position. 4 Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the cavity.
Describing the radio’s audible tones The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
Action and tone Meaning two high-pitched beeps Radio's temperature is very high: the radio's temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power; if the radio's temperature rises outside this range, transmissions will be inhibited continuous lowRadio system error: a system error has occurred pitched tone and the radio may be inoperable two long low-high Synthesizer is out-of-lock: the radio's synthesizer pitched tone pairs is out-of-lock on the current channel an
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