DRAFT 2 TP9400 P25 Portable Radios User’s Guide MPD-00003-05 · Issue 5 · November 2014
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DRAFT 2 Contents For your safety...................................................... 10 Menu maps............................................................ 23 1 About this guide .................................................. 25 Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 25 Related documentation................................................... 26 2 Before using your radio ...................................... 27 For your safety — battery warning.......................
DRAFT 2 Using a wireless headset ............................................... Wearing the headset .................................................. Pairing a wireless headset with the radio ................... Managing your headsets ............................................ Selecting a zone............................................................. Selecting a channel ........................................................ Limiting call time.........................................................
DRAFT 2 to the function key ...................................................... Activating in-zone scanning............................................ Activating talkgroup scanning......................................... Making a call while scanning .......................................... Suspending a channel from a scan group ...................... Editing a scan group....................................................... Selecting a group to edit.............................................
DRAFT 2 Responding to a loneworker alarm .......................... 116 Delaying the emergency action (conventional mode only) ......................................... 117 11 Encryption ...........................................................118 About encryption .......................................................... About the proper key detect feature ......................... Encrypting calls ............................................................ Making an encrypted call.....................
DRAFT 2 LED behavior............................................................ Removing the battery from the charger .................... Maintaining battery life and performance ..................... Cleaning the contacts of the battery ......................... Storing batteries ........................................................... Using batteries after storage .................................... Disposing of batteries ...................................................
DRAFT 2 Copyright and trademarks All information contained in this document is the property of Tait Limited. All rights reserved. This document 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 Limited. The word TAIT and the TAIT logo are trademarks of Tait Limited.
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DRAFT 2 For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. 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.
DRAFT 2 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. ■ When listening and talking on the radio, hold it upright in front of your face so that it is at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from any part of your face.
DRAFT 2 ■ 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. ■ European Directive 2004/40/EC on minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields).
DRAFT 2 Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (1) Receivers Part 15 of the FCC Rules imposes RF emission limits on receivers. This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. CFR Title 47 Part 15.19 (a) (3) - All other devices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
DRAFT 2 USA public safety bands (764 –776 MHz and 794 – 806 MHz) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47 Subpart R deals with the use of frequencies in the 764 to 776 MHz and 794 to 806 MHz bands. Low-power channels This radio complies with § 90.531 (b) (3) and § 90.531 (b) (4) of 47 CFR. These sections state that only low-power transmission is permitted on the following channels: ■ Regional Planning channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (3). ■ Itinerant channels, as defined in § 90.531 (b) (4).
DRAFT 2 Frequency band reserved for distress beacons Frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons. Transmissions should not be made within this frequency band. 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.
DRAFT 2 Declaration of conformity Brief Declarations of Conformity appear on on page 157 of this booklet. To download the formal declaration of conformity, go to www.taitradio.com/ eudoc. Interference with electronic devices Warning Some electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy that is present when your radio is transmitting.
DRAFT 2 If there is interference between your hearing aid and the radio, please discuss an alternative solution with the hearing aid manufacturer. Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas Warning Unless the radio is specifically certified for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio before entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause serious injury or death.
DRAFT 2 Radios with the product code “T03-22xxx-xx” have IS approval and are approved to one of the following ratings. Check the label on your radio for the exact rating. USA/Canada ■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIA T4 Gb ■ Class I Zone 1 AEx ib IIC T4 Gb IECEx/INMETRO ■ Ex ib IIA T4 Gb ■ Ex ib IIC T4 Gb ATEX ■ II 2G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb ■ II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb The radio battery is also approved to one of the above ratings. Check the label on your battery for the exact rating.
DRAFT 2 Warning Ensure that the ratings printed on a label on the equipment will permit your IS radio and accessories to be used in your hazardous location. The operating temperature range for IS radios and accessories in hazardous locations is –4°F to +104°F (–20°C to +40°C). In safe locations it is –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to + 60°C). IS radios, batteries, antennas and accessories must not be engraved or modified in any way. Do not use the radio if it is cracked or damaged.
DRAFT 2 ■ Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC-rated acces- sories may be used with Gas Group IIA or IIC radios, but the combination may only be used in a Gas atmosphere. Any item approved to IIA will limit the radio system to a IIA area. For use in a IIC area, all items must be approved to IIC. Radio installation and operation in vehicles Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio near such areas.
DRAFT 2 Multicharger safety information Warning This device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. Norsk (no): Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Suomi (fi): Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Svenska (sv): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/ EEC and its amendments.
DRAFT 2 Attaching of labels Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to property. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/ or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged. Caution Tait recommends that you do not affix additional labels to the surfaces between the radio chassis and the battery.
DRAFT 2 Menu maps This section shows the menus and submenus that may be programmed for your radio. Some features are controlled by software licenses (SFEs) and may not be available with your radio.
DRAFT 2 Radio settings Functions Low power tx Monitor Lock radio Set scan key Squelch override Scanning Call Settings Ignore 2-tone Call queuing Extra features Loneworker Alert settings Indicator level Keypress tones Quiet operation Silent operation Display settings Backlighting Contrast adjust Talk party ID RSSI 24 Menu maps Radio info Key settings Version info Radio FW Radio HW Radio ID Serial number Alias Customer info P25 IP address MDT IP address Advanced Edit groups
DRAFT 2 1 About this guide This user’s guide provides information about TP9400 portable radios. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance. The radio behavior described in this guide applies to radios with firmware version 2.00. To check the radio’s firmware version, see "Viewing radio information" on page 144. If your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider for assistance.
DRAFT 2 Related documentation The following documentation is also available for your Tait radio, which you can access from the Tait Technical Support website (http://support.taitradio.com): ■ Safety and Compliance Information—supplied with each radio. (The same information is included in this user’s guide.) ■ Li-ion Battery Safety Information—supplied with each Li-ion battery. ■ Battery Care and Charging Guide—supplied with each charger.
DRAFT 2 2 Before using your radio Once you have unpacked your radio, there are a few tasks you must do before you can use it. The most important of these is to charge your battery for the first time — allow 2.5 hours for this. Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery, antenna, audio accessory or carry accessory with an IS radio. Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death.
DRAFT 2 For your safety — battery warning Warning This radio uses a Lithium-ion battery. If the battery is damaged or handled in an unsafe manner, it can cause personal injury and/or damage to property. Read the important safety information included with your battery. Attaching labels to the radio or battery Warning Do not cover the battery vent hole or the vent hole on the radio chassis. If the vent on the battery is obstructed, the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/or damage to property.
DRAFT 2 The diagram below shows the specified dimensions of the label. 0.28 in (7 mm) R0.13 in (3.2 mm) 1.22 in (31 mm) maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Charging the battery before first use Before using your battery for the first time, you must charge it. Follow the instructions included with your Tait charger. This information is repeated in the section "Charging and caring for batteries" on page 132. For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger.
DRAFT 2 3 Place the two lugs at the bottom edge of the battery into the two slots in the bottom of the front panel. 4 Lightly press the top of the battery towards the radio until the battery catch clicks. 5 Make sure that the battery is firmly in position. Removing the battery The battery is secured to the radio by a battery catch in the radio’s rear panel.
DRAFT 2 Removing the antenna Warning Do not change the antenna in a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. Use a firm grip and turn the antenna counterclockwise half a turn. Use a lighter grip to fully unscrew the antenna, and carefully remove it. Attaching a belt clip To attach a belt clip to the radio: 1 Slide the belt clip into the two grooves at the top of the battery. 2 Press down on the belt clip until it snaps into place.
DRAFT 2 Installing an audio accessory Warning Use only Tait-supplied, IS-approved audio accessories with IS radios. Fitting an audio accessory that is not IS-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approved audio accessories, refer to “TP9300/TP9400 IS Portable Radios Approved IS Accessories” on the Tait website, or contact your nearest Tait office.
DRAFT 2 3 Getting started This section gives an overview of your P25 radio, describes the radio’s controls and indicators, and explains how the radio menus are organized.
DRAFT 2 About P25 digital radios Your P25 digital radio can be programmed for P25 conventional or P25 trunked operation. Analog conventional operation is also available, with dualmode channels able to transmit and receive both digital and analog calls. You may notice differences between digital and analog calls in terms of: ■ static noise in low signal areas, and ■ radio coverage in marginal reception areas. Lack of static noise On digital networks there is no static noise, even in low signal areas.
DRAFT 2 About the radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, power/volume control, channel selector, 3-way selector control (optional), scroll keys, selection keys, and function keys. Some keys 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 described in the following sections.
DRAFT 2 Name 36 Getting started Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Power/volume control Rotate to turn the radio on and change the speaker volume Channel selector Select and change channels 3-way selector (optional) Select frequently used features Left and right selection keys Action determined by the text above the selection key Scroll keys Scroll up and down through a list of menu options, scroll left and right in messages, or select the Quick Access menu Fun
DRAFT 2 Understanding the radio display The messages and icons you see on your radio display depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it is programmed.
DRAFT 2 Icon 38 Meaning Battery indicator: shows how much charge is available in the battery Battery in charger: appears when you place a radio (with a battery attached) in the charger to move through a list, Scrolling: you can use or or access a Quick Reference menu Getting started
DRAFT 2 Understanding the radio indicators 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 way the indicators work is described in the following sections. The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed.
DRAFT 2 Audible tones The radio uses audible tones to alert you to its status: ■ Radio controls and keypress tones—the tones and beeps you hear when you press your radio’s keys or use the controls. ■ Incoming call tone—when the radio is receiving a call. ■ Warning tones—when there is an error, or the bat- tery is low, for example. Warning If quiet or silent mode is turned on, you will not hear any alert tones.
DRAFT 2 Using function keys to access frequently used features The function keys provide access to some of the features you will use most often. These features are assigned to the function keys when the radio is programmed. Some keys may have a feature associated with both a short key press and a long key press.
DRAFT 2 Navigating the radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the Main menu To access the Main menu, press the right selection key whenever Menu appears above it. Channel 12 Zone 11Menu Lock Use the scroll keys to move through the menu list. Main menu Zones Individual call Back Select When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select to open the menu you have chosen.
DRAFT 2 Accessing frequently used menus Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may have two different Quick Access menus. One Quick Access menu is displayed when you press a scroll key, and the other when you press the left selection key. These give you easy access to the menus you use most often. Using the scroll key Quick Access menu There are two ways to use this Quick Access menu: ■ Use the scroll keys to scroll through a list of zones or channels.
DRAFT 2 Using the left selection key Quick Access menu The text above the left selection key corresponds to the Quick Access menu, for example, Zones. To use this Quick Access menu: ■ Press the left selection key and the associated menu appears.
DRAFT 2 4 Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio.
DRAFT 2 Turning the radio on and off Rotate the power/volume control switch clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to turn the radio off. When the radio is first turned on, the status LED briefly glows red, and the radio gives two short beeps. Your radio may not turn on if your battery is very low. (See "Low battery warning" on page 137.
DRAFT 2 The radio is now locked, and the message Enter PIN appears in the display. The radio remains locked until the correct sequence of keys is pressed. If you forget the unlock sequence or you do not know it, contact your radio provider for assistance. Unlocking the radio ■ To unlock your radio, use the unlock sequence you have been given. (This is a pre-programmed sequence of four keys.
DRAFT 2 The message Keypad locked briefly appears in the display, and Unlock appears above the right selection key, in place of Menu. When any of the locked keys are pressed, the message Keypad lock active appears. To unlock the keypad: ■ Press and hold the right selection key for about one second. Using a wireless headset This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
DRAFT 2 1 Do not block the device’s internal antenna (see the device’s user documentation). The human body can interfere with a Bluetooth signal, 2 If you usually use your radio with your right hand, wear the headset on your right ear. 3 Avoid coming in contact with the internal antenna of a headset or radio. Pairing a wireless headset with the radio Before attempting to connect a wireless headset, Tait recommends that the headset is fully charged.
DRAFT 2 4 Select Connect when the required headset appears in the list of new devices, then Yes to add the headset to My Headsets. New devices HM1100 Searching ,,, Cancel Add to My Headsets? Connect Yes No The message Connecting appears, while the radio attempts to pair with the headset. Connecting: HM1100 Clear 5 When the message Calling. Answer on headset appears, press the Answer button on the headset to confirm the connection. Calling.
DRAFT 2 ■ c The radio will ask you for confirmation before connecting this headset. My Headsets BlueAnt T1V1. CSR-bc6 Back +a a Options Press Options to disconnect or connect a headset (Disconnect, Connect), change the priority order of the headsets (Move down), or remove a headset from My Headsets (Remove, Remove all).
DRAFT 2 The radio then prompts you to connect to the headsets in My Headsets, in priority order. Connect. HM1100? No Yes No Connect BlueAnt T1 V1? Yes 2 Select Yes to connect, or No to choose another headset. Changing the way your headset reconnects You can use the Power-on Option menu to change the way your radio reconnects with a headset when the radio is first turned on.
DRAFT 2 Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical region (Dallas, Houston, etc.). To select a zone: 1 Press Menu and select Zones. 2 Scroll to the zone you want. 3 Press Select.
DRAFT 2 Selecting a channel Using the channel selector For channels 1 to 16, rotate the channel selector to the channel you want. For all other channels, use the Main menu to select a channel. Using the Main menu 1 Press Menu and select Channels. 2 Scroll to the channel you want and press Select. Using the keypad 1 Dial the number associated with the channel using the alphanumeric keypad. To delete a digit that you have dialed incorrectly, press Clear. 2 Press Select or # to confirm the channel change.
DRAFT 2 Limiting call time Your radio may limit the amount of time you can talk (transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmit timer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio users to make calls on that channel. The message Transmit Timeout Imminent appears in the display. Checking recent calls This feature is available for digital channels only and applies to individual calls and call alert pages only. Your radio may be able to store a list of the last 20 calls.
DRAFT 2 5 Operating in conventional mode This section explains how to operate your radio in conventional mode. This includes how to make and receive calls, and use your radio in different repeater areas.
DRAFT 2 Making calls To make a call: 1 Select the required zone (see "Selecting a zone" on page 53). 2 Select the required channel (see "Selecting a channel" on page 54). 3 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about one inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit. If the channel is busy, you may not be able to transmit. Wait until the status LED has stopped glowing green, and then try again. 4 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
DRAFT 2 2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press the PTT key to make the call immediately. 3 Alternatively, scroll to the person you want to call and press Select. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Call...? briefly appears in the display. Call...? Car 2 Cancel Menu 4 Press the PTT key to make the call. Understanding talkgroups This feature is available for digital channels only. A talkgroup is a collection of radio users with whom you want to have private conversations.
DRAFT 2 Making a talkgroup call To make a call to the currently selected talkgroup ■ Press the PTT key. Changing a talkgroup 1 Press Menu and select Talkgroups. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to use a Quick Access menu to go to the Talkgroup menu.) 2 Scroll through the list of talkgroups to the one you want and press Select. Talkgroups Talkgroup01 Talkgroup02 Cancel Select 3 Press the PTT key to make a call to the currently selected talkgroup.
DRAFT 2 Receiving calls When a call is received with valid signaling, the radio unmutes and you can hear the call. Identifying a caller (talking party ID) This feature is available for digital channels only. You can use talking party ID to identify the radio user calling you. (This feature is usually turned on when the radio is programmed.) ■ talkgroup call: the name of the talkgroup is displayed.
DRAFT 2 Receiving a two-tone call This feature is available for analog channels only. Two-tone signaling is used to call either individual or groups of radios. When your radio receives a two-tone call that it can decode, it beeps, indicating which type of two-tone call has been received. ■ One long beep: a two-tone individual call has been received. ■ Two medium beeps: a two-tone group call has been received. ■ Three short beeps: a two-tone super group call has been received.
DRAFT 2 Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio using the radio talkaround feature. You can do this when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy. While repeater talkaround is active, all calls are made on your current channel’s receive frequency. Turning repeater talkaround on and off You can turn repeater talkaround on and off using a function key, if your radio is programmed in this way.
DRAFT 2 Checking that the channel is clear Monitor allows you to override some or all of the radio’s mutes, allowing you to hear if there is any traffic (including talkgroup and individual calls) on a channel. For analog channels, this is so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call. Turning monitor on and off 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Monitor.
DRAFT 2 Selecting a voting group Using the channel selector You can use the channel selector to select a preset voting group, if your radio is programmed in this way. ■ Rotate the channel selector to the group you want. Using a function key To use a function key to select a voting group: ■ Press the function key to select and activate a preset voting or scan group. Using the Main menu To select a voting group using the Main menu: 1 Press Menu and select Channels.
DRAFT 2 Channel nuisance deleted The channel remains removed from the voting group until you either select another voting group or the radio is turned off and then on again. The function key programmed to activate a voting group may be programmed so that a short key press activates voting and a long key press activates nuisance delete. Hearing faint and noisy signals This feature is only applicable to analog channels.
DRAFT 2 6 Operating in P25 trunking mode This section explains how your radio operates on a P25 trunking system. This includes how to make group calls, individual calls and phone calls. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. The features described in this chapter are only available for radios configured for P25 trunking operation.
DRAFT 2 About P25 trunking Your radio may be able to operate on a P25 trunking system as well as a conventional repeater-based system. On a conventional system, radio users compete for access to individual channels, and one channel can be overloaded with traffic while others are often unused. The trunking system allows several channels to be automatically shared by a number of radio users. These traffic channels are pooled and allocated, as required, for the duration of a call.
DRAFT 2 Service is lost If access to the trunking system is lost, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear , and the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu The radio sounds five beeps to indicate the loss of service, followed by a repeating double beep. The double beep continues until service is restored. Site trunking operation During normal trunking operation, your radio may roam between a number of sites, each with its own zone controller.
DRAFT 2 P25 phase 2 fallback mode If there is a fault on the phase 2 network, operation may fall back to phase 1 mode. Failsoft operation Your radio may be programmed to enter ‘failsoft’ mode when service is lost due to failure of a trunking site controller. For information about failsoft mode, see "Failsoft mode operation" on page 76. Making a talkgroup call A talkgroup is a collection of radios on a trunking system.
DRAFT 2 Your radio now indicates the zone in which it is operating, either as a letter in the top right corner of the display, or as a zone name in the second line of the display. B Channel 1 Zone 2 Menu zone represented as one or two letters zone name 2 Select the required talkgroup: ■ Press Menu and select Channels. ■ Scroll to the talkgroup you want, and press Select.
DRAFT 2 While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display. B Talkgroup 2 Zone 2 Menu Receiving a talkgroup call To hear calls from other members of a talkgroup, your radio must have that talkgroup selected, or the talkgroup must be part of an active scan group. For information about selecting a talkgroup, see "Making a talkgroup call" on page 69, and for information about talkgroup scanning, see "Activating talkgroup scanning" on page 83.
DRAFT 2 2 Scroll to the person you want to call and press Select or press the PTT key. Individual call Car 2 Car 1 Cancel Select The message Calling... briefly appears. Calling... Car 2 Cancel Menu 3 When the called party accepts the call, you will hear three short beeps. 4 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit, speak clearly into the microphone, and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
DRAFT 2 Emergency calls In an emergency, you can summon help by sending an emergency call. When an emergency call is initiated, the radio enters ‘emergency mode’. For more information on emergency mode, see "Standard emergency mode" on page 110. Making an emergency call You can make an emergency call using the emergency function key (function key 1). ■ Press the function or emergency key to activate emergency mode.
DRAFT 2 Making a phone call This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone network and make a phone call. Caution In some situations, your call will not proceed. For an explanation of the radio behavior, see "Unconnected calls" on page 75. To make a phone call on a trunking system: 1 Press Menu and select Phone call. (The phone call you last dialed appears in the display.
DRAFT 2 Unconnected calls If your call is not connected, the way your radio behaves is explained in the following table. Radio behavior System queued Busy channel now free Explanation The system is too busy to process your talkgroup or individual call. The system is now available to process your talkgroup or individual call. The radio sounds three short beeps. You have selected a talkgroup that does not currently exist on the system.
DRAFT 2 Failsoft mode operation If your radio is unable to access the trunking system, it may be programmed to enter failsoft mode. Failsoft mode operates in one of two ways: ‘radio-based’ failsoft and ‘infrastructure’ failsoft. Radio-based failsoft When you lose access to the trunking system, no longer appears, the bars in the RSSI icon disappear , and the display shows No service. Talkgroup 1 No service Menu After a short time, your radio switches to a programmed conventional communications channel.
DRAFT 2 You may still be able to communicate with your dispatcher and other talkgroup members, depending on the type of system failure that has occurred, and how your radio is programmed. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio is notified, and will attempt to register on the control channel it was previously using. Dynamic regrouping The dynamic regrouping feature allows you to send a dynamic regrouping request to your dispatcher.
DRAFT 2 7 Scanning This section explains the different types of scanning that may be available on your radio, and also how to view and edit scan group members.
DRAFT 2 About scanning The scan feature is used to monitor groups of channels or talkgroups for activity of interest. This means that you are able to operate across multiple channels or talkgroups at the same time. For example, you may need to monitor your own conventional dispatch channel as well as other local area channels, such as a local sheriff and highway patrol channel.
DRAFT 2 ■ background scanning (P25 conventional and ana- log channels, and may include some voting groups) ■ in-zone scanning (P25 conventional and analog channels, and P25 trunked talkgroups) ■ talkgroup scanning (P25 trunked talkgroups, and may include some P25 conventional and analog channels,). For information about viewing and editing scan group membership, see "Editing a scan group" on page 85.
DRAFT 2 Activating standard scanning A standard scan group scans conventional channels (P25 and analog) from across zones, and can also scan one or two voting groups. A standard scan group appears and behaves on the radio like a separate channel, and all standard scan groups are included in the channel list. Standard scanning is activated when you select a standard scan group. To select a standard scan group: 1 Press Menu and select Channels.
DRAFT 2 Background scanning remains on until you either press the function key again, or select a standard, in-zone or talkgroup scan group. Changing the background scan group assigned to the function key 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Set scan key. 2 Scroll through the list of background scan groups available and press Select. When you next turn on background scanning, this is the scan group that is activated.
DRAFT 2 Activating talkgroup scanning Talkgroup scanning monitors calls from multiple trunked talkgroups, and up to five additional conventional channels (P25 or analog), from across zones. If conventional channels are included as group members, your radio will briefly leave the trunking control channel to scan these channels at regular intervals. Warning If a talkgroup scan group contains P25 or analog conventional channels, scanning needs to exit trunk mode briefly to scan the conventional channels.
DRAFT 2 Making a call while scanning If you want to make a call while your radio is scanning: 1 Press the PTT key to transmit. If the icon is flashing, your radio calls the currently selected channel. If there has been no recent activity on the channel (the icon is not flashing), then the channel that is called depends on the way your radio has been programmed. The possible options are: ■ your radio calls a predetermined channel e.g.
DRAFT 2 If the channel has been removed successfully, the message Channel nuisance deleted appears in the display. Channel nuisance deleted The function key programmed to activate scanning may be programmed so that a short key press activates scanning and a long key press activates nuisance delete. Editing a scan group Selecting a group to edit 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Functions > Advanced > Edit groups.
DRAFT 2 ■ Group members: shows the current members of ■ Add or Delete channel: adds or deletes member channels of a group. ■ ■ a group, and may also show the designated transmit channel and priority channels. Change tx channel: changes the group’s transmit channel. Change P1 or P2: changes the group’s first or second priority channel.
DRAFT 2 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Group members and press Select. Edit group Group members Add channel Back Select 3 Scroll through the list of group members. The names of the group members may be shortened. 4 The information that may appear is explained in the example below. priority 1 channel zone transmit channel Group members A:Channel 1 A:Channel 2 Back Select channel name Adding a channel to a group 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select.
DRAFT 2 Deleting a channel from a group You cannot delete the priority 1 channel using the Delete Channel menu. 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Delete channel and press Select. A list of group members that are able to be deleted appears. 3 Select the channel you want to delete and press OK.
DRAFT 2 3 Select the new transmit channel and press OK. The transmit channel remains changed even after the radio is turned off. Changing a group’s first or second priority channel 1 In the Radio settings menu, select Edit groups and select a scan group. Press Select. 2 In the Edit Group menu, select Change P1 or Change P2 and press Select. The current priority channels are identified by the or icons beside the channel names.
DRAFT 2 8 P25 services This section describes the P25 services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
DRAFT 2 Messages You may be able to send short messages to another radio user. These messages are defined at programming time. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a message to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network. If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can send a message to any other radio on the same conventional channel. The radio to whom you are sending the message must have the same message programmed in order to read and display your message.
DRAFT 2 The LED glows red and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the message has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the call alert page. Sending a message to a person of your choice 1 Press Menu and select Services > Messages. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key or use your Quick Access menu to select messages.
DRAFT 2 Status update You can inform another radio user of your current status by sending them a status update, for example, ‘At scene’. You may be able to send the status update to a predetermined person or talkgroup, or to a person of your choice. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send your status to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network. If you are on a P25 conventional channel, you can send your status to any other radio on the same conventional channel.
DRAFT 2 The LED glows red and a message may be displayed to advise you whether the status update has been sent successfully or not. If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Status request This feature is only available on P25 conventional channels. You can find out what another radio user is currently doing by asking their radio to send you a status update.
DRAFT 2 If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Call alert You can let another radio user know that you want to talk to them by sending them a call alert page. When the other radio user receives the call alert page, they can call you back when it is convenient. If you are on a P25 trunk channel, you can send a call alert to any other radio on a trunk channel on the same network.
DRAFT 2 Answering a call alert page If you receive a call alert page from another radio user, the message Page rx’d from... briefly appears in the display. Select Call to return the page or No to delete it. If you miss the call alert page, the identity of the caller may be saved in your recent calls list. Radio check This feature is only available on P25 conventional channels. If you want to find out whether a particular radio is available on the system, you can use the radio check feature.
DRAFT 2 If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Radio unit monitor This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This software license is only required for the radio that sends the radio unit monitor request. The receiving radio does not need the software license.
DRAFT 2 If the other radio has received your request, it will now call you, so that you can monitor activity near the radio. Call received Car 2 Menu If an acknowledgement is not received from the recipient’s radio, you will have the option of either canceling or resending the request. Radio inhibit and uninhibit Warning When your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio.
DRAFT 2 The LED glows red and a message appears in the display. Sending inhibit to Car 2 Cancel If the radio has been successfully immobilized, an acknowledgement message is displayed. Ack received OK Sending a radio uninhibit request 1 Press Menu and select Services > Radio uninhibit. 2 Scroll to the radio you wish to make operable. 3 Press Send to. Radio uninhibit Car 2 Car 3 Cancel Send to The LED glows red and a message appears in the display.
DRAFT 2 9 GPS location services This section explains how to use the GPS location services that may be available on your radio. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
DRAFT 2 About GPS location information While you may be able to view your GPS location information on analogue channels, sending GPS information is only available for digital channels. If your radio is connected to a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, you can view GPS location information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time.
DRAFT 2 Viewing GPS information 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > GPS Info. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to access the GPS Info menu.) GPS information is now shown in the display, if it is available. Your radio may programmed to show any of these displays, in any order. Immediately after the radio is turned on, GPS reporting is set to all zeros, until the first GPS fix is achieved.
DRAFT 2 MGA: Zone: Trk 29N PJ264837 ■ ■ ■ ■ Exit MGRS: 59G PM 26406 83789 Trk ■ ■ ■ ■ Exit MGA: Map Grid of Australia coordinate system Zone: UTM zone number PJ: The grid square 264837: Easting and Northing to the nearest 100 m MGRS: Military Grid Reference System 59G: UTM zone and band PM: The grid square 26406 83789: Easting and Northing to the nearest 1 m 3 Press Exit to exit the GPS display. In certain situations, your radio may automatically exit the GPS display.
DRAFT 2 2 Scroll to Off (or On) and press Select. (The current setting is highlighted.) Send on PTT Off On Back Select Using a function key You may be able to use a function key to manually send your GPS location to either all radios on the channel, or to your dispatcher (depending on how your radio is programmed). 1 Press the function key programmed for GPS. (Alternatively, press Menu and select Location Svs > GPS Info.) The current GPS location of the radio appears in the display. 2 Press Send.
DRAFT 2 Receiving and logging GPS information This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. When your radio receives GPS location information, the display shows Location, along with the digital ‘alias’ of the sending radio. If the radio alias is not available, the radio ID appears. Location Car 1 Cancel radio sending the location information View The location information can then be viewed and logged.
DRAFT 2 Accessing logged GPS information This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. You can use the GPS Logs menu to display the latest GPS location information for a radio. To view a radio’s logged location information: 1 Press Menu and select Location Svs > GPS logs. 2 Scroll to the radio you want and press Select. GPS logs Car 1 Car 2 Back Select The latest GPS location information available for that radio appears.
DRAFT 2 10 Emergency operation This section describes how to make different types of emergency calls.
DRAFT 2 About emergency calls Warning When emergency mode is activated, your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. In an emergency you can summon help by sending an emergency call. There are three types of emergency calls: Call type 108 Explanation Priority call (Digital channels only.) An emergency alert is automatically sent to the current talkgroup. Calls made when the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as ‘emergency’ calls.
DRAFT 2 Making a priority call This feature is available for digital channels only. When you turn the priority call feature on, the radio automatically sends an emergency alert (message) to the current talkgroup. Any calls you make while the priority call feature is turned on are flagged as emergency calls. To turn the priority call feature on and off: 1 Press Menu and select Priority call. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn priority call on and off.
DRAFT 2 Standard emergency mode When you press the emergency key your radio enters ‘emergency mode’, if your radio is programmed in this way. When the radio enters emergency mode, it will automatically send alerts together with your radio unit ID to the dispatcher. These alerts are usually sent on a designated emergency channel. Warning The way your radio behaves in emergency mode depends on how your radio is programmed.
DRAFT 2 Activating emergency mode You can activate emergency mode using the emergency function key. 1 Long press the function or emergency key to activate emergency mode. ‘Emergency mode’ appears in the display. Emergency mode One or more emergency calls are sent to your dispatcher or another predetermined radio user. During emergency mode, the radio will behave as described in "What happens during an emergency call?" on page 110. 2 Turn the radio off and on again to end emergency mode.
DRAFT 2 Making a manual emergency call Warning You will not be able to make a voice call on the channel until the 3-second emergency alarm has finished. 1 Press and hold the emergency key for longer than three seconds. The radio gives three short beeps, rising in pitch. Emergency appears in the display, and remains until the manual emergency call is canceled.
DRAFT 2 Canceling a manual emergency call If the emergency situation has been resolved, the manual emergency call can be canceled either by you or another member of your group. Canceling an emergency call you have made ■ Press and hold the emergency key for longer than three seconds. The message Emergency canceled appears in the display. Emergency canceled Your radio now returns to the channel that it was operating on prior to the emergency call.
DRAFT 2 The message Emergency ack. sent briefly appears in the display. Emergency ack. sent Accessing emergency GPS location information If Location appears in the display, above the left selection key, you can display the current GPS location of the radio that has sent a manual emergency call. The last location of the radio will still be available even if the radio is turned off and then on again. To access the location information, either press Location or use the Last Stored menu.
DRAFT 2 Using the Last stored menu 1 Press Menu and select Emergency > Last stored to display the current GPS location of the radio. Emergency Last stored Acknowledge Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to view more GPS information. Zone: 55 valid Stored valid Easting: 321025 S 37°49'00.0" Northing: 5812578 E 144°58'00.0" Exit Menu Exit Menu 3 Press Exit to return to the previous display. Loneworker monitoring Loneworker monitoring is a safety feature for people who work alone.
DRAFT 2 Activating loneworker monitoring 1 Press Menu and select Radio Settings > Extra features > Loneworker. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn loneworker monitoring on and off.) Extra features Loneworker Back Select 2 In the Loneworker menu, choose On. A vertical scroll bar on the right-hand side of the display indicates the remaining activity timeout.
DRAFT 2 Delaying the emergency action (conventional mode only) In conventional mode, an additional emergency entry delay may be programmed which allows you to press a scroll key within a programmed time (usually 10 seconds) after the response time expires to delay the emergency action. emergency entry delay timeout Channel 12 Zone 11 Menu You now have the opportunity to turn the radio off and one to cancel the loneworker alarm. The emergency action can be delayed only once.
DRAFT 2 11 Encryption This section describes how to use encryption to make your communications completely private. This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio.
DRAFT 2 About encryption The encryption feature is available for digital and dual-mode channels only. To make communications with other users on your system completely private, your radio may be able to encrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryption key. The radio receiving your call must have the same encryption key installed before it can hear your encrypted call. About the proper key detect feature Your radio may be programmed with ‘proper key detect’.
DRAFT 2 To turn encryption on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Security > Encryption. (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to turn encryption on and off.) 2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select. Encryption On Off Back Select The message Encryption activated (or deactivated) appears in the display. Using the 3-way selector To turn encryption on and off using the 3-way selector: 1 Rotate the 3-way selector to either position A or B to turn encryption on.
DRAFT 2 The name of the encryption key that your radio is using for the transmission may briefly appear in the display. Channel 8 Key 7 Menu While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and appears in the display. Receiving an encrypted call When you receive an encrypted call, your radio unmutes and you can hear clear speech, so long as the key required to decode the call is stored in your radio.
DRAFT 2 Warning Once you change the encryption key, it may also automatically update the encryption keys used to encrypt calls on other channels. Changing the transmit encryption key 1 Press Menu and select Security > Change all. 2 Scroll to the key you want and press Select. Change all Key 2 Key 1 Back Select The message Global key selected briefly appears in the display. Changing the transmit encryption key back to the default setting 1 Press Menu and select Security > Preset keys.
DRAFT 2 The message Keyset selected briefly appears in the display. Removing encryption keys from the radio It may be possible for you to delete encryption keys from your radio. Warning When emergency mode is activated, or when your radio is immobilized (‘inhibited’), your encryption keys may be automatically deleted from your radio. Deleting an encryption key 1 Press Menu and select Security > Advanced > Zeroize key. 2 Scroll to the key you want and press Select.
DRAFT 2 Updating encryption keys over-the-air You may be able to update your encryption keys using over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR). This feature is controlled by a software license (SFE) and may not be available with your radio. This feature is only available for digital channels operating in conventional mode. ■ Press Menu and select Security > Rekey request. The message Rekey request ack appears in the display. If there is no response to the rekey request, the message Rekey request timeout appears.
DRAFT 2 Making an encrypted call using the demo key To encrypt your transmissions using the demo key: 1 Activate the demo key on your radio. 2 Turn on encryption. See "Encrypting calls" on page 119. 3 Make the call. See "Making an encrypted call" on page 120. Receiving an encrypted call using the demo key Once the demo key is activated on your radio, the radio unmutes when you receive a call encrypted using the demo key, and you can hear clear speech.
DRAFT 2 12 Customizing radio settings This section describes the ways in which you can customize your radio.
DRAFT 2 Extending battery life on a shift You can reduce the power consumption of your radio (and thereby extend the life of the battery during a shift) in the following ways: ■ Transmit at low power (if your radio is not already configured to do this). ■ Ensure that backlighting automatically turns off when no radio activity is detected (see "Turning on backlighting" on page 130).
DRAFT 2 Changing the volume of all audible indicators You can set the volume of all the audible indicators to either high or low. Audible tones include incoming call tones, warning tones and confirmation tones. To change the volume of your radio’s audible tones: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert settings > Indicator level.
DRAFT 2 Changing to quiet operation When quiet operation is on, keypress tones and confirmation tones are turned off. Incoming call tones, signaling tones and warning tones all remain audible. To turn quiet operation on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Alert settings > Quiet operation. Alert settings Quiet operation Silent operation Back Select (Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may be able to press a function key to toggle quiet operation on and off.
DRAFT 2 Turning on backlighting Whenever a key is pressed or a call is received, the keypad and display light up automatically. Backlighting only remains on for a few seconds, unless there is further radio activity. When backlighting is turned on, it remains on until the setting is changed to Off, regardless of radio activity. To turn backlighting on or off: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Backlighting.
DRAFT 2 Adjusting the display contrast To change the contrast of your radio display to suit the lighting conditions that you are working in: 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Display settings > Contrast adjust. Display settings Contrast adjust RSSI Back Select 2 Use the scroll keys to adjust the display contrast to the level you want. Use scroll keys to adjust Cancel Save 3 Press Save to save this setting.
DRAFT 2 13 Charging and caring for batteries This section describes how to charge your Tait radio battery as well as care for it, to ensure safe operation, maximum performance and prolonged battery life.
DRAFT 2 About the chargers Unless otherwise indicated, the charging advice and instructions in this chapter apply to all chargers. There are three types of charger available for your Tait radio battery: ■ Desktop charger: Small enough to fit on a desk, it charges one battery at a time. ■ Multicharger: Charges up to six batteries. It can be mounted on a desk, on a wall, or in an equipment rack. Warning The multi-charger must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
DRAFT 2 Special conditions when using IS radios Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery with an IS radio. Fitting a battery that is not IS-approved exposes the customer to a risk of explosion which could cause serious injury or death. Do not charge the battery in a hazardous location. An explosion could cause serious injury or death. For detailed information about IS radios and how to identify them, see "Intrinsically Safe radios" on page 17.
DRAFT 2 ing the battery contacts can heat up the conductive material. Attaching of labels Warning Do not obstruct the vent hole on the battery or the vent hole on the radio chassis label. If the vent on the battery is obstructed the battery may explode, causing personal injury and/ or damage to property. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/ or key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.
DRAFT 2 Temperature indications When the battery temperature is outside the normal charging range, the orange LED on the charger is lit. Charging will start or resume once the temperature is within normal limits, and no action is required by you. Leaving the battery on charge You can leave a battery/radio in the charger once charging is complete. Leaving a battery in the charger will not overcharge or damage it.
DRAFT 2 Notice For best charging performance, switch off the radio before placing it in the charger. You can receive a call while the radio is in the charger, but your radio performance may be degraded. If you do remove the radio from the charger to answer a call, the call will not be disrupted. Removing the radio from the charger to make or receive a call ends the charging process. Charging safely recommences when the radio is reinserted into the charger.
DRAFT 2 Charging the battery Fully charge a battery before using it for the first time. This will take up to 2.5 hours. The red LED stays lit while the battery charges. To charge the battery: 1 Desktop charger: Connect the charger to the correct Tait power adaptor. Multicharger and vehicle charger: Power on the charger. Initially, all three LEDs are lit for two seconds. 2 Place just a battery in the charger, or a radio with a battery attached (desktop charger or multicharger only).
DRAFT 2 LED behavior If there is a battery in the charger when power is supplied to the charger, the LEDs behave as follows: LED briefly Meaning The charger has been connected to a power supply. The battery is charging. steady steady steady Charging complete. Remove the battery, or leave it in the charger. ■ The battery temperature is outside the normal charging range. Charging will start or resume once the temperature is within normal limits. No action is required. ■ There is a fault.
DRAFT 2 Removing the battery from the charger ■ Desktop charger and multicharger: Lift the battery/ radio out of the charger. ■ Vehicle charger: Pull the release bar up, and then lift out the battery. You can remove a battery/radio from the charger at any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the charger. When you return the battery/radio to the charger, charging is automatically resumed. You can also leave a battery/radio in the charger once charging is complete.
DRAFT 2 Cleaning the contacts of the battery Notice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the battery with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil or grease. Storing batteries When not in use for a month or more, batteries should be stored correctly to prolong their life. ■ Remove the battery from the radio before storage. ■ Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one month.
DRAFT 2 14 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures, and basic maintenance.
DRAFT 2 About troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulty operating your radio, you may find the following sections helpful. Consult your radio provider for assistance, if necessary. System error message If your radio displays a system error message, take a note of the number (X:XXXXXXXX), and consult your radio provider.
DRAFT 2 Identifying the radio’s audible tones The radio’s audible tones can help you identify a potential problem: Audible tone Meaning One short, high-pitched beep The radio has been made inoperable (‘stunned’ or ‘inhibited’) by your service provider. Two short beeps The radio has been made operable (‘revived’ or ‘uninhibited’) by your service provider. Two lowpitched beeps The radio’s temperature is high. (The radio will continue to operate.
DRAFT 2 2 Hold down the PTT key and turn on the radio. The firmware and hardware versions, and your radio’s frequency band is briefly displayed. Changing the radio ID You can change the radio ID if the current ID is not correct. To change the radio ID your radio must have alphanumeric keys. 1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Radio info > Radio ID. 2 Press the right selection key. 3 If Enter PIN appears in the display, enter the correct sequence of keys (known as the technician access PIN).
DRAFT 2 Test Description Audio loopback Routes audio from an external accessory test microphone to the radio's internal speaker. Before running this test, turn the volume down to limit interference and reduce the impact of audio artefacts. Display freq Displays the transmit and receive frequencies of the current channel. If the radio is scanning this information may not be available. GPS NMEA Displays the last raw data received from the radio’s data internal GPS.
DRAFT 2 General care Your radio requires no regular maintenance other than ensuring that the battery has sufficient charge and that no damage has occurred to the antenna or the battery. Notice To prevent permanent damage to the radio case, do not allow the radio to come into contact with detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, or petroleumbased products. For general battery care, see "Maintaining battery life and performance" on page 140.
DRAFT 2 15 Glossary A APCO The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The APCO Project 25 standards committee (http://www.apcointl.org/) defined a digital radio standard. The standard is often referred to as ‘APCO’ or ‘P25’. C channel In a conventional system, a channel is a pair of frequencies used to transmit and receive radio signals. In a P25 trunking system, a channel is a group of radio users.
DRAFT 2 F failsoft Failsoft operation offers P25 conventional operation if the radio cannot acquire a control channel on a trunking system for an extended period of time. The conventional channel may be a repeater channel or a direct channel. FCC Federal Communications Commission, an independent United States government agency that regulates interstate and international radio communications. L LED Light Emitting Diode, a device that is able to emit light.
DRAFT 2 P 150 P25 Project 25. The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) established Project 25 (P25). This project was led by United States Federal, state, and local government representatives to develop standards for interoperable digital radios and systems to meet the needs of public safety users. See http://www.project25.org for further information. P25 Phase 1 P25 Phase 1 refers to radio systems operating in 12.
DRAFT 2 R repeater A repeater is a relaying site, usually situated above a city or town. The repeater extends the range of radio communications by receiving and retransmitting signals received from radios. RF Radio Frequency, the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is suitable for radio transmissions. The frequency of the RF signal is described in terms of the number of cycles per second or Hertz (Hz).
DRAFT 2 V valid signal 152 Glossary A valid signal is a signal that the radio responds to by unmuting the receiver. A signal may be valid, for example, when it is stronger than a minimum level or has special signaling that matches the signaling programmed for the receiving radio.
DRAFT 2 Index A alert tones 40 see also audible tones alias 111 see also digital radio ID antenna safe distance from face 11 audible tones 40 troubleshooting 144 B background scan activating 81 changing group membership 78 battery extending shift life 127 indicator 38 using after storing 141 bypassing repeater 62 C call alert page 95 caller, identifying 60 calls bypassing repeater 62 checking missed calls 55 identifying caller 60 making 57 permitted length of 55 priority call 109 receiving 60 to talkgr
DRAFT 2 over-the-air-rekeying 124 proper key detect 119 receiving an encrypted call 121 remove key 123 turning on and off 120 turning on and off using the 3-way selector 120 error messages 143 exposure, to RF 10 F failsoft mode 69, 76 firmware version 144 frequency band, reserved for distress beacons 15 function key settings 41 G GPS information about 101 deleting 106 GPS key 104 logging 105 Send on PTT 103 sending 103 viewing 102 GPS location 111 green LED 39 group scanning groups 79 talkgroups 58 vot
DRAFT 2 radio display icon for 37 turning on and off 63 N nuisance delete scan groups 84 voting groups 64 O orange LED 39 OTAR 124 P P25 trunking. See trunking operation.
DRAFT 2 T talkaround. See repeater talkaround.
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