Tait TM8105 User Manual - Basic Operation

Basic Operation 11

Basic Operation

This section describes the basic operation of your radio, 

including turning the radio on and off, adjusting volume, 

selecting channels, making calls and receiving calls.

Turning the 

Radio On 

and Off

A long press of the on/off key   turns the radio either 

on or off. When the radio is first turned on, the red, 

green and amber LEDs flash briefly and the radio gives 

two short beeps.

Adjusting 

the Volume

Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the 

speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the 

volume. The volume control also changes the volume 

level of the radio’s audible indicators.

Selecting a 

Channel

Use the channel selection keys 

 or 

 to scroll 

through the channel list until the channel you want 

is displayed.

Making a 

Call

1. Select the required channel or group using the chan-

nel selection keys 

 or 

.

2. Check the green LED.

If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and 

you cannot 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 and press the PTT key to transmit.

5. Speak clearly into the microphone and release the 

PTT key when you have finished talking.

Note: You cannot change channels while 

transmitting.