Tait TM8105 User Manual - Part 1: Radio Operation

Radio Operation 5

Part 1: Radio Operation

About this Guide ...........................................................................1

Important Safety Information .......................................................................1

Updating this Guide  ....................................................................................1

Safety Warnings  ...........................................................................6

Warning: Safe Operation  .......................................................................6

Warning: High Temperatures  .................................................................6

Warning: FCC RF Exposure Limits  ..........................................................6

Caution: Radio Protection ......................................................................7

Getting Started  .............................................................................8

Radio Controls  ............................................................................................8

Radio Indicators  ........................................................................................10

LED Indicators .....................................................................................10

Audible Indicators  ...............................................................................10

Basic Operation  ...........................................................................11

Turning the Radio On and Off ....................................................................11

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................11

Selecting a Channel  ..................................................................................11

Making a Call  ...........................................................................................11

Transmit Timer  ....................................................................................12

Receiving a Call  ........................................................................................12

What You Hear on a Channel ....................................................................12

Signalling Mute ...................................................................................12

Squelch ...............................................................................................13

Monitor ....................................................................................................13

Activating Monitor  ..............................................................................13

Activating Squelch Override .................................................................13

Scanning ...................................................................................................14

Activating Scanning  ............................................................................14

Nuisance Delete  ..................................................................................14

Priority Scanning  .................................................................................14

Troubleshooting .........................................................................15

Removing the Radio from the Vehicle  ........................................................15

Notes ............................................................................................16