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Tait TM8200 mobiles User Manual

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    Mma-00003-02 issue 2 © tait electronics ltd september 2004. All rights reserved . Directive 1999/5/ec declaration directive 1999/5/ec declaration of conformity da dansk undertegnede tait electronics ltd erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr tmab1c, tmad1c & tmah5c overholder de væsentlige krav og øvri...

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    About this guide 3 about this guide this user’s guide provides information about tm8200 radios and is divided into two parts. ■ part 1 explains how the tm8250 radio with the graphical display operates. ■ part 2 outlines the installation procedure for all tm8200 radios. If you need further assistance...

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    4 about this guide changes to this guide in the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, tait electronics ltd reserves the right to update both the equipment or this user’s guide, with- out prior notice. Website: for contact details and technical assistance,...

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    Your radio’s settings use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings. Frequently used channels and groups function key settings quick access menus: id description id description.

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    Scrol l k eys on/off k ey vo lu me co ntro l mi crop ho ne so ck et pr ess-to ta lk k ey (ptt) re d di sp la y speak er green amber mic ro pho ne ra di o st at us le d s function k eys 1 to 4 left sel ec tio n k ey rig ht s elec tio n ke y main menu.

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    Na vigat ing y our ra dio’ s m e nus ma in m e nu : co n ven ti on al m o d e note: onl y features p ro gr ammed fo r y our r adio wi ll be av ai la bl e..

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    Radio operation 9 part 1: radio operation about this guide .......................................................................... 3 important safety information ....................................................................... 3 safety warnings used in this guide .............................

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    10 radio operation making a call using your address book ...................................................... 32 making an emergency call ........................................................................ 34 receiving a call ......................................................................

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    Safety and compliance warnings 11 safety and compliance warnings 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...

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    12 safety and compliance warnings ■ while you are transmitting (talking or sending data) on the radio, you must ensure that there is always a distance of 0.9m (35 inches) between people and the antenna. This is the minimum safe distance. ■ use the radio only with tait-approved antennas and attachmen...

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    Safety and compliance warnings 13 note: changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by tait electronics ltd may make its use illegal. Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in europe in the european community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated ...

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    14 safety and compliance warnings cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or elec- tronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles. Note: to meet the requirements of directive 72/245/eec (as amended by 95/54/ec) installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to th...

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    Getting started 15 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: ■ radio controls ■ radio indicators ■ navigating your radio’s menus ■ viewing your radio’s...

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    16 getting started scroll keys on/off key volume control microphone socket press-to-talk (ptt) key red display speaker green amber microphone radio status leds function keys 1 to 4 left selection key right selection key main menu symbol name function ptt key press and hold to transmit and release to...

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    Getting started 17 radio indicators the radio display, led indicators and the radio’s audible tones all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The most common operation of the radio display and indica- tors is described in the following sections. Note: the way these indicator...

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    18 getting started radio display icons icon meaning received signal strength indicator (rssi) (green led glowing): the more bars on this indicator, the stronger the signal being received by your radio. Transmit power level (red led glowing): the more bars on the indicator, the higher the power level...

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    Getting started 19 led indicators 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 “describ- ing the radio’s audible tones” on page 38 . Led meaning red (transmit) glowing: your radio is transmitti...

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    20 getting started navigating your radio’s menus your radio has a number of menus available, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available will depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the main menu whenever menu appears above the right selection key , you are able to open the main...

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    Getting started 21 using the left selection key quick access menu your radio may be programmed so that your left selection key acts as a shortcut to another frequently used menu. If this menu has been programmed, the text for left selec- tion key corresponds to the menu. To use this quick access men...

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    22 basic operation basic operation this section describes the basic operations 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 . Turnin...

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    Basic operation 23 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...

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    24 basic operation toggling 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, chose ei...

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    Operating in conventional mode 25 operating in conventional mode the following topics are covered in this section: ■ selecting a channel or scanning group ■ selecting a zone ■ checking that a channel is clear ■ making a call ■ making a local call ■ making a call using your address book ■ making an e...

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    26 operating in conventional mode selecting a channel or scan group by using the main menu 1 select menu>channels. 2 in the channels menu, scroll through the list of channels and scan groups until the channel or scan group you want appears. 3 press done . If you have selected a scan group, the amber...

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    Operating in conventional mode 27 selecting a zone a zone is a collection of channels. To select a zone you may be able to either: ■ use the main menu, or ■ use your quick access menu. Selecting a zone by using the main menu 1 select menu>zones. 2 in the zones menu, scroll through the list of zones ...

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    28 operating in conventional mode selecting a zone by using your quick access menu 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. In this case, press the left selection key to access the zones menu. 2 scrol...

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    Operating in conventional mode 29 note: your radio may be programmed to activate monitor whenever the microphone is off the microphone clip. To activate monitor, you may be able to either: ■ remove the microphone from the microphone clip, ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the main menu. Acti...

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    30 operating in conventional mode 3 press select . While monitor is on, the green led flashes continually and the monitor icon appears in the icon bar. 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 y...

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    Operating in conventional mode 31 making a local call each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed. To make a local call you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the main menu, or ■ use your quick access menu. Making a local call by using a function...

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    32 operating in conventional mode 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. 3 scroll through the list of local calls until the call you want appears. 4 press send . The call details appear in the...

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    Operating in conventional mode 33 the call details appear in the display, the red led glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar. Making an address-book call by using the main menu 1 select menu>address book. 2 in the address book menu, scroll through the list of calls until the call you wa...

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    34 operating in conventional mode 3 press send . The call details appear in the display, the red led glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar. Making an emergency call you may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. 1 press the function key programmed for em...

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    Operating in conventional mode 35 to activate squelch override, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the main menu. Turning squelch override on and off by using a function key 1 press the function key programmed for squelch override to unmute the radio. The message sq...

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    36 operating in conventional mode while squelch override is on, the green led flashes continu- ally and the squelch override icon appears in the icon bar. Squelch override remains on until there is a further long key press. Activating squelch override by using the main menu 1 select menu>radio setti...

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    Troubleshooting 37 troubleshooting the following topics are covered in this section: ■ when your radio won’t turn on ■ removing 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 ...

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    38 troubleshooting removing the radio from the vehicle 1 switch off the radio. 2 unscrew the four thumb screws that secure the radio to the u-bracket . 3 carefully lift the radio clear of the u-bracket. 4 disconnect the antenna and power cable from the rear of the radio. Describing the radio’s audib...

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    Troubleshooting 39 one short, low- pitched beep function deactivated: a function key has been pressed and the corresponding function has been turned off one long, low- pitched beep invalid key press: the action you have attempted is not permitted, or transmission inhibited: you have attempted to tra...

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    40 notes notes.

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    Radio installation procedures 41 part 2: radio installation procedures installation warnings ................................................................. 42 safe radio mounting ................................................................................. 42 interference with the vehicle’s e...

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    42 installation warnings installation warnings the following topics are covered in this section: ■ safe radio mounting ■ interference with the vehicle’s electronic systems ■ preparation when drilling holes ■ vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) ■ radio installation in gas or fuel tanker...

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    Installation warnings 43 if the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the vehicle manufacturer or dealer in order to determine whether these electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting. Preparation when drilling holes caution: when drilling holes in the vehicle, check...

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    44 installation warnings non-standard radio installations the installation u-bracket described in this guide has been designed so that there is enough airflow around the radio to provide cooling. If a non-standard installation method is used, care must be taken that sufficient heat can be dissipated...

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    Installation planning 45 installation planning the procedures outlined in this and the following sections are for installing a tm8200 radio in a vehicle, using a standard u-bracket. The following topics are covered in this section: ■ mpt 1362 code of practice ■ checking equipment ■ installation tool...

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    46 installation planning — fuse holders — receptacles for a remote speaker (speaker not included) — bnc or mini-uhf antenna plug. Installation tools the following installation tools may be required: ■ portable drill and drill bit ■ pozidriv screwdriver ■ 8mm (5/16 inch) socket (or pozidriv screwdriv...

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    Radio installation 47 radio installation the following topics are covered in this section: ■ installing and removing the control head ■ installing the microphone ■ installing the antenna ■ installing the power cable ■ mounting the u-bracket ■ installing the radio in the u-bracket ■ checking the inst...

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    48 radio installation removing the control head caution: during this procedure, take care that the control- head seal is not damaged. Damage to this seal reduces environmental protection. 1 on the underside of the radio, insert a 5mm (3/16 inch) flat-bladed screwdriver between the control head and t...

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    Radio installation 49 installing the microphone a microphone and microphone clip are only used for radios with a user interface. Caution: the microphone grommet must be installed when- ever the microphone is plugged into the micro- phone socket. When installed, the grommet has two functions: ■ to pr...

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    50 radio installation installing the antenna install the external antenna according to the supplier’s instructions. Good quality 50 ohm coaxial cable must be used, such as rg58 or ur76. Caution: the cable should be routed in a manner that mini- mizes coupling into the electronic control systems of t...

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    Radio installation 51 installing the power cable one end of the power cable is connected to the vehicle battery and the other end plugs into the radio’s power connector. Power connector the following table explains the pin allocations for the power connectors on both 25w and 40w/50w radios. Battery ...

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    52 radio installation vehicle owner has the necessary information to make all electronic equipment function correctly after battery reconnection. Caution: if the battery is not disconnected, exercise extreme caution throughout the installation and install the fuses only when the installation is read...

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    Radio installation 53 mounting the u-bracket the u-bracket can be used to install the radio on the dash- board or on any sufficiently flat surface, using the self-drilling screws and washers provided in the installation kit. Caution: when mounting the radio, check whether the mounting surface needs ...

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    54 radio installation installing the radio in the u-bracket 1 connect the antenna and power cables to the rear of the radio. 2 position the radio in the u-bracket so that the holes in the u-bracket line up with the holes in the radio chassis. 3 screw the radio into position using the four thumb scre...

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    Radio installation 55 4 transmit and measure the forward and reflected power levels. Less than 4% of the forward power should be reflected. If this is not achieved, check the installation, including the antenna length. 5 radios with a user interface only: once the reflected power levels are within t...

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    56 tait general software licence agreement tait general software licence agreement this legal document is an agreement between you (the “licensee”) and tait electronics limited (“tait”). By using any of the software or firmware items prior-installed in the related tait product, included on this cd o...