Tait TM8250 Operator's Manual - Action and Tone
Troubleshooting 133
Describing the radio’s audible tones
The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
Action and tone
Meaning
two short
beeps
Radio turned on: the radio is powered on and
ready to use
one short beep after
the power-up beeps
Radio locked: you need to enter your personal
identity number (PIN) before you can use the radio
one long, low-
pitched beep
Radio PIN entry unsuccessful: you need to re-enter
your PIN
two short beeps
Radio PIN entry successful: the radio is now ready
to use
one short beep
Function activated: a function key has been
pressed and that function has been initiated, or
radio turned off: the radio is powered off, or
valid key press: the action you have attempted is
permitted
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
transmit but for some reason transmission is not
permitted at this time
one short, high-
pitched beep
Radio is stunned: the radio has been made inoper-
able by your service provider
two short beeps
Radio is revived: the radio has been made opera-
ble by your service provider