Tait TM8250 Operator's Manual - Function Key

58 Operating in conventional mode

Connecting to a telephone network

You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone 

network. This type of call is known as a DTMF patch call.

To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able to either:

■

use a programmed function key,

■

use the Main menu to dial the call,

■

make a local call (see 

“Making a local call by using the 

Main menu” on page 54

), or

■

use your address book (see 

“Making a call using your 

address book” on page 56

).

Making a DTMF patch call by using a 

function key

Some steps may not be necessary depending on how DTMF 

patch calls are programmed.

1

Select the required channel.

2

Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch call.

Your radio may send tones to capture the line.

3

Press Send, or press the func-

tion key a second time, to send 

the preset number.

You may hear telephone dialling 

and ringing tones.

4

Proceed with your call.

5

Press End, or give a long press 

on the function key, to end the 

call.

Your radio may send tones to 

release the line.