OTE TETRA PUMA T3 - User Manual

P/N 779-0405/01 P/N 779-0405/01
Emergency speech call
— Press the Emergency Key to send an emergency call
request.
— Press the PTT button to speak.
External speech call
— Select the gateway and dial the external subscriber identifier
— Press .
Closing speech call
— Press .
Receiving a call
— Press or the PTT button to answer the incoming call.
Fast menu access
— allows the «Send Status» menu access.
— allows the «Phone Book» menu access.
PUMA T3
HANDPORTABLE RADIO
Short User's Guide
Before using the equipment, read all the
instructions contained in the manual and, with
special care, those relative to safety.
WARNING
GROUP
SELECTOR
VOLUME
CONTROL
DISPLAY
LOUDSPEAKER
(Earphone mode)
EMERGENCY
KEY
GREEN LED
"G" KEY
PTT
PUSHBUTTON
RED LED
ON/OFF and
OFF HOOK KEY
ON HOOK
KEY
SCROLLING
MENU KEY
OPTIONS
SELECTION
KEYS
KEYPAD
MICROPHONE
LOUDSPEAKER

Summary

Basic Call and Access Functions

Emergency Speech Call

Press the Emergency Key to send an emergency call request or the PTT button to speak.

External Speech Call

Select the gateway and dial the external subscriber identifier, then press the button.

Closing Speech Call

Press the button to end the current speech call.

Receiving a Call

Press the button or PTT to answer an incoming call.

Fast Menu Access

Allows quick access to menu options like 'Send Status' or 'Phone Book'.

Radio Device Overview

Physical Controls and Indicators

Identifies key components like Volume Control, Emergency Key, PTT, display, and LEDs.

Equipment Operation

Turning On;Off

Instructions for switching the equipment on and off.

Main Menu Navigation

How to enter, navigate, and return from the main menu.

Message Handling

Procedures for reading, deleting, and sending text messages.

Keypad Lock;Unlock

Steps to lock and unlock the keypad for preventing accidental use.

Making a Call by GSRK

Guide on selecting a group and initiating a call using the Group Selector.

Displayed Symbols and Indications

Indication Symbols

Explanation of symbols for signal level, network modes, and encryption.

Status Icons

Description of icons for message status, data connection, earphone, and battery.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Turning On/Off
5. Main Menu Navigation
6. Making Calls
7. Messaging
8. Keypad Lock/Unlock
9. Fast Menu Access
10. Display Indicators
11. Maintenance Features

The PUMA T3 Handportable Radio is a TETRA device designed for professional communication, offering a range of features for efficient and secure operation.

Function Description:

The PUMA T3 serves as a two-way radio for voice communication, supporting both individual and group calls. It operates in TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) mode, ensuring secure and reliable communication. Key functions include emergency calls, external speech calls, and text messaging. The device is equipped with a PTT (Push-To-Talk) button for initiating and responding to calls, and a Group Selector Rotary Knob for quickly switching between pre-defined groups. It also provides visual indicators for various operational states, such as transmission, reception, and network status.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific technical specifications like frequency bands, power output, or battery capacity are not detailed in the provided document, the device's reliance on the TETRA standard implies adherence to its robust communication protocols. The display is described as "Backlighted, 36 alphanumeric characters," indicating a monochrome LCD suitable for displaying text messages and menu options. The presence of a "Green LED" and "Red LED" provides visual feedback on the radio's status, such as transmitting (Red LED lit), receiving (Green LED lit), or Tx Inhibit mode (Red LED blinking). The "Group Selector Rotary Knob" supports 16 preset group settings.

Usage Features:

Turning On/Off:

• To switch on the equipment, press the ON/OFF and OFF HOOK KEY (labeled '1').
• To switch off the radio, press the ON/OFF and OFF HOOK KEY for several seconds.

Main Menu Navigation:

• To enter the main Menu, press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left, below the display).
• To switch among Menu options, use the SCROLLING MENU KEY (up/down arrows).
• To return to the upper Menu level, press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).

Making Calls:

• Emergency Speech Call: Press the EMERGENCY KEY to send an emergency call request, then press the PTT PUSHBUTTON to speak.
• External Speech Call: Select the gateway and dial the external subscriber identifier using the KEYPAD, then press the ON HOOK KEY (labeled '4').
• Receiving a Call: Press the ON HOOK KEY or the PTT PUSHBUTTON to answer an incoming call.
• Closing Speech Call: Press the ON HOOK KEY to end a call.
• Making a Call by GSRK (Group Selector Rotary Knob): Select a group using the GROUP SELECTOR ROTARY KNOB, then press the PTT PUSHBUTTON to speak.

Messaging:

• Reading Received Messages:
  1. From the main Menu, select "Messages" and press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).
  2. Select "In Box" and press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).
  3. Use the SCROLLING MENU KEY to scroll messages.
  4. Select the message to read.
• Deleting a Received Message:
  1. Follow steps 1-3 for reading messages.
  2. Select the message, press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left), and select "Delete" to delete it.
• Sending a Text Message:
  1. From the main Menu, select "Messages" and press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).
  2. Select "Text Message" and press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).
  3. Select "" and press the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left).
  4. Edit the message using the KEYPAD, then press the ON HOOK KEY.
  5. Select "Send" and enter the identifier number of the radio to be called.
  6. Press the ON HOOK KEY to send the message.

Keypad Lock/Unlock:

• To lock the keypad, press the ON/OFF and OFF HOOK KEY (labeled '1') followed by the KEYPAD key labeled '0'.
• To unlock, press any key and follow the display instructions.

Fast Menu Access:

• Pressing the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top left) allows access to the "Send Status" menu.
• Pressing the OPTIONS SELECTION KEY (top right) allows access to the "Phone Book" menu.

Display Indicators:

The device uses various symbols on its display to convey status information:

• Signal level: Indicates the strength of the network signal.
• Trunked Mode, searching network (flashing): Shows the radio is in Trunked Mode and actively searching for a network.
• Direct Mode with DM-GATE device presence detected: Indicates Direct Mode operation with a detected DM-GATE device.
• Direct Mode: Simple Direct Mode operation.
• Repeater Mode (R): Radio is operating in Repeater Mode.
• Gateway Mode (+G): Radio is operating in Gateway Mode.
• Fall-back Mode (F): Radio is in Fall-back Mode.
• Direct Mode with DM-REP device presence detected (+P): Direct Mode with a detected DM-REP device.
• Encryption enable: Indicates that encryption is active.
• No read messages, full queue (flashing): Alerts the user to unread messages and a full message queue.
• Full queue, each message is read: Indicates a full message queue where all messages have been read.
• Data connection active: Shows an active data connection.
• Earphone active: Indicates that an earphone is connected and active.
• Loudspeaker active: Indicates the loudspeaker is active.
• Keypad DTMF OFF: DTMF tones are disabled for the keypad.
• Keypad locked: The keypad is locked.
• Battery level indication: Displays the current battery charge level.
• Group scanning enable: Group scanning feature is enabled.
• Group selecting, alternatively at 'S': Indicates group selection, with 'S' possibly referring to a specific group or selection method.

Maintenance Features:

The document emphasizes the importance of reading the manual, especially safety instructions, before using the equipment. While specific maintenance procedures are not detailed, the general warning suggests that proper handling and adherence to instructions are crucial for the device's longevity and safe operation. The "On/Off+Off Hook key" also serves to cut off connections during a call, which can be a form of operational maintenance in case of communication issues.

OTE TETRA PUMA T3 Specifications

General

Brand	OTE
Model	TETRA PUMA T3
Category	Radio
Language	English