Tait Orca Elan User Manual

PTT Key
(Press-To-Talk)
Press to transmit,
release to receive.
Function Keys
Preprogrammed
functions. See
pages 13 to 14.
LED Indicator
See inside back
cover, or pages
9 to 10.
Speaker/
Microphone
Handset Microphone
In handset mode. See
page 29.
Display
(Orca Excel only)
See pages 11 to
12.
Keypad
(Orca Excel only)
See pages 8 to 9.
Call
Channel
DTMF
Monitor/Clear
Scroll Left
Scroll Right
Enter
16-way Selector
Each position
denotes a
channel or group
of channels.
On/off/volume
Control
Rotate clockwise to
turn on the radio and
increase volume,
counterclockwise to
decrease volume and
turn off the radio.
Tait Electronics Ltd Software Licence Agreement
By opening this product package and/or using the product, you agree to be bound by the
terms of the Tait Electronics Ltd Software Licence Agreement. Please refer to the back of
this manual for complete information on the Tait Electronics Ltd Software Licence Agreement.

Tait Orca Elan Specifications

General

Power Output	5W (VHF), 4W (UHF)
Water Resistance/IP Rating	IP54
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz
Channel Spacing	12.5/25 kHz
Battery Type	Li-Ion

Summary

Important Charging Information

Use of Green Conditioning Button

Explains the function of the green button on the fast charger for battery conditioning.

Safety Warnings

Getting Started

Installing the Antenna

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Radio Controls and Indicators

On/Off/Volume Control

Details on using the rotary control for power and volume adjustment.

16-Way Selector

Explanation of the selector used for choosing channels or groups.

Radio Indicators

Warnings

Battery Life Indicator

How the battery indicator on the display shows charge level.

Basic Operation

Turning the Radio On and Off and Adjusting Volume

Steps to power the radio on/off and control audio volume.

Selecting a Channel

Guide to choosing different communication channels or groups.

Receiving a Call

How to know when a call is received and how to respond.

Making a Call

Instructions for initiating a communication call.

Selcall (Selective Calling)

Emergency Call

How to activate and use the emergency calling function.

Other Features

Economy Mode

Extends battery life by reducing power consumption during inactivity.

Low Power Transmit

Charging and Caring for Batteries

Charging the Battery Before First Use

Guidelines for initial battery charging and conditioning for optimal capacity.

Important Charging Information

Low Battery Warning

How the radio indicates a low battery state and actions to take.

Conditioning Using the Fast Charger

Preserving Battery Life

Basic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Common issues and checks when the radio isn't operating correctly.