Tait Orca Excel User Manual

Keypad
See page 10.
Despatcher
Queue/Status
DTMF
Clear/Monitor
Scroll Left
Scroll Right
Enter
PTT Key
(Press-To-Talk)
Press to transmit,
release to receive.
Function Keys
Preprogrammed
functions. See
pages 14 to 15.
LED Indicator
See inside back
cover, or pages
11 to 12.
Speaker/Microphone
Handset Microphone
In handset mode. See page 40.
Display
See pages 12 to
13.
16-way Selector
Preset strings for
making calls,
subscribing to
groups, accessing
conventional
channels.
On/off/volume
Control
Rotate clockwise to
turn on the radio and
increase volume,
counterclockwise to
decrease volume and
turn off the radio.
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Tait Orca Excel Specifications

General

Brand	Tait
Model	Orca Excel
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

Summary

Important Charging Information

Use of Green Conditioning Button

Details the function and usage of the green button on the fast charger for battery conditioning cycles.

Safety Warnings

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Before First Use

Explains the initial charging and conditioning process for new batteries to maximize capacity.

Radio Controls and Indicators

Radio Indicators

Programmable Function Key Settings

Basic Operation

Transmitting and Receiving

Details the procedure for making and receiving calls using the PTT key and understanding transmission indicators.

Trunking Operation

Trunking Call Setup

Outlines how a trunking call is established between radios via the control channel.

Receiving and Making Calls

Explains how the radio signals, handles incoming calls, and the procedure for making calls in trunking mode.

Call Management and Status

Describes how caller identity is displayed, how to end calls, and handle calls not connected.

Types of Calls

Introduces various call types available, including preset, group, emergency, PABX/PSTN, and status calls.

Conventional Operation

DTMF Overdialling

Example: Accessing Telebanking

Demonstrates how to use DTMF tones to access a telebanking service.

Example: Calling an Automated Attendant

Shows how to use DTMF tones to call an automated telephone attendant.

Other Features

Charging and Caring for Batteries

General Charging Information

Provides essential guidelines, warnings, and information on using the fast charger and conditioning buttons.

Basic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Guides users through common issues and checks when the radio is not operating correctly.

Appendix: Trunking Call Setup and Special Functions

Most Common Trunking Call Setup

Provides examples of dialling codes for common trunking call types like PSTN, fleet, and group calls.

Special Trunking Functions

Lists dialling codes for special functions like call diversion, queueing, priority, and emergency calls.