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TM9300
DMR Mobile Radios
Users Guide
MMB-00001-08 · Issue 8 · August 2017

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Tait TM9300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModulationFM, 4FSK (DMR)
IP RatingIP54
GPSOptional
BluetoothOptional
Frequency Range450-520 MHz
Channel Spacing12.5 / 25 kHz
Operating ModesAnalog FM
Dimensions160 x 60 x 40 mm (without antenna)
Weight1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)
Power Output5 W, 25 W, 50 W
RF Output Power5 W, 25 W, 50 W

Summary

About this guide

Safety warnings used in this guide

Explains the meaning and usage of safety alerts like Warning, Caution, and Notice.

Related documentation

Lists other available documentation for the Tait radio, including Safety and Compliance Information and Installation Guide.

Getting started

About your DMR digital radio

Provides an overview of DMR digital radio features, including conventional and trunked operation.

About the radio controls

Details the various keys and controls on the radio, including PTT, volume, and function keys.

Understanding the radio display

Explains the meaning of icons and messages shown on the radio display for both conventional and trunked modes.

Understanding the radio indicators

Describes the function of status LED indicators and audible tones used by the radio.

Using function keys to access frequently used features

Guides on how to use programmed function keys to access common radio features and view their settings.

Navigating the radios menus

Explains how to navigate through the radio's menu system using scroll and select keys.

Using the alphanumeric keys to search a list

Details how to use alphanumeric keys to search lists such as channels, zones, or workgroups.

Basic operation

Turning the radio on and off

Instructions on how to power the radio on and off, including security lock features.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Describes how to increase or decrease the speaker volume using the control head.

Locking and unlocking the keypad

Explains how to lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses and how to unlock it.

Changing the radios operating mode

Details how to switch between conventional and trunked operating modes.

Setting and viewing the radios time and date

Guides on how to set and view the radio's internal clock, including time format.

Using the address book

Opening the address book

Instructions on how to access the radio's address book, including selecting default.

Changing the default address book

Explains how to switch between the standard and personal address books.

Navigating the address book

Details how to view entries, filter by role, and make calls from the address book.

Filtering address book lists

Describes how to select a role or entry by typing its name.

Maintaining personal address book entries

Covers creating, editing, deleting, and copying entries in the personal address book.

Operating in conventional mode

Selecting a zone

Explains how to select zones, which are collections of channels and groups.

Selecting a channel

Guides on how to select a specific channel, including talkgroup assignment for DMR.

Selecting a scan or voting group

Details how to select a scan or voting group for monitoring channels.

Understanding talkgroups

Explains talkgroups for DMR digital channels and how they facilitate private conversations.

Making a call

Describes how radio behavior changes based on channel type and network status.

Making an individual call

Instructions for making a one-to-one call using DMR digital channels.

Making a preset call

Explains how to initiate a call to a pre-programmed contact using a function key.

Making a call using the address book

Guides on how to make calls using the programmed list of contacts in the address book.

Making a local call

Details how to make calls to programmed local call entries on a channel.

Dialing a radio call

Instructions for dialing calls to other radios or groups, available for alphanumeric keypads.

Making a phone call

Explains how to connect to a telephone network using DMR digital channels.

Making a DTMF patch call

Guides on using DTMF patch dialing to connect to telephone networks or other devices.

Making an emergency call

Details how to activate emergency mode using a programmed function key.

Setting your status (on analog channels)

Explains how to set and send your current activity or location status on analog channels.

Sending and receiving status messages

Describes how to send and receive status messages to indicate activity or location.

Sending and receiving text messages

Guides on creating, sending, and receiving text messages using the radio.

Checking the queue

Explains how to check the queue for missed calls, status messages, or call alerts.

Call alert

Details how to send a call alert page to notify another user you wish to talk.

Radio check

Explains how to check if a particular radio is available on the same channel.

Radio monitor

Guides on sending a request to monitor another radio's activity for safety concerns.

Radio inhibit and uninhibit

Describes how to immobilize ('stun') or revive a radio remotely.

Resending calls automatically

Explains automatic callback features like deferred calling and no acknowledgement retries.

Transmitting at low power

Details how to reduce transmit power to conserve vehicle battery life.

Ending active calls

Explains how to end current or all active calls using function keys.

Using monitor and squelch override (on analog channels)

Guides on using monitor and squelch override functions to hear traffic and weak signals.

Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels)

Explains how to activate repeater talkaround for direct communication.

Receiving a call

Describes how the radio unmutes and indicates incoming calls.

Using the radio in different repeater areas

Explains how voting groups automatically select the best communication channel.

Scanning a group of channels

Details how to monitor programmed channels for activity and respond to calls.

For your safety

Radio frequency exposure information

Provides critical information for complying with RF exposure guidelines from regulatory bodies.

Using this radio

Emphasizes using the radio only for work-related purposes and controlling RF energy exposure.

Controlling your exposure to RF energy

Offers guidelines and warnings on managing RF exposure, including antenna placement.

Health Canada warning statement

Details Health Canada's requirements for radio equipment and RF field limits for the general population.

Compliance with RF energy exposure standards

Lists RF energy exposure standards and guidelines that the radio complies with.

Conformit aux normes dexposition lnergie RF

French translation of RF energy exposure standards compliance.

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

States FCC rules on RF emission limits for receivers and compliance with Part 15.

Radio frequency emissions limits in Canada

Details Industry Canada's compliance with license-exempt RSS standards.

USA public safety bands (764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz)

Information on CFR Title 47 Subpart R concerning frequency band usage.

Low-power channels

Specifies that low-power transmission is permitted on Regional Planning and Itinerant channels.

Use of encryption

States compliance with FCC rules regarding encryption limitations and user controls.

EMC regulatory compliance in Australia

Confirms the product meets ACMA regulatory requirements for electromagnetic compatibility.

Frequency band reserved for distress beacons

Notes that frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for distress beacons.

Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe

Covers EU directives regulating radio equipment for health, safety, and EMC.

Intended purpose of product

Defines the product as an FM radio transceiver for radiocommunication services.

Restrictions

Outlines restrictions on programming frequencies and potential legal implications.

Declaration of conformity

Refers to where Declarations of Conformity can be found in the booklet or online.

Interference with electronic devices

Warns about potential malfunction of electronic devices due to radio RF energy.

Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas

Advises turning off the radio in potentially explosive atmospheres to prevent ignition.

Radio installation and operation in vehicles

Provides safety guidelines for installing and operating the radio in vehicles, avoiding airbags.

Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery

Details precautions for charging a vehicle battery while the radio is connected.

Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles

Covers EU directives regulating EMC for automotive electronic equipment.

Unapproved modifications or changes to radio

Warns against making unauthorized modifications that could void compliance.

High radio surface temperatures

Cautions users not to touch hot surfaces of the radio during prolonged operation.

EN 60950 requirements (25 watt mobiles)

States compliance with EU standard EN 60950 under specific operating conditions.

Operating in trunked mode

Checking that your network is available

Explains how to verify network access using the orange LED and network icon.

Changing your network

Guides on selecting different trunking networks (DMR, MPT, dual-mode).

Making a call using the address book

Details how to make calls to radios, PABX extensions, or PSTN numbers via the address book.

Making a preset call

Explains how to initiate calls to pre-programmed contacts using the Preset calls menu.

About trunked zones and workgroups

Defines trunked zones and workgroups for managing calls on a trunked system.

Selecting a zone

Instructions on how to select a zone for operation within a trunked network.

Selecting a workgroup

Guides on selecting a workgroup to associate with specific radio operations.

Dialing a workgroup call

Details how to make calls to specific workgroups using dialing codes.

Selecting the homegroup

Explains how to return the radio to its primary operating workgroup.

Scanning workgroups

Describes how to activate scanning for subscribed groups in the 'My Workgroups' list.

About emergency operation

Explains how to summon help by sending an emergency call and entering emergency mode.

Dialing an emergency call

Provides dialing codes for sending emergency calls to specific locations or radios.

Dialing a PABX number

Guides on dialing PABX extensions using the radio's alphanumeric keypad.

Dialing a PSTN number

Details how to dial public switched telephone network (PSTN) numbers from the radio.

Receiving a call

Describes how the radio handles incoming calls, including automatic acceptance or ringing.

Re-establishing a call

Explains functions like last number recall, unanswered calls, and callback to re-initiate calls.

Checking the queue

Details how to check the queue for missed calls, status, or text messages.

About status messages

Explains sending status messages to indicate current activity or location.

Dialing a status message

Provides dialing codes for sending programmed status messages to specific radios.

About trunked text messages

Guides on creating, sending, and receiving text messages in trunked mode.

Sending a preset text message

Instructions for sending pre-written text messages from the radio.

Creating a new text message

Details how to compose and send a new text message using the radio's keypad.

Editing a draft text message

Explains how to edit previously composed text messages.

Sending a text message

Guides on selecting recipients and sending text messages.

Receiving a text message

Describes how incoming text messages are handled and displayed.

Placing the radio in do-not-disturb mode

Explains how to activate do-not-disturb mode to ignore incoming calls.

Switching to conventional channels or conventional groups

Details how to dial and switch to conventional channels or groups from trunked mode.

Dialing calls in trunked mode

MPT 1343 dialing

Explains the MPT 1343 dialing scheme, including finding your radio's MPT number.

DMR dialing

Details the DMR dialing scheme, including finding your radio's DMR number.

Nokia ANN fleet calls

Covers Nokia ANN dialing and finding your radio's Nokia ANN number based on fleet size.

Accessing common trunking functions

Provides a table of dialing codes for accessing common trunking functions like call divert and encryption.

Location services

About location information

Explains viewing location data like latitude, longitude, and UTM coordinates.

About location statuses

Describes location status indicators such as tracking, stored, or lost connection.

Viewing location information

Guides on how to access and scroll through various location displays on the radio.

Loneworker monitoring

Activating loneworker monitoring

Details how to turn on loneworker monitoring for user safety.

Responding to a loneworker alarm

Explains how to acknowledge a loneworker alarm and the consequences of not responding.

Delaying the emergency action (conventional mode only)

Describes how to delay the emergency action after a loneworker alarm in conventional mode.

Encryption

About encryption

Explains the encryption feature for digital and dual-mode networks.

Encrypting calls

Guides on how to turn encryption on or off for outgoing calls.

Making an encrypted call

Instructions for making encrypted calls on a selected network.

Receiving an encrypted call

Describes how to hear encrypted calls when the correct key is stored.

Removing encryption keys from the radio

Details how to delete individual or all encryption keys from the radio.

Customizing radio settings

Changing the volume of all audible indicators

Explains how to set the volume for audible tones like call alerts and confirmation tones.

Changing the volume of keypress tones

Guides on adjusting the volume of tones that indicate allowed or disallowed actions.

Changing to quiet operation

Details how to turn quiet operation on/off, which mutes keypress tones but keeps others audible.

Changing to silent operation

Explains how to turn silent operation on/off, silencing all radio audible tones except channel traffic.

Changing the external alert option

Guides on enabling or disabling external alerts like car horns for incoming calls.

Turning on backlighting

Details how to turn backlighting on or off for the keypad and display.

Adjusting the display contrast

Explains how to adjust the radio display contrast for better visibility.

Troubleshooting

About troubleshooting

Introduces troubleshooting procedures and suggests consulting the radio provider.

When your radio wont turn on

Provides steps to check power supply and connections if the radio fails to power on.

Identifying the radios audible tones

Directs users to the 'Audible tones' section for help in identifying potential problems.

Viewing radio information

Guides on how to view radio hardware/firmware versions and other identification details.

Removing the microphone

Provides instructions for carefully removing the microphone grommet and plug.

General care

Offers advice on basic maintenance, cable security, and cleaning the radio cover.

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