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Tait TP9500 User Manual

Tait TP9500
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MPG-00001 - Issue 01 - December 2019
TP9500 DMR Portable Radio
User's Guide

Table of Contents

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Tait TP9500 Specifications

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BrandTait
ModelTP9500
CategoryPortable Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Contact Information

Corporate Head Office

Details of Tait International's head office, including address and website.

Copyright and Trademarks

Information about copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights.

Disclaimer

States no warranties are extended and limits liability for document use.

Enquiries and Comments

Instructions for contacting Tait for queries, comments, or error notifications.

Intellectual Property Rights

Lists patents, design applications, and registered trademarks.

Environmental Responsibilities

Tait's commitment to environmental concerns and disposal directives.

About This Guide

Scope of Manual

Describes the manual's purpose and scope, including firmware version reference.

Alerts

Explains types of alerts (Warning, Caution, Notice) used in the manual.

Associated Documentation

Lists related documents available on the Tait support website.

For your safety

Radio frequency exposure information

Information on RF exposure guidelines and safe usage practices.

Controlling exposure to RF energy

Guidelines to control RF exposure and comply with limits.

Compliance with RF energy exposure standards

States compliance with specific RF energy exposure standards and guidelines.

Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA

Details FCC rules on RF emission limits for receivers and devices.

Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe

Covers EU regulations on radio equipment safety and EMC.

Interference with electronic devices

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

Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas

Advises turning off the radio in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Radio installation and operation in vehicles

Safety advice regarding radio installation and operation within vehicles.

Unapproved modifications or changes to radio

Warns against unauthorized modifications that can void compliance.

Attaching of labels

Instructions and warnings about attaching labels to the radio or battery.

Use of lithium-ion batteries

Warning about potential hazards from damaged lithium-ion batteries.

Short-circuiting battery contacts

Warning against short-circuiting battery contacts and potential hazards.

Before Using the Radio

For your safety — battery warning

Warning about hazards from damaged or mishandled Lithium-ion batteries.

Attaching labels to the radio or battery

Instructions on attaching labels, avoiding vent holes.

Charging the battery before first use

Guide to charging the battery for the first time, up to 2.5 hours.

Attaching the battery

Steps for attaching a genuine Tait battery to the radio.

Removing the battery

Procedure for safely removing the battery from the radio.

Attaching the antenna

Instructions for screwing the antenna clockwise into the connector.

Installing an audio accessory

Guidance on installing Tait-supplied or approved audio accessories.

Getting Started

About Your Radio

Overview of radio capabilities, including DMR/MPT operation and licenses.

About the Radio Controls

Introduces radio controls like PTT, selectors, and keys.

Understanding the Radio Display

Explains radio display messages and icons.

Radio display icons

Lists and explains common icons seen on the radio display.

Understanding the Radio Indicators

Explains how LED indicators and audible tones provide radio status information.

Using Function Keys to Access Frequently Used Features

Explains how function keys access frequently used features.

Navigating the Radio's Menus

Explains how to navigate through the radio's menus and sub-menus.

Using the Main Menu

Instructions on how to access and navigate the main menu.

Basic Operation

Turning the Radio On and Off

Instructions for powering the radio on and off using the power/volume control.

Locking and Unlocking the Keypad

Explains how to lock/unlock the keypad to prevent accidental presses.

Using a Wireless Headset

Information about connecting Bluetooth headsets, controlled by SFE.

Pairing and disconnecting a wireless headset with the radio

Steps for pairing a Bluetooth headset with the radio.

Managing your headsets

How to manage paired headsets, including connecting and disconnecting.

Changing the Radio's Operating Mode

How to switch between conventional and trunked operating modes.

Using the Address Book

Opening the Address Book

Steps to open the radio's address book.

Changing the Default Address Book

How to select or change the default address book.

Navigating the Address Book

How to view and filter entries in standard and personal address books.

Maintaining Personal Address Book Entries

Details on creating, editing, and deleting personal address book entries.

Creating, editing and deleting personal address book entries

Manual steps to create a new personal address book entry.

Operating in Conventional Mode

Selecting a Zone

How to select a zone, which groups channels and groups.

Selecting a Channel

Steps to select a channel using the main menu or scroll keys.

Selecting a Scan or Voting Group

How to select a scan or voting group.

Understanding Talkgroups

Explains what talkgroups are and their types (local, regional, statewide).

Making a talkgroup call

How to initiate a call to a talkgroup.

Making a Call

General overview of making calls based on channel type.

Making an Individual Call

How to make a one-to-one call for DMR digital channels.

Making a Local Call

How to make local calls on analog channels.

Making an Emergency Call

How to activate an emergency call using a function key or menu.

Sending and Receiving Text Messages

Overview of sending and receiving text messages.

Checking the Queue

How to access and view the call/message queue.

Radio Inhibit and Uninhibit

Procedures for immobilizing ('stun') or restoring ('revive') a radio.

Bypassing the Repeater (on Analog Channels)

How to use repeater talkaround for direct communication.

Scanning a Group of Channels

How the scan function monitors channels for activity.

Dialing Calls in Trunked Mode

Accessing Common Trunking Functions

Overview of accessing trunking functions using * and # keys.

DMR Dialing

Explains how to dial using the DMR scheme.

MPT 1343 Dialing

Explains how to dial using the MPT 1343 scheme.

Nokia ANN Fleet Calls

Explains dialing based on Nokia ANN fleet configurations.

Nokia ANN Dialed Calls

Examples of dialing calls using Nokia ANN.

Location Services

About Location Information

Explains the types of location data the radio can display.

About Location Statuses

Details location status indicators like Trk, stored, no cnx.

Viewing Location Information

Steps to view location data (lat/long, course, speed).

Loneworker Monitoring

Activating Loneworker Monitoring

Steps to turn on the loneworker monitoring feature.

Responding to a Loneworker Alarm

How to respond to a loneworker alarm to confirm safety.

Encryption

About Encryption

Explains the availability and purpose of the encryption feature.

Encrypting Calls

How to turn encryption on/off and its effect on calls.

Making an Encrypted Call

Steps to make a call using encryption.

Receiving an Encrypted Call

How to receive an encrypted call.

Removing Encryption Keys from the Radio

How to delete encryption keys from the radio.

Customizing Radio Settings

Adjusting the Display Contrast

How to adjust the display's contrast.

Changing the Color Mode

How to change the radio's display color scheme.

Changing the Volume of all Audible Indicators

How to set the volume for audible indicators to high or low.

Changing the Volume of Keypress Tones

How to adjust the volume of keypress tones.

Changing to Quiet Operation

How to turn quiet operation on/off, disabling keypress tones.

Changing to Silent Operation

How to turn silent operation on/off, disabling all audible tones.

Turning On Active Noise Cancellation

How to enable active noise cancellation for loud environments.

Turning on Backlighting

How to enable/disable display and keypad backlighting.

Rotating the Display

How to rotate the display orientation on the radio.

Charging and Caring for Batteries

About the Chargers

General advice applicable to all chargers.

6-Way Charger Safety Information

Safety requirements for 6-way chargers, including earthing.

Before Using the Charger

Checks and safety recommendations before using the charger.

Charging Temperatures

Optimal temperature ranges for charging batteries.

Low Battery Warning

How the radio indicates a low battery state.

Inserting the Radio into the Vehicle Charger

Steps to place the radio into a vehicle charger.

Charging a Battery

General instructions for charging a battery.

LED Behavior

Explains the meaning of different LED indicators on the charger.

Maintaining Battery Life and Performance

Tips for maintaining battery health and lifespan.

Storing Batteries

Guidelines for storing batteries properly.

Disposing of Batteries

Instructions for environmentally sensitive battery disposal.

Troubleshooting

The Radio Won't Turn On

Steps to diagnose and resolve power-on issues.

Identifying the Radio's Audible Tones

How audible tones can help identify problems.

Viewing Radio Information

How to view hardware/firmware versions and settings.

Cleaning the Radio

Instructions and warnings for cleaning the radio safely.

Changing the Radio ID

Steps to change the radio ID using alphanumeric keys.

Running Diagnostic Tests

How to access and run diagnostic tests on the radio.

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