Tait TM8235 User Manual

14 For your safety
Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas
Warning Warning the radio is specifically certified for use in
a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio before
entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause seri-
ous injury or death. Examples of potentially explosive atmo-
spheres include filling stations, and any environment where
there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.
Warning Turn off the radio before approaching blasting
caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are instructed to
turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and instructions.
Interference with blasting operations could cause serious
injury or death.
Radio installation and operation in vehicles
Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag
deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio
near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a portable
radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury to vehicle
occupants. An airbag may not perform to specification if
obstructed by a mobile radio.
Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,
petrol tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to
the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle manu-
facturer’s manual, before installing electronic equipment in
the vehicle.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a
vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in
your country or state. Please check the vehicle regulations in
your area.
Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery
Always remove the fuses from the radio power cable before
charging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery, or
using power from another vehicle (e.g. when jump-starting
the vehicle).

Tait TM8235 Specifications

General

Channel Spacing	12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
IP Rating	IP54
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz
Modulation	16K0F3E
Operating Voltage	10.8-16 V DC

Summary

For your safety

Safety warnings used in this guide

Explains the types of alerts used in the manual for safety instructions.

Radio frequency exposure information

Provides information on FCC RF exposure guidelines for user safety.

Health, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe

Intended purpose of product

Defines the intended use of the FM radio transceiver within the EU and EEA.

Restrictions

Outlines legal and licensing restrictions for programming and operating the radio in EU/EEA.

Getting started

About the radio controls

Details the various controls on the radio and their functions, including key presses.

About the keypad microphone

Explains the features and operation of the keypad microphone, including dialing and special keys.

Understanding the radio display

Explains the meaning of various messages displayed on the radio screen.

Basic operation

Turning the radio on and off

Instructions on how to power the radio on and off using the on/off key.

Making a call

Guides on initiating calls using whole-number scrolling or keypad microphone.

Receiving a call

Explains how the radio indicates an incoming call and how to respond.

Operating in conventional mode

Changing to conventional mode

Procedures to switch the radio's operating mode to conventional.

Selecting a channel

How to navigate and select a channel within conventional mode.

Communicating directly with other radios

Explains the repeater talkaround feature for direct radio communication.

Troubleshooting

When your radio won't turn on

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the radio fails to power on.

Removing the microphone

Step-by-step guide on how to detach the microphone from the radio.

Describing the radio's audible tones

Explains the meaning of various audible tones emitted by the radio.

Tait Software Licence Agreement

Section 1 DEFINITIONS

Defines key terms used throughout the Software License Agreement.

Section 4 LIMITATIONS ON USE

Outlines restrictions and prohibitions on the use of the licensed software.

Section 6 LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Specifies the warranty terms and disclaims other warranties for the software.