TIDRADIO TD-9800 (01) PDF Document

The TIDRADIO TD-9800 is a high-performance digital and analog portable unit. The specifications for the different models are as follows:

Model TD-9800 VHF: Provides up to 5 watts of power output on the VHF band (136-174 MHz).

Model TD-9800 UHF: Provides up to 4 watts of power output on the UHF band (400-470 MHz).

The transceiver operates under the DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) protocol and uses TDMA (Time Domain Multiple Access) technology.

The TIDRADIO TD-9800 DMR radio has several key features, including:

■ Motorola / Hytera compatibility

■ IP67 waterproof

■ 1,024 individual channels / 64 Zones

■ 800 Talkgroups / frequent individual IDs

■ FPP Front Panel Programmable

■ MIL-STD810 C / D / E / F / G

■ OLED display

■ Digital Vocoder AMBE3000+

■ Audio output 1.5 watts

■ Worldwide Amateur importable receive contact database

■ FCC Part 90 certification

When you receive your TIDRADIO TD-9800, please confirm that all the following items are in the box:

• Radio

• Antenna

• Battery

• Charger

• Belt Clip

• Hand Strap

• User Manual

• Adapter

The following recommendations will help you understand the safety requirements for your TIDRADIO TD-9800:

1. Only qualified TID technicians are allowed to service this two-way radio. Do not disassemble the radio by yourself as it will void the warranty.

2. Use only the TID brand battery pack and desk charger, so as to not damage the transceiver.

3. Do not expose this radio to long periods of direct sunlight, or hot or humid areas.

4. Do not put this radio in dusty or dirty locations.

5. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergent to clean this radio.

6. Never transmit on this radio without an antenna.

Caution: Safety and operability of this radio can’t be guaranteed unless TID brand accessories or parts are used.

Please use and charge only a TID approved battery. For your TIDRADIO TD-9800, please follow these notes:

1. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals or dispose the battery in fire. Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack.

2. Charge the battery in 32-105 °F temperature. Otherwise the battery may not fully charge.

3. Turn off the radio before your initial charge. Use of the radio while charging may cause noise or interfere during reception or transmission.

4. Do not pull/plug the adapter and the battery during charging, to avoid interference with the charging procedure.

5. NEVER charge the battery or radio with battery if they are wet. Before charging, you should dry them off with a towel or cloth to avoid danger.

To charge your TIDRADIO TD-9800, please follow these steps:

1. Turn off the radio.

2. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into an AC output socket.

3. Vertically insert the battery or radio equipped with the battery into the charger. Make sure the charger and battery are well contacted.

4. After the radio and/or battery are inserted into the charger, the LED will indicate the charging status:

• Flashing Red LED: The remaining battery power is too low and a trickle charge is in process.

• Solid Red LED: The charger is in normal (fast) charge mode.

5. The battery is fully charged (97%-100%) when the LED glows green. The charger stops charging automatically.

Note: Trickle charge is not allowed to exceed 30 minutes. If the LED is still flashing in red after 30 minutes, it means that the charger cannot provide power to the battery. Check if the battery or charger is damaged.

1. The battery is not fully charged from the factory. Please charge the battery before initial use or after a long-period of storage.

2. Repeat charging 2 to 3 times will make the battery reach its best capacity. Please replace or charge the battery if battery power is low after repeated charges.

Attaching the Battery:

1. Match the two grooves on the battery with the corresponding grooves on the body of the radio; be sure that the battery is parallel to the radio body and in full contact with the aluminum chassis.

2. Push the battery upward along the guides until it locks.

3. Push the battery latch toward the “Lock” mark to lock it.

TIP: When storing the radio for more than 3 weeks at a time, it is best to remove the TID battery from the radio. This will maintain a full charge in the battery so it’s ready for use. Batteries will hold a charge for 6-12 months when removed from the radio.

Attaching/Removing the Antenna:

• To Attach: Insert the antenna into the connector on the radio while holding the antenna at its base. Rotate the antenna clockwise to secure it to the radio.

• To Remove: Rotate the antenna counter-clockwise (turning it at its base) until the antenna is free from the radio.

Installing the Belt Clip:

Remove screws from the rear of the radio, align the belt clip over the rear holes in the case, and replace the screws. Note: If using a belt clip, please mount it onto the back before installing the battery pack.

Installing the Hand Strap:

Thread the strap into the hole at the back of the radio and fasten it.

The top LED on the TIDRADIO TD-9800 helps identify the current radio status.

Turning the Radio ON/OFF:

Rotate the radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to turn ON the radio, and counter-clockwise to turn OFF.

Volume Adjustment:

Rotate the volume control clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust the desired volume.

Selecting a Channel:

Rotate the “Channel Selector” knob to a desired channel. A channel can be either Analog or Digital. For digital channels, talk permit parameters can be set up by users/system operators with three possible settings:

1. Always Allow: The user can transmit all the time.

2. Channel Free: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free.

3. Color Code Free: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free and the color code matches.

A Zone is a group of up to 16 analog and/or digital channels. The TIDRADIO TD-9800 has 64 Zones. To access a Zone:

1. From the Main Menu Screen, scroll up to select Zone, then press OK to enter.

2. Use the up/down keys to select your desired Zone.

Note: By default, the Top Button is programmed to initiate the Digital Monitor function, and the side buttons are programmed with Zone Up and Zone Down.

To access the message features, press the Menu key in idle mode and then select “Message,” or press a programmed shortcut key. The available options are:

Inbox: View received messages. Each message function can perform Reply/Forward/Edit/Delete operations.

Write: Create a text message up to 150 characters and send it to an individual user.

Outbox: Can save up to 15 sent messages. When full, the oldest entry is automatically deleted. Each message can be Resent/Forwarded/Edited/Deleted.

Quick Text: Contains up to 15 messages that you can pre-define in the programming software.

Draft Box: Can save up to 15 messages. Users can edit or send messages saved in the Draft Box.

Delete: Allows you to delete messages from the Inbox, Outbox, or Draft Box.

Accessing Contacts / Talkgroups:

By selecting the Contacts menu, you will see a list of all Contacts / Talkgroups (Group ID) that are programmed into the radio. You can transmit on these if the repeater is programmed on the correct Frequency, Slot, and Color Code. After selecting a Contact, you can click on it to see its details.

Manual Dial a Talkgroup (Group ID):

To temporarily enter a Talkgroup (Group ID) that is not already programmed, select Manual Dial then enter the Group ID number. To manually dial an individual, insert a #-key before the ID number. The repeater must be programmed on the correct frequency, Slot, and Color Code.

To receive a specific Talkgroup audio, the radio provides a Field Programmable Receive Group ID function.

The TIDRADIO TD-9800 allows one Receive Group to be entered from the Keypad. Follow these steps:

1. From the main Menu, scroll up and select Program.

2. Next, select Radio.

3. Then, select RCV Group ID.

4. Enter the Talkgroup (Group ID) that you would like to monitor. Make sure to cancel with a 0 after use.

Note: The repeater must be programmed on the correct frequency, Slot, and Color Code.

To access this item, press the Menu key in idle mode and then select “Call Logs.”

The radio can save up to 20 entries in the Outgoing List, Incoming List, and Missed List respectively (only for private call lists). When the memory for call logs is full, the oldest entry will be overwritten by the latest one automatically.

After accessing a list and selecting an entry, you can perform any of these operations: hold down the PTT key to initiate a call, view, send a message, or delete it. To delete all entries in a list at one time, select: “Call Logs -> Delete -> Outgoing/Incoming Missed.”

The “Scan” function allows you to listen to communication activities on other channels.

1. To access the Scan menu, press the Menu key and then select “Scan.”

2. To enable or disable the function, select “Scan Switch.”

3. To select which list of channels to scan, select “Scan List.” The Scan List is predefined in the programming software.

Front Panel Programming (FPP) can perform two functions. First, access the menu by pressing the Menu key and selecting Program. Note that this option may be enabled or disabled in the software menu.

1. Edit an existing programmed channel:

Select either an analog or digital channel to be edited. The following parameters can be changed:

• Channel – Digital: RX/TX Frequency, Slot (1 or 2), Color Code (0-15)

• Channel – Analog: RX/TX Frequency, CTCSS / DCS

2. Add a new analog or digital channel from the keypad:

To add a new channel, you must select a predefined channel as a template, as the attributes are different for digital and analog. Zone 64 is predefined with 5 Digital channels (Digital 1-5) and 5 Analog channels (Analog 1-5). Select one of these to modify.

TID Commercial radios ship from the manufacturer with the “Keypad” locked per FCC rules. You must first use the programming software to unlock this radio for the first time of use. To unlock the Keypad, go to Menu, Basic Settings, and then uncheck Keypad Lock. Then write the file back to the radio.

You will need the programming cable to connect your radio to your computer for programming.

When programming this radio for the first time, it is recommended you first READ the radio with the software and then save this file for future reference as it contains the default programming and settings.

1. Remove the screw on the side accessory jack cover.

2. Slide the tip of the programming cable up into the slide slot.

3. Align and tighten the accessory screw.

Note: The side cover must be replaced to maintain the IP67 rating in operation. The cable is direct USB; no COM Port drivers are required.

You may program the Side Key 1, Side Key 2, and the top Orange Button to one of the functions listed below. The keys are programmable in the software for both long and short press actions.

Monitoring Function:

The TIDRADIO TD-9800 has a monitoring function that can be enabled via software on either a side or top key button. By default, the top key button is programmed to initiate the Digital Monitor. When enabled, this function will let you monitor a frequency by Slot and Color Code. All digital transmission can be monitored by slot 1 or 2. To use it, you must select a programmed channel that is in either slot 1 or 2.

Screen Saver:

The TIDRADIO TD-9800 has a built-in screen saver that can be enabled in the Optional Functions section in the software. To enable it, choose Scroll and the amount of time delay. The screen saver is enabled by default.

The following optional accessories may enhance the operation of your TIDRADIO TD-9800:

• VHF / UHF Antenna

• G-Hook Lapel Mic

• Covert Clear Acoustic Tube Earphone Mic

• Heavy Duty Speaker Mic

• USB Programming Cable

■ Read the instructions in the handbook carefully. Be sure to save it for future reference.

■ Do not carry the transceiver by the antenna. This may damage the antenna or antenna terminal.

■ Do not keep the radio with the antenna very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, while transmitting. TID radios will perform best if you speak 2-4 inches away from the microphone and the radio is vertical.

■ Be sure the “PTT” key is not pressed when you do not need to transmit.

■ Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

■ Do not transmit without the antenna fitted on the radio. It may damage the TX output final stage.

■ Respect the environment conditions. Avoid exposing the radio to extremely hot or cold temperatures (out of the range between –20 to +140° F), excessive vibrations, or dusty/rainy locations.

■ Never try to disassemble or service the radio by yourself.

■ Use only authorized accessories.

■ Handle the battery properly. Never place the LI-ion battery in your pocket or purse with loose coins, as this could result in short-circuiting the battery.

Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pressed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% TX and 50% RX.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 2 inches from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance. The belt clip is for storage purposes only. AVOID TRANSMITTING ON HIGH POWER WHILE THE RADIO IS ATTACHED TO YOUR BELT. To transmit, hold the device away from your body and ensure the antenna is at least 2 inches from your body when transmitting.