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- | ====== Tait TM8200 Series ====== | ||
- | The Tait TM8XXX series are “PMR” radios that have become popular with Amateurs due to their excellent performance, | ||
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- | * with the exception of the TM8250 for reasons unknown | ||
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- | ====== Images ====== | ||
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- | TODO: Images | ||
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- | ====== Models ====== | ||
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- | The TM8200 range consists of several models listed below | ||
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- | | **Model** | **Notes** | | ||
- | | TM8235 | 100 Conventional Channels, 4 MPT Networks, Standard Display Head | | ||
- | | TM8250 | 1500 Conventional Channels, Graphical Display Head| | ||
- | | TM8255 | 1500 Conventional Channels, 4 MPT Networks, Graphical Display Head | | ||
- | | TM8252 | 1500 Conventional Channels, 4 MPT Networks, No Display Head (RJ45 Only) | | ||
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- | They are available in the following frequencies. The radio identification or frequency range can usually be found on a sticker on the base of the radio. Watch out for the C0 "Band 3" models which are outside of the amateur band. Otherwise almost all the radios you come across will be B1 VHF Models. | ||
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- | | **Identification** | **Frequency (MHz)** | | ||
- | | A4 | 66-88 | | ||
- | | B1 | 136-174 | | ||
- | | C0 | 174-225 | | ||
- | | D1 | 216-266 | | ||
- | | G2 | 350-400 | | ||
- | | H5 | 400-470 | | ||
- | | H6 | 450-530 | | ||
- | | H7 | 450-520 | | ||
- | | K5 | 762-870 (Tx) 762-776 and 850-870 (Rx) | | ||
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- | ====== Power Requirements ====== | ||
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- | The radio will operate on 10.8V to 16V and RF power output is stable down to 12v. | ||
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- | The table below shows the relationship between RF output and DC power in. Note it may not be entirely accurate, but should be good enough. | ||
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- | | **Watts Out** | **Amps In** | | ||
- | | 1 | 1 | | ||
- | | 5 | 1.5 | | ||
- | | 12 | 2.5 | | ||
- | | 25 | 3.5 | | ||
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- | TODO: Check idle power | ||
- | TODO: Confirm still valid for 8200 | ||
- | TODO: VHF / UHF? | ||
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- | ===== Pinout ===== | ||
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- | The 25 watt TM8200s use a Molex Mini-Fit Jr connector. Replacements are available on eBay, or if you wish to make your own the housing is part number 39-01-4040 and the pins are 39-00-0078. | ||
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- | The pinout is as follows: | ||
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- | ====== Auxiliary Connector Pinout ====== | ||
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- | The simplified pinout: | ||
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- | | **Pin** | **Use** | **NinoTNC pin** | | ||
- | | 7 | Transmit Audio (Input) | 1 | | ||
- | | 12 | PTT | 3 | | ||
- | | 13 | Receive Audio (Output) | 5 | | ||
- | | 15 | GND | 6 | | ||
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- | The full pinout: | ||
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- | ====== Programming ====== | ||
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- | ===== Cable ===== | ||
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- | It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | ||
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- | ==== Pinouts ==== | ||
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- | The pinout to program the radio via the RJ45 connector on the front of a TM82XX can be found below: | ||
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- | ===== 2E0SIPs Random Notes ===== | ||
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- | **WIP as I go along. Ignore** | ||
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- | * Latest calibration software is v4.09.00 | ||
- | * F/W v6.02.00.0001 enforces "FCC Narrow Banding" | ||
- | * A TM8100 head seems to work on a TM8200 body | ||
- | * A " | ||
- | * A " | ||
- | * " | ||
- | * Radio body "Radio Application" |
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