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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 bands. | ||
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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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