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- | ====== Programming ====== | + | ====== Programming |
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It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | 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 ==== | ||
The pinout to program the radio via the RJ45 connector on the front of a TM82XX can be found below: | The pinout to program the radio via the RJ45 connector on the front of a TM82XX can be found below: | ||
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* If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | * If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | ||
- | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: | + | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: |
+ | * For troubleshooting and repairs see [[radios: | ||
===== Control Head Notes ===== | ===== Control Head Notes ===== | ||
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* A TM8235 head kind of works on a TM8100 body. The speaker, buttons and display work, but the backlight and the status LEDs don't work. There is also some strange flickering behaviour. It's not clear if this could potentially damage something, so best avoided. | * A TM8235 head kind of works on a TM8100 body. The speaker, buttons and display work, but the backlight and the status LEDs don't work. There is also some strange flickering behaviour. It's not clear if this could potentially damage something, so best avoided. | ||
* From the manual: " | * From the manual: " | ||
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+ | ====== Packet Configuration ====== | ||
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+ | The TM8200 Programming Application is slightly different to the TM8100 version owing to the trunked mode. Settings are split into 3 sections, Global, Conventional and Trunked. You can switch them by pressing the appropriate button in the top left corner of the software: | ||
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+ | ===== Global Settings ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Specifications ==== | ||
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+ | Select the band for the radio your programming, | ||
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+ | ==== UI Preferences ==== | ||
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+ | Backlight Mode - Off (Optional, but worth considering for radios that just sit on a single channel to extend life / avoid it becoming a distraction) | ||
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+ | ==== Start-up ==== | ||
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+ | Power On Mode - Power On (Ensures the radio comes back on after a power outage) / Previous State (Switches on if it was previously switched on) | ||
+ | Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode. | ||
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+ | ==== PTT ==== | ||
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+ | === External PTT(1) === | ||
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+ | PTT Transmission Type: Data | ||
+ | Audio Source: Audio Tap In | ||
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+ | ==== Programmable IO ==== | ||
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+ | === Digital === | ||
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+ | **Aux GPI1:** Direction = Input, Action = External PTT 1 | ||
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+ | === Audio === | ||
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+ | **RX:** Tap Out = R2, Tap Out Type = Split, Tap Out Unmute = Except on PTT | ||
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+ | **EPTT 1:** Tap In = T13 | ||
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+ | ===== Conventional Features ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Networks ==== | ||
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+ | === Basic Settings === | ||
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+ | == Basic Network Settings == | ||
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+ | Set the Tx Timer and Lockout values to a sensible duration. | ||
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+ | ==== Channel Setup ==== | ||
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+ | === Channels === | ||
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+ | The channels configuration is fairly intuitive. Set the appropriate frequency and bandwidth. | ||
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+ | The detailed tab provides more options: | ||
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+ | ==== Conv Key Settings ==== | ||
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+ | Key 1 - Squelch Override. Useful for debugging weak stations. | ||
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+ | ==== Conventional UI ==== | ||
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+ | Set startup channel to the desired channel if you're operating as an always on node. | ||
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radios/tait_tm8200.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/26 23:14 by mm0rfn