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 {{:radios:tait_tm8100_aux_connector.jpg?direct&600|}} {{:radios:tait_tm8100_aux_connector.jpg?direct&600|}}
  
-====== Programming ====== +====== Programming Cable ======
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-===== Programming  Cable =====+
  
 It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the "Computer-Controlled Data Interface (CCDI) Protocol Manual" shows that the serial Rx line is RS232 level compatible. A tear down of a commercially sold programming cable also revealed a MAX232 type chip, confirming the radios can tolerate high levels than 3.3v. This means that instead of trying to find an invertable, 3.3v serial adapter, you can just adapt an RS232 cable to the pinout of the radio assuming it'll work with receiving the lower voltages. Fortunately Most modern USB to RS232 adapters will work fine. It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the "Computer-Controlled Data Interface (CCDI) Protocol Manual" shows that the serial Rx line is RS232 level compatible. A tear down of a commercially sold programming cable also revealed a MAX232 type chip, confirming the radios can tolerate high levels than 3.3v. This means that instead of trying to find an invertable, 3.3v serial adapter, you can just adapt an RS232 cable to the pinout of the radio assuming it'll work with receiving the lower voltages. Fortunately Most modern USB to RS232 adapters will work fine.
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   * If the radio doesn't seem to respond to the software it might be configured to use a keypad mic, or use the mic port for data. Turn the radio off, trigger the read or write within the software and immediately turn the radio on. It should then beep and reboot into programming mode. It can take a couple of attempts to get the timing right, and you will have to do it each time the radio is read or written to.   * If the radio doesn't seem to respond to the software it might be configured to use a keypad mic, or use the mic port for data. Turn the radio off, trigger the read or write within the software and immediately turn the radio on. It should then beep and reboot into programming mode. It can take a couple of attempts to get the timing right, and you will have to do it each time the radio is read or written to.
   * 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:tait_tmxxx_firmware|Tait TM8XXX - Firmware upgrades]]+  * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios:tait_tmxxx_firmware|Tait TM8XXX Firmware upgrades]] 
 +  * For troubleshooting and repairs see [[radios:tait_tmxxx_repairs|Tait TM8XXX Repairs]]
  
 ===== Control Head Notes ===== ===== Control Head Notes =====
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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: 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:
  
-{{:radios:tait_tm8200_mode_buttons.jpg?direct&600|}}+{{:radios:tait_tm8200_mode_buttons.jpg?direct&300|}}
  
 ===== Global Settings ===== ===== Global Settings =====
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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) 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 ==== ==== Start-up ====
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 Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode.  Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode. 
  
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 ==== PTT ==== ==== PTT ====
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