QTech Data Systems Tait TM8000 Radio - Manual (Page 39)

Troubleshooting 39
Describing the radio’s audible tones
The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
Action and tone Meaning
two short
beeps Radio turned on: the radio is powered on
and ready to use
one short beep
after the power-
up beeps Radio locked: you need to enter your
personal identity number (PIN) before you
can use the radio
one long, low-
pitched beep Radio PIN entry unsuccessful: you need to
re-enter your PIN
two short beeps Radio PIN entry successful: the radio is now
ready to use
one short beep Function activated: a function key has been
pressed and that function has been
initiated, or
radio turned off: the radio is powered off, or
valid key press: the action you have
attempted is permitted
one short, low-
pitched beep Function deactivated: a function key has
been pressed and the corresponding func-
tion has been turned off
one long, low-
pitched beep Invalid key press: the action you have
attempted is not permitted, or
transmission inhibited: you have attempted
to transmit but for some reason transmis-
sion is not permitted at this time
one short, high-
pitched beep Radio is stunned: the radio has been made
inoperable by your service provider
two short beeps Radio is revived: the radio has been made
operable by your service provider
three beeps Transmit timeout imminent: in 10 seconds
your transmit timer will expire and your
current transmission will be terminated
two low-
pitched beeps Radio's temperature is high: the radio's
temperature is in the high-temperature
range, but the radio will continue
to operate