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TP9900
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pewpew45
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I am just waiting to see if Tait will ever make it so the radio can scan Analog and DMR on same scan list....That and if they can actually make the keypad produce DTMF sounds on the fly
2wayfreq
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Finally got system keys. I wrote our system to the 9960. I went to make some additional parameter changes and npw the radio wont Read/Interrogate or Write. I tried the 9860 and the software and cable talks to it just fine. Tried the Factory template and it will also not Read/Write. I can't imagine I corrupted the radio already! "There has been a communication error with the radio (Communication Timeout). Check the radio is powered on and is attached correctly to the PC, and the correct COM port is selected. If problems persist please try Safe mode on the options form." Anyone had this happen??
2wayfreq
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Resolved! Per Tech Support: When Reading or Programming, Power off the unit and back on. This kicks it into "Programming Mode". It will then Read/Write. I don't recall having to do that previosly but now you do.
fontanei
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How much does this radio cost?
ve2hkw
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Yeah, this is a major stumbling block for me. I can understand not doing P25/DMR at the same time but Analog is a bit of a must for both modes. Hopefully there is a patch to add it into the "other half"
Just got quoted recently at around 2400-2600 CAD for the base radio.... That isn't too bad but the P25 PII package adds on another 1700-1800ish. Was hoping for a bit less (sales guy said numbers in the sub 3000 region which is true, but that's not fully kitted out unfortunately)
Still a lot cheaper than a VP8K, but those quirks make it annoying to use/untenable for some people's use cases. It's nice and light/small compared to the 8K.
I would love to find this out myself. Can’t find any pricing info anywhere.
Does anyone know if the TP9900 is Bluetooth capable? If so is it proprietary like Motorola or will it work with standard Bluetooth.
Are there any Bluetooth accessories like a remote speaker mic?
Can you program the TP9900 via Bluetooth like you can with the Motorola APX radios?
I have Tate analog portables at my primary agency and they have held up very well under lots of daily abuse i.e. Fire and Rescue calls (about 4,000 calls per year).
Are there any Bluetooth accessories like a remote speaker mic?
Can you program the TP9900 via Bluetooth like you can with the Motorola APX radios?
I have Tate analog portables at my primary agency and they have held up very well under lots of daily abuse i.e. Fire and Rescue calls (about 4,000 calls per year).
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Where is everone purchasing their Tait radio in the US?. I am considering the TM9900
I shopped around and the best price I found was through ComJot. Very knowledgeable individual. They had a great dicount for HAMs and public safety. One of the only ones I found that would sell or even deal with an individual. I asked for a quote and received one the same day.
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ve2hkw
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Curious if anyone has heard of any developments regarding the scanning issues. That's becoming a bigger and bigger issue in my mind the more I've been thinking about it. I know that it will be largely speculation, but is it just a software issue for the dual mode issue or is there a hardware change needed for the stuff to work? I'd imagine that the decode is largely done in software, but I could be wrong.
Cheers,
Harrison VE2HKW
Cheers,
Harrison VE2HKW
JIRA-TRM-55189: Capability to scan DMR Tier-2 and Analog
This is specific to the TP9900/TM9900 models where previously analog channels could only be concurrent with P25 mode and therefore scan groups with analog could not contain DMR Tier-2 channels. With firmware v3.06.13 and programming application v3.6.6.32 (or later) the TP9900/TM9900 will support scan groups where analog and DMR Tier-2 can be created and where analog and P25 channels can also exist.
Well thats at least an improvement - is v3.6.6.32/v3.06.13 released yet? I'm not in front of Partner Portal right now.
I'm wondering if someone has access to it as well... I bought my 9900 from a terrible dealer.
attached are the release notes i did find.
Looking as well.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
ve2hkw
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This is most excellent, the one reservation I had to going Tait over Kenwood. (other than price)
Cheers,
