Tait TM8260 Installation And Programming Manual

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30 Installing a Dual-Radio System TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide© Tait Limited October 20143.7 Connecting Remote SpeakersYou must connect remote speakers to the radio bodies if:■ using a hand-held control head, or■ using a control head with a graphical-display and you want to enhanceor replace the control head’s internal speaker.The remote speaker will only sound audio from the radio that it is connectedto. Audio is never fed to a remote speaker from the other radio body. If aradio is at the background and dual receive is activated, the attached remotespeaker will sound received audio from that radio at a reduced volume. If aradio is at the foreground, the attached remote speaker will sound receivedaudio from that radio at normal volume, and audible indicators.The following high-power remote speakers are recommended:■ TMAA10-06 high-power remote speaker for >25W radios■ TMAA10-03 high-power remote speaker for 25W radios.If a different speaker is used, receptacles for the speaker pins of the powerconnector are provided with the installation kit. The installation kit alsocontains a flying lead connector that, when installed, enables the speaker tobe easily removed and re-installed as required.The speaker is connected to pins 2 (SPK–) and 3 (SPK+) of the powerconnector. See Table 3.3 on page 27. For more information, refer to theinstallation instructions provided with the speaker, or to the relevant sectionof the service manual.3.8 Installing a Cross-band Linking CableThe TMAA04-04 or TMAA04-06 cross-band linking cable can be used toextend the features available with TM8260 dual radio systems. The cablesconnect to both radio’s auxiliary ports so the radio system can be used as across-band repeater. The TMAA04-06 cable provides additionalconnections to enable, for example, GPS operation and power via ignitionsense.For cross-band pins and signals on the auxiliary connector, see Figure 3.9 onpage 31.Notice The radio does not meet the IP54 protection standard once theauxiliary connector rubber bungs have been removed and this cable hasbeen installed. Care must be taken when the radio is being operated inan environment where there is water, dust or otherenvironmental hazards.>25W25W