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TP8100

The performance figures given in these pages, unless otherwise stated, are typical figures measured in accordance with ETSI 300-086 (analogue) and ETSI 300-113 (digital). Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to alter these specifications.

TP8100 Specifications

TP8100 Intrinsically Safe Radios

Tait TP8100 Intrinsically Safe (IS) portable radios are essential for organizations serious about mobile communications in hazardous environments. See TP8100 IS Specification Sheet for information regarding FM-approval for IS radio models.

 

General Performance

Frequency Range VHF UHF 800/900MHz
  136-174MHz 350-400MHz 806-870MHz
  174-225MHz 400-470MHz 896-941MHz
    450-530MHz  
Frequency Increments 2.5kHz, 5kHz, 6.25kHz 5kHz, 6.25kHz  
Channel Spacing 12.5kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz 12.5kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz  
Frequency stability ±2ppm (-22°F to +140°F/-30°C to +60°C)

Signalling Format

- Conventional

   

CTCSS/DCS, Two Tone Encode (Type 99), Selcall,

MDC1200, G-Star (Encode)

- Trunked MPT 1327, CTCSS, DCS (Tx only)
Presets Conventional Trunked
  TP8110   16 Channels TP8135   100 Alphanumeric Presets
  TP8115   128 Channels TP8140   100 Alphanumeric Presets
  TP8120   350 Channels  
Operational Temperature -22F to +140F (-30C to +60C)
Sealing IP67

Military Standards 810 F*

Applicable MIL-STD Method Procedure

Low Pressure

High Temperature

Low Temperature

Temperature Shock

Solar Radiation

Rain

Humidity

Salt Fog

Dust

Vibration

Shock

500.4

501.4

502.4

503.4

505.4

506.4

507.4

509.4

510.4

514.5

516.5

2

1,2

1,2

1

1

1, 3

1

1

1

1

1, 4

* Also meets equivalent superseded MIL-STD 810 C, D & E.

User Interface

  with Li-Ion 2000mAh battery with Li-Ion 2500mAh battery
Dimensions (WxHxD)  2.4x5.12x1.57in (61x130x40mm) 2.4x5.12x1.77in (61x130x45mm)
Weight 12.13oz (344g) 12.87oz (365g)
   
Interfaces

Menu driven user interface

24 character LCD display

Three programmable function keys - includes emergency button

Two rubber knobs (volume & channel selection)

Side-mounted accessory connector

Large Push-To-Talk button

Stainless steel antenna connector

Transmitter

  136-174MHz 174-225MHz 350-400MHz 400-470MHz
RF Output Power 5W, 2.5W, 1W 5W, 2.5W, 1W 4W, 2.5W, 1W 4W, 2.5W, 1W
Modulation Limiting 12.5/20/25kHz channel ±2.5/4.0/5.0kHz ±2.5/4.0/5.0kHz ±2.2/3.8/4.4kHz ±2.5/4.0/5.0kHz
FM Hum and Noise 12.5/20/25kHz channel 40/44/46dB 42/45/47dB 42/44/46dB 36/41/42dB
Conducted Emissions -39dBm (<1GHz) 46dBm -46.0dBm -40.6dBm
  -46dBm (>1GHz) 40dBm -40.0dBm -40.0dBm
Audio Response +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB

Audio Distortion at 1kHz

with 60% modulation

0.3% 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
450-530MHz 806-870MHz 896-941MHz  
RF Output Power 4W, 2.5W, 1W 3W, 2W, 1W 3W, 2W, 1W  
         

Modulation Limiting

12.5/20/25kHz channel

±2.5/4.0/5.0kHz ±2.2/3.8/4.4kHz* ±2.2/3.8/4.4kHz*  
FM Hum and Noise 12.5/20/25kHz channel 36/41/42dB 39/44/45dB* 40/44/46dB*  
Conducted Emissions -39dBm (<1GHz) -33dBm* -33dBm*  
  -46.0dBm (>1GHz)      
Audio Response +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB* +0.5, -2.5dB*  

Audio Distortion at 1kHz

with 60% modulation

0.5% 0.5%* 0.5%*  
Duty Cycle (all bands) 1min Tx, 4min Rx (20%)  

 

Receiver

  136-174MHz 174-225MHz 350-400MHz 400-470MHz
Sensitivity (Psopho) (20dB Pospho) (20dB Pospho) (20dB Pospho) (20dB Pospho)
NB/MB/WB Channel -113.5/-117.0/-117.0dBm -115.2/-116.6/-118dBm -116.2/-118.5/-119.3dBm -115.5/-117.8/-118.4dBm

Intermodulation Rejection

NB/MB/WB Channel

67.6/68.6/68.7dB 66.3/67.3/66.9dB 67.4/67.9/68.5dB 67.4/67.9/68.1dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 12.5/20/25kHz Channel 67.4/72.9/76.4dB 68.0/70.5/72.0dB 65.8/71.3/76.7dB 67.7/73.8/76.1dB

Spurious Response Rejection

NB/WB Channel

71.9/75.9dB 75.5/77.2dB 77.4/77.8dB 71.8/72.7dB
Sensitivity (SINAD) (12dB SINAD) (12dB SINAD) (12dB SINAD) (12dB SINAD)
NB/MB/WB Channel -119.5/-119.5dBm -119.3/-119.2dBm -120.4/-120.3dBm -119.4/-119.4dBm
Intermodulation Rejection NB/MB/WB Channel 74.3/75.4/75.4dB 72.8/71.2/74.1dB 74.9/75.1/75.4dB 73.5/74.8/75.1dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 12.5/20/25kHz Channel 68.0/73.5/76.4dB 68.4/70.6/72.5dB 66.7/70.7/74.6dB 67.0/73.1/73.5dB

Spurious Response Rejection

NB/WB Channel

71.9/75.9dB 75.5/72.2dB 77.4/77.8dB 71.8/72.7dB
         
FM Hum and Noise 12.5/20/25kHz Channel 40/44/45dB 37/41/43dB 41/43/46dB 37/41/43dB
Audio Response +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB
Audio Distortion @ Rated Audio 2% 3.2% 1.5% 3.2%
         
450-530MHz 450-530MHz 851-870MHz 935-941MHz
Sensitivity (Psopho or SINAD) (20dB Psopho) (12dB SINAD) (12dB SINAD) (12dB SINAD)
NB/MB/WB (NB/WB) -115.3/-118.0/-118.4dBm -119.7/-119.6dBm (-120.1/-120.5dBm)* (-119.3/-119.3dBm)*

IntermodulationRejection

NB/MB/WBChannel

67.4/68.3/68.4dB 74.3/75.4/75.8dB 75.3/75.8/78.2dB* 75.4/76/77.1dB*

AdjacentChannelSelectivity

12.5/20/25kHzChannel

65.4/72.2/75.1dB 65.2/71.9/74.5dB 64.6/72.2/75.8dB* 64.3/72.4/73.3dB*

Spurious Response Rejection

NB/WB Channel

71.4/72.5dB 71.4/72.5dB 66.1/66.9dB* 76.7/76.7dB*
         
FM Hum and Noise 12.5/20/25kHz Channel 36/40/42dB 37/40.3/43dB 37/40.6/43dB  
Audio Response +0.5, -2.5dB +0.5, -2.5dB* +0.5, -2.5dB*  
Audio Distortion @ Rated Audio 3.5% 1.5%* 2.2%*  

Battery

Battery Li-lon 2000mAh Shift life (5/5/90)>11 hours
  Li-lon 2500mAh Shift life (5/5/90)>14 hours

Charger

Charger Options

Desktop fast charger

Multi-way Li-lon charger

All measurements conducted using EN 300 086-1 test method except those marked *which use TIA-603-C testing method.

Specifications are subject to change without notice and shall not form part of any contract. They are issued for guidance purposes only. Please note that not all frequency bands and power outputs are available in all markets.

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