TID Electronic TD831 Two Way Radio User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: TID Electronic

Table of Contents

TID Electronic TD831 Two Way Radio
Radio Menu Functions
Additional Menu Functions
Appendix A – Trouble shooting guide
Appendix B – Technical Specifications
Appendix C – Shortcut Menu operations
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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TID Electronic TD831 Two Way Radio

Time-Out-Timer (TOT) – MENU No.8
The TOT function is used to prevent a too long transmission and to keep the time: TOT temporarily stops the transmission if the radio has been used beyond the max pre-set time (for example 15s, 30s, 45s, etc.).
Note: This option is set to OFF, press and hold the [PTT] key to keep transmission.

Dual Watch Operation (D.Waith) – MENU No.9

When this function is activated, you can receive the frequency of channel A and channel B at the same time. If a signal is detected, the position will break off the corresponding channel or frequency.
Note: In Dual Watch operation mode, you can change the parameter of AB channel or frequency freely.

Receiving DCS (Rx DCS) – MENU No.10
DCS codes are similar to access codes and can be added to channels, so as to create a sort of personal channel. They enable the radio to communicate with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same DCS code. You can choose amongst:

On
Off
DC023N-754N (Normal DCS), DC023I-754I (Inverse DCS)

Note: In radio there are 208 groups of normal and inverse DCS codes. This function cannot be amended in channel mode.

Transmitting DCS (Tx DCS) – MENU No.12
In this Menu you activate DCS codes in tx mode. You can choose between normal R-DCS (DC023N-754N) and inverted R-DCS (DC023I-754I).

Transmitting CTCSS (Tx CTCSS) – MENU No.13
In this Menu you can set a CTCSS tone in tx mode. Note: there are 50 groups of CTCSS tones. In channel mode the CTCSS tones cannot be changed. You can choose: Off or CTCSS (67.0-254.1Hz).

Voice Prompt Function (Voice) – MENU No.14
With this function, you activate a voice that informs you about any operation/ selection you are doing.

TX-SEL – MENU No.15
Transmit on MAIN Channel or Transmit on MOST RECENT receive channel.

Scan Add (Scan Add) – MENU No.16
In channel mode, to scan the current channel, the channel must be added to the scan group.

On: Turn on the scan function of the current channel.
Off: Do not scan the current channel.

Scan Resume Mode (Scan Mode) – MENU No.17
Thanks to this function, radio can SCAN in frequency or channel mode. You can choose amongst three options:

Time-operated SCAN
Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will suspend the SCAN for 5 seconds, and then will continue to SCAN even if the signal is still present.
Carrier-operated SCAN
Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will stop scanning. It will resume to SCAN once the signal will disappear.
Search -Search SCAN
The radio will stop scanning once a signal is detected.

FM Dual Watch (FM-DW) – MENU No.18
Channel A Display Mode (MDF-A)-MENU No.19
This function is used to set the display mode of channel A. Display modes:

Frequency:Frequency + channel No.
NAME: Channel name
Note: Channel name mode must be set by the programming software. Up to three numbers or characters can be edited.

Channel B Display Mode (MDF-B)-MENU No.20
This function is used to set the display mode of channel B.

Display modes:

Frequency:Frequency + channel No.
NAME: Channel name
Note: Channel name mode must be set by the programming software. Up to three numbers or characters can be edited.

Busy Channel Lock (Busy Lockout) -MENU No. 21
When this function is on, it may prevent other radios’ interference. If the selected channel is being used by other radios, when you press key PTT, your radio cannot transmit.
Release the PTT and transmit as soon as the frequency is no longer busy

Auto Keypad Lock (AUTO LK) -MENU No.22
When this feature is activated, the keypad will be automatically locked after 15s; this prevents accidental pressure of any keys. rrO
The keypad lock can he manually activated/deactivated through the keypad: keep pressed [* ] .

Frequency offset direction (Direction)-MENU No.23
Using this function, you can set the direction of the frequency offset in rx and Ix.

You have the following options:

Plus: Positive offset;
Minus: Negative offset;
None: None offset.
Note: you should set different frequency deviation according to the repeaters selected. This function is not enabled in channel mode.

Frequency offset (Offset) -MENU No. 24
In this MENU you can set the deviation between Ix and rx. The frequency offset of this radio is 00.000-99.998MHz.

Channel store -(Memory) -MENU No. 25
When the radio is in frequency working mode or standby mode, input the desired frequency or parameters directly. NOTES: If you want to set CTCSS tones, DCS codes or the frequency offset, you have to do it before storing the channel. The channels already stored are displayed as CH-XXX (“CH” and -channel number), and other channels only display channel numbers.

Channel Delete (Delete) – MENU No.26
In this menu you can delete a channel of the radio.

Alarm Mode (Alarm Mode) – MENU No.27
This function can set the tone alarm/code alarm/site alarm of the radio. Keep pressed the [FM/SOS] key for 3 seconds to start the alarm tone. The following three options can be selected:

Site: the speaker emits an alarm tone but the radio doesn’t transmit;
Tone: the speaker emits an alarm tone and the radio transmits it;
Code: the speaker emits an alarm tone and the radio transmits it followed by ANI-ID code.

Scan of frequencies with CTCSS (SEEK CTC)- Menu No. 28
The function allows scanning the frequencies with CTCSS tone enabled.
NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.

Scan of frequencies with DCS (SEEK DCS) – Menu No. 29
This function allows scanning the frequencies with DCS code enabled.
NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.

Squelch tail elimination (TAIL) – Menu No. 30
This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise between handhelds that are communicating directly (no repeater). Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone burst mutes the audio long enough to prevent hearing any squelch tail noise.

Roger beep (ROGER) – Menu No. 31
When the PTT is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that you have finished your transmission and that they can start talking.

1750Hz Repeater Tone (R-TONE) – Menu No.32
With this function you can select I000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz repeater tone. To send out a repeater tone; You hold down the [PTT] + [SK2] key.
If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a l 750Hz tone the regular way without having to unlock your radio.

Language selection (Language)- Menu No. 33
With this function, you can select the language of the LCD display and operation prompt.

Frequency hopping system (Hopping RX) – MENU No. 34
With this function, you can activate the frequency hopping system, improve the anti-interference ability of the radio, and

Reset (Reset) – Menu No.35
With this function you can reset the transceiver to the factory-programmed settings and parameters. After that, you can set the desired functions.
There are two types of reset:

VFO: Menu Reset
ALL: Menu and channel Reset reduce the risk of being monitored.
On: Turn on the SYNC function and display the alias, frequency and channel number of the current channel.
Off: Tum off the SYNC function, which is a dual-segment dual display mode. The main frequency and sub frequency will be displayed.

Dual Band single display (SYNC) – Menu No.36
The radio is dual-band, dual-display, and the screen can display A/B frequency band at the same time. It can also be set to dual-band single-screen display. When single frequency point is displayed, the channel nickname, frequency and channel number will be displayed at the same time.

On: Turn on the SYNC function and display the alias, frequency and channel number of the current channel.
Off: Tum off the SYNC function, which is a dual-segment dual display mode. The main frequency and sub frequency will be displayed.

PTT-ID (PTT-ID) – MENU No.37
With this function you can decide when sending the ANI-ID code in tx mode. You can choose amongst 4 possibilities.

Off: press PTT to turn it off
BOT: the code is sent when you press the PTT
EOT: the code is sent when the PTT is released
BOTH: the code is sent when you press and release the PTT Note: select ‘OFF’ when using in case of affecting the radio.

DTMFST (DTMFST) – MENU No.38
Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be heard from the transceiver speaker. You can choose amongst four options:

Off: No DTMF Side Tones are heard
DT-ST : Side Tones are heard only from manually keyed DTMF codes
ANI-ST: Side Tones are heard only from automatically keyed DTMF codes
DT+ANI: All DTMF Side Tones are heard

ANI-ID (ANI-ID) – MENU No.39
With this function you can set your ID-code. It can be programmed by the proper programming software. You can edit up to 5 digits.

Squelch tail elimination ofrepeater (RP-STE)- Menu No. 40
This function is used when the radio operates through a repeater; when the PTT is released, the repeater will emit the end transmission tone to confirm it is working.
Available settings:

Off, l,2,3,4,5, …. 10 to set the delay time.
Note: Please disable this function in normal using, lest affect your normal conversation.

Delay the squelch tail of repeater (RPT-RL) – Menu No.41
With this function you have the confirmation that the repeater has transferred the signal.
You can choose amongst:
Off ,2,3,4,5, …. 10 to set the delay time.

Scramble – Menu No.42
With this function only one received the same decryption program in order to obtain voice.To communicate with each other only to open the same scramble between loom, If scrambling different, the machine can receive signals, but can not hear clearly what is said.

Dec.code – Menu No.43
With this function,you can figure out the frequency and CTCSS/DCS of nearby transmission.

Step 1: Tum on the Dec.code
Step 2: Long press the number 1
Step 3: The monitor will show frequency and DCS when somebody transmit. (44) Version – Menu No.44
This Function is to display the software version, to know whether your radio needs to update or not.

The radio offers a variety of menu functions for various operations:

FM Dual Watch (FM-DW) – MENU No.18
Channel A Display Mode (MDF-A) – MENU No.19
Channel B Display Mode (MDF-B) – MENU No.20
Busy Channel Lock (Busy Lockout) – MENU No.21
Auto Keypad Lock (AUTO LK) – MENU No.22
Frequency offset direction (Direction) – MENU No.23
Frequency offset (Offset) – MENU No.24
Channel Storage (Memory) – MENU No.25
Channel Delete (Delete) – MENU No.26
Alarm Mode (Alarm Mode) – MENU No.27
Scan of frequencies with CTCSS (SEEK CTC) – MENU No.28
Scan of frequencies with DCS (SEEK DCS) – MENU No.29
Squelch tail elimination (TAIL) – MENU No.30
Roger beep (ROGER) – MENU No.31
1750Hz Repeater Tone (R-TONE) – MENU No.32
Voice prompt language (Language) – MENU No.33
Frequency hopping system (Hopping RX) – MENU No.34
Reset (Reset) – MENU No.35
Dual Band single display (SYNC) – MENU No.36

Appendix A – Trouble shooting guide

This section provides assistance with various problems you may encounter with your radio:

If you cannot turn on the radio, check the battery and battery installation.
For issues during receiving, such as weak or intermittent voice, inspect the volume, battery, and antenna.
If you cannot communicate with group members, confirm frequency and CTCSS/DCS settings.
When you hear unknown voices or noise, switch the radio to analog mode or request your dealer to set signaling for the current channel to avoid interference.
In case you can’t hear anyone because of too much noise, move to an open area and restart the radio.
If the radio keeps transmitting, check for any interference or if the VOX function is enabled.

NOTE: If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact your dealer for more technical support.

Appendix B – Technical Specifications

General	Transmitter Part	Receiver Part

Frequency Range: EU:144-146 & 430-440MHz (Tx) /108-136(AM Rx), FM Rx: 50-76/76-108/136-174/174-350/350-470/470-600Mhz
Memory Channel: 200
Battery Voltage: DC7.4V (Li-Ion)
Operating Capacity: 2600mAh
Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C
Mode of Operation: Simplex
Antenna Impedance: 50ohm

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RF Output Power: ≤5W
FM Modulation: 11K0F3E/12.5KHz, 16K0F3E/25KHz
Adjacent Channel Power: 60dB / 12.5KHz, 65dB / 25KHz
Transmit Current: ≤1500mA

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Receive Sensitivity: 0.25µV (12dB SINAD)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≥65dB/12.5KHz, ≥70dB/25KHz
Intermodulation and Rejection: ≥65dB/12.5KHz, ≥70dB/25KHz
Conducted Spurious Emission: ≤-57dB/12.5KHz, ≤-60dB/25KHz
Rated Audio Power Output: ≤1W @ 16 ohms
Rated Audio Distortion: ≤5%

NOTE: All specifications may be modified without prior notice or liability. Thank you.

This appendix provides a quick reference to shortcut menu operations:

MENU No.	Name (Full Name)	Enter item	LCD display
0	Bandwidth Narrow	MENU+0	Wide:25K, Narrow:12.5K
1	Squelch – Squelch Level	MENU+1	0-9 Levels, 0:Lowest, 9:Highest
2	TX Power	MENU+2	Low/MID/High
3	Power Save – Battery Saving	MENU+3	OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4

For a complete list of menu operations, please refer to the full menu in the user manual.

Phenomena		Analysis		Solution

You cannot tum on the radio.

| The battery may be installed improperly.| Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused

by dirty or damaged battery contacts.

| Clean the battery contacts or replace the

battery.

During receiving, the voice is weak or intermittent.

| The battery voltage maybe low.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.| Increase the volume.
The antenna maybe loose or maybe installed

incorrectly.

| Turnoff the radio, and then remove and

reattach the antenna.

The speaker maybe blocked.| Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with other group members.| The frequency or signaling type maybe

inconsistent with that of other members.

| Verify that your TX/RX frequency and

signaling type are correct.

You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.
You hear unknown voices or noise.| You may be interrupted by radios using the same

frequency.

| Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch

level.

The radio in analog mode maybe set with no

signaling.

| Request your dealer to set signaling for the

current channel to avoid interference

You are unable to hear anyone because of too much noise and hiss.

| You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.
You may be in an unfavorable position. For

example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or blocked in an underground area.

| Move to an open and flat area, restart the

radio, and try again.