The TSM4 Heavy Duty Speaker Microphone
A remote speaker microphone moves the mic and speaker up near your shoulder or collar, instead of leaving you to dig the radio itself out of a pocket or holster every time it keys up. For teams that need to respond instantly, that difference matters more than it sounds.
The Tait TSM4 is built specifically for TP9000 series radios and is rated IP68, fully dust-tight and submersible, so it holds up to genuine outdoor use rather than just a light drizzle. The controls are designed to work with gloves on: a large, protected PTT button and programmable emergency and function keys you can find without looking. The speaker runs at 3W nominal and up to 6W maximum, with a water-shedding grille that keeps audio clear even after the mic's been rained on.
- 360-degree rotating clip, so it sits correctly whichever way you're facing
- 3.5mm connector for earpieces, useful for discreet listening in public-facing roles
- 1.5m heavy duty cable with replaceable spare parts, including the lapel clip and audio jack bung
- Digital and analogue compatible
Vehicle Charging That Survives a Vehicle
A radio that's flat at the start of a shift is a genuine liability, and vehicle chargers left to cheap, generic hardware are a common point of failure. A proper in-vehicle charger holds the radio securely enough to meet crash-test requirements, reducing the risk of the unit itself becoming a hazard in an accident, and it can charge a battery independently of the radio, useful when you're rotating spares.
Look for a charger built to handle the temperature swings and vibration of daily vehicle use, not a desktop charger jammed into a cradle. A genuine vehicle-rated unit will also give you visible charging status and fault information, so a failing battery gets caught before it becomes a mid-shift problem.
Heavy Duty Leather Carry Cases
A well-designed carry case does two jobs at once: it protects the radio, and it improves how the radio actually performs. Positioning the antenna slightly away from the body, rather than pressed against a hip or chest, reduces signal absorption and genuinely improves coverage.
Heavy duty leather cases built for TP9000 series radios typically use a rotating D-clip designed for teams who are constantly getting in and out of vehicles, changing elevation, or moving quickly. The radio rotates to release from the clip rather than sliding out, which keeps it secure during normal movement but still accessible when needed. The belt loop stud itself is usually cowhide leather, chosen specifically for the wear a case takes over daily use, not just for looks.
Real Options from Mobile Systems
Here's current, in-stock Tait accessory hardware for TP9000 series radios.
If you're kitting out radios for hazardous-area or intrinsically safe environments specifically, our team can confirm which accessory certifications match your site before you order, rather than guessing from a spec sheet.
