Midland Radio 75515 User Manual 58043
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FCC ID: MMA75515
APPENDIX 5
USERS MANUAL
FOURTEEN (14) PAGE USER INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THIS SHEET
USERS MANUAL
FCC ID: MHA75515
‘ APPENDIX 5
MODEL 75-515
NEW FRS “FAMILY RADIO SERVICE”
VOICE ACTIVATED FOR HANDS FREE USE
MICRO-SIZE WITH MAXIMUM POWER
14 CHANNELS, 38 CTCSS CODES,
78 DCS codes, SCAN,
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT, DIGITAL READOUT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .. .
Battery Installation ,,
Belt Clip, Quick Use Instructions
Controls and Operation ..
Disphy ,, H ,. , v
Description of the Display
Battery Information and Service
Technical Specification,.,
OPTIONAL ACCESSORES FOR YOUR RADIO
Accessory Name Model Number
Ni-cad Battery (single “AA“) . ls-BATT
Standardchsrger, . 13-396
Lapel Microphone with Elrbud Speaker. 2—405
SpeekerMicrophone .....................
Stealth Type Noise Canceling Throat Mic with Barb-rd.
Boom Microphone Headset ............................. .
Call 1 816 241 8500 ext, 200 to order accessories
THIS RADIO COMPLIES WITH PART [5 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
Your Midland model 75-515 brings die new FRS (Family Radio Service) to your
fingertips The Family Radio Service is provided for by the FCC and is totally license
See. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM
band for personal communications at no charge, The 75-515 uses maximum allowable
power for range up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, hiking, husiness, or
'any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The
model 75-515 incorporates all 532 channel combinations (14 channels with 33
different privacy codes) to provide the best in quiet and private communication Also
this radio ofi‘ers scan with busy channel by pass or delete, power save, time out timer,
squelch, and a midtifimction hacklighted liquid crystal display. This unit also
incorporates VOX (voice operated transmit) that allows hands free use when the
radio is equipped with certain accessories.
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-515
Due to the band of operation (462/467 Mhz) the 75-515 provides communications
that are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower
frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very eflicient as
compared to other unlicensed radio hands, communications range is surprisingly
good. Many times the limit to maximum possible range are environmental factors such
as blockage caused by trees, buildings, hills, or other obstmctions. If you find
communication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a
few feet to a new location. Range is greatly reduced while operating in a metal
building or with the attached whip in a vehicle Battery condition also afl‘ects range.
The 75515 operates on rechargeable Ni—Cad batteries, alkaline batteries. While this
unit has been designed with gaskets for water resistance and rugydness it is a
precision piece of electronic equipment that should not be exposed to water or
handled carelessly. Normal care should result in years of trouble free operation. Do
not leave batteries installed over a long period of time as leakage may occur, that can
destroy the radio. if you experience problems operating the radio, removing power
for 5 minutes or more or with power on removing and replacing the battery pack or
adapter will cause the radio to return to the factory settings. Always save your
receipt, as it is required for warranty consideration,
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES
This unit incorporates 38 (CTCSS) codes thal, when activated, prevent the user from
hearing other radios that do not have the same code. These codes do not make mg
conversation private. Ifyou experience difficulties contacting or hearing another radio
make sure [he CTCSS code is set the same on both radios. [fyou are using the 75-
515 where interference from other radios or elecuical devices are present, enabling
the CTCSS will “wally eliminate the interference. Many times interfermce will be
noticed by the presence of loud static from the speaker.
PREPARATION
BATTERIES
75-515 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline or N-cad batteries (optional). N-cad
batteries provide about 15 hours of use. Alkaline batteries will provide about 45 hours
of use. The 75-5153 is supplied with N'-cad batteries and a wall charger. Ni-Cad
batteries must be charged prior to use, Charge 10 hrs with the standard charger.
To Install Batteries:
1 Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the eovw
2 Lifi the battery cover slightly. gently slide the cover ofl‘ the unit.
3. Insert 3 AA batten-is observing the proper polarity.
4. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch
Battery Indicator:
The battery Condition indicator in the display will show the amount of charge of your
batteries. Replace alkaline or recharge the N-Cad batteries as won as possible alter
the indicator shows less than 2 segments of the battery lit.
CHARGING TEE BATTERIES
Your 75-515 will not inchide rechargeable batteries and a charger Your 75-5153 will
be supplied with rechargeable batteries and a wall char-pr. Ifyou are using
rechargeable batteries and the Midland standard charger (model 18-396), plug the
charger into a wall socket and the charger plug into the chargejack on the side of the
radio, Make wre the batteries are installed correctly. Allow the batteries to charge 10
hours prior to use. Never attempt to charge any type of alkaline battery in this
radio.
BELT CLIP
The 75-5155 come standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the
top of the clip up over the two maxim bosses on the back of the radio until it
snaps into place. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip
away floor the radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio.
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:
I. Make sure the radio batteries have been removed for more than 5 minutes. This
causes the radio to reset all the functions
Install fresh or fiilly merged batteries
Turn the unit on by rotating the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise,
The squelch is already adjusted to n usable level.
Make sure the radio you want to talk to does not have the CTCSS or other
privacy coder turned on
6, To tellg press the PTT (Push To Talk) button on the side of the radio markrd
“PTT’i Talk into the hunt of the radio
NOTE: When the FIT button is pressed continuously for 2 '/z minutes, the
transmitter is turned off by the time out timer Releasing the PTT button resets the
timer.
7. To listen release the PTT button
8. Volume and other fimctions maybe adjusted as described later
weww
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT
This part of the opaution of the radio is completely uttormtic and not adjustable.
When the radio has not transmitted or received a signal for several seconds it will
begin to cycle fmm a sleep mode to fitlly on This occurs several times a minute. Ifa
signal is received or you cause the unit to transmit the radio will become fitlly awake.
This cycling from sleep to fiilly on increases the standby battery life more than 50°41,
RANGE OF HIS RADIOS
The best range between portable FRS radius is achieved when they are spewing in
open tannin outside of buildings and vehicles Anyone using n portable unit inside a
vehicle will experience a significant loss of range.
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CON TOLS
THE RADlO MUST BE NQT BE SCAHHJHQ AND THE CONTOLS M
we
BEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY.
T0 TURNTHE RADIO ON OR OFF
Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise to tum the radio ON. An audflsle tone
will indicate the radio is on. The display will go through a 1 second selftest and go to
operation mode. Rotate the ONIOFF Volume control counter clockwise to turn the
radio off,
To SELECT THE CHANNEL
Press the channel “UP” or “Down” button to select the desired channel.
Nolez Most of the functions of the radio cannot be used while the radio is scanning.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise to increase the volume Rotate the
ON/OFF Volume contml counter clockwise to decrease the volume
T0 ADJUST THE SQUEIJCH
Squelch is peset, no adjustment is available
To TURN ON THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
Press and hold the “Enter” human for about 2 seconds. A beep will be heard (if
enabled). The backlight will stay on for about 5 seconds then turn 03“.
TO OPERATE THE SCAN
The 75-515 has two scan modes. The most popular and most used is rite “BUSY”
channel scan. This allows the radio to stop on a channel that someone is talking on,
When the mdio stops on a “Busy” channel, the scan will stop and resume afier about
5 seconds The second is the “OPEN“ channel scan. This allows the radio to stop on
channels that are NOT umd. This is usefisll when looking for open chamels to use
Busy Channel Scan:
Press and release the"l”’ button, the "SCAN" icon will begin flashing in the lower
center of the diaplay. Press and release the “UP" or “DOWN” channel button to
activate seen The unit will now begin scanning throng] the channels. Pressing the
“UP" or “Down” channel button during scan will determine if the channels are
seamed up or down. Pressing the “FTP” (push to talk) button will cause the radio to
stop scanning
Open Channel Scan:
Press and release the “I“ button repeatedly (usually twice) until the “ILSCAN” icon
flashes in the lower center of the display
PRIVACY CODES (CTCSS).
To activate these‘ press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 3 times) to cause the icon
“CTCSS” to be displayed in the upper left of the displly to flash. Press and release
the “UP“ or “DOWN” buttons to select the “Cl"CSS” code you desire,
3 You must do this for i the channels you want CTCSS codes on.
Note: Turning on the CTCSS privacy code will prevent you from hearing my
Aconversation that is not using the m CTCSS privacy coda The following listing is
the fi'equency of the CTCSS coda. Difl‘erem brands of radios mayuse a difl‘erem
oode for the frequencies. For operation with other brands of radio! the selected
CTCSS codes must be the same fi'equmcy.
01=67.0 Hz
02=7l 9 Hz
03=74.4 Hz
04=77.0 Hz
05=79.7 Hz
06=82 5 Hz
07=85.4 Hz
08=88.5 Hz
09=91 .5 Hz
10=94.8 Hz
ll=97i4 H2
l2 OOAOHZ
13:10} 5 Hz
l4=107v2Hz
15=110.9Hz
16=1 14,8 Hz
l7=lls.8 Hz
18=123 0 Hz
19=127.3 Hz
20=l31.SHz
21=136.5 Hz
22=14l 3 Hz
23=l46.2 Hz
24=151,4Hz
25=156.7Hz
26:1622Hz
3(F186i2 Hz
31=l928 Hz
36=233l6 Hz
3752413 Hz
38=250 3 Hz
00=0FF
T0 LOCK TEE CONTROLS
Press and hold the “MON” button for about 3 seconds a beep (ifmabled) will be
heard and the KEY icon will be displayed,
To OPERATE THE HANDS FREE VOX [VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT)
Slide the switch on the side of the radio to “VOX”. Now you only have to talk into
the microphone of an om'gnal headset to make the unit transmit. (PT T switch is
inactive) The "VOX" has two adjustments available. The first setting is the sensitivity
level. This is the level ofvoive needed to activate the transmitter. The second setting
is the delay. This is the time that the transmitter stays activated alter you stop talking
Both ofthese settings have a value from Ito 6. A setting of l in the level is the most
sensitive. A setting of l in the delay is the least amount ofdelsy,
Setting “VOX” Sensitivity Level:
The sensitivity is adjustable to 6 levels. Level I is the most sensitive
To set the sensitivity level,
1. With the radio turned ofi', press and hold the “ENTER" button and turn the radio
on. The radio will display all segments available on the display, sound the power
up tone then display in the lower right corner “BEEP.
2. Press the “F" button repeatedly until you see “mm the display
I? The numbers next to the “LE” is the sensitivity setting,
3. Press the “U? or “DOWN" button to change the “VOX“ sensitivity level.
Setting “VOX” Delay.
The Delay is adjustable to 6 levels Level I is the last amount ofdelay,
Refer to the above steps.
1. Press the “F“ button repeatedly until the “dL” is on the display.
E The numbers next to the “(ID is the delay setting.
CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY T0 EXTREME HOT OR
COLD TEMPERATURE.
1. Channel number. Displayes channel number 1-14,
2. Privacy Code (CTCSS Symbol): Comes on when the privacy mode is turned on.
3. DCS Symbol: indicates that Digital Coded Squeleh mode is on
4. VOX Symbol. Comes on to show the VOX operm'on on.
5. DW Symbol: indicates Dual Watch channel selection is active.
6. Symbol indicates when the keypad has been locked. Only the PTT, and buttons
will work when this indicator is on,
7. Shows the CTCSS code you have selected. When this is on, other radios you talk
to must be set to the some code. When the volume or squelch is being adjusted.
the pertinent levels will be shown in this area of the display
8. BUSY/TX Symbol: This symbol will display a circular pattern when the unit is
transmitting. Ray lines pointing inward are displayed when a signal is being
received Sometimes you may not hear the signal due to the PRIVACY CODE
(CTCSS) being on Iftlte “BUSY“ symbol is on it can mean someone is trying to
call you but has the improper CTCSS code.
9l SAVE Symbol: Comes on when no signal has been present for 5 seconds. The
battery save feature is active
10. Indicates ROGER BEEP is on.
11. M Symbol: Comes on when a memory channel is active.
12. Number indicates memory in use.
13. B.SCAN indicates the sun mode B is in use
14. SCAN indicates the normal scan mode is in use
15. BEEP indicates the key stroke tone is active.
16. This symbol comes on to show the batteriy condition Replace or recharge the
batteries when this indicator displays 2 or fewer segments of the battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power I Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Cannot Receive Messages 1.Make sure the volume is set high enough
2. Confirm the radios have the same channel and
CTCSS code settings.
3. Change your location, you may be out of range.
L4. Install batteries profily or replace.
Rangeis Short, 1. Operating the radio in a vehicle or maul building
will decrease the range, If possible operate outside of
vehicles or buildings.
2. Carrying the radio so that the antenna is very near
the body will decrease the range. Hold the radio in the
open for the best range.
l0
lnletference/Stfllic
1 Setting the squelch to the proper level will generally
stop the static noise.
2 Using the CTCSS should stop imerferencc {mm
other users and computers.
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CARE OF RECHARGEAHLE NT-CAD BATTERIES
' ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY
Always follow the battery mmrfactures recommendations for
charging and disposing of Nr-cad batteries.
The following is meant as general information regarding Ni-cad batteries.
1. Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging, Frill discharge
will be indicated by the low battery indicator coming on during receive operation.
2. Always allow the battery to fully charge before using. This requires IO hours with
the included charger.
3 The above will prevent the batteries from developing “memory" which effectively
reduces their capacity.
4. It is better to store Ni-ead batteries that are discharged rather than charged.
Note. Do not charge any type of nllrallrre batteries in this unit.
SERVICE:
If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service:
Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Improper packing may result in damage
during shipment.
Include a hill description of any problems, Include your telephone number.
Include a money order for $7.50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be
required in some states).
You do not need to rerun-r awessory items (brackets, screws, power cord, antenna,
etc.) unless they maybe directly related lo the problem
Include a photocopy of the hill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of
sale. This infen'narion must be included before warranty service can he considered.
TECHNICAL Sl’EDCll’ICA’l'IONSt
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GENERAL
Frequency range.. , . . . H .,,,, . ,. v.,...v.462/067 Mllz
Power supply
RECEIVER
Sensitivity!!! lZdB Sinad
Selectivity
Squelch mnge
Audio output power.
Distortion m 500 mV
RF Output Power“
Frequency Tolerance.
Harmonic Suppression, .
Modulation. ........
.|mmi|ul 500 IIIW @ 4.5VDC
. . .............. 0.00025'/-
‘Spccifintions IN nominal and mhject to clung:
CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
014625625 ‘05=462.A6625 09=467,5875 13=467637S
024625875 06:4626875 lO=467.6125 l4=467l7125
03=462.6l25 07=162,7125 114616375 —
04=46246375 08=467.SEZS 12=467.6625
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Midland Consumer Radio Inc, will repair or replace , at its option without
charge. any Midland Mobile, 4 watt portable. Base Station Citizens Band, or FRS
transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year
following the initial consumer purchase,
This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas
which may be a pm of or included with the warranted product, or the cost of labor
for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by
returning the warranted product, freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase date,
to Midland Consumer Radio Inc, Warranty Service Department, 1670 North
Topping Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri 64120, or to any “Midland Authorized
Warranty Service Station,“ or to the place of purchase (if a participating dealer).
Warranty information and the location of the mam “Midland Anthorimd
Warranty Service Station,“ may be obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio,
Warranty Service Department
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United
States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or firm a US.
Military exchange. For warranty coverage on merchandise purchased elsewhere,
consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your
dealer,
Nfidland Consumer Radio
1670 N. Topping
Kansas City, Mo. 64120
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URL: wwwmidlanclradiocom
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