Midland Radio 75517 User Manual 87659

Midland Radio Corporation 87659

User Instructions

2TABLE OF CONTENTSTIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-517........................................... 3A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES..................................................... 4PREPARATION........................................................................................................... 4BATTERIES............................................................................................................. 4CHARGING THE BATTERIES............................................................................... 5BELT CLIP............................................................................................................... 5QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: ................................................................................... 5POWER SAVE CIRCUIT............................................................................................. 5RANGE OF FRS RADIOS........................................................................................... 5FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS ........................................................... 6TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF ..................................................................... 6LOCKING THE CONTROLS .................................................................................. 6UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS............................................................................. 6SELECTING THE CHANNEL................................................................................. 6ADJUSTING THE VOLUME................................................................................... 7ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ................................................................................. 7USING THE CALL FUNCTION .............................................................................. 7USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION...................................................................... 7TURNING ON OR OFF THE BUTTON PRESS BEEP........................................... 7TURNING ON THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT......................................................... 7TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFF.......................................................... 7LISTENING TO WEATHER BROADCASTS......................................................... 8ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS........................................................................ 8ACTIVATING DUAL WATCH ............................................................................... 9ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES..................................................................... 10DCS CODES .......................................................................................................... 11RESETTING THE RADIO..................................................................................... 11OPERATING THE HANDS FREE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT) ..... 12SETTING BABY SITTER MODE ......................................................................... 13SETTING MEMORY CHANNELS ....................................................................... 14ACCESSING MEMORY CHANNELS .................................................................. 14DISPLAY SYMBOLS ............................................................................................ 15TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 16CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERIES............................................... 17SERVICE: .................................................................................................................. 18TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*............................................................................ 19LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................. 20OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO
3Accessory Name Model NumberNi-cad Battery (single “AA” 3 required).......................………..18-BATTStandard Charger……………..………………………………..…..18-396Quick Charger………….……..………………………………..…..18-389Charger Stand ……………………………………………......……18-383Lapel Microphone with Ear-bud Speaker………………………….22-405Speaker/Microphone…………………………………………..…...22-411Boom Microphone Headset ……………………………………….22-540Call 816 241 8500 ext. 200 to order accessories.THIS RADIO COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION ISSUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSEHARMFUL INTERFERENCE.Your Midland model 75-517 brings the new FRS (Family Radio Service) to yourfingertips. The Family Radio Service is provided for by the FCC and is totally licensefree. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM bandfor personal communications at no air time charge. The 75-517 uses maximumallowable power for range up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking,business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience orsafety. The model 75-517 incorporates all 14 channels with 38 different CTCSS and83 DCS codes to provide the best in quiet communications. Also this radio offersscan, power save, 9 memory channels and a multifunction back-lighted liquid crystaldisplay. This unit also incorporates VOX (voice operated transmit) that allows handsfree use when the radio is equipped with certain accessories.TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-517Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the 75-517 provides communications thatare virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lowerfrequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient ascompared to other unlicensed radio bands, communications range is surprisingly good.Many times the limit to maximum possible range is environmental factors such asblockage caused by trees, buildings, hills, or other obstructions. If you findcommunication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a fewfeet to a new location. Range is greatly reduced while operating from a metal buildingor from a vehicle. Battery condition also affects range. The 75-517 operates onrechargeable Ni-Cad batteries or alkaline batteries. While this unit has been designed
4with gaskets for water resistance and ruggedness it is a precision piece of electronicequipment that should not be exposed to water or handled carelessly. Normal careshould result in years of trouble free operation. Do not leave batteries installed over along period of time as leakage may occur, that can destroy the radio. If you experienceproblems operating the radio, turn off the radio, press and hold the “F” button and turnon the radio.This will cause the radio to return to the factory settings. Always saveyour rece ipt, as it is re quired for warranty consideration.A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODESThis radio incorporates 38 CTCSS (Continuos Tone Coded Squelch System) codesand 83 DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) codes that, when activated, prevent the userfrom hearing other radios that do not have the same code. These codes do not makeyour conversation private. If you experience difficulties contacting or hearing otherradios in your group make sure the CTCSS or DCS code is set the same on all radios.If you are using the 75-517 where interference from other radios or electrical devicesare present, enabling the CTCSS or DCS codes will usually mute the interference.Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static from thespeaker.PREPARATIONBATTERIES75-517 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH(nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional). Ni-Cad batteries provide about 15 hoursof use. Alkaline batteries will provide about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries willprovide about 24 hours of use. The 75-517 may be supplied with Ni-Cad batteries anda wall charger. Ni-Cad batteries must be charged prior to use. Charge at least 10 hourswith the standard charger. If you are using Ni-MH batteries charge at least 16 hours.DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio.To Install Batteries:Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the cover.1. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit.2. Insert 3 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.
5Battery Indicator:The battery Condition indicator in the display will show the amount of charge of yourbatteries. Replace alkaline or recharge the Ni-Cad batteries as soon as possible afterthe indicator shows less than 2 segments of the battery lit.CHARGING THE BATTERIESYour 75-517 may not include rechargeable batteries and a charger. Install the batteriesobserving their polarity. If you are using rechargeable batteries and the Midlandstandard charger (model 18-396), plug the charger into a 115 volt wall socket and thecharger plug into the charge jack marked “CHG” (item 7on Page 6 illustration) onthe side of the radio. Allow the batteries to charge 10 hours for Ni-Cad and 16 hoursfor Ni-MH prior to use. Never attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery inthis radio.BELT CLIPThe 75-517 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding thetop of the clip up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio until it snapsinto place. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away fromthe radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio.QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:Install fresh Alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries.Turn the unit on by rotating the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise.The squelch is factory set and is not adjustable.Make sure the radio you want to talk to does not have the CTCSS or other codesturned on.1. To talk, press the “PTT” (Push to Talk) button on the side of the radio marked“PTT”. Talk into the front of the radio about 6 inches from your mouth.2. To listen release the “PTT” button. Other functions will be described later.POWER SAVE CIRCUITThis part of the operation of the radio is completely automatic and not adjustable.When the radio has not transmitted or received a signal for several seconds it willbegin to cycle from a sleep mode to fully on. This occurs several times a minute. If asignal is received or you cause the radio to transmit, the radio will become fullyawake. This cycling from sleep to fully on increases the battery life more than 50%.An icon in the upper right of the display flashing “SAVE” will verify this.RANGE OF FRS RADIOSThe best range between portable FRS radios is achieved when they are operating inopen terrain outside of buildings and vehicles. Anyone using a portable unit inside avehicle will experience a significant loss of range.
6FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS1-Up/Down Buttons 2-Monitor Button 3-Push to Talk Button 4-Call Button5-Accessory jacks 6-On/Off Volume Control 7-Charge Jack 8-Enter Button9-Function Button 10-Auxillary Speaker/Mic jackTHE RADIO MUST NOT BE SCANNING AND THE CONTOLS NOT LOCKEDBEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY.TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFFRotate the ON/OFF Volume control (6) clockwise to turn the radio ON. An audibletone will indicate the radio is on. The display will go through a 1 second self test andgo to operation mode. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control counter clockwise to turnthe radio off.LOCKING THE CONTROLSPress and hold the “MON” button (2) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will beheard and the KEY icon will be displayed. The “PTT” and the “CALL” are the onlybuttons active. If any other buttons are pressed 3 quick beeps will be heard.UNLOCKING THE CONTROLSPress and hold the “MON” button (2) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will beheard and the KEY icon will not be displayed.SELECTING THE CHANNELPress the channel “UP” or “Down” button (1) to select the desired channel.10CHARGE JACKAUX. SP KR/MIC
7ADJUSTING THE VOLUMERotate the ON/OFF Volume control (6) clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate theON/OFF Volume control counter clockwise to decrease the volume.ADJUSTING THE SQUELCHSquelch is preset, no adjustment is available.USING THE CALL FUNCTIONPress and release the “CALL” button (4) on the side of the radio. This will cause the radio to transmit a tone to alert the other people in yourgroup to listen for a message.USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION1. Press and release the “MON” button (2) on the side of the radio to open thesquelch. This allows you to over ride the squelch and the “CTCSS” or “DCS” tones.This is useful to monitor the channel before you transmit to ensure there is notsomeone using the channel when you have “CTCSS” or “DCS” tonesprogrammed. This is also useful if you suspect someone in your group does nothave the proper “CTCSS” or “DCS” tones programmed.2. Press and release the “MON” button or wait 10 seconds to restore the squelch tonormal.TURNING ON OR OFF THE BUTTON PRESS BEEP1. With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button (8) and turn theradio on. The radio will display all segments available on the display and soundthe power up tone. Release the “ENTER” button when the radio powers up. Thedisplay will show “FF” or ”on” depending on the previous setting, and below insmaller letters “BEEP”2. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button to change the setting.3. The setting “on” is Beep on. The setting “FF” is Beep off.4. Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to operating mode.TURNING ON THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHTPress and release the “ENTER” button (8). A beep will be heard (if enabled). Thebacklight will stay on for about 5 seconds then turn off.TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFFRoger beep is a sound the radio transmits when you release the “PTT” button (3).1. With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radioon. The radio will display all segments available on the display and sound thepower up tone. Release the “ENTER” button when the radio powers up. The
8display will show “FF” or ”on” depending on the previous setting, and below insmaller letters “BEEP”2. Press and release repeatedly the “F” button (usually twice). An icon of a musicalnote will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display.3. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button to change the setting. The setting “on” is Roger beep on. The setting “FF” is Roger beep off. The Roger beep is the same sound as the Power Up tone4. Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to operating mode.LISTENING TO WEATHER BROADCASTSYou can listen to current weather data on the 7 National Weather Service VHFWeather broadcast channels.1. Press and release the ”F” button. Two digits indicating the channel number ofthe weather broadcast will appear on the LCD display.2. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to select the channel for yourarea.3. Press the “ENTER” button when you wish to return to FRS communication.ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONSThe 75-517 has three scan modes. The most popular and most used is the “BUSY”channel scan. This allows the radio to stop on a channel that someone is talking on.When the radio stops on a “Busy” channel, the scan will stop and resume after about 5seconds. The second is the “OPEN” channel scan. This allows the radio to stop onchannels that are NOT used. This is useful when looking for open channels to use. Thethird is “DUAL WATCH”. This allows you to scan only two channels. This is usefulwhen you want to keep track of two other people.Busy Channel Scan:1. Press and release the ”F” button (9) twice. The ”SCAN” icon will begin flashingin the lower center of the display.2. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” channel button to activate scan. The unitwill now begin scanning through the channels. Pressing the “UP” or “Down” channel button during scan will determine if thechannels are scanned up or down. Pressing the “PTT” (push to talk) button will cause the radio to stop scanningand return to mormal operate mode. When you enter the program mode with the “F” button the radio will go backto operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed.Open Channel Scan:1. Press and release the “F” button repeatedly (usually 3 times) until the “B.SCAN”icon flashes in the lower center of the display.
92. Press and release the ”UP” or “DOWN” channel button to activate scan. Theradio will begin to scan for OPEN channels. Scanning will stop on the first available open channel for about 5 seconds thenmove to the next channel.3. Press the “PTT” button to stop scanning and talk on that channel.4. To reactivate scan repeat steps above. When you enter the program mode with the “F” button the radio will go backto operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed.ACTIVATING DUAL WATCHDual watch is a function that allows you to scan only two channels1. Select channel one.2. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 6 times) until “DW” is flashing in the topof the display.3. Select the second channel to be scanned. About 3 seconds after your selection of the second channel is complete theradio will begin switching between the two channels. When the radio hears activity on either channel, scanning will stop on thatchannel for about 5 seconds and then resume scanning. If communication is desired on the channel scanning stopped on, press the“PTT” button. This will deactivate Dual Watch and allow you to communicatenormally.4. To reactivate Dual Watch repeat steps above.
10ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODESTo activate “CTCSS” codes1. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 4 times) to cause the icon “CTCSS” tobe displayed in the upper left of the display to flash.2. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to select the “CTCSS” codeyou desire. A code of “00” means no code is programmed. You must do this for each of the channels you want CTCSS codes on. Activating the “CTCSS” code will prevent you from hearing any conversationthat is not using the same “CTCSS” code. This does not make yourconversation private. The following is a list of frequencies of the CTCSS codes. Different brands of radiosmay use a different number code for the frequencies. For operation with other brandsof radios the selected CTCSS frequency must match.01=67.0 Hz 11=97.4 Hz 21=136.5 Hz 31=192.8 Hz02=71.9 Hz 12=100.0 Hz 22=141.3 Hz 32=203.5 Hz03=74.4 Hz 13=103.5 Hz 23=146.2 Hz 33=210.7 Hz04=77.0 Hz 14=107.2 Hz 24=151.4 Hz 34=218.1 Hz05=79.7 Hz 15=110.9 Hz 25=156.7 Hz 35=225.7 Hz06=82.5 Hz 16=114.8 Hz 26=162.2 Hz 36=233.6 Hz07=85.4 Hz 17=118.8 Hz 27=167.9 Hz 37=241.8 Hz08=88.5 Hz 18=123.0 Hz 28=173.8 Hz 38=250.3 Hz09=91.5 Hz 19=127.3 Hz 29=179.9 Hz 00=OFF10=94.8 Hz 20=131.8 Hz 30=186.2 Hz
11DCS CODESThere are 83 “DCS” codes. These are used in the same manor as the “CTCSS”codes.To activate the DCS Codes1. Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “DCS” icon flashes (usually 5 times).2. Press the “UP” or “Down” button to select the “DCS” code you desire.3. Press the “ENTER” button when you have made your selection. When you enter the program mode with the “F” button, the radio will go backto operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed. A code of “00” means no code is programmed. You must do this for all the channels you want “DCS” codes on. Turning on the “DCS” code will prevent you from hearing any conversationthat is not using the same “DCS” code. This does not make your conversationprivate.The following list contains the values of the “DCS” codes. Different brands of radiosmay use a different codes. For operation with other brands of radios the selected“DCS” value must be the same.01=023 11=071 21=134 31=223 41=306 51=411 61=503 71=631 81=73402=025 12=072 22=143 32=226 42=331 52=412 62=506 72=632 82=74303=026 13=073 23=152 33=243 43=315 53=413 63=516 73=654 83=75404=031 14=074 24=155 34=244 44=331 54=423 64=532 74=66205=032 15=114 25=156 35=245 45=343 55=431 65=546 75=66406=043 16=115 26=162 36=251 46=346 56=432 66=565 76=70307=047 17=116 27=165 37=261 47=351 57=445 67=606 77=71208=051 18=125 28=172 38=263 48=364 58=464 68=612 78=72309=054 19=131 29=174 39=265 49=365 59=465 69=624 79=73110=065 20=132 30=205 40=272 50=371 60=466 70=627 80=732RESETTING THE RADIOIf the radio stops responding to button presses or otherwise does not function properlyin some cases the radio can be reset to restore normal operation.To reset the radio: With the radio off, press and hold the “F” button and turn the radioon. Release the “F” button when the radio powers up. (see turning the radio on) This operation will reset the radio to factory settings and will erase allmemory channels that have been programmed. WARNING Be sure radio has not been switched to “VOX” mode beforeresetting radio.
12OPERATING 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 themicrophone of an optional headset pluged into jack (5) to make the unit transmit. (PTTswitch is inactive) The ”VOX” has two adjustments available. The first setting is thesensitivity level. This is the level of voice needed to activate the transmitter. Thesecond setting is the delay. This is the time that the transmitter stays activated after youstop talking.Both of these settings have a value from 1 to 6. A setting of 1 in the level is the mostsensitive. A setting of 1 in the delay is the least amount of delay. These settings are setto 3 from the factory.Setting “VOX” Sensitivity Level: The sensitivity is adjustable by 6 levels. Level 1 is the most sensitive.To set the sensitivity level1. With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radioon. The radio will display all segments available on the display and sound thepower up tone. Release the “ENTER” button after the radio powers up. Thedisplay will show “FF” or ”on” depending on the previous setting, and below insmaller letters “BEEP”2. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually twice) until you see “LE” on the display. The number next to “LE” is the sensitivity level setting.3. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button repeatedly to change the “VOX” sensitivity.4. Proceed to step 2 below if setting the delay is desired.5. Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to the operation mode.Setting “VOX” Delay.The Delay is adjustable by 6 levels. Level 1 is the least amount of delay.1. Refer to step one above.2. Press and release the “F” button repeatedly until “dL” is on the display. The numbers next to the “dL” is the delay setting.3. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to change the DELAY setting.4. Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to operation mode.Using accessories While in “VOX” mode.Accessories for private listening are available. Those with a “VOX/PTT” switchbuilt in can be used with the 75-517 in “VOX” mode.1. Set the accessory VOX/PTT switch to “PTT”.2. Turn on the radio. Set the radio to “VOX”. Set the accessory VOX/PTT switchto”VOX”., If you have turned on the radio with the accessory VOX/PTT switch in “VOX”position you may find that the radio is transmitting continuously. Switch the accessoryto PTT and back to VOX to stop the radio from transmitting., Key beep tones may sound very loud when using a headset or earpiece. Weadvise turning off tones when using accessories.
13SETTING BABY SITTER MODE1. Choose a channel to be used, set BOTH radios to that channel.2. With the radio off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radio on.3. Release the “ENTER” button when the radio powers up.4. Press and release the “F” button repeatedly until “bb” (usually 4 times) is on thedisplay.5. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button repeatedly to select thesensitivity level. The two numbers to the right of the “bb” is the sensitivity. This can be setfrom 1 to 6. A sensitivity level of 1 is the most sensitive.6. Press and release the “ENTER” button to activate baby sitter mode. The radio will enter monitor mode after 1 minute waiting to hear sound. If theremote radio hears a sound, the radio will send the call signal for threeseconds. After the call is complete the remote radio will transmit for 10seconds. This allows you to hear the sound. After the 10 seconds of transmit iscomplete, the remote radio will go to receive for 10 seconds allowing you totransmit to the remote radio. This cycle continues 3 times then the remote radiogoes back to monitor mode. To ensure reliable comunications be certain fresh batteries are used., WARNING This monitoring is NOT intended in any way as a life saving device.To e xit the baby sitte r modeSwitch the radio off then on.
14SETTING MEMORY CHANNELS There are 9 memory channels available.To set Me mory Channels1. Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “M” is displayed above the flashingmemory channel number in the lower right of the display.2. Select a memory channel by pressing and releasing the “UP” or “DOWN”channel buttons. If the channel you want to program is the displayed channel when you accessthe memory program mode, you must change the channel and return to thatchannel before programming is allowed.3. Press and release the “F” button. The first number (usually will be 0) will flash.Choose a channel by pressing and releasing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The next step has three options. 1. Choosing a “CTCSS” tone. 2. Choosing a“DCS” tone. 3. Choosing no tone at all.4. Press and release the “F” button. The next two numbers (usually will be 00) willflash as well as the “CTCSS” in the upper left of the display. If no tone is desiredgo to step 5. Select a “CTCSS” tone desired or press and release the “F” buttonagain. The “DCS” will begin to flash, select a “DCS” tone desired.5. Press and release the “ENTER” button to complete the programming. The “CTCSS or “DCS” must be flashing when you press the “ENTER”button to complete the programming. After pressing the “ENTER” button, the radio will go back to normaloperating mode.ACCESSING MEMORY CHANNELS1. Press and release the “F” button repeatedly (usually 6 times) until the displayshows a number in the lower right of the display. This will be the location without the “M” above the number. If the number is flashing this indicates the memory channel is not programmed.2. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button to select a “Memory Channel”previously programmed. To exit the “Memory Channel” mode, press and release the “ENTER”button or press the “F” button twice.
15DISPLAY SYMBOLSCAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT ORCOLD TEMPERATURE1. Channe l number: Displays FRS channel number 1-14 or Weather channel 00-09.2. CTCSS Code Symbol: Indicates “CTCSS” are active3. DCS Symbol: Indicates that Digital Coded Squelch mode is on.4. VOX Symbol: Indicates “VOX” is activated5. DW Symbol: Indicates Dual Watch channel selection is active.6. Key Symbol indicates when the keypad has been locked. Only the “PTT” and“CALL” buttons are active when this indicator is on.7. Shows the “CTCSS” or “DCS” code you have selected. When this is on, otherradios you talk to must be set to the same code.8. BUSY/TX Symbol:When the radio is transmitting the icon will look like this:When the radio is receiving the icon will look like this:When the radio is in standby the icon will look like this:9. SAVE Symbol: Flashes indicating battery save is active.10. Musical note indicates ROGER BEEP is on.11. M Symbol: Indicates a memory channel is active.12. Number indicates memory channel in use.(when programmed)13. B.SCAN indicates the scan mode B is in use14. SCAN indicates the normal scan mode is in use15. BEEP indicates the button press tone is active.16. Battery symbol shows the battery condition. Replace or recharge the batterieswhen this indicator displays 2 or fewer segments of the battery.
16TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot Receive Messages 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough.2. Confirm the radios have the same channel and orCTCSS/DCS code settings.3. Change your location, you may be out of range.4. Install batteries properly or replace.Range is Short 1. Operating the radio from a vehicle or from a metalbuilding will decrease the range. If possible operateoutside of vehicles or buildings.2. Carrying the radio so that the antenna is very nearthe body will decrease the range. Hold the radio in theopen for the best range.Interference/Static 1. Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearinginterference from other users and computers.Radio is not responding tobutton presses1. Make sure radio is not in “VOX” mode.2. Make sure key lock is not on. See To lock thecontrols3. Make sure radio is not transmitting.4. Radio might need to be reset, See Resetting Radio.5. Ensure accessory microphone is set properly (seePage 12).
17 CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERIESALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLYAlways follow the battery manufactures recommendations forCharging and disposing of Ni-cad batteries.The following is meant as general information regarding Ni-cad batteries.1. Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging. The batteryindicator showing less than two segments will indicate full discharge.2. Always allow the battery to fully charge before using. This requires 10 hours withthe approved charger. (Ni-MH batteries require 16 hours for full charge.)3. The above will prevent the batteries from developing “memory” which effectivelyreduces their capacity.4. It is better to store Ni-cad batteries that are discharged rather than charged.Note: Do not charge any type of alkaline batteries in this unit.
18SERVICE:If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speakwith a service technician. Many problems can be remedied over the phone withoutreturning the unit for service.If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service:1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing.2. Pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton. Improper packing will resultin damage during shipment.3. Include a photocopy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase.4. Include a brief description of the problem you are having.5. Include a DAYTIME telephone number.6. Include a money order or Visa or Master Card credit card number for $7.50 tocover shipping and handling. No personal checks please.7. You do not need to return accessory unless they maybe directly related to theproblem.8. This information must be included before Warranty Service can be considered.Failure to include these items will delay the repair of the radio until these itemsare received.
19TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*GENERALFrequency range..................................................................................462/467 MHzChannels...............................................................................................................14Modulation type................................................................................................. FMAntenna impedance ....................................................................................50 OhmLoud-speaker..........………..................................................................8 Ohm 0.5WMicrophone...................................................................................…electronic typePower supply.............................................3 AA Ni-cads or Alkaline(3.6/4.5VDC)RECEIVERSensitivity at 12dB Sinad..............................................................................0.35µVSelectivity........................................................................................................50 dBSquelch range...................................................................................…...AutomaticAudio output power...........................................0.25W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion)Distortion at 500 mV.........................................................................................7%Audio frequency response.....................................................................400-2400 HzTRANSMITTERRF Output Power...........................................….........nominal 500 mW @ 4.5VDCFrequency Tolerance.................................................................................0.00025%Harmonic Suppression...................................................................more than 50 dBModulation......................................................................................FM +/- 2.5 kHzWEATHER RECEIVERSensitivity at 12dB Sinad..............................................................................1.0 µV*Spe cifications are nominal and subje ct to changeFRS CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (Megahertz)01=462.5625 05=462.6625 09=467.5875 13=467.687502=462.5875 06=462.6875 10=467.6125 14=467.712503=462.6125 07=462.7125 11=467.637504=462.6375 08=467.5625 12=467.6625WEATHER CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (Megahertz)01=162.550 04=162.450 07=162.525 00=163.27502=162.400 05=162.450 08=161.65003=162.475 06=162.500 09=161.775
20LIMITED WARRANTYMidland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option withoutcharge, any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material orworkmanship within ONE YEAR following the initial consumer purchase.This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas,which may be a part of or included with the warranted product.Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained byreturning the warranted product, freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase date, toMidland Consumer Radio Inc., Warranty Service Department, 1670 North ToppingAvenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64120.Warranty information may be obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio,Warranty Service Department at the above address.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United Statesof America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Militaryexchange.Midland Consumer Radio1670 N. ToppingKansas City, Mo. 64120Printed in KoreaPhone: (816) 241-8500FAX: (816) 241-5713E-mail: midlndcb@midlandradio.comURL: www.midlandradio.com

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