Midland Radio 75822 HANDHELD CB TRANSCEIVER User Manual G 300 owners guide

Midland Radio Corporation HANDHELD CB TRANSCEIVER G 300 owners guide

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Users Manual

http://www.midlandradio.com - 1 - Owner’s Manual Model Number 75-822 Features Include: 40 CB Channels 10 Weather Channels 5 Memory Channels Memory Scan Dual/Watch Portable and Mobile CB (2-in1) HI/LOW Power Auto Power Save Instant Ch 9. and 19 Backlit LCD
http://www.midlandradio.com - 2 - Index Introduction 3 Package Includes 4 Installing the Batteries 5 Quick Start (Portable) 6 Quick Start (Mobile) 7 Controls and Indicators 8 Functions and Controls 9-10 LCD Indicators 11 CB Specifications 12 Weather Receiver Specifications 13 CB Accessories 14 Accessories Order Form 15 Warranty Information 16 MIDLAND Family Products 17
http://www.midlandradio.com - 3 - Introduction Your 75-822 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. It is designed for 40 Channel Citizen Band operation, in a compact package that is big on performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your 75-822 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance, either as a portable or mobile CB. The 75-822 package includes the following: 1) CB Radio 2) AA Alkaline Battery Compartment 3) AA Rechargeable Battery Compartment 4) Antenna 5) Mobile Adapter 6) AC Wall Adapter/ charger 7) Lanyard 8) Owner’s Manual
http://www.midlandradio.com - 4 - Package Includes AC Wall Adapter - Used to Charge your CB Radio. Battery compartment – Holds 6 AA Batteries (batteries not included) Rechargeable Battery compartment – Holds 8 AA rechargeable batteries (batteries not included) Mobile Adapter- Used to for vehicular activities Antenna- Connects to your CB Radio
http://www.midlandradio.com - 5 - Installing the Batteries (batteries not included) Before you start using the radio, you must first install the batteries into the battery compartment. There are two battery compartments. One is for AA use only ( 6AA), and the other is for rechargeable AA batteries ONLY ( 8AA)! 1) Choose the compartment you want to use. 2) Grip both sides of the compartment and place thumbs on the top. 3) Pull apart sides of compartment. 4) Insert batteries, paying special attention to polarity. If they are placed in the compartment backwards, the unit will not work. 5) Snap the two sides of the compartment back together. 6) Slide battery compartment onto unit. 7) Turn unit on and begin use.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 6 - Quick Start- (Portable Mode) 1. Insert the antenna into the connector. 2. Insert 6 AA batteries into the slide on battery case (batteries not included). 3. Rotate the ON/OFF knob. 4. Use the channel selector to select the desired channel. 5. Press the push to talk button, and start talking. Your CB Radio should look like the image Note: There is an optional battery compartment for rechargeable batteries. It holds 8 batteries (batteries not included). Note: There is also a mobile adapter that can be used inside your vehicle. See next page.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 7 - Quick Start- (Mobile Mode) 1. Slide the mobile adapter onto the CB Radio. 2. Plug your mobile adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter plug. 3. Plug in the other connector into an external antenna (see note below). 4. Rotate the ON/OFF knob. 5. Use the channel selector buttons to select the desired channel. 6. Press the push to talk button, and start talking. Note: You may use the flexible rubber antenna with the vehicle adapter, yet the range may be limited. To order a full size rooftop Antenna, model # 18-2442, call us at 816.241.8500 or go to www.midlandradio.com
http://www.midlandradio.com - 8 - Controls & Indicators 1. Antenna Connector 2. Squelch Control 3. On/Off Volume Knob 4. CH Up/Down buttons 5. Backlight Button 6. Last Channel Recall 7. “Push To Talk” 8. Memory Channels 9. Dual Function Button Note: See pages 9-10 for details. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 9 8
http://www.midlandradio.com - 9 - Function and Controls 1. Antenna Connector Attach the antenna provided for portable use 2. Squelch Control –Adjust the squelch until background noise disappears to receive the MAX sensitivity 3. ON/OFF Knob – Used to turn your radio ON/OFF or to control volume. 4. Channel UP/Down Button – To change channel or change mode from CB to weather channels. 5. Backlight Button – Press to turn LCD backlight “On” or “Off” 6. Last Channel – Press this button to recall the last channel used 7. Push To Talk – Push this button and talk into speaker to communicate with other CB users 8. Memory “M” Buttons - There are 5 memory buttons. Each is categorized with the letter M and a number next to it. Each button has a function. M1- Functions as memory channel 1 and emergency channel 9/19. To switch between functions, just press and release button. M2- Functions as memory channel 2 and programmable dual watch. Dual Watch is used to quickly switch between two channels that are far apart. To program the 2 dual watch channels, you must do the following. With the radio on:
http://www.midlandradio.com - 10 - 1. Select the first channel (i.e. Ch. 7) 2. Press and hold the DW button until you hear a beep. 3. Using the channel selector, select the second channel. 4. Press and hold the DW button until you hear it beep again. 5. On the LCD you will see the two channels that you have programmed flashing back and forth. M3-Functions as memory channel 3 and scan. To start scanning other channels. press the M3 button. To stop scanning, push the M3 button again. M4- Functions as memory channel 4 and the mode button. This button switches the radio between CB and weather radio mode. M5- Functions as memory channel 5 and the lock button. To lock the radio just press the button until it beeps. To unlock the radio repeat the same procedure 9. Dual Function “F” Button – The “F” button is used to program the memory channel for the M1-M5 buttons. To program a channel follow these steps: 1. Turn your radio on and make sure you are in CB Mode. (AM) 2. Select the channel you want to program (i.e. Channel 4) 3. Press the “F” button. 4. Press and hold one of the”M” buttons until you hear a beep. You have now programmed a channel into the memory. 5. To program other “M” buttons repeat this process.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 11 - . LCD Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 9 11 6 12 13 14 15 1. Channel Display 2. Memory CH Selection 3. Scan Function 4. Weather Radio 5. Lock Function 6. Battery Indicator 7. Function Button “On” 8. Indicates CB Mode “On” 9. Low Power “On” 10. Dual Watch 11. Transmitting 12. Receiving 13. Emergency CH 9 “On” 14. Auto BATT Save 15. Signal Strength Meter
http://www.midlandradio.com - 12 - CB Specifications Channels 1 through 40 Power Output 4 watts nominal Modulation 90% +/- 5% TX Dist <5% Spurious and Harmonics <-60dbc Receiver Sensitivity .7 uv for 10db s/n Audio Output 450 mW Selectivity 50 db
http://www.midlandradio.com - 13 - Weather Receiver Specifications Channel Frequency 00 163.275 01 162.550 02 162.400 03 162.475 04 162.425 05 162.450 06 162.500 07 162.525 08 161.650 09 161.775 Sensitivity ________________________________________.7uV for 20db Audio Power________________________________________ 450 mW Audio Load ________________________________________ 8 ohm
http://www.midlandradio.com - 14 - Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. Antenna Model # 18-2442 Price: $17.95 Headset Model # 22-540 Price: $18.95 Mobile Adapter # 18-821 Price:$29.95
http://www.midlandradio.com - 15 - ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. Name:___________________________ ____ __________________ Address:________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________ Tel: _________________ email: __________________________ CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________ Qty Item Price Total 18-2442 $17.95 22-540 $18.95 18-821 $29.95 Sub-Total ____________ Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ____________ S&H ( Applies to Domestic U.S. Only. Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico S&H will be $36.25 for 1 lb. and $64.25 for 2 lbs. or more.) _______ $14.95 Total ___________ Mail To: Midland Radio Corporation Consumer Dept. 5900 Parretta Dr. Kansas City MO 64120 ---------------- Or Call 816.241.8500. ---------------- To order online go to www.midlandradio.com
http://www.midlandradio.com - 16 - Limited Warranty Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any item in this Midland CB box which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse. This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may be a part 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 to: Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department 5900 Parretta Dr. Kansas City MO 64120 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 from a U.S. Military exchange. Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Dr. Kansas City MO 64120 Tel: (816) 241-8500 E-mail: mail@midlandradio.com URL: www.midlandradio.com
http://www.midlandradio.com - 17 - Come see our COMPLETE PRODUCT line at http://www.midlandradio.com
http://www.midlandradio.com - 18 - Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Dr. Kansas City, MO 64120 Tel: 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT:SAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a lower power trans-mitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends outradio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal CommunicationsCommission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wire-less devices.This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (thiscorresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).WARNING: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines, thistransmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 1 inch(2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointedup and away from the face at the required separation distance.Use only the supplied antenna and body worn accessories supplied by themanufacturer. Unauthorized antennas, body worn accessories, modifications orattachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

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