Midland Radio BR200 Handheld UHF Transceiver User Manual
Midland Radio Corporation Handheld UHF Transceiver
User Manual
BR100/200
Owners Manual
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Table of Contents
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND 3
FEATURES 3
FCC NOTICE 4
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO 9
CONTROLS 9
INSTALLING THE BATTERY 10
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 10
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 11
INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC 11
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 11
OPERATING YOUR RADIO 12
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME 12
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL 12
ABOUT RANGE 12
MONITOR 13
CHANNEL SELECTION 13
SCAN FUNCTION 13
PRIVACY CODES 13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 14
USE AND CARE 15
SPECIFICATIONS 16
DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART 16
AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART 16
CTCSS PRIVACY CODES CHART 16
DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART 17
LIMITED WARRANTY 18
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.
Your Businuess Radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering.
Designed for Business Radio operation, this compact package 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 two-way radio is
designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
FEATURES
- 16 Channels
- 56 Frequencies
- 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)
- Monitor Function
- Scan Function
- Voice Prompted Battery Alert & Channel Selection
- External Speaker Jack
- PC Programmable
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FCC NOTICE
The radios operates on UHF frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating
on these frequencies. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of these
frequencies, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s
Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on these channels. You should also
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel
interference with other users, and being prudent with the length of your
transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website:
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population
or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of
the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting.
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To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-
worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories
supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may
not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may
cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to
operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal
on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the
settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any
adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
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CONTROLS
A. LED INDICATOR: The LED is
Green when receiving signals and
Red when transmiting.
B. CHANNEL SELECTOR: Rotate to
select channels 1-16.
C. POWER/VOLUME KNOB: Turn
clockwise to turn the power on and
increase the volume level. Turn
counter-clockwise to decrease the
volume level and turn the power off.
D. PTT (Push to Talk): Press and hold
to transmit voice communication.
E. Monitor Button: Press to enter the
Monitor mode.
F. Function Button: Rotate channel
selector to channel 16, hold the
function key and power unit ON to
change the voice option.
G. External Speaker/Mic Jack
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Your radio operates with a Lithium-Ion battery. The belt clip should be
removed (see below) to make the installation and removal of the battery
easier.
To install the battery:
With the back of the radio facing you, install the battery by sliding the
pack along the back of the radio until the latch on the radio locks.
To remove the battery:
Press the release latch and slide the pack away from the radio.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
With the back of the radio facing you,
align the BELT CLIP with the screw
holes on the radio. Attach the BELT
CLIP with the Phillips-Head screws
provided in the giftbox.
*Be careful not to over tighten screws
to avoid damaging radio chassis*.
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Align the antenna with threaded
connector located on the top of the
radio. Holding the antenna at the
base, rotate the antenna clockwise
until secure.
*Be careful not to over tighten to
avoid damaging antenna mount.*
INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL
SPEAKER/MIC
Pulling the rubber cover to the side
exposing the speaker/mic jacks,
insert the speaker/mic plugs into the
Speaker/Mic jack.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your radio is equipped for using a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
which can be recharged by inserting the radio or battery into the desktop
charger (as described below). Midland recommends charging the battery
pack when the charge battery alert comes on and removing the radio from
the charger when the charging is finished.
To charge using the Desktop Charger:
1. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120VAC wall outlet, the charger’s LED turns
green when power is present.
2. Making sure the battery contacts and charge terminals are clean and
in good condition, slide the battery or radio with installed battery into
the charger.
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on
and increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise
to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On,
the radio will beep once and indicate the last channel selected.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your
mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone. The RX/TX LED will glow RED while transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX/TX LED will glow
GREEN when your radio is receiving a transmission.
ABOUT RANGE
Your BR Series radio is designed to give you maximum range under
optimum conditions.
3. The charger LED will turn red and begin charging the unit. Charging
time depends on the capacity of the battery. After charging is complete
the LED will turn Green.
In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is
recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio
turned off.
1. Only use the Midland Lithium-Ion battery pack.
2. Do not attempt to charge any battery packs other than the
one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and dam-
age to the radio.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the radio.
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Optimum Conditions are:
l Over water
l Open rural areas without obstructions
l Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - a low battery will
cause low power conditions.
MONITOR
Pressing the Monitor button will let you hear noise so you can adjust the
volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. This should be used
to check activity on your current channel before transmitting.
CHANNEL SELECTION
Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select one of the 16 channels.
SCAN FUNCTION
Using the Programing software, the scan function can be enabled. Your
radio can then scan all 16 channels for activity. To enter, rotate the
Channel Selector knob to channel 16. Your radio will then rapidly scan
each of the 16 channels and stop on any active channel and resume
scanning 3 seconds after the channel becomes inactive.
PRIVACY CODES
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digitally
Coded Squelch) are systems that allow several users to share the same
channel without disturbing each other. With CTCSS or DCS enabled,
the channel is muted to all incoming signals unless they carry the correct
CTCSS or DCS tone. When a transmission with the correct tone is
received, the channel un-mutes and the voice audio can be heard. When
the transmission ends the channel becomes muted again. Transmissions
that do not have the correct tone will not be heard.
Your BR Series radio has 121 Privacy Codes, which are available on any
channel. The selected Privacy Code may be different for each channel.
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Privacy Codes can only be set using the programming software, this
software can also be downloaded separately from the midlandusa.com
website.
Note: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS
Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power
- Check battery installation and/or replace battery
pack
- Check Power/Volume control knob.
Cannot Receive
Messages
- Confirm the radios have the same channel and
privacy code settings.
- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication
Charger not
functioning
- Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require
cleaning.
- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged in
is functioning properly.
- Check that the battery pack is installed properly.
If you have a problem which you believe requires service,
please call first and speak with a service technician at
816-241-8500. Many problems can be remedied over the phone
without returning the unit for service.
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USE AND CARE
1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
3. Do not immerse the radio in water.
4. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during log-term
storage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 16 Channels + 121 Privacy Codes
Operating Frequency UHF 461.0375 ~ 469.5625MHz
Power Source 3.7Vdc Li-ion Battery Pack
DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART
CH. No CH. Freq (MHz) Code CH. No CH. Freq (MHz) Code
1 464.5500 - 9 467.8500 -
2 464.5500 1 10 467.8500 1
3 464.5500 6 11 467.8500 6
4 464.5500 29 12 467.8500 29
5 467.9250 - 13 467.8750 -
6 467.9250 1 14 467.8750 1
7 467.9250 6 15 467.8750 6
8 467.9250 29 16 467.8750 29
AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART
Code Freq (MHz) Code Freq (MHz) Code Freq (MHz) Code Freq (MHz)
1 464.5000 15 461.1875 29 462.9125 43 466.2625
2 464.5500 16 461.2125 30 464.4875 44 466.2875
3 467.7625 17 461.2375 31 464.5125 45 466.3125
4 467.8125 18 461.2625 32 464.5375 46 466.3375
5 467.8500 19 461.2875 33 464.5625 47 466.3625
6 467.8750 20 461.3125 34 466.0375 48 467.7875
7 467.9000 21 461.3375 35 466.0625 49 467.8375
8 467.9250 22 461.3625 36 466.0875 50 467.8625
9 461.0375 23 462.7625 37 466.1125 51 467.8875
10 461.0625 24 462.7875 38 466.1375 52 467.9125
11 461.0875 25 462.8125 39 466.1625 53 469.4875
12 461.1125 26 462.8375 40 466.1875 54 469.5125
13 461.1375 27 462.8625 41 466.2125 55 469.5375
14 461.1625 28 462.8875 42 466.2375 56 469.5625
CTCSS PRIVACY CODES CHART
Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz)
1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.7
2 71.9 10 94.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.1
3 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.7
4 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.6
5 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.8
6 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.3
7 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192.4
8 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.5
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DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART
No. CODE No. CODE No. CODE No. CODE
1 23 27 165 53 413 79 731
2 25 28 172 54 423 80 732
3 26 29 174 55 431 81 734
4 31 30 205 56 432 82 743
5 32 31 223 57 445 83 754
6 43 32 226 58 464 84 36
7 47 33 243 59 465 85 53
8 51 34 244 60 466 86 122
9 54 35 245 61 503 87 145
10 65 36 251 62 506 88 212
11 71 37 261 63 516 89 225
12 72 38 263 64 532 90 246
13 73 39 265 65 546 91 252
14 74 40 271 66 565 92 255
15 114 41 306 67 606 93 266
16 115 42 311 68 612 94 274
17 116 43 315 69 624 95 325
18 125 44 331 70 627 96 332
19 131 45 343 71 631 97 356
20 132 46 346 72 632 98 446
21 134 47 351 73 654 99 452
22 143 48 364 74 662 100 454
23 152 49 365 75 664 101 455
24 155 50 371 76 703 102 462
25 156 51 411 77 712 103 523
26 162 52 412 78 723 104 526
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without
charge, any Midland UHF transceiver 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.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including
any antennas, chargers, or earphones.
This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or
re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof
of purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
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.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to
your dealer in Canada.
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty
rights may be provided by law in some areas.
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MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.