Midland Radio BR777 4CH LAND MOBILE TRANSCEIVER User Manual BR777 Owner s Manual 2 qxp

Midland Radio Corporation 4CH LAND MOBILE TRANSCEIVER BR777 Owner s Manual 2 qxp

USERS MANUAL

BR777®OWNER'S MANUALwww.midlandradio.comTWO-WAY RADIO
®Model BR777Page 1 www.midlandradio.comTABLE OF CONTENTS 1Introduction 2Important Notice, FCC Licensing 3LCD Display 4Controls 4Battery Installation 5Installing the Belt Clip 6Installing the Swivel Holster 6Charging the Battery Pack 7Charging thru the Multi-Unit Charger 8Low Battery Level Indicator 8Operating Your Radio 9 - 10Programming your Radio Settings 11 - 14Keypad Lock 15External Speaker/Microphone Jack 15Troubleshooting Guide 16Use and Care 16Specifications and Frequency Charts 17 - 19Warranty Information 20MIDLAND Family Products 21Accessories 22 - 23Accessories Order Form 24
®Page 2 www.midlandradio.comWelcome to the world of Midland electronicsCongratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-techengineering. Designed for Business Radio operation, this compactpackage is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equip-ment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry isall solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Yourtwo-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance foryears to come.Features- 4 Selectable Channels- 56 Programmable Frequencies - 121 Privacy Codes - VOX- CALL Alert Function- VIBRATE Alert Function - SCAN Function- Roger Beep Tone- Auto-Squelch Function - Key Pad Lock- Speaker / Microphone Jacks- Battery Meter / Battery Low IndicatorThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and(2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-wornoperation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelineswhen used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for thisproduct. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RFexposure guidelines. (Tested with Headset Model: AVP-1)Model BR777
®Page 3 www.midlandradio.comIMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATIONThe BR777 operates on UHF frequencies which require an FCC (FederalCommunications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operatingon these frequencies. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of thesefrequencies, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act'sSections 501 and 502 (amended).You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for stationidentification when operating the radio on these channels. You should alsocooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channelinterference with other users, and being prudent with the length of theirtransmission time.To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact theFCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website:www.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/licensing.htmlExposure To Radio Frequency EnergyYour Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radiofrequency 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 & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (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) 1998To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population oruncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.Model BR777IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved byMIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is setup to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law toalter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limita-tions. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
®Page 4 www.midlandradio.comCONTROLSLCD DISPLAY1. BATTERY METER – Indicates thebattery level.2. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEYLOCK mode is on.3. RECEIVE (RX)/TRANSMIT (TX) ICON– Indicates radio is transmitting a signal or receiving a transmission. 4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOXmode is active.5. CHANNEL NUMBER – Indicates theChannel (1~4) setting.6. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates PrivacyCode selected by user (oF~121).7. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on. 8. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –Indicates TX Power setting (Blank/Lo). 9. PROGRAM ICON – Indicates radio isin Programming mode.10. CLONE ICON – Indicates radio is inCloning mode.11. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicatesradio is in Privacy Code programmingmode.12. FREQ CODE ICON – Indicates radiois in Frequency programming mode.13. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmitvoice communication. 14. UP Button – Increase the volume level or make adjustments in Program mode.15. UP Button – Decrease the volume level or make adjustments in Program mode.16. MIC – Built-in microphone.17. ANTENNA.18. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.19. SCAN/KEYLOCK Button – Press toenter SCAN mode. Press and hold toturn on/off the Keylock function.20. MODE/POWER ON/OFF Button – Pressand hold to turn the radio on/off. Pressactivate the MENU mode.21. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.12345678910131415162120191817Model BR7771112
®Page 5 www.midlandradio.comBATTERY INSTALLATIONYour BR777 radio operates with 3.7Vdc 720mAh Li-ion Battery Pack.The belt clip should be removed (see INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP)to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries:1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.2. Insert the Li-ion Battery Pack, observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace thebelt clip, making sure it locks into place.INSERT WITH THIS SIDE OUTBATTERY COMPARTMENTBATTERY COVERLi-ion BATTERYPACKModel BR777
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIPTo install the BELT CLIP, use a screwdriver to attach the belt clip tothe radio. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tigthen the belt clip screw.Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen/remove the belt clipscrew. INSTALLING THE SWIVEL HOLSTERTo install the Swivel Holster, slide the radio(with the Belt Clip attached) down into the sloton the Swivel Holster until the HOLSTERLOCK TAB clicks. To remove the SwivelHolster, press the HOLSTER LOCK TAB up,then gently pull the radio up from the SwivelHolster.®Page 6 www.midlandradio.comModel BR777HOLSTER LOCK TABSWIVELHOLSTER
®Page 7 www.midlandradio.comCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKYour BR777 is equipped for using a rechargeable Li-ion battery packwhich can be recharged using a desktop charger. Initial charge time is24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. For maximumbattery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the lowbattery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when thecharge time expires.To charge using a Desktop Charger:1. Turn off the unit.2. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.3. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the desktop charger jack.5. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LEDindicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function. Once the battery packs are fully charged, the LED indicator will change to GREEN color. In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is rec-ommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 hourswith the radio turned OFF (see Page 8).1. Only use our Li-ion battery pack.2. Do not attempt to charge any battery packs other than the one indicated in themanual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.Model BR777!
®Page 8 www.midlandradio.comThe Multi-unit charger allows charging of up to 6 radios at the sametime. To charge using the Multi-unit Charger:1. Turn off the units.2. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.3. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the Multi-unit charger jack.5. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LEDindicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function. In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 hours with the radio turned OFF.BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORYour BR777 has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows thebattery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, thestronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the BatteryMeter icon (with 1 bar) will flash in the display indicating yourbatteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeablebattery pack.Model BR777CHARGING THRU THE MULTI-UNIT CHARGER
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUMEPress the MODE button for 3 seconds to turn the radio on. DuringPower On, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD willdisplay all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the lastchannel selected. To turn the radio off press the MODE button for 3 seconds.TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALLTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the samechannel and Privacy Code.1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display while transmitting.To transmit a CALL Alert Tone/Vibrate Alert, press the MODEbutton twice rapidly.3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATORDuring receiving a transmission, the Signal Strength Indicatornumber will appear on the right side of the LCD display. This meter ison a scale of 1 to 6, with a “6”indicating a strong signal and a “1”indicating a weak signal.SETTING THE VOLUME LEVELTo increase/decrease the Volume Level, press the S\Tbutton duringstandby or receiving mode. The LCD will display the current volumesetting.CHANNEL SELECTION Press the MODE button once, and then the S\Tbuttons to selectone of the 4 channels. To confirm the selection, just wait for around 1 second until the FREQicon disappears and the CODE icon appears.®Page 9 www.midlandradio.comOPERATING YOUR RADIOModel BR777
®Page 10 www.midlandradio.comModel BR777TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTIONYour BR777 radio has 2 power level settings. To select the powerlevel on any channel, press and hold the PTT button, then press theSbutton to select between Hi Tx Power Level setting, or press the Tbutton to select Lo TX Power Level setting. If you select blank on the TX Power setting icon, then the TX Powerwill be set to to Hi Power. If you select “Lo” on the TX power setting icon, the TX Power will beset to Lo Power. Note : When you press the PTT button while the Battery level is low (shown by blinking), the TX Power setting will change automatically from Hi to Lo (if original setting is Hi)SCANYour BR777 radio can scan all 4 channels for activity. To enter theSCAN mode, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the sameprocedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 4 channelsand stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after4 seconds when the channel is no longer active.When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, thescanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10seconds before resuming scan when PTT button is no longer pressed. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.ABOUT RANGEYour BR777 radios are designed to give you maximum range underoptimum conditions.Optimum Conditions are: lOver waterlOpen rural areas without obstructionslFlat areas where you can see the other personTo ensure you get maximum range:lBe sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditionslBe sure to set your radio to use Hi power.!
®Page 11 www.midlandradio.comBR777 PROGRAMMING QUICK REFERENCE CHARTPROGRAMMING YOUR RADIO SETTINGSProgramming mode allows you to change the following settings onyour radio:lChannel (1~4)lFrequency (1~56)lPrivacy Code (0~121)lScan List (y/n)lCall Alert/Vibrate Alert (0~4/ 4 is Vibrate Alert)lVOX (0/1/23 ; 0 is off)lCloningENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODETo enter the PROGRAM mode, press and hold the PTT and SCANbutton while the unit is powered off, then press the MODE button formore than 3 seconds. The radio will beep and display all the LCD seg-ments for a few seconds. The Program icon (shown by PROG) iconwill appear, the channel number flashes, and the Frequency icon(shown by FREQ) and Privacy Code icon (shown by CODE) will bedisplayed alternately.To exit PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button for 3 seconds thenthe unit will power off.Model BR777MODE Channel1~4FrequencyCall Alert0 ~ 4Privacy0~121VOX0/1/2/3CloneScan Listy/n1~561~3 is Call Alert4 is Vibrate Alert
®Page 12 www.midlandradio.comSELECTING A CHANNELIn the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the CHANNELicon flashes (this is the default setting when in Program mode).Press the S\Tbutton to select from the 4 available channel number.Press the MODE button again to continue programming. PROGRAMMING THE FREQUENCYIn the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the FREQ iconappears and the Frequency Code flashes.Press the S\Tbutton to select from the 56 available Frequencynumber.Press the MODE button again to continue programming.PROGRAMMING THE PRIVACY CODESYour BR777 has 121 Privacy Codes available. The selected PrivacyCode may be different for each channel. In the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the CODE iconappears and the Privacy Code flashes.Press the S\Tbutton to select from the 121 available Privacy Codenumber.Press the MODE button again to continue programming.Note : Selecting a Privacy Code of "0" will disable the Privacy feature. To communicate between two BR777 radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel, Frequency and Privacy Code selections.Model BR777!
®Page 13 www.midlandradio.comEDITING THE SCAN LISTYou can edit the SCAN List to skip channels during scanning. In the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the displayshows a “y” or “n” icon flashing on the right of the channel number. Press the S\Tbutton to select “y” or “n”. If you select ‘y” on any channel, it means it will be included on theSCAN List. If you select ‘n” on any channel, it means it will be included on theSCAN List.Press the MODE button again to continue programming.PROGRAMMING CALL ALERT OR VIBRATE ALERTYour BR777 radio has 3 selectable CALL Alerts tones. So you canalert the other radios that you need to communicate with them. Yourradio is programmed with the Call Alert turned off (set to 0), but youcan change this setting and choose among the 3 available tones. Your BR777 radio also have a VIBRATE Alert function. This will enableyou to alert the other radios by vibration instead of a Call Alert soundfor a more silent operation. Select Call Alert Tone 4 to turn the VIBRATE Alert on. The VIBRATEAlert icon will be displayed on the LCD when the VIBRATE Alertfunction is on.In the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the CALL Alerticon (shown as “CA”) appears on the left, and on the right the currentCall Alert setting is shown.Press the S\Tbutton to hear and select from the 3 available CALLAlert tones. Select CALL Alert tone 4 to choose the VIBRATE Alertfunction.Press the MODE button again to continue programming.Note : To transmit a Call Alert tone or Vibrate Alert, press the SCAN button twice rapidly.Model BR777!
PROGRAMMING THE VOX (HANDSFREE TRANSMISSION)Your BR777 radio has 3 VOX level settings (oF/1/2/3).In the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the VOX iconappears while the current VOX setting appears on the right.Press the S\Tbutton to select between “0”, “1”,”2”, or “3” VOXsetting.Press and hold the PTT button to confirm or press MODE buttonagain to continue programming. Note :VOX will be more sensitive on the “1”setting than on the “3”setting. Selecting “0”will disable the VOX function.CLONING THE RADIO SETTINGSYou can copy the BR777 radio settings from one radio (SOURCE) toa another BR777 radio (TARGET) by using a Cloning Cable(included).To clone the radios:Set both the SOURCE and TARGET radio into PROGRAM mode.Press the MODE button of both radios until the CLONE icon (shownas “CLON”) appears on the right, and below a “CL”is shown.Press the Sbutton of the SOURCE radio and the TX icon will appear. Press the Tbutton of the TARGET radio and the RX icon will appear.Attach the Clonic Cable on both radios.Press again the Tbutton of the TARGET radio and you will see 4segments blinking in sequence in the LCD display. Press again the Sbutton of the SOURCE radio and you will see 4segments blinking in sequence in the LCD display.Once the cloning process is done, a “P”will appear on the display.Remove the cloning cable from the radios.Exit the cloning process by pressing the MODE button for more than3 seconds until the unit is powered off.®Page 14 www.midlandradio.comModel BR777!
®Page 15 www.midlandradio.comKEYPAD LOCKTo avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCKbutton for more than 3 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear onthe display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the sameprocedure to unlock the keypad. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKYour BR777 Series can be used with an optional externalspeaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. Touse an optional speaker / microphone or headset:lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jackslPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust themic into your desired position.Model BR777
®Page 16 www.midlandradio.comPROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot ReceiveMessages - 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. (See ABOUT RANGE on Page 10)Radio is not respondingto button presses - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" (Page 15).- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.- Ensure accessory microphone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require cleaning. - Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged into is functioning properly.- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio properly.USE AND CARE1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.3. Do not immerse the radio in water.4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.If you have a problem which you believe requires service, pleasecall first and speak with a service technician. Many problems canbe remedied over the phone without returning the unit forservice.Model BR777TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
®Page 17 www.midlandradio.comSPECIFICATIONSChannels 4 Channels (56 Frequencies) + 121 Privacy CodesOperating Frequency UHF 461.0375 ~ 469.5625 MHzPower Source 3.7Vdc Li-ion Battery PackFREQUENCY CHART (MHz)Model BR777Display FREQUENCY (MHz) Display FREQUENCY (MHz) Display FREQUENCY (MHz) 1 464.5000 20 461.3125 39 466.1625 2 464.5500 21 461.3375 40 466.1875 3 467.7625 22 461.3625 41 466.2125 4 467.8125 23 462.7625 42 466.2375 5 467.8500 24 462.7875 43 466.2625 6 467.8750 25 462.8125 44 466.2875 7 467.9000 26 462.8375 45 466.3125 8 467.9250 27 462.8625 46 466.3375 9 461.0375 28 462.8875 47 466.3625 10 461.0625 29 462.9125 48 467.7875 11 461.0875 30 464.4875 49 467.8375 12 461.1125 31 464.5125 50 467.8625 13 461.1375 32 464.5375 51 467.8875 14 461.1625 33 464.5625 52 467.9125 15 461.1875 34 466.0375 53 469.4875 16 461.2125 35 466.0625 54 469.5125 17 461.2375 36 466.0875 55 469.5375 18 461.2625 37 466.1125 56 469.5625 19 461.2875 38 466.1375
®Page 18 www.midlandradio.comModel BR777PRIVACY CODE CHART (ANALOG)Display Number Frequency (Hz) Display Number Frequency (Hz) 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 11 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 192.8 13 103.5 32 203.5 14 107.2 33 210.7 15 110.9 34 218.1 16 114.8 35 225.7 17 118.8 36 233.6 18 123.0 37 241.8 19 127.3 38 250.3
®Page 19 www.midlandradio.comModel BR777PRIVACY CODE CHART (DIGITAL)Display Number Digital Code Display Number Digital Code Display Number Digital Code 39 023 67 174 95 445 40 025 68 205 96 464 41 026 69 223 97 465 42 031 70 226 98 466 43 032 71 243 99 503 44 043 72 244 100 506 45 047 73 245 101 516 46 051 74 251 102 532 47 054 75 261 103 546 48 065 76 263 104 565 49 071 77 265 105 606 50 072 78 271 106 612 51 073 79 306 107 624 52 074 80 311 108 627 53 114 81 315 109 631 54 115 82 331 110 632 55 116 83 343 111 654 56 125 84 346 112 662 57 131 85 351 113 664 58 132 86 364 114 703 59 134 87 365 115 712 60 143 88 371 116 723 61 152 89 411 117 731 62 155 90 412 118 732 63 156 91 413 119 734 64 162 92 423 120 743 65 165 93 431 121 754 66 172 94 432 Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel
®Page 20 www.midlandradio.comLIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option withoutcharge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to adefect in material or workmanship within Three Years following theinitial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to waterdamage, battery leak or abuse.Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, includingany antennas, chargers, or earphones. This warranty does not includethe cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in avehicle or other mounting. Performance of any obligation under thiswarranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, prepaidfreight, along with proof of purchase to:Midland Radio CorporationWarranty Service Department5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights, which vary from state to state.Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased inthe United States of America or any of the territories or possessionsthereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.Midland Radio Corporation5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120Tel: (816) 241-8500E-mail: mail@midlandradio.comURL: www.midlandradio.comModel BR777
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®Model BR777Page 23 www.midlandradio.comPlease send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information andmail 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. ____________ACCESSORIES ORDER FORMQty Item Price TotalAVP-1 $19.99AVP-4 $39.99AVP-H1 $49.99AVP-H2 $49.99AVP-H3 $39.99AVP-H4 $39.99AVP-H5 $39.99Mail To:Midland Radio CorporationConsumer Dept.5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120----------------Or Call 816.241.8500. ----------------To order online go to www.midlandradio.comSub-Total ___________Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ___________S & H (U.S. only) _____ $14.95Total $___________
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MMIIDDLLAANNDD RRAADDIIOO CCOORRPPOORRAATTIIOONN5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120Call 816.241.8500visit us at http://www.midlandradio.comNote: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on itspackaging.

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