Midland Radio G4 FRS/GMRS COMBINATION User Manual USERS MANUAL

Midland Radio Corporation FRS/GMRS COMBINATION USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

®The World in Communication“AAA”“AAA”“AAA”SCAN MODE®M IDL AND G 422 C HANNE L G M R S /F R S T R ANS C E IVE RMIDLAND G4 is a new GMRS/FRS transceiver that may be used, without license, whereGMRS/FRS frequencies are authorized (462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz).Main features:•Freq. 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz• Channel spacing: 25kHz• 22 GMRS/FRS channels• Power 500mW ERP• Coverage up to 4-5 km• Batteries: AAA type, rechargeable or alkaline• Alphanumeric LCD Display• VOX (hands-free transmission)• Channel Scan function• Battery life up to 35 hours (alkaline type)• Operating temperature from -20oto +55o• Weight 63 gms.• Size 53x89x28mm• Jack for audio accessories: 1pin, 2.5mm(SPKMIC) [7]• Jack for Wall Charger (CHG) [7]Specifications are subject to change without noticeBattery compartmentTo open the battery compartment, hold the unit face down and slide the cover towardsthe bottom of the radio; then, insert 3 x AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries.Content•1 MIDLAND G4 transceiver• 1 belt clip• User ManualLET’S COMMUNICATE!To turn radio on/offHold the button [3] for 3 seconds. The radio beeps 3 times with different tones. TheLCD[1] displays a “self test” message for 1 second, it will then indicate the last channelselected.Volume adjustmentTo adjust the volume level, push ▼/▲[2] buttons until you reach the desired level.**** CCoovveerraaggeeThe maximum range is obtained during use in an open space.The only limitation to maximum pos sible range are environmental factors such asblockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or metallicconstruction, the range can be reduced.Channel selectionPress the button [3] once and then the ▼/▲[2] controls to select one of the 22channels. To confirm the selection, push PTT [6] or wait for 5 seconds roughly.CHANNEL FREQ. RX/TX (MHz) CHANNEL FREQ. RX/TX (MHz) 01 462.5625 12 467.6625 02 462.5875 13 467.6875 03 462.6125 14 467.7125 04 462.6375 15 462.5500 05 462.6625 16 462.5750 06 462.6875 17 462.6000 07 462.7125 18 462.6250 08 467.5625 19 462.6500 09 467.5875 20 462.6750 10 467.6125 21 462.7000 TransmissionFor maximum speech clarity, hold the radio 4 to 10cm away from yourmouth, keep the PTT button [6] pressed and speak into the unit. Duringtransmission the display shows:ReceptionSimply release the PTT button [6]. When you receive a signal, displayshows:Automatic power saveMIDLAND G4 is supplied with an automatic current economy circuit. If the transceiverreceives no signal for 7 seconds or longer the “power save function” automatically acti-vates. The battery life may increase by up to 50%.When the batteries are in need of charging, icon will be displayed: it isnecessary to replace the alkaline batteries or recharge the Ni-Cd/NiMH ones.Jack CHG [7]External charger jack. Insert the original charger plug into the CHG jack [7]. We recom-mend use of the appropriate charger only. Attention: alkaline batteries cannot berecharged.Keypad lockPress and hold the SCAN [4] button for longer than 3 seconds: the dis-play will show Lo to confirm activation. PTT [6] will still be active. The display will show Lc everytime the buttons are pressed.To de-activate the Keypad lock, press and hold the SCAN [4] buttonfor longer than 3 seconds: the display will show LF to confirm de-activation.KEY FUNCTIONSVOX: hands-free transmissionVOX function activationPress the [3] key for two times. The display shows “VOX ” blinkingat the top on the right, and at the right side of the display, "oF" appears. Select “on” by means of ▼/▲[2] buttons and push the PTT [6]key, or simply await 5 seconds for confirmation.Speak into the microphone [5]: the transmission is automatically activated.VOX function deactivationPress the [3] key for two times. The display shows “VOX ” blinking atthe top on the right, and at the right side of the display, “on”appears. Select "oF"by means of ▼/▲[2] buttons and push the PTT [6]key, or simply await 5 seconds for confirmation.SCAN FUNCTIONThe SCAN mode monitors the busy channels.It is used to check the traffic radio on the 22 channels before transmitting and allowsthe unit to stop on a channel that someone is talking on. When the radio stops on abusy channel, the scan will resume after about 5 seconds.To enable SCAN:1. Press the SCAN [4] key: channels will start scanning on the display [1].2. Press [2] buttons to skip the channels with a strong background noise.Transmission during the SCAN functionAt the PTT [6] pressure, the radio will transmit on the channel where the scan started.To deactivate this function, push the SCAN [4] key again.G4711 467.6375 22 462.7250▼/▲REV.AENGLISHUse of GMRS radios within the United States requires a FCC GMRS license.An individual 18 years of age or older, who is not a representative of aforeign government is eligible to apply for a GMRS system license. You willneed two forms from the FCC, FCC Form 159 and FCC From 605 Main From andSchedule F. You can find the forms online athttp://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html,or call 1-800-418-3676.Background noise reduction (Squelch)In your MIDLAND G4 the background noise reduction device (squelch) is activated bydefault.GMRS LICENSE

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