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  • Page 1 ® BR777 TWO-WAY RADIO OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model BR777 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Installing the Swivel Holster Charging the Battery Pack Charging thru the Multi-Unit Charger Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing

    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 limita- tions.

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    Model BR777 ® LCD DISPLAY 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 2. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 3. RECEIVE (RX)/TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal or receiving a transmission.

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    Model BR777 ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your 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...

  • Page 7: Installing The Belt Clip

    Model BR777 ® INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP To install the BELT CLIP, use a screwdriver to attach the belt clip to the radio. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tigthen the belt clip screw. Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen/remove the belt clip screw.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery Pack

    ® CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your BR777 is equipped for using a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack which can be recharged using a desktop charger. Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on.

  • Page 9: Charging Thru The Multi-Unit Charger

    12 hours with the radio turned OFF. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Your BR777 has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Radio

    Model BR777 ® OPERATING YOUR RADIO POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Press the MODE button for 3 seconds to turn the radio on. During Power On, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
  • Page 11 Hi to Lo (if original setting is Hi) SCAN Your BR777 radio can scan all 4 channels for activity. To enter the SCAN mode, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 4 channels and stop on any active channel.

  • Page 12: Programming Your Radio Settings

    Model BR777 ® BR777 PROGRAMMING QUICK REFERENCE CHART MODE Channel Scan List Frequency Clone Call Alert Privacy 1~56 0~121 0 ~ 4 0/1/2/3 1~3 is Call Alert 4 is Vibrate Alert PROGRAMMING YOUR RADIO SETTINGS Programming mode allows you to change the following settings on...
  • Page 13 Press the MODE button again to continue programming. PROGRAMMING THE PRIVACY CODES Your BR777 has 121 Privacy Codes available. The selected Privacy Code may be different for each channel. In the PROGRAM mode, press the MODE button until the CODE icon appears and the Privacy Code flashes.
  • Page 14 Press the MODE button again to continue programming. PROGRAMMING CALL ALERT OR VIBRATE ALERT Your BR777 radio has 3 selectable CALL Alerts tones. So you can alert the other radios that you need to communicate with them. Your radio is programmed with the Call Alert turned off (set to 0), but you can change this setting and choose among the 3 available tones.
  • Page 15 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 SETTINGS You can copy the BR777 radio settings from one radio (SOURCE) to a another BR777 radio (TARGET) by using a Cloning Cable (included).

  • Page 16: Keypad Lock

    PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your BR777 Series can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset:...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model BR777 ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel Messages and Privacy Code settings. - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers.

  • Page 18: Specifications And Frequency Charts

    Model BR777 ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 4 Channels (56 Frequencies) + 121 Privacy Codes Operating Frequency UHF 461.0375 ~ 469.5625 MHz Power Source 3.7Vdc Li-ion Battery Pack FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY Display Display Display (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 464.5000 461.3125 466.1625...
  • Page 19 Model BR777 ® PRIVACY CODE CHART (ANALOG) Display Display Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Number Number 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5...
  • Page 20 Model BR777 ® PRIVACY CODE CHART (DIGITAL) Display Digital Display Digital Display Digital Number Code Number Code Number Code Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel Page 19 www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 21: Warranty Information

    Model BR777 ® LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse.

  • Page 22: Midland Family Products

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  • Page 24: Accessories Order Form

    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.
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  • Page 26 M I I D D L L A A N N D D R R A A D D I I O O C C O O R R P P O O R R A A T T I I O O N N 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 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.

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