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Midland FG-2 Owner's Manual

Gmrs / frs combination with 38 ctcss codes
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Model FG-2 GMRS / FRS
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide Model FG-2 GMRS / FRS combination with 38 CTCSS codes...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED WARRANTY ................16 FCC Licensing Information This Midland model FG-2 radio when set for channels 1-7 and 15-22 operates on GMRS frequencies which require a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for business, personal, and recreational use. A GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members.

  • Page 3: Optional Accessories For Your Radio

    FCC and is totally license free. Use of the GMRS channels requires FCC licensing. You can use your FG-2 on the FRS UHF FM band for personal communications at no charge. The FG-2 uses maximum allowable power on FRS for range up to 2 miles.
  • Page 4 WARNING Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pressed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.

  • Page 5: Tips For Getting The Most From Your Fg-2

    “PTT” button and you start talking to allow the receiving radio to decode the incoming signal and open the squelch. If you are using the FG-2 where interference from other radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the CTCSS codes will usually mute the interference.

  • Page 6: To Install Batteries

    must be charged prior to use. Charge NI-Cad or Ni-MH batteries at least 10 hours. DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio. To Install Batteries: Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the cover. 1.

  • Page 7: Operating The Radio

    Operating the Radio DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-22. 2. BUSY Symbol: Indicates activity on the channel. 3. TX Symbol: Indicates the unit is transmitting. 4. CTCSS Code: Displays the number of the code selected for the channel in use. 5.

  • Page 8: Activating Scan Functions

    ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS The FG-2 has two scan modes. The most popular and most used is the “BUSY” channel scan. This allows the radio to stop on a channel that someone is talking on. When the radio stops on a “Busy” channel, the scan will stop and resume after about 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: To Enable/Disable "Button Press Beep

    1. Press the “F” button until you see on the display “oF” (depending on previous (8) in the display. programming) with a flashing music note 2. Press the channel /\ or \/ buttons to select off or on. “oF” is roger beep off. “oN” is roger beep on. 3.

  • Page 10: Setting Vox Functions

    To get the most use from the “VOX” feature you must first determine what sensitivity level is needed to activate the “VOX” control. Sensitivity is how loud you have to talk to activate the “VOX” circuit. The “VOX” has three levels of sensitivity that can be adjusted.

  • Page 11: Activating "Privacy" Codes

    ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES To activate “CTCSS” codes Activating the “CTCSS” code will prevent you from hearing any conversation that is not using the same “CTCSS” code. This does not make your conversation private. See the “Note about the CTCSS Codes” previously in this manual.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough. Cannot receive messages 2. Change your location, you may be out of range. 3. Disable CTCSS code. Make sure all parties are using the same code.

  • Page 13: Care Of Rechargeable Ni-Cad And Ni-Mh Batteries

    CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI-MH BATTERIES ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Always follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations for charging and disposing of Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries. The following is meant as general information regarding Ni-Cad/Ni-MH batteries. 1. Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging. Full discharge will be indicated by the low battery indicator coming on during receive operation.

  • Page 14: Service

    SERVICE: If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service. If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: ♦...

  • Page 15: Channel Frequencies (Mhz)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency range..................462/467 MHz Channels.......................22 Modulation type....................FM Antenna impedance ..................50 Ohm Loudspeaker..................8 Ohm 0.5W Microphone...................…...electret type Power supply..........3 AAA Ni-cads or Alkaline (3.6/4.5VDC) RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad................0.25µV Selectivity......................50 dB Squelch range...................…..automatic Audio output power...........0.25W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion) Distortion at 1000 mV..................7% Audio frequency response..............400-2400 Hz...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS 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 damage or abuse.

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