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Midland G15 GMRS Portable Owner's Manual

Midland G15 GMRS Portable Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 G15 GMRS Portable Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CARE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ............17 SERVICE: ........................18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* ................19 LIMITED WARRANTY..................... 20 FCC Licensing Information This Midland model G15 radio operates on GMRS frequencies, which require a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The GMRS...

  • Page 3: Tips For Getting The Most From Your G15

    SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. Your Midland model G15 UHF FM GMRS two-way radio is designed to provide you with line-of-sight communications for a range up to 4 miles. The model G15 incorporates channels with 38 different CTCSS and 83 DCS codes to provide the best in quiet communications.

  • Page 4: A Note About The Ctcss Or Dcs Codes

    obstructions. If you find communication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a few feet to a new location. Range is greatly reduced while operating from a metal building or from a vehicle. Battery condition also affects range. The G15 operates on rechargeable Ni-MH batteries or alkaline batteries.

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Ni-MH batteries only. Install the batteries observing their polarity. If you are using rechargeable batteries and the Midland standard charger (model 18-396), plug the charger into a 115 volt wall socket and the charger plug into the charge jack under the cover marked “CHG”...

  • Page 6: Quick Use Instructions

    into place. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from the radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio. ! ! ! ! The belt clip is intended for storage of the radio only (waiting for a call). Do not transmit the radio while attached to your belt.

  • Page 7: Display Symbols

    DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-10. 2. RX Symbol Indicates busy channel. 3. TX Symbol Indicates unit transmitting. 4. CTCSS Code Symbol: Indicates “CTCSS” tone is active 5.

  • Page 8: Features And Location Of Contols

    FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS 1 VOX button 2-Up/Down Buttons 3-Monitor Button 4-Push to Talk Button 5-Call Button 6-Accessory jacks 7-On/Off Volume Control 8-Enter Button 9-Function Button 10-charging contacts 11-Charge Jack THE RADIO MUST NOT BE SCANNING OR TRANSMITTING AND THE CONTOLS NOT LOCKED BEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY.

  • Page 9: Unlocking The Controls

    UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS Press and hold the “MON” button (3) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be heard and the KEY icon will not be displayed. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (7) clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control counter clockwise to decrease the volume.

  • Page 10: Turning The Roger Beep On Or Off

    TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFF Roger beep is a sound the radio transmits when you release the “PTT” button (4). With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radio on. The radio will display all segments available on the display and sound the power up tone.

  • Page 11: Activating "Privacy" Codes

    " When you enter the “program mode” with the “F” button the radio will go back to operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed. Dual Watch Dual watch is a function that allows you to scan the current active channel and one other channel.

  • Page 12: Dcs Codes

    DCS CODES There are 83 “DCS” codes. These are used in the same manor as the “CTCSS” codes. To activate the DCS Codes Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “DCS” icon flashes (usually 4 times). Press the “/\” or “\/” button to select the “DCS” code you desire. Press the “ENTER”...

  • Page 13: Operating The Hands Free Vox (Voice Operated Transmit)

    OPERATING THE HANDS FREE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT) 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 6 levels of sensitivity that can be adjusted.

  • Page 14: Setting Remote Monitor Mode

    Using accessories while in “VOX” mode. Accessories for private listening are available. Those with a “VOX/PTT” switch built in can be used with the G15 in “VOX” mode. Turn on the radio. Set the radio to “VOX”. Set the accessory VOX/PTT switch to” VOX”. Key beep tones may sound very loud when using a headset or earpiece.

  • Page 15: Setting Memory Channels

    SETTING MEMORY CHANNELS " There are 9 memory channels available. To set Memory Channels Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “M” is displayed above the flashing memory channel number in the lower left of the display (usually 7 times). 2.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive Messages 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough. 2. Confirm the radios have the same channel and or CTCSS/DCS code settings. 3. Change your location, you may be out of range. 4.

  • Page 17: Care Of Rechargeable Batteries

    Charger not functioning 1. Charger pin is not properly in place. Check that charger is fully inserted into the jack on the bottom of the radio. If using the drop-in charger, check the contacts on the bottom of the radio they may require cleaning.

  • Page 18: 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: Pack the unit in its original box and packing.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* GENERAL Frequency range..............462.55-462.725 MHz Channels.......................15 Modulation type....................FM Antenna impedance ..................50 Ohm Loud-speaker..………..............8 Ohm 0.5W Microphone...................…electronic type Power supply..........3 AA Ni-MH or Alkaline(3.6/4.5VDC) RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad................0.35µV Selectivity......................50 dB Squelch range...................…...Automatic Audio output power...........0.25W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion) Distortion at 500 mV..................7% Audio frequency response..............400-2400 Hz TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Consumer 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 include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may be a part of or included with the warranted product.

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