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Midland G-11 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS)
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) Check out our accessories at www.midlandradio.com or click on the images www.midlandradio.com http://www.midlandradio.comPage 1 of 16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G11 A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES PREPARATION BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERIES BELT CLIP QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: POWER SAVE CIRCUIT...

  • Page 3: Fcc Licensing Information

    Call 1 816 241 8500 ext. 200 to order accessories or order them online at www.midlandradio.com This Midland model G-11 radio 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 4: Tips For Getting The Most From Your G11

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G-11 Due to the band of operation (462 MHz) the G11 provides communications that are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient, communications range is surprisingly good.

  • Page 5: Charging The Batteries

    Ni-MH AAA batteries and AA Ni-Cad 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: Display Symbols

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) Operating the Radio DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-15. 2. RX Symbol Indicates busy channel. 3. TX Symbol Indicates unit transmitting 4.

  • Page 7: Features And Location Of Contols

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) 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 Vol. 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 8: Using The Call Function

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) USING THE CALL FUNCTION Press and release the “CALL” button (5) on the side of the radio. This will cause the radio to transmit a tone to alert the other people in your group to listen for a message.

  • Page 9: Activating Scan Functions

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS The G11 has three 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.

  • Page 10: Activating "Privacy" Codes

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) ACTIVIATION “PRIVACY CODES” To activate “CTCSS” codes 1. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 3 times) to cause the icon “CTCSS” to be displayed in the upper left of the display to flash. 2. Press and release the “/\” or “\/” buttons to select the “CTCSS” code you desire.

  • Page 11: Resetting The Radio

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) RESETTING THE RADIO If the radio stops responding to button presses or otherwise does not function properly in some cases the radio can be reset to restore normal operation. To reset the radio: With the radio off, press and hold the “F” button and turn the radio on.

  • Page 12: Setting Remote Monitor Mode

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) SETTING REMOTE MONITOR MODE 1. Choose a channel to be used, set BOTH radios to that channel. 2. With the radio to be used for the monitor off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radio on.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Check battery installation and/or replace alkaline batteries or recharge rechargeable batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge any No Power type of Alkaline battery in this radio! 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough.

  • Page 14: Care Of Rechargeable Batteries

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI-MH BATTERIES PLEASE ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Always follow the battery manufacturers recommendations for charging and disposing of Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries. 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 15: Technical Specifications

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency range……..........462.5625-462.725 MHz Channels.....................15 Modulation type..……................. FM Antenna impedance ................50 Ohm Loud-speaker..…..............8 Ohm 0.5W Microphone................…electronic type Power supply........4 AAA Ni-MH or Alkaline(4.8/6.0VDC) Alternate Power supply..3 AA Ni-Cad, Ni-MH or Alkaline(3.6/4.5VDC) RECEIVER Sensitivity at …………………………………………………………………..12dB...

  • Page 16: Service

    Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service Department 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 , or to any “ Midland Authorized Warranty Service Station,” or to the place of purchase ( if a participating dealer).

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