Controls …………………………………………………………. 5 Battery Installation ……………………………………………. 6 Installing the Belt Clip ………………………………………… 6 Charging the Optional Battery Pack ……………………….. 7 Operating Your Radio …………………………………………. 8-11 External Speaker/Microphone Jack ……………………… 11 Troubleshooting Guide ……………………………………… 12 Use and Care ………………………………………………….. 12 Specifications and Frequency Charts …………………….. 13-16 Warranty Information …………………………………………...
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.
FCC by calling (888) 225-5322. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:...
6. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 7. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates battery level is low. 8. WX BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode 9. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL (Hi / LO) ICON – Indicates TX...
CONTROLS 10. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the power off. 11. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. Press twice quickly to send a call tone.
To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.
Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a "self-test" message for 1...
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TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING 1. To transmit a call, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth. 2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
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Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. This should be used to check activity on your current channel before transmitting.
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MENU to move to the next feature setting. ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONE When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished. To turn the ROGER BEEP tone on, press the MENU button until the display shows an "rb"...
BAND channels. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU to move to the next feature setting. To turn the WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER off, press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The current radio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND icon will go off.
3. Do not immerse the radio in water. 4. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 5. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth if the radio gets wet. 6. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.
LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland VHF MARINE 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.
MIDLAND Family of Products GMRS Weather CB Radio VHF Marine ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com AVP5 - 1 Rechargeable Battery Pack - 1 AC Charger - 1 DC Charger - 1 Mount Holder...
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MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 1120 Clay St. North Kansas City, MO 64116 816.241.8500 www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.