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Owner’s Manual For Model G-300 GMRS/FRS Radio FEATURING • • • • • • • • • http://www.midlandradio.com 22 Channels 38 CTCSS codes Monitor function Call Alert Back-Lit LCD Vibrate Alert Scan Roger Beep Tone - 1 -...
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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.
Index Accessories Accessories order form Introduction FCC Licensing Information Controls and Buttons LCD Display Installing Batteries Charging the Batteries Operation 11-18 Problems & Solution 19-20 Frequency and CTCSS Charts Technical Specification Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products http://www.midlandradio.com - 3 -...
Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. AVP- 1 2 Over the ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT. $19.95 http://www.midlandradio.com or fill www.midlandradio.com AVP-2 One Dual Desk Charger 2 Rechargeable battery packs 1 AC Adapter $39.95...
ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT sent cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. Name:___________________________ ____ __________________ Address:________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________ Tel: _________________ email: __________________________ CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________...
Mobile Radio Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your G-300 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Control Buttons & Indicators Monitor Channel Activity - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone - Save a setting - Scan for active channels - Lock the key pad Speaker http://www.midlandradio.com - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Ext.
Installing Batteries Your G-300 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit.
Charging the batteries Your G-300 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display.
Operation : Press the button for more than 1 second to turn the radio Power On/Off on. Press the button for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off. Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the to decrease the volume during normal operation.
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Call Tone : Your G-300 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear during transmitting a call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
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Hi/Lo Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity during menu setting. Channel Selection : Your G-300 has 22 channels available. To change channels: • With the radio on, press flashes.
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CTCSS Selection : Your G-300 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the current channel: • With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press current CTCSS Code number or “oF” flashes.
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Power Selection : Your G-300 has two transmit power levels. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22: • Press until the “Pr” appears on the display. • Press to select between high and low power levels. The Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting.
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Vibrate Alert (G-300 only): Your G-300 is equipped with a Vibrate alert for silent operation of the radio. The radio will vibrate when receiving a call tone transmission instead of emitting a call tone sound. To set the unit at Vibrate alert mode: •...
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External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your G-300 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: • Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks •...
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Belt Clip : To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. To remove the belt clip: • Pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio.
PROBLEM No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other may interfere with your communication. Radio is not - Make sure key lock is not on.
Technical Specification A. Specification Channels 22 Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries Output Power Typically 2.5 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO B. Current Drain : • Receive : 150mA max •...
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 One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse.
Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 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. http://www.midlandradio.com...