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Midland G18 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ” Instruction guide P M R 446 T R A N S C E I V E R |...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Main controls and parts of the radio Battery recharge Operations Power on/off and volume adjustment Transmission and reception Monitor Roger Beep (end transmission tone) Alarm function (Emergency) MENU functions Scan PRI (Priority Scan) POW – Setting the transmission power Squelch Midland G18 instruction guide...
  • Page 3 Keypad Beep on/off Keypad lock (KEYBO) TOT- Funzione TX timeout timer SCAN mode settings TO - Time-operated Scan CO: Carrier-operated Scan SE: Search Scan VOICE function C-CDC / R-CDC / T-CDC Name - Nome Technical specifications Troubleshooting Midland G18 instruction guide...

  • Page 4: Programming Software (Optional)

    Thanks for choosing Midland! G18 is a portable transceiver that is free use in almost all European countries. For further information, we suggest you look at the “Restrictions on the use” chart. Midland G18 is the new multi-tasks PMR446 transceiver.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    2 Km. In open space but with obstructions like trees, leaves or houses the maximum possible range is about 4-6 Km. In open space, without obstructions and in sight, like for example in mountain, the coverage can be more than 12 Km. Midland G18 instruction guide...

  • Page 6: Suggestions And Warnings

    Suggestions and warnings Your G18 was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. As for all the electronic devices, we recommend you to follow these sug- gestions: • Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may damage it and annul the warranty.

  • Page 7: Lcd Display

    Selected CTCSS tone or DCS code Number of the menu/channel indicator Battery status indicator Channel in use Priority scan mode VOX function activated Low power indicator Function key activated Indicator of rx and tx signal strength Midland G18 instruction guide...

  • Page 8: Main Controls

    Built-in microphone Led indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX. Emergency button (it can be activated through the programming software) PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive. Function key 1: Short pressure: Monitor function activation (PF3). Midland G18 instruction guide...
  • Page 9 11. External Speaker/Mic Jack (Motorola type) : allows the connection with external devices such as headsets, microphones. 12. Multi-function key ‘FUN’: it allows to activate secondary functions. 13. LCD Display 14. Multi-function keys MENU - ENT - VFO/MR Midland G18 instruction guide...

  • Page 10: Battery Recharge

    Battery recharge G18 is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, which can be recharged by connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to a mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug.

  • Page 11: Transmission And Reception

    The Monitor feature is for excluding (opening) the Squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the Squelch permanently ope- ned. Press briefly the Function key 1 to enable such function. Midland G18 instruction guide | 11...

  • Page 12: Roger Beep (End Transmission Tone)

    By pressing the Emergency button, the radio will switch to Alarm Emer- gency mode. G18 will switch to transmission for 30 seconds by generating a sound alarm, then for further 30 seconds will remain in tx to allow the user to communicate his status.

  • Page 13: Menu Functions

    OFF means that the VOX is turned off, level 1 is set by default and has the lowest VOX sensitivity, 9 is the highest one. To activate the VOX levels, follow these steps: Press the MENU button; Turn the Encoder knob until the display shows “VOX”; Press the ENT key; Midland G18 instruction guide | 13...

  • Page 14: Pow – Setting The Transmission Power

    The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows to receive even weak signals. G18 has 10 (0-9) different Squelch levels that can be set by programming software or Menu: 0 means that the Squelch is turned off; from level 1 to level 9 you will have different levels of noise reduction.

  • Page 15: Scrambler

    AUTO: the display backlight activates when you press any key and lasts a few seconds. OFF: back light off. ON: backlight always on. Attention: in this mode the power save is off, therefore the battery consumption will increase. Confirm your selection with ENT. Midland G18 instruction guide | 15...

  • Page 16: Keypad Beep On/Off

    “AUTO”: the keypad will be automatically locked after 20 seconds. To un- lock the radio, press FUN and ENT keys. TOT- Funzione TX timeout timer G18 can be programmed with a transmission timer that temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted.

  • Page 17: Scan Mode Settings

    To activate it, follow these steps: Press the MENU button; Turn the Encoder knob until “VOICE” is displayed; Push ENT to enter the function; Turn the Encoder knob to activate/deactivate the function: “ON” (to Midland G18 instruction guide | 17...

  • Page 18: C-Cdc / R-Cdc / T-Cdc

    The setting of a DCS code disables all CTCSS tones, because these functions cannot be used simultaneously. Name - Nome It is possible to choose and set a name that will appear on the display instead of the channel number. 18 | Midland G18 instruction guide...
  • Page 19 Midland G18 instruction guide | 19...

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Audio distortion ≤3% Adjacent channel power < 60 dB Spurious radiation Within European legal terms Occupied bandwidth Within European legal terms Receiver RF sensitivity <0.2UV@20 dB SINAD Audio distortion ≤3% Audio response 300Hz ÷ 3KHz 20 | Midland G18 instruction guide...
  • Page 21 Within European legal terms Blocking Within European legal terms Hereby, CTE International declares that G18 is in compliance with the es- sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ WARNING: Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for discon- necting the transceiver from the mains;...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Move to another area. communicate with you are communicating other parties with Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code cor- Incorrect CTCSS or DCS responds to the one set by the parties you are communicating with. 22 | Midland G18 instruction guide...
  • Page 23 (televi- this equipment. sions, computers, etc.) Try to reduce the The autonomy of the Transmission time is transmission time and/ battery pack is limited too long. or use a low power. Midland G18 instruction guide | 23...
  • Page 24 C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona - España) Tel: +34 902 384878 Fax: +34 933 779155 www.midland.es El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autori- zación administrativa. Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo. si el producto contiene pilas o baterías no las tire al fuego ni las disperse en el ambiente...

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