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Summary of Contents for Midland G-220
- Page 1 Owner’s Guide (PRELIMINARY) Model G-220 GMRS / FRS combination with 38 CTCSS codes...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information..................3 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G-220..........5 A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES..............6 PREPARATION......................6 BATTERIES......................6 CHARGING THE BATTERIES................6 BELT CLIP....................... 7 QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: ................... 7 POWER SAVE CIRCUIT..................... 7 RANGE OF UHF RADIOS .................. -
Page 3: Fcc Licensing Information
2 miles and higher power on GMRS channels to provide you with line-of- sight communications for a range up to 5 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The model G-220 operates on 22 channels of FRS and GMRS... - Page 4 Radios made for FRS use do not cover these channels. Also this radio offers power save, and auto-squelch. The model G-220 incorporates channels with 38 different CTCSS codes to provide the best in quiet communications. Also this radio offers scan, power save, and a...
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Page 5: Tips For Getting The Most From Your G-220
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G-220 Due to the band of operation (462 MHz) the G-220 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 6: A Note About The Ctcss Codes
CTCSS code is set the same on all radios. If you are using the G-220 where interference from other radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the CTCSS codes will usually mute the interference. -
Page 7: Belt Clip
Alkaline battery in this radio BELT CLIP The G-220 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the top of the clip up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio until it snaps into place. -
Page 8: Display Symbols
DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-22. 2. BUSY Symbol Indicates unit is receiving a signal. 3. TX Symbol Indicates unit transmitting. 4. DW Symbol: Indicates Dual Watch channel selection is active. 5. -
Page 9: Features And Location Of Contols
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS 1-Up/Down Buttons 2-Monitor Button 3-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. TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (7) clockwise to turn the radio ON. -
Page 10: 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 11: Choosing High Or Low Power Transmit
Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to operating mode. ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS The G-220 has two 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 12 Select the second channel to be scanned. " About 3 seconds after your selection of the second channel is complete the radio will begin switching between the two channels. " When the radio hears activity on either channel, scanning will stop on that channel for about 5 seconds and then resume scanning.
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Page 13: Activating "Privacy" Codes
ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES To activate “CTCSS” codes Press the “F” button to cause the small 0 or the icon “CTCSS” and small numbers displayed in the upper left of the display to flash. Press and release the “/\” or “\/” buttons to select the “CTCSS” code you desire. "... -
Page 14: 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 code settings. 3. Change your location, you may be out of range. 4. -
Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* GENERAL Frequency range..............462.5625-462.725 MHz Channels.......................22 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 Sinad................0.3 µV Selectivity......................50 dB Squelch range...................…...Automatic Audio output power (6.0 Volt DC power)..….0.3W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion) -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation 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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