Midland Radio Corporation SP-220 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Synthesized scanning radio

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SP-220, 230, 240,250 series
Synthesized Scanning Radio
FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE
ONLY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7,
1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its
products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than
50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only
where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user's exposure conditions for
satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm)
away from your mouth.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can
cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.
These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance.
Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.
Operating
Instructions
About Your SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series Radio
Midland Radio Corporations Maxon brand SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series radio feature a 4 or 16 channel rotary switch.
Operation and functions for the SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series are described in this manual.
We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio.
Application of some of the functions described in this manual is determined by the system you use. Your Dealer will program
your radio so that you have the greatest number of functions possible relative to your needs. Should you have questions regarding the
operation of the radio please consult your Dealer.
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  • Page 1 SP-220, 230, 240,250 series Synthesized Scanning Radio FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment.
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information..............Unpacking Information............SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Features........Description of Radio Components......... Antenna Installation............... Installing and Removing the Battery Pack....... Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip........Battery Charging and Care............. SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Operation......... Power On-Volume..........
  • Page 3: Unpacking Information

    Unpacking Information Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items: Radio Battery Pack Battery Charger Battery Charger Power Supply Antenna Spring Belt Clip Operating Instructions If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer . SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Features ·...
  • Page 4: Antenna Installation

    Antenna Installation Fasten the antenna to the radio by turning the antenna clockwise into the receptacle on top of the radio. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Install: Position the guides of the battery in line with the radio battery guide rails and slide the battery into position until a click is heard. To Remove: Holding radio in one hand, push and hold battery latch button located in the upper right hand corner of the battery pack.
  • Page 5: Status Indicators And Audible Alert Tones

    When finished transmitting, receiving, monitoring, etc., turn the radio off by rotating the on/off-volume control fully counter- clockwise, to the detent position. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones Your SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series has a sophisticated microprocessor control which provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon initial power up, a quick melody indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed satisfactorily.
  • Page 6: Licensing And Service Information

    Midland Radio Corporation shall have no obligation to make repairs or to cause replacement required which result from normal wear and tear or necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user, improper or unauthorized alterations, repairs to the Product.
  • Page 7 FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.

This manual is also suitable for:

Sp-240 seriesSp-250 seriesSp- 230 series

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