Programming Software - Midland MB400 Owner's Manual

Optional Side Key settings are;
1. None
2. Monitor on/off
Monitor is used to check for channel traffic before you transmit.
3. Scan on/off
The radio will rapidly scan through all available channels stopping briefly
on a channel in use to hear the conversation. You may join the
conversation by pressing your PTT button and using the radio normally.
The radio will return to scan mode after 5 seconds of inactivity.
4. Priority Scan on/off
The radio will scan the channel you have set as a Priority more often
while scanning.
5. Power Hi/Low selection
Select High power when range is important, or Low power to conserve
battery life.
6. Talk Around on/off
Used when on a Repeater. Allows you to communicate directly with
other radios without going through the repeater.
7. VOX on/off
Voice Operated Transmission: Automatically transmits your voice without
having to press the PTT. Requires a VOX compatible headset.
8. Reverse Frequency
Allows you to reverse the TX and RX frequencies assigned to a repeater
channel so that the radio may act like the repeater.
• Be sure to turn the VOX feature off on the radio if you are using

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

Your MB400 radio is pre programmed with 16 commonly assigned frequencies,
and you can program your authorized frequency or frequencies into any of the
available 16 channels with the free software available on the Support page at the
www.midlandusa.com website.
The MPC400 programing cable is required to program your radio. It is listed in
the back of this manual and available on the www.midlandusa.com website.
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a headset accessory with a separate VOX switch as it may
cause improper operation.
Model MB400
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