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- Page 1 Model 75-509 Owner’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO........2 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-509........4 PREPARATION..................4 BATTERIES......................4 To Install Batteries: ....................4 Low Battery Indicator:....................4 Instructions for optional charger ................4 BELT CLIP....................... 5 QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: ..............5 TO OPERATE THE HANDS FREE VOX............. - Page 3 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The model 75-509 operates on 14 channels to provide the best in quiet and private communication. Also this radio offers power save, and auto-squelch.
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Page 4: Tips For Getting The Most From Your 75-509
Alkaline batteries will provide about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 24 hours of use. If the 75-509 is supplied with Ni-Cad batteries and a wall charger. Ni-Cad batteries must be charged prior to use. Charge at least 10 hours with the standard charger. -
Page 5: Belt Clip
BELT CLIP The 75-509 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. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from the radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio. -
Page 6: Power Save Circuit
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT This part of the operation of the radio is completely automatic and not adjustable. When the radio has not transmitted or received a signal for about 8 seconds it will begin to cycle from a sleep mode to fully on. This occurs several times a second. If a signal is received or you cause the unit to transmit the radio will become fully awake. -
Page 7: Features And Location Of Contols
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF The ON/OFF/VOLUME control at the top of the radio controls power and volume. A series of tones will be heard confirming that radio is working. TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL IN USE Press and release the channel button /\ or \/ to select the desired channel. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough. Cannot Receive Messages 2. Change your location, you may be out of range. 3. Install batteries properly or replace. Range is Short 1. -
Page 9: 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: ♦... -
Page 10: Channel Frequencies
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency range..................462/467 MHz Channels.......................14 Modulation type....................FM Antenna impedance ..................50 Ohm Loudspeaker..................8 Ohm 0.5W Microphone...................…...electret type Power supply..........3 AA Ni-cads or Alkaline (3.6/4.5VDC) RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad................0.25µV Selectivity......................50 dB Squelch range...................…..automatic Audio output power...........0.25W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion) Distortion at 1000 mV..................7% Audio frequency response..............400-2400 Hz... -
Page 11: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Consumer Radio Inc. 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 apply to water damage, battery leak damage or abuse.