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Midland BIZTALK BR180 Owner's Manual

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BUSINESS BAND TWO-WAY RADIOS
BR180
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL BUSINESS BAND TWO-WAY RADIOS BR180 midlandusa.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model BR180 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................3 FEATURES ..........................3 FCC NOTICE ........................3 EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ...............4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START GUIDE ..........5 CONTROLS ........................5 LCD DISPLAY ........................6 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ....................6 INSTALLING THE HOLSTER ...................7 INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES ...............7 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...................7 TO CHARGE BGC180 MULTI-UNIT CHARGER ACCESSORY ........8 USE AND CARE ........................9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Model BR180 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the BR180 Business Radio from Midland. We recommend you read this manual thoroughly to insure you get peak performance from your radio. You may also contact our Customer Service Team at (816) 241-8500 (8 AM to 4:30 PM CT, M-F) for assistance.

  • Page 4: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Midland may exceed FCC/ Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Radio-Quick Start Guide

    Model BR180 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START CONTROLS A. Antenna. B. Power/Volume Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the volume level. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the power off C. LED Indicator Solid Green indicates RX Solid Red indicates TX CALL/MENU...

  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    Model BR180 LCD DISPLAY A. Channel Number B. Battery Gauge C. Scan On/Off D. Weather On/Off E. Vox On/Off F. Vibrate On/Off G. Keypad lock On/Off H. Frequency or Privacy Code Number I. Programming information INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your radio operates with a Lithium-Ion battery. Care should be taken when installing or removing the battery not to short circuit the contacts causing damage to the battery pack.

  • Page 7: Installing The Holster

    Model BR180 INSTALLING THE HOLSTER With the back of the radio facing you, align the bottom of the holster with the bottom of the radio, and push the top of the holster over the top of the radio until the Lock Tab snaps into place.

  • Page 8: To Charge Bgc180 Multi-Unit Charger Accessory

    It is recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio turned off to ensure it fully charges. • Only use the Midland Lithium-Ion battery pack designed for this radio. • Do not attempt to charge any battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual.

  • Page 9: Use And Care

    Model BR180 USE AND CARE • Use only a soft, damp cloth to clean the radio. • Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. • Do not immerse the radio in water. • Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. •...

  • Page 10: Channel Selection

    Model BR180 Make sure you are using the same channel/frequencies and privacy code as others in your communications group, or you will not be able to hear or talk to them. CHANNEL SELECTION 1. Press the channel up or down selection buttons to the desired channel. a.

  • Page 11: Menu Settings

    Model BR180 VIBRATE ALERT ON – Only 1. Pressing the TALK button will briefly vibrate the receiving radios. Note: There is a 30 second “time-out” after each time the TALK button is pressed as not to vibrate again and disrupt a conversation. 2.

  • Page 12: Noaa Weather Alert

    Model BR180 NOAA WEATHER ALERT The BR180 is equipped with Listen to Weather and Weather Alert that provides information directly from the National Weather Service (“NWS”) for severe weather events or civil emergencies so you can take appropriate actions to stay safe. Channel Frequency •...

  • Page 13: Programming Radio

    Model BR180 PROGRAMMING YOUR RADIO You can easily configure your BR180 radio by using the FREE Programming software or by using the Keypad programing outlined below for basic functions. You can transfer the entire programming from one radio to another using the Radio-to-Radio Cloning feature. PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE Use the PC programming software to fully configure your BR180 Radio.

  • Page 14: Channel Frequency And Privacy Code Settings

    Model BR180 Channel Frequency and Privacy Code Settings 1. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to make your Frequency Code selection. 2. Use the CALL/MENU button to advance to the next step. 3. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to make your Privacy Code selection. 4.

  • Page 15: Advanced Settings

    Model BR180 ADVANCED SETTINGS Roger Beep lets others know when you are done transmitting and the channel is clear for someone else to use. Set Roger Beep Display (On / Off) PROGRAM PROGRAM Use the Up or Down buttons to turn Roger Beep On or Off.

  • Page 16: Radio To Radio Cloning

    Model BR180 RADIO TO RADIO CLONING The settings from a BR180 radio can be directly transferred to another BR180 radio, bypassing the need to individually program radios. The BA22 cloning cable is required and is listed in the back of this manual and available on the www.midlandusa.com website. 1.

  • Page 17: Available Frequency Chart

    Model BR180 AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART (Channel Bank) Freq. Frequency Freq. Frequency. Freq. Frequency Freq. Frequency Code (MHz) Code (MHz) Code (MHz) Code (MHz) 451.1875 461.0375 464.4875 467.7875 451.2375 461.0625 464.5000 467.8125 451.2875 461.0875 464.5125 467.8375 451.3375 461.1125 464.5375 467.8500 451.4375 461.1375 464.5500 467.8625...

  • Page 18: Privacy Codes

    Model BR180 PRIVACY CODES Your BR180 radio has 142 Privacy Codes, which can be used on any channel and can be set using the FREE programming software downloaded from the www.midlandusa.com website or the Keypad Programming as explained above. Privacy Codes are CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch) and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) that allows several radios to use the same frequency without disturbing each other.

  • Page 19: Dcs Privacy Code Chart

    Model BR180 DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART Privacy Privacy Privacy Privacy Code No. Code Code No. Code Code No. Code Code No. Code Page 19 midlandusa.com...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Privacy Codes:142 Operating Frequency: UHF Band, 450~470MHz Power Source: 3.7 VDC Li-ion Battery Pack Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice, MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging or owner’s manual. Page 20...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any BizTalk BR180 which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within Two Years following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Model BR180 ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased from your local dealer or at www.midlandusa.com. Page 22 midlandusa.com...
  • Page 23 Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. MIDLAND promotes environmental sustainability by providing battery recycling. Call 1.800.822.8837 for the nearest drop off site to you.

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