Summary of Contents for Midland F-12
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) w/CTCSS Check out our accessories at www.midlandradio.com or click on the images www.midlandradio.com http://www.midlandradio.com Page 1 of 13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) TABLE OF CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO.......... 3 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR F-12 ........4 A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES ............4 PREPARATION ....................4 BATTERIES....................4 To Install Batteries: ................... 4 Low Battery Indicator: ................ -
Page 3: Optional Accessories For Your Radio
Your Midland model F-10 brings the new FRS (Family Radio Service) to your fingertips. The Family Radio Service is provided for by the FCC and is totally license free. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM band for personal communications at no charge. -
Page 4: Tips For Getting The Most From Your F-12
CTCSS code is set the same on all radios. If you are using the F-12 where interference from other radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the CTCSS codes will usually mute the interference. Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static from the speaker. -
Page 5: Quick Use Instructions
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: Install fresh alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries. Turn the unit on by turning the ON/OFF/VOLUME control on the top of the radio clockwise until a click is heard. -
Page 6: To Turn The Radio On Or Off
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF: The ON/OFF VOLUME control at the top of the radio and controls power and volume. When the radio is switched on, series of tones will be heard confirming that radio is working. (If enabled) CHANGING THE CHANNEL: Press and release the channel /\ or \/ button to select the desired channel. -
Page 7: To Use Call Button
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) USING CALL BUTTON: Press and release the CALL button. A call signal will be sent for about 2 seconds. Both radios must be on the same channel and the radios must be turned on. -
Page 8: To Operate Hands Free Vox
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) OPERATING HANDS FREE VOX - VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT To get the most use from the “VOX” feature you must first determine what sensitivity level is needed to activate the “VOX” control. Sensitivity is how loud you have to talk to activate the “VOX”... -
Page 9: Activating "Privacy" Codes
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES To activate “CTCSS” codes Activating the “CTCSS” code will prevent you from hearing any conversation that is not using the same “CTCSS” code. This does not make your conversation private. 1. Press the “F” button twice to cause the icon “CTCSS” to be displayed in the upper left of the display to flash. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace alkaline batteries or recharge rechargeable batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio! Cannot Receive 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough. -
Page 11: Care Of Rechargeable Ni-Cad And Ni-Mh Batteries
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI-MH BATTERIES PLEASE ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Always follow the battery manufacturers recommendations for charging and disposing of Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries. General information regarding Ni-Cad/Ni-MH batteries; 1. Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging. Full discharge will be indicated by the low battery indicator coming on during receive operation. -
Page 12: Channel Frequencies Service
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-12 (FRS) 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 AAA 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) -
Page 13: Service
Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service Department 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 , or to any “ Midland Authorized Warranty Service Station,” or to the place of purchase ( if a participating dealer).