Midland G-225/227 Gmrs/frs Radio Owners Manual
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Owner’s Manual For Models G-225 & G-227
GMRS/FRS Radio
FEATURING
• 22 Channels
• 38 CTCSS codes
• VOX
• Monitor function
• Call Alert
• Back-Lit LCD
• Vibrate Alert (G-227 Only)
• Scan
• Roger Beep Tone
http://www.midlandradio.com - 2 -Use and Care1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
2. Do not immerse the radio in water.
3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio
4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this radio must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter
and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 2 inches from
your body. To transmit, hold the radio with the antenna pointed up and away
from your face, with the radio at least 2 inches from your face. Speak in a
normal voice into the microphone.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 3 -IndexAccessories 4
Accessories order form 5
Introduction 6
FCC Licensing Information 6
Controls and Buttons 7
LCD Display 8
Installing Batteries 9Charging the Batteries
10
Operation 11-18
Problems & Solution 19-20
Frequency and CTCSS Charts 21
Technical Specification 22
Warranty Information 23
MIDLAND Family Products 24
http://www.midlandradio.com - 4 -Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at
www.midlandradio.com
or fill
in the form on the following page and mail it to our address.
AVP- 1
AVP-2
- 2 Over the ear Mic.
- Headsets w/ PTT.-
$19.95- One Dual Desk Charger
- 2 Rechargeable battery packs
- 1 AC Adapter
-
$39.95
http://www.midlandradio.com - 5 - ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT sent cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.Name:___________________________ ____ __________________ Address:________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________ Tel: _________________ email: __________________________ CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________ Qty Item Price Total AVP-1 $19.95AVP-2 $39.95 Sub-Total ____________ Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ____________ S&H (U.S. only) _______ $8.95 Total $___________ Mail To: Midland Radio Corporation Consumer. Dept. 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 ---------------- Or Call 816.241.8500. ---------------- To order online go to www.midlandradio.com http://www.midlandradio.com - 6 -IntroductionYour G-225/227 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for General Mobile Radio Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your G-225/227 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.FCC Licensing InformationYour G-225/227 operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment for business, personal or recreational use. A GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. To obtain the application form, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov.Please request forms 605 and 159 which include all necessary forms and instructions. For questions concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225- 5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html. http://www.midlandradio.com - 7 -Control Buttons & Indicators Speaker Microphone Use to: Monitor Channel Activity Use to: - Scan for active channels - Lock the key pad Use to: - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Use to: - Increase the volume - Scroll through the menu Use to: - Decrease the Volume - Scroll through the menuExt. Spk/Mic Use to: - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone - Save a setting http://www.midlandradio.com - 8 -LCD Display VOX IconLow Battery level Indicator Key Pad Lock Icon Vibrate Mode Icon (G-227 ONLY) Transmit (TX) Icon Channel IndicatorCTCSS Channel Indicator Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator
http://www.midlandradio.com - 9 -Installing BatteriesYour G-225/227 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit. 2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit. 3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit. Note: Batteries are not included http://www.midlandradio.com - 10 -Charging the batteriesYour G-225/227 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display. To charge through the MIC Jack : - Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger into an A/C Wall Outlet - Insert the Adaptor/Charger jack into the MIC Jack of the radio found at the side of the unit. To charge through a Desktop Charger: - Connect the AC Adaptor into an A/C Wall outlet - Insert the Adaptor Jack into the Desktop charger jack - Place the units into the Desktop Charger slot and note that the LED indicator of the Desktop Charger will light up to indicate charging function. Note : 1. Only use batteries indicated in the manual, or our NiMH battery pack. (see page 4) 2. Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage the unit. 3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the unit OFF and remove the batteries from the radio. http://www.midlandradio.com - 11 -OperationPower On/Off : Press the button for more than 1 second to turn the radio on. Press the button for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off. Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the button to decrease the volume during normal operation. Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and CTCSS Code. • For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth. • Press and hold PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display when transmitting. • To receive messages, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission. Monitor button : Pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. The should be used to check activity on current channel before transmitting. Press and hold the for 2 seconds to return to normal operation. http://www.midlandradio.com - 12 -Call Tone : Your G-225/227 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear during transmitting a call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. Scan : Your G-225/227 can scan all of the 22 channel to observe for any activity. To enter the scan mode, press the button for one second. Press button again to exit the scan mode. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop. To resume scanning Press and hold the button for one second. Keypad Lock : To avoid accidentally changing the radio operation, press the button for 5 seconds . The icon will appear on the display. When the is on the menu function the and button will be disabled. When locked, you will be able to turn the radio off and on, monitor, transmit/receive, and send a call tone. To unlock, press the for 5 seconds. Backlit LCD : Your G-225/227 comes with a backlit LCD Display to enable you to view the setting in a dark environment. The backlighting can be turned on/off by pressing the button. The backlighting will turn on for 5 seconds.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 13 -User Interface
To access the advanced features of your G-225/227, your radio has the following
menu functions:Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity
during menu setting.Channel Selection : Your G-225/227 has 22 channels available. To change
channels:
• With the radio on, press until the current channel segment
flashes.
• Use the or buttons to change the channel.
• Press the PTT button to save the new channel.Mode
Channel PowerCTCSS VOX
Vibrate
Roger
0~38 1~22 Hi/Lo On/Off On/Off On/Off
G-227 only
http://www.midlandradio.com - 14 -CTCSS Selection : Your G-225/227 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected
CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the
current channel:
• With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press until the
current CTCSS Code number flashes.
• Use the or button to change the CTCSS code number.
• Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS Code or press the
repeatedly until you exit the menu.
Note : Selecting a CTCSS code of “oF” will disable the the CTCSS feature. To
communicate between two , both the channel and CTCSS code selections must be
the same. To communicate with other models and brands of radios the actual radio
frequency and CTCSS frequency must be matched. The frequency chart at the back
of this book are included to help with this selection. In general, the first fourteen
channel selections may be used to communicate with most FRS radios.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 15 -Power Selection : Your G-225/227 has two transmit power levels. To select the
power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22:
• Press until the “Pr” appears on the display.
• Press or to select between high and low power levels. The
Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting.
• Press the PTT button to save and exit.
The HI or LO icon will appear on the display depending on your setting.Note : On channel 8~14 no power level selection is possibleVOX : VOX (voice operated transmit) operation allows you to transmit without using
the PTT button when using a headset. To enable VOX operation:
• Insert the headset plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
• Set the radio into VOX mode.
To set the radio to VOX Mode, repeatedly press the button until the VOX icon
flashes on the LCD display. Press the or button to turn the VOX on or off,
an “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. The VOX icon will appear
on the LCD display if the radio is set into VOX mode.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 16 -Vibrate Alert (G-227 only): Your G-227 is equipped with a Vibrate alert for silent
operation of the radio. The radio will vibrate when receiving a call tone transmission
instead of emitting a call tone sound. To set the unit at Vibrate alert mode:
• Press the button repeatedly until the Vibrate icon flashes on the
display.
• Press the or button to set the Vibrate alert on or off, an
“on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting.
• Press the PTT button to save and exit.
The Vibrate alert icon will appear on the display when unit is in vibrate mode.
Roger Beep Tone : Whenever you release the PTT button, a “Roger Beep” tone
may be transmitted to let your friends know you are finished talking. To enable the
Roger Beep, press the button repeatedly until the “rb” appears on the display.
Press the and to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF”
will appear on the display during setting.
http://www.midlandradio.com - 17 -External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your G-225/227 can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional / speaker / microphone or headset: • Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks • Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. http://www.midlandradio.com - 18 -Belt Clip :To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. To remove the belt clip: • Pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio. http://www.midlandradio.com - 19 -PROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot Receive Messages- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other may interfere with your communication.Radio is not responding to button presses- Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock” (Page 12). - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on. - Ensure accessory microphone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Reposition or replace batteries.Charger not functioning- Contacts on the bottom of the radio they may require cleaning. - Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning properly. - Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly.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. http://www.midlandradio.com - 20 -Technical SpecificationA. Specification Channels 22 Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries Output Power Typically 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO B. Current Drain : • Receive : 150mA max • Transmit : 900mA max • Standby : Average 14mA max C. Operating Time : Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity • Talk Time : 1~1.5 hours • Receive Time : 12 hours • Standby Time : 60 hours • Combined (5-5-90 duty) Time : 15 hours
http://www.midlandradio.com - 21 -Channel Frequency ChartCH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 1462.5625 9467.5875 17462.60002462.5875 10467.6125 18462.62503462.6125 11467.6375 19462.65004462.6375 12467.6625 20462.67505462.6625 13467.6875 21462.70006462.6875 14467.7125 22462.72507462.7125 15462.55008467.5625 16462.5750 CTCSS Code ChartCode Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz)1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.72 71.9 10 94.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.13 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.74 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.65 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.86 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.37 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192.88 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.5 http://www.midlandradio.com - 22 -Limited WarrantyMidland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS 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 or abuse. This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may be a part of or included with the warranted product, or the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting. Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase to: Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, Missouri 64116 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange. Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 Tel: (816) 241-8500 E-mail: [email protected]: www.midlandradio.com http://www.midlandradio.com - 23 -Come see our COMPLETE PRODUCT line at www.midlandradio.com S.A.M.E. Weather CB Radios w/ESP 2-Way Radios Alert Radios http://www.midlandradio.com - 24 - Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 Call 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.