Midland Nautico Nt1 Vhf Marine Service Owners Guide

							
 
 
 
 
 
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NAUTICO1 (NT1) 
   Owner’s Guide 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………. 1 
Introduction………………………………………\
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Important Notice, FCC Licensing…………………………...   3 
LCD Display …………………………………………………….. 4 
Controls …………………………………………………………. 5 
Battery Installation ……………………………………………. 6 
Installing the Belt Clip ………………………………………… 6 
Charging the Optional Battery Pack ……………………….. 7 
Operating Your Radio …………………………………………  7-12 
External Speaker/Microphone Jack ………………………..  12 
Troubleshooting Guide …………………………………\
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Use and Care ………………………………………………….. 13 
Specifications and Frequency Charts …………………….. 13-16 
Warranty Information …………………………………………  17 
MIDLAND Family of Products ………………………………. 17 
Accessories ……………………………………………………. 18 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics 
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-
way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for 
VHF Marine Service operation, this compact package is big on 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 2-way radio is designed to give you reliable and trouble-free 
performance for years to come. 
 
Features 
- Marine Channels: 57 USA / 61 Canada / 57 International (grouped by area) 
- eVOX 
- Selectable CALL Tone 
- Weather (WX) Band Receiver 
- SCAN Function 
- MONITOR Function 
- Roger Beep Tone 
- Key Pad Lock 
- Power High / Power Low Settings 
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks  
- Battery Indicator 
 
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 that may cause undesired 
operation. 
 
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn 
operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines 
when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this 
product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF 
exposure guidelines.  
 
The Nautico1 operates on VHF Marine Radio Service frequencies, in compliance 
with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.  Recreational 
boaters are not currently required to have a Ship Radio License.  The USCG 
recommends that the boat’s registration number and state be used for the radio 
call sign. 
 
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FCC License 
 
A ship station license is not required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters which 
is less than 20 meters in length.  However, any vessel required to carry an HF 
SSB radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station 
license.  FCC license forms can be downloaded at 
www.fcc.gov/forms.  You may 
also obtain a form from the FCC by calling (888) 225-5322. 
 
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy 
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and 
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to 
radio frequency electromagnetic energy: 
 
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal 
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J 
- American National Standards Institute (A NSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic 
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition 
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the 
United States, Report 86, 1986 
- International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 
 
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or 
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the 
time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when 
transmitting. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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LCD DISPLAY 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. VOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is active. 
2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON  – Indicates radio is transmitting a 
     signal. 
3. LOW BATTERY ICON  – Indicates battery level is low. 
4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~88a on VHF 
     Marine band (1~10 on WX band). 
5. USA/CAN/INT CHANNEL ICONS 
6. KEY LOCK ICON  – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 
7. WX BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather 
     Band mode  
8. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL (Hi / LO) ICON  – Indicates TX 
     Power setting. 
9. RECEIVE (RX) ICON  – Indicates radio is receiving a  
    transmission. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONTROLS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the power on and 
increase the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level 
and turn the power off. 
11. PTT Button  – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. Press twice 
quickly to send a call tone. 
12. CH 16 Button  – Press to switch immediately to emergency channel 16. 
Press and hold to sw itch to Channel 9. 
13. MIC – Built-in microphone. 
14. SPEAKER  – Built-in speaker. 
15. ANTENNA. 
16. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK. 
17. MENU Button  – Press to access MENU mode. Press and hold to go to WX 
Band Receiver mode. 
18. MONITOR/SCAN Button  – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to 
enter MONITOR mode.  
19. UP/DOWN Button – Make adjustments in MENU mode. 
 
 
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BATTERY INSTALLATION 
Your Nautico1 radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or an optional 
NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease 
installation or removal of the batteries.  
 
To install the batteries: 
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) 
for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover 
by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio. 
2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing 
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating or 
may damage the radio. 
3. Return the battery cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt clip, 
making sure it locks into place. 
 
                                  
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the 
radio until the  BELT CLIP LATCH  clicks. To remove the  BELT CLIP, press the 
LOCK TAB  down, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio. 
 
 
 
 
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY & CHARGER OPTION 
Your Nautico1 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack 
(not included) which can be recharged using an AC or DC charger (not included). 
Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 8-12 hours thereafter. For 
maximum battery life, we recommend charging the Nautico1 when the low 
battery indicator comes on. Remove the radio from the charger when the charge 
time expires. 
 
To Charge Using Optional AC or DC Charger: 
1.  Place the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack into the radio 
2.  Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet  
3.  Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if charging in 
vehicle) into the charging jack on the side of the radio. 
 
 
 
1. Only use Midland NiMH battery pack. 
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 
radio. 
3. For long-term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF 
and remove the batteries from the radio.  
 
OPERATING YOUR RADIO 
 
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME 
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Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and 
increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the 
volume level and to turn the radio o ff. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 
times with different tones, the LCD will display a  self-test message for 1 
second and the LCD display will indicate the last selected channel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING       
 
1.  To transmit a call, hold the radio 2 to 3 
inches from your mouth. 
2.  Press and hold the  PTT button and speak in 
a normal voice into the  microphone. The TX 
icon will appear continuously on the LCD 
display while transmitting. 
3.   To receive a call, release the  PTT button. 
The  RX icon will appear on the display when 
your radio is receiving. 
 
ABOUT RANGE 
Your Nautico1 radio is designed to give you 
maximum range under optimum conditions. 
 
Optimum Conditions are: 
•  Over water 
• Open rural areas without obstructions 
• Flat areas where you can see the other person 
To ensure you get maximum range: 
• Be sure to use fresh or fully charged  batteries – low batteries will cause low 
power conditions 
•  Be sure the radio is  set to high power  
 
NAUTICO 1 QUICK REFERENCE CHART 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MONITOR 
Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you hear noise 
so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. This 
should be used to check activity on your  current channel before transmitting. 
Press and release the  Monitor button for 1 second to get out of  Monitor mode. 
 
SCAN 
Your Nautico1 can scan all channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the 
SCAN button. Repeat the same  procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan 
each of the channels and stop on any active channel for 5 seconds before 
resuming scan. When you press the PTT  button to transmit on an active channel, 
the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume 
scanning, quickly press the 
 button. 
 
INSTANT CHANNEL 16/9 
Channel 16 (Distress Channel) is used for calling other stations or for distress 
alerting. You must monitor Channel 16 while standing by. Channel 16 is only to 
be used in emergency situations. You can also switch to Channel 9, the leisure-
use call channel, without changing your  normal channel by pressing and holding 
the CH16 Button for 1 second. Pressing the  CH16 button again returns the radio 
to the normal channel setting 
 
CALL TONE 
Your Nautico1 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call 
tone, press the PTT  button twice within ½ second. The  TX icon will appear while 
transmitting a call tone and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. 
 
KEYPAD LOCK 
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the  MENU button 4 times 
then press an up/down button to choose ON. The  KEY LOCK icon will appear on 
the display.  PTT and CH 16 will still be active. To unlock the keypad, press the 
MENU button once, then press the 
 button to choose OF. 
 
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION 
During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7 seconds. The 
display illumination can also be activated when the  MENU button is pressed. 
 
 
 
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