Midland Nautico Nt1 Vhf Marine Service Owners Guide

							
 
 
CHANNEL SELECTION: 
Press the MENU button once, and then the  buttons to select one of the 
channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT  button or press MENU again 
to move to the next feature setting. 
  
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION 
The Nautico1 has 2 transmit power level settings. To select the power level on 
channels press the  MENU button two times, a  “Pr” icon will appear blinking on 
the display. Then press the 
 button to select  TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL 
icon  (Hi / LO ). The TX icon will be blank when Hi setting is selected. To confirm, 
press the  PTT button or press  MENU again to move to the next feature setting. 
 
eVOX (Hands-free Transmission)  
Your Nautico1 has 2 eVOX level settings:  (oF/1/2). To set  eVOX, press the 
MENU  button three times. The display shows  “eVOX” blinking while on the right 
of the  CHANNEL NUMBER  display, an “oF” icon appears. Select  “1” or “2” by 
pressing the 
 buttons and push the  PTT key, or press  MENU again to move 
to the next feature setting. 
 
eVOX  will be more sensitive on the  “2” setting than on the  “1”  setting. 
 
To turn  eVOX off, press the  MENU button three times. The display shows  VOX 
blinking while on the right of the  CHANNEL NUMBER display, a “1” or “2”  icon 
appears. Select  oF by pressing the 
 buttons and push the  PTT key, or 
press  MENU  to move to the next feature setting. 
 
ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONE 
When the  PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users 
that your transmission has finished. To turn the  ROGER BEEP tone on, press 
the  MENU  button until the display shows an  rb icon while on the right of the 
rb  display, an  oF icon appears. Select  on by pressing the 
 buttons 
and push the  PTT key, or press  MENU to move to the next feature setting. 
 
To turn the  ROGER BEEP  tone off, press the  MENU button until the display 
shows an  rb icon while on the right of the  rb display, an  on icon appears. 
Select  oF by pressing the 
 buttons and push the  PTT key, or press  MENU 
to move to the next feature setting. 
 
 
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USA/CAN/INT CHANNEL SELECTION 
The Nautico1 channel selection can be changed to follow rules of USA, Canada, 
or international rules.  Press the MENU button until the current channel icon 
(USA, CAN , INT) flashes.  Select a  different channel list by pressing the 
 
buttons until the desired icon appears. Press the PTT  key or press MENU to 
confirm. 
 
CALL TONE SELECTION 
Your  Nautico1  has 3 user-selectable CALL TONES . To select, press the MENU 
button six times, so a  CA icon appears and to the right of the C A icon the 
current  CALL TONE  setting is displayed. Then press the 
 buttons to make 
the CALL TONE selections − the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each 
selection. To confirm, press the  PTT button or press MENU to move to the next 
feature setting. 
 
WEATHER (WX) BAND RECEIVER 
Your  Nautico1  has a WEATHER (WX) BAND RECEIVER  function, to enable 
user to receive weather alert/reports from designated  NOAA stations. To turn the  
WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER  on, press and hold the MENU button for 3 
seconds. The current  WX CHANNEL and WX BAND  icon will appear on the 
display. Press the  MENU button and the 
 buttons to select one of the 10  WX 
BAND  channels. To confirm, press the  PTT button or press MENU to move to 
the next feature setting. To turn the  WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER off, press and 
hold the  MENU button for 3 seconds. The current radio setting will be displayed 
and the WX BAND  icon will go off. 
 
WEATHER (WX) ALERT 
Your Nautico1  has a WEATHER (WX) ALERT  function, to enable user to 
automatically receive weather alert from designated  NOAA stations. To turn the  
WEATHER (WX) ALERT  on, press the MENU button twice while in  WX Band. 
The display shows   “AL”, while on the right an  “oF” icon appears blinking. 
Select  “on” by pressing the 
 buttons. To confirm, press the PTT  button or 
press  MENU . The radio will return to  WX BAND and the WX BAND  icon will 
continue blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated 
NOAA  station while on  MARINE Band, the radio will beep for 10 seconds while 
an  “AL”  and “In” icon appear on the display, after which will automatically go to 
WX BAND . If any button is pressed during beeping while on  MARINE Band, the 
radio will automa tically go to WX BAND. 
 
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To turn the WEATHER (WX) ALERT  off, press the MENU button twice while in 
WX  Band. The display shows   “AL”, while on the right an “on”  icon appears 
blinking. Select  “of” by pressing the 
 buttons. To confirm, press the  PTT 
button or press  MENU. 
 
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK 
Your Nautico1 can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or 
headset, freeing your hands for other ta sks. 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 desired position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
PROBLEM SOLUTION 
No Power Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 
Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. 
Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. 
Cannot Receive Messages 
Buildings and other structures may interfere with your 
communication. 
 
See ABOUT RANGE on Page 8 
Make sure keypad lock is not on. See Keypad Lock (Page 11). Radio is not responding to button 
presses 
Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on again. 
Display is dim Recharge or replace batteries. 
Contacts on the back of the radio may require cleaning. 
Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged into is 
functioning properly. 
Charger not functioning 
Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio properly. 
 
USE AND CARE : 
1.  Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the radio 
2.  Do not  use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. 
3.  Do not  immerse the radio in water. 
4.  Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 
5.  Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth if the radio gets wet. 
6.  Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term 
storage.  
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. 
 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Channels   57 US, 61 CAN, 57 INT10 Weather (WX) Band Channels   
Operating Frequency VHF 156.025 ~ 162.550 MHz 
Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable NiMH battery pack 
 
 
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FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) 
Channel Number Frequency MHz . 
INT CAN US TX RX Mode Note 
01 01  156.050 160.650 D  
  01A 156.050156.050S  
02 02  156.100 160.700 D  
03 03  156.150 160.750 D  
04   156.200 160.800 D  
 04A  156.200156.200S  
05   156.250 160.850 D  
 05A 05A 156.250156.250S  
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 S  
07   156.350 160.950 D  
 07A 07A 156.350156.350S  
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 S  
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 S  
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 S  
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 S  
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 S  
13 13 13 156.650 156.650 S  
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 S  
15 15  156.750 156.750 S * 
  15 - 156.750 R  
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 S  
17 17 17 156.850 156.850 S * 
18   156.900 161.500 D  
 18A 18A 156.900156.900S  
19   156.950 161.550 D  
 19A 19A 156.950156.950S  
20 20* 20 157.000 161.600 D  
  20A 157.000157.000S  
21   157.050 161.650 D  
 21A 21A 157.050157.050S  
 21B  - 161.650R  
 
 
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INT CANUSTX RX Mode Note 
22   157.100 161.700 D  
 22A 22A157.100157.100 S  
23 23  157.150 161.750 D  
  23A157.150157.150 S  
24 24 24 157.200 161.800 D  
25 25 25 157.250 161.850 D  
26 26 26 157.300 161.900 D  
27 27 27 157.350 161.950 D  
28 28 28 157.400 162.000 D  
60 60  156.025 160.625 D  
61   156.075 160.675 D  
 61A  156.075156.075 S  
62   156.125 160.725 D  
 62A  156.125156.125 S  
63   156.175 160.775 D  
  63A156.175156.175 S  
64 64  156.225 160.825 D  
 64A  156.225156.225 S  
65   156.275 160.875 D  
 65A 65A156.275156.275 S  
66   156.325 160.925 D  
 66A*66A156.325156.325 S  
67 67 67 156.375 156.375 S  
68 68 68 156.425 156.425 S  
69 69 69 156.475 156.475 S  
70 70 70 - 156.525 R ** 
71 71 71 156.575 156.575 S  
72 72 72 156.625 156.625 S  
73 73 73 156.675 156.675 S  
74 74 74 156.725 156.725 S  
75   156.775156.775 S * 
76   156.825156.825 S * 
77 77* 77*156.875 156.875 S  
 
 
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INT CANUSTX RX Mode Note 
78   156.925 161.525 D  
 78A 78A156.925156.925 S  
79   156.975 161.575 D  
 79A 79A156.975156.975 S  
80   157.025 161.625 D  
 80A 80A157.025157.025 S  
81   157.075 161.675 D  
 81A 81A157.075157.075 S  
82   157.125 161.725 D  
 82A 82A157.125157.125 S  
83 83  157.175 161.775 D  
 83A 83A157.175157.175 S  
84 84 84 157.225 161.825 D  
85 85 85 157.275 161.875 D  
86 86 86 157.325 161.925 D  
 87  157.375 161.975 D  
87   157.375157.375 S  
 88  157.425 162.025 D  
88  88A157.425157.425 S  
 
S= Simplex 
D= Duplex 
*= obligatory low transmission power of 1 Watt 
**= classified to DSC communications 
(Nautico1) WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) 
CH. No   CH. Freq.   CH. No   CH. Freq. 
     1    162.550           6       162.500 
     2     162.400          7         162.525 
     3     162.475          8         161.650 
     4    162.425           9         161.775 
     5     162.450          10       163.275 
Channels 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies 
 
 
 
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LIMITED WARRANTY 
Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any 
Midland VHF MARINE transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or 
workmanship within Three Years 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 
5900 Parretta Drive 
Kansas City, MO 64120 
 
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. 
 
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