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FUNCTION AND LOCATION
OF THE CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
1.
Channel selector:
it permits the manual channel selection.
2.
Microphone jack:
insert the mic connector into this jack.
3.
Indicator:
this meter indicates the receiving signal strength and the
transmitter RF output power.
4.
Multifunction backlighted display.
It shows:
a. channel selected number (from 1 up 40) or operative frequency
b.
FUNC
button activated
c.
ESP
: reducing noise device activated
d.
DW
: Dual Watch function activated
e.
EMG
: indicates channel being used or when the emergency channels
are
activated
f.
LOCK
: keyboard lock function activated
g.
SCAN
function activated
h.
M1-M2-M3-M4-M5:
memory channel indicator
i. Indicates the frequency band selected.
j. It appears when the radio transmits in low power (this condition hap-
pens only in certain frequency bands – see the chart at the end of this
manual).
5.
“AM/FM” Indicator
It indicates the operative mode. FM: red LED; AM: green LED.
6.
“RX/TX” Indicator
LED indicating receiving or trasmitting mode. RX: green LED; TX: red LED.
7.
“CB/PA” Selector
In the “CB” position, the unit operates as a transceiver. You can use the PA
(public address) function only if you connect a speaker to the PA jack (“PA”
visualized on the display). In this case the “MIC” knob controls the amplifi-
cation level.
8.
FUNC button
With the SCAN button, you can:
•
visualize the operative frequency (if you keep pressing the button for 3
seconds approx.), or the channel in use;
•
activate the second functions of the “M” (M1/M5) buttons.
M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 / M5:
Midland 248 XL has the possibility to store and to recall, when necessary, 5
channels previously memorized.
To memorize one channel, follow the procedure herebelow:
A) Select the channel with the appropriate selector or the “UP/DN” but-
tons on the microphone;
B) Push the “FUNC” button: the display will show “F”;
C) Keep pressing the “M1/EMG” button for 3 seconds: you will hear a “BIP”
and the display will show “M1”.
To memorize the other preset, repeat these steps and select another
N.K.
M5
LOCK
M4/LCR
AM/FM
M3
SCAN
M2
DW
M1
EMG
FUNC
01
3
5 7 9 30
2 3 5 10
0
POWER
MIC
CH
VOL
SQ
MIC
RF
TX
RX AM
FM
CB/PA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
18
15
17
F
EMG
DW
ESP
LOCK
SCAN
LOW
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Q.UP
M1
M2
M3
M4
DW
EMG
SCAN
Q.DOWN
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