Midland F-20 FRS Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-20 (FRS W/532 CODES) 

http://www.midlandradio.com 

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SERVICE 

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.

 

 
If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: 

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Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. 

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Include a full description of any problems.  

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Include a daytime telephone number. 

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Include a money order for $7.50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some 
states).You do not need to return accessory items (charger, batteries, wrist strap, owners guide) unless 
they maybe directly related to the problem. 

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Include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale. This 
information must be included before warranty service can be considered. 

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A flat rate of $35.00 will apply to repairs not covered by the 1 year warranty. These items include but not 
limited to Abuse, Internally modified circuits, damage caused by water , battery leakage or liquid spilled 
into the radio. 

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Payment is accepted by Cashiers Check, Money Order, Master Card or Visa only. Personal checks will 
not be accepted. 

Items not covered by the warranty include abuse, water damage, battery leak damage, broken antennas, 
broken battery latch 
 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

Midland Consumer Radio will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland (FRS) transceiver 
which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial consumer 
purchase. 
 
This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or telescoping 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 date, to 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). 
 
Warranty information and the location of the nearest “Midland Authorized Warranty Service Station,” may be 
obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service Department. 
 
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 or from U.S. military exchange.  For warranty coverage on merchandise 
purchased elsewhere, consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your 
dealer. 

 

MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 

1120 Clay Street 
North Kansas City, MO 64116

 

Phone 816-241-8500. Fax 816-241-5713     
E-mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

 

Or visit us at www.midlandradio.com 

 

Summary of Contents for F-20 FRS

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE F 20 FRS W 532 CODES http www midlandradio com 1 OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE F 20 FRS For all accessories please go to http www midlandradio com...

Page 2: ...5 Operating the Radio 5 TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF 6 TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL IN USE 6 ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS 6 Busy Channel Scan 6 Activating Dual Watch 6 TO USE CALL BUTTON 6 TO ENABLE DISABLE ROG...

Page 3: ...ions are needed for convenience or safety The model F 20 incorporates all 14 channels with 38 different CTCSS and 83 DCS codes to provide the best in quiet communications Also this radio offers scan p...

Page 4: ...deration A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES This radio incorporates 38 CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System codes and 83 DCS Digital Coded Squelch codes that when activated prevent the user from heari...

Page 5: ...setting press and hold the MON button so static noise can be heard The noise can be used as a reference level for volume setting 4 To talk press the PTT push to talk button on the left side of the ra...

Page 6: ...dly press and hold the channel button or until the desired channel appears on the display ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the ON OFF Volume control clockwise to increase the volume Rotate the ON OFF Volum...

Page 7: ...nnel is complete the radio will begin switching between the two channels When the radio hears activity on either channel scanning will stop on that channel for about 5 seconds and then resume scanning...

Page 8: ...out talking The option 3 will require the most voice level to activate the VOX circuit This will be useful in very noisy areas The next adjustment is the delay This is a function of the VOX that keeps...

Page 9: ...an mode is in use 6 CTCSS Symbol Indicates a Privacy code is in use 7 SAVE Symbol Flashes indicating battery save is active 8 Musical note indicates ROGER BEEP is on 9 Key Symbol indicates when the ke...

Page 10: ...k for correct VOX level setting Interference Static 1 Change your location The interference may be caused by nearby electronic or electrical equipment Cannot change channels 1 Make sure keyboard is no...

Page 11: ...35 V Selectivity 50 dB Squelch range Automatic Audio output power 0 25W 8 Ohm 10 distortion Distortion at 500 mV 7 Audio frequency response 400 2400 Hz TRANSMITTER RF Output Power nominal 500 mW 4 5V...

Page 12: ...Midland Consumer Radio will repair or replace at its option without charge any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial cons...

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