Midland F-20 FRS Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

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

http://www.midlandradio.com 

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DISPLAY SYMBOLS 

 

 

 

 
 

CAUTION: DON'T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 

 

1. Channel number:

 Displays channel number 1-14. 

2. BUSY Symbol: 

Indicates activity on the channel. 

3. TX Symbol: 

Indicates the unit is transmitting. 

4. CTCSS Code: 

Displays the number of the code selected for the channel in use. 

5.  SCAN Symbol  

Indicates the scan 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 keypad has been locked. Only the 

“PTT”

 and 

“CALL”

 

buttons are active when this indicator is on. 

10. BEEP 

indicates the button press tone and power up tones are active. 

11. DW Symbol: 

Indicates Dual Watch channel selection is active. 

12. VOX Symbol: 

Indicates “VOX” is activated 

13. Battery symbol

 shows the battery condition. Replace or recharge the batteries when this 

indicator displays 2 or fewer segments of the battery. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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