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Midland G-220, Owner'S Manual

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combined to provide the best in quiet and private communication. Channels 1 through
7 are co-shared by FRS and GMRS users. This means that a person with a FRS
unlicensed radio can talk to a person using a licensed GMRS radio on these channels.
Channels 8 through 14 are exclusively FRS channels.  Radios made strictly for GMRS
use do not cover these channels. Channels 15 through 22 are exclusively GMRS
channels. Radios made for FRS use do not cover these channels. Also this radio offers
power save, and auto-squelch.
The model G-220 incorporates channels with 38 different CTCSS codes to provide
the best in quiet communications. Also this radio offers scan, power save, and a
multifunction back-lighted liquid crystal display.

Summary of Contents for G-220

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide PRELIMINARY Model G 220 GMRS FRS combination with 38 CTCSS codes ...

Page 2: ...OFF 9 LOCKING THE CONTROLS 9 UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS 10 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 10 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 10 USING THE CALL FUNCTION 10 USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION 10 TURNING ON OR OFF THE BUTTON PRESS BEEP 10 TURNING ON THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT 10 TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFF 10 CHOOSING HIGH OR LOW POWER TRANSMIT 11 ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS 11 ACTIVATING PRIVACY CODES 13 RESETTING THE RADIO 13 TROUB...

Page 3: ...pel Microphone with Ear bud Speaker 22 405 Speaker Microphone 22 M11 Boom Microphone Headset 22 540 Call 816 241 8500 ext 200 to order accessories THIS RADIO COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE Your Midland model G 220 combines access to FRS Family Radio Service channels with operation on GMRS channels Th...

Page 4: ...ugh 14 are exclusively FRS channels Radios made strictly for GMRS use do not cover these channels Channels 15 through 22 are exclusively GMRS channels Radios made for FRS use do not cover these channels Also this radio offers power save and auto squelch The model G 220 incorporates channels with 38 different CTCSS codes to provide the best in quiet communications Also this radio offers scan power ...

Page 5: ... batteries installed over a long period of time as leakage may occur that can destroy the radio If you experience problems operating the radio turn off the radio press and hold the F button and turn on the radio This will cause the radio to return to the factory settings Always save your receipt as it is required for warranty consideration WARNING Your wireless hand held portable transceiver conta...

Page 6: ...rs of use and Ni MH batteries will provide about 10 hours of use The G 220 may be supplied with a wall charger Ni MH and Ni Cad batteries must be charged prior to use Charge at least 10 hours with the standard charger DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio To Install Batteries Hold the radio face down Press the latch so it swings away from the cover 1 Lift the batter...

Page 7: ... Install fresh Alkaline or fully charged Ni MH batteries Turn the unit on by rotating the ON OFF Volume control clockwise The squelch is factory set and is not adjustable Make sure the radio you want to talk to does not have the CTCSS or other codes turned on To talk press and hold the PTT Push to Talk button on the side of the radio marked PTT Talk into the front of the radio about 6 inches from ...

Page 8: ... selected When this is on other radios you talk to must be set to the same code 7 SAVE Symbol Flashes indicating battery save is active 8 Battery symbol shows the battery condition Replace or recharge the batteries when this indicator is flashing 9 Musical note indicates ROGER BEEP is on 10 Key Symbol indicates when the keypad has been locked Only the PTT and CALL buttons are active when this indi...

Page 9: ...RNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF Rotate the ON OFF Volume control 7 clockwise to turn the radio ON An audible tone will indicate the radio is on The display will go through a 1 second self test and go to operation mode Rotate the ON OFF Volume control counter clockwise to turn the radio off LOCKING THE CONTROLS Press and hold the MON button 3 for about 3 seconds a beep if enabled will be heard and the KE...

Page 10: ...e the squelch and the CTCSS tones This is useful to monitor the channel before you transmit to ensure there is not someone using the channel when you have CTCSS tones programmed This is also useful if you suspect someone in your group does not have the proper CTCSS tones programmed 2 Press and release the MON button or wait 10 seconds to restore the squelch to normal TURNING ON OR OFF THE BUTTON P...

Page 11: ... setting 3 Press and release the ENTER button to return to operating mode ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS The G 220 has two scan modes The most popular and most used is the BUSY channel scan This allows the radio to stop on a channel that someone is talking on When the radio stops on a Busy channel the scan will stop and resume after about 5 seconds The other is DUAL WATCH This allows you to monitor the...

Page 12: ...tween 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 If communication is desired on the channel scanning stopped on press the PTT button This will deactivate Dual Watch and allow you to communicate normally 4 To reactivate Dual Watch repeat steps above ...

Page 13: ...f radios the selected CTCSS frequency must match 01 67 0 Hz 11 97 4 Hz 21 136 5 Hz 31 192 8 Hz 02 71 9 Hz 12 100 0 Hz 22 141 3 Hz 32 203 5 Hz 03 74 4 Hz 13 103 5 Hz 23 146 2 Hz 33 210 7 Hz 04 77 0 Hz 14 107 2 Hz 24 151 4 Hz 34 218 1 Hz 05 79 7 Hz 15 110 9 Hz 25 156 7 Hz 35 225 7 Hz 06 82 5 Hz 16 114 8 Hz 26 162 2 Hz 36 233 6 Hz 07 85 4 Hz 17 118 8 Hz 27 167 9 Hz 37 241 8 Hz 08 88 5 Hz 18 123 0 Hz ...

Page 14: ...crease the range Hold the radio in the open for the best range 3 Battery condition can affect range Replace or recharge batteries Interference Static 1 Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearing interference from other users and computers 2 Radios too close Radios must be at least 5 feet apart 3 Radios too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmissions Talk range is up to 5 miles in unobstruct...

Page 15: ...m the radio and try to charge separately CARE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Always follow the battery manufactures recommendations for Charging and disposing of Ni MH batteries The following is meant as general information regarding Ni MH batteries 1 Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging The battery indicator showing less than two se...

Page 16: ...esult in damage during shipment 3 Include a photocopy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase 4 Include a brief description of the problem you are having 5 Include a DAYTIME telephone number 6 Include a money order or Visa or Master Card credit card number for 7 50 to cover shipping and handling No personal checks please 7 You do not need to return accessory unless they maybe directly rel...

Page 17: ...hannels 1 7 15 22 only nominal 1000 mW 4 5VDC 2 watts 6 0VDC RF Output Power Low nominal 300 mW 4 5VDC 500 mW 6 0VDC Frequency Tolerance 0 0005 Harmonic Suppression more than 50 dB Modulation FM 4 0 kHz Specifications are nominal and subject to change CHANNEL FREQUENCIES MHz Channels1 through 7 and 15 through 22 are GMRS channels A license is required for operation on these frequencies 01 462 5625...

Page 18: ...of of purchase date to Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department 1120 Clay St Kansas City Missouri 64116 Warranty information may be obtained by writing Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department at the above address 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 merchand...

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