T18/19 Series
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.
The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
Body-Worn Operation
If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland
supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use
of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/Health
Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessories supplied or
approved by Midland,
ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.
LIMITED WARRANTY
(United States and Canada)
Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its
option without charge, any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or work-
manship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to
water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service
or modification or altered products. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase,
including any chargers, microphones, and cables. This warranty does not include the cost of labor
for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH
HEREIN AND TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEATH)
FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER
FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED
BY LAW.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted
product, prepaid freight, 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.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted
product, along with proof of purchase, to your place of purchase in Canada.
This warranty gives
you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within
Canada.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels
22 FRS Channels
for FCC, 14 channels for IC
10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source
3 AAA Alkaline batteries
CH. No
CH. Freq.
CH. No
CH. Freq.
1
462.5625
2
462.5875
3
462.6125
11
467.6375
4
462.6375
12
467.6625
5
462.6625
13
467.6875
21
462.7000
6
462.6875
14
467.7125
22
462.7250
7
462.7125
15
462.5500
8
467.5625
16
462.5750
9
467.5875
10
467.6125
17
462.6000
18
462.6250
19
462.6500
20
462.6750
NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO 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
PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)
Code
Freq.
Code
Freq.
Code
Freq.
Code
Freq.
Code
Freq.
1
67.0
9
91.5
17
118.8
25
156.7
33
210.7
2
71.9
10
94.8
18
123.0
26
162.2
34
218.1
3
74.4
11
97.4
19
127.3
27
167.9
35
225.7
4
77.0
12
100.0
20
131.8
28
173.8
36
233.6
5
79.7
13
103.5
21
136.5
29
179.9
37
241.8
6
82.5
14
107.2
22
141.3
30
186.2
38
250.3
7
85.4
15
110.9
23
146.2
31
192.8
8
88.5
16
114.8
24
151.4
32
203.5
* Channels 8, 9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS channels
FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
1. NO POWER - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
PROBLEM
CANNOT RECEIVE MESSAGES
- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings
- Make sure that you are withing range of the other radios
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communicatoin
PROBLEM
RADIO IS NOT RESPONDING TO BUTTON PRESSES
-Make sure key lock is not on
-Radio may need to be reset. Turn radio off. Turn the radio on while pressing
the TALK button
PROBLEM
Display is dim - Replace the batteries.
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. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.
FEATURES
- 22 FRS Channels
- Call Alert
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Key Pad Lock
- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is
set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the
law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those
limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Some models operate on an
included rechargable NiMH batteries. The belt clip should be removed (see below)
to ease installation or removal of the batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram
below) then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center
and sliding it down from the radio.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown.
Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may
damage the unit.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the radio
until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP, pull the LOCK TAB
away from the radio, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio.
IMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please
call first and speak with a service technician at 816-241-8500. Many
problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit
for service.
IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom
ettre le fonctionnement.
For a PDF of the T18/19 Series Manual visit
www.midlandusa.com
TALK
MENU
SCAN
MON
CALL
Front
Side
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (T19 ONLY)
Your radios are equpped for using a rechargable NiMH batteries which can be re-
charged usinga USB charger. The battery meter will flash during charge and quit
flashing when complete. For longest battery life, recharge when low battery icon
comes on and remove radios when charging is complete. Charge with units OFF
To charge using the included charger
1. Place battery packs in the radio and plug in charging cable
2. Plug into a USB style charger
WARNING!
1. Only use the Midland NiMH batteries with charger
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any other batteries other than the
Midland NiMH batteries
3. For long term storage of the radio turn radio OFF and remove batteries.
!
RF Exposure Information:
This product is compliance to FCC RF Exposure requirements and refers to FCC website https://apps.fcc.gov/
oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm search for FCC ID:
MMAT18
to gain further information include SAR
Values.
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back/front of the phone kept 0cm from the
body, 2.5cm from the head.
