Midland Radio 75509 User Manual
Model 75-509
Owner’s Guide
OPTI ONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO........................................2
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-509....................................... 4
PREPARATION ........................................................................................4
BATTERIES.............................................................................................................4
To Install Batteries:.................................................................................................. 4
Low Battery Indicator:..............................................................................................4
Instructions for optional charger...............................................................................4
BELT CLIP...............................................................................................................5
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:................................................................... 5
TO OPERATE THE HANDS FREE VOX..................................................... 5
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT........................................................................... 6
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS..............................................7
TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF......................................................................7
TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL IN USE..................................................................7
TO SCAN THE CHANNELS...................................................................................7
TO SET UP DUAL WATCH....................................................................................7
TO USE CALL BUTTON.........................................................................................7
TO ENABLE/DISABLE “ROGER-BEEP”..............................................................7
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME ...................................................................................7
TO ENABLE / DISABLE KEY BOARD LOCK......................................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................8
Cannot Receive Messages........................................................................................8
Range is Short...........................................................................................................8
Interference/Static.....................................................................................................8
CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI-M H BATTERIES ................... 8
SERVICE:................................................................................................9
CHANNEL FREQUENCIES...................................................................... 10
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................ 11
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO
Accessory Name Model Number
Standard Ni-Cad Charger ………………………………………..18-396
Ni-Cad batteries ...........................................(Three Required)....18-Batt
Desk Charger stand……………………………………………….18-383
Dual Desk Charger stand………………………………………….18-385
Lapel Microphone with Earbud Speaker………………………….22-405*
Speaker/Microphone……………………………………………...22-411*
Stealth Type Noise Canceling Throat Mic with Earbud…………..22-430*
Boom Microphone Headset ……………………………………….22-540*
Call 1 816 241 8500 ext. 200 to order accessories
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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 75-509 brings the new FRS (Family Radio Service) to your
fingertips. The Family Radio Service is provided for by the FCC and is totally license
free. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM band
for personal communications at no charge. The 75-509 uses maximum allowable
po w er fo r r ange up t o 2 mil es . Use f or fi shi ng, hunting, pi c nic s , b iki ng, bus ine s s, or
any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The
model 75-509 operates on 14 channels to provide the best in quiet and private
communication. Also this radio offers power save, and auto-squelch.
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TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-509
Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the 75-509 provides communications that
are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower
frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient as
compared to other unlicensed radio bands, communications range is surprisingly good.
Many times the limits to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as
blockage caused by trees, buildings, hills, or other obstructions. If you find
communication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a few
feet to a new location. Range may be r educed while operating in a vehi cle or from
inside to outside a metal building. Battery condition also affects range. The 75-509
operates best on a lkaline batteries. While this unit has been designed with gaskets for
w ate r re si s ta nce and rugge dne s s i t i s a pr ec i si on pi e ce o f el ec tr oni c e qui pme nt t hat
should not be exposed to w ater or handled carelessly. Normal care should result in
years of trouble free operation. Do not lea ve batteries installed over a long period of
time as leakage may occur that can destroy the radio. Always save your receipt, as it is
required for warranty consideration.
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PREPARATION
BATTERIES
75-509 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH
(nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional). Ni-Cad batteries provide about 15 hours of
use. Alkaline batteries will provide about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will
provide about 24 hours of us e. If the 75-509 i s supplied w ith Ni-Cad batteries and a
wall charger. Ni-Cad batteries must be charged prior to use. Charge at least 10 hours
with the standard charger. If you are usi ng Ni-MH batteries charge at least 16 hours.
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 battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit.
2. Insert 3 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.
Low Battery Indicator:
The battery icon in the lower left of the display will flash when the batteries are in
need of charging.
Instructions for optional charger
Install NI-Cad (nickel cadmium) batteries observing their polarity. Plug the 18-396
charger into any 110/115 V wall socket. Plug the cord into the jack on the
bottom of the radio under the rubber plug marked “
batteries for at least 10 hours.
DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio.
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