Midland Radio 75517 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-517........................................... 3
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES..................................................... 4
PREPARATION........................................................................................................... 4
BATTERIES.............................................................................................................4
CHARGING THE BATTERIES...............................................................................5
BELT CLIP............................................................................................................... 5
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: ................................................................................... 5
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT............................................................................................. 5
RANGE OF FRS RADIOS........................................................................................... 5
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS ........................................................... 6
TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF .....................................................................6
LOCKING THE CONTROLS .................................................................................. 6
UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS............................................................................. 6
SELECTING THE CHANNEL................................................................................. 6
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME................................................................................... 7
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH................................................................................. 7
USING THE CALL FUNCTION.............................................................................. 7
USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION...................................................................... 7
TURNING ON OR OFF THE BUTTON PRESS BEEP........................................... 7
TURNING ON THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT......................................................... 7
TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFF.......................................................... 7
LISTENING TO WEATHER BROADCASTS......................................................... 8
ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS........................................................................ 8
ACTIVATING DUAL WATCH ............................................................................... 9
ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES..................................................................... 10
DCS CODES .......................................................................................................... 11
RESETTING THE RADIO..................................................................................... 11
OPERATING THE HANDS FREE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT) ..... 12
SETTING BABY SITTER MODE ......................................................................... 13
SETTING MEMORY CHANNELS ....................................................................... 14
ACCESSING MEMORY CHANNELS .................................................................. 14
DISPLAY SYMBOLS............................................................................................ 15
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................. 16
CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERIES...............................................17
SERVICE: .................................................................................................................. 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* ............................................................................ 19
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................. 20
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO
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Accessory Name Model Number
Ni-cad Battery (single “AA” 3 required).......................………..18-BATT
Standard Charger……………..………………………………..…..18-396
Quick Charger………….……..………………………………..…..18-389
Charger Stand ……………………………………………......……18-383
Lapel Microphone with Ear-bud Speaker………………………….22-405
Speaker/Microphone…………………………………………..…...22-411
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 75-517 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 air time charge. The 75-517 uses maximum
al low able pow er for ra nge up to 2 mile s. Use for fishing, hunting, picni cs, biki ng,
business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or
safety. The model 75-517 incorporates all 14 channels with 38 different CTCSS and
83 DCS codes to provide the best in quiet communications. Also this radio offers
scan, power save, 9 memory channels and a multifunction back-lighted liquid crystal
display. This unit also incorporates VOX (voice operated transmit) that allows hands
free use when the radio is equipped with certain accessories.
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR 75-517
Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the 75-517 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 limit to maximum possible range is 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 is greatly reduced while operating from a metal building
or from a vehicle. Battery condition also affects range. The 75-517 operates on
rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries or alkaline batteries. While this unit has been designed
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with gaskets for w ater res istance and r uggedness it i s a precision piece of electronic
equipment that should not be exposed to water or handled carelessly. Normal care
should result in years of trouble free operation. Do not leave 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 rece ipt, as it is required for warranty c onsideration.
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES
This radio incorporates 38 CTCSS (Continuos Tone Coded Squelch System) codes
and 83 DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) codes that, when activated, prevent the user
from hearing other radios that do not have the same code. These codes do not make
your conversation private. If you experience difficulties contacting or hearing other
radios in your group make sure the CTCSS or DCS code is set the same on all radios.
If you are using the 75-517 where interference from other radios or electrical devices
are present, enabling the CTCSS or DCS codes will usually mute the interference.
Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static from the
speaker.
PREPARATION
BATTERIES
75-517 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 use. The 75-517 may be supplied with 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 using Ni-MH batteries charge at least 16 hours.
DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batte ries 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.
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Battery Indicator:
The battery Condition indicator in the display will show the amount of charge of your
batteries. Replace alkaline or recharge the Ni-Cad batteries as soon as possible after
the indicator shows less than 2 segments of the battery lit.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Your 75-517 may not include rechargeable batteries and a charger. Install the batteries
observing their polarity. If you are using rechargeable batteries and the Midland
standard charger (model 18-396), plug the charger into a 115 volt wall socket and the
charger plug into the charge jack marked “CHG” (item 7on Page 6 illustration) on
the side of the radio. Allow the batteries to charge 10 hours for Ni-Cad and 16 hours
for Ni-MH prior to use. Never attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in
this radio.
BELT CLIP
The 75-517 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the
top of the clip up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio unti l it sna ps
into place. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from
the radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio.
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:
Install fresh Alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or 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.
1. To talk, press 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 your mouth.
2. To listen release the “PTT” button.
Other functions will be described later.
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT
This part of the operation of the radio is completely automatic and not adjustable.
When the radio has not transmitted or received a signal for several seconds it will
begin to cycle from a sleep mode to fully on. This occurs several times a minute. If a
signal is received or you cause the radio to transmit, the radio will become fully
awake. This cycling from sleep to fully on increases the battery life more than 50%.
An icon in the upper right of the display flashing “SAVE” will verify this.
RANGE OF FRS RADIOS
The best range between portable FRS radios is achieved when they are operating in
open terrain outside of buildings and vehicles. Anyone using a portable unit inside a
vehicle will experience a significant loss of range.
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FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS
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CHARGE JACK
1-Up/Down Buttons 2-Monitor Button 3-Push to Talk Button 4-Call Button
5-Accessory jacks 6-On/Off Volume Control 7-Charge Jack 8-Enter Button
9-Function Button 10-Auxillary Speaker/Mic jack
THE RADIO MUST NOT BE SCANNING AND THE CONTOLS NOT LOCKED
BEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY.
TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF
Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (6) 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 (2) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be
heard and the KEY icon will be displayed. The “PTT” and the “CALL” are the only
buttons active. If any other buttons are pressed 3 quick beeps will be heard.
UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS
Press and hold the “MON” button (2) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be
heard and the KEY icon will not be displayed.
SELECTING THE CHANNEL
Press the channel “UP” or “Down” button (1) to select the desired channel.
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