Midland ARCTIC User guide
ARCTIC
’ USER MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
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INDEX
INTRODUCTION 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 2
MAIN FEATURES 2
WARNINGS 3
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE OPTIONAL 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 4
RADIO 4
LCD DISPLAY 6
BATTERY RECHARGE 7
FUNCTIONS 8
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 8
SELECTION OF THE OPERATIONAL CHANNEL 8
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION 8
PF3 MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON 9
POW SETTING THE TRANSMISSION POWER 9
LED BACKLIGHT 9
INSTANT SELECTION OF CHANNEL 16 10
POWER SAVE 10
SQUELCH 10
PRIORITY CHANNEL 11
KEYPAD BEEP ON/OFF 11
TO CHANGE THE BAND “BAND” 11
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 12
SCANNING ALL CHANNELS BY MEANS OF THE OPTIONAL
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE 12
VOX 12
KEYPAD LOCK KEYBO 13
DUAL WATCH 13
ACTIVE BAND 14
PRIVATE CHANNELS: PROGRAMMING AND SELECTION 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 16
SOLUTION TABLE 16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18
INTERNATIONAL CHANNEL INT 20
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INTRODUCTION
The new handheld marine transceiver ARCTIC is able to satisfy communication
requirements for all types of navigation whether professional or hobbyist.
ARCTIC is a robust equipment with professional design, electronically advanced
that enables clear and reliable communications on the VHF nautical band for all
international channels assigned by ITU.
It oers security for all navigation requirements also thanks to a dedicated button
that gives instant access to the emergency channel N.16.
ARCTIC boasts 57 channels and guarantees best performances in all situations,
also thanks to the keypad lock that prevents accidental pushing of buttons while
handling the device. Besides the LCD backlit display lets you use the transceiver in
darkness or poor visibility.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• 1 ARCTIC transceiver
• 1600mAh Li-Ion battery pack
• Belt clip
• Desktop charger
• Wall adaptor
MAIN FEATURES:
• Backlit LCD display - constantly displays radio’s parameters and settings.
The backlight enables you to view the screen even in poor light conditions.
• Automatic squelch - while in standby, this function automatically elimina-
tes bothersome background noise and reduces the battery drain.
• Channel 16 Recall button - for instant access to channel 16 (the most used
marine channel and mainly used for emergency situations).
• High/low power selection - reduces transmission power in short-distance
communication, allowing the radio to save energy.
• Keypad lock - locks the transceiver keypad to avoid the accidental activa-
tion of buttons or settings.
• Low battery icon - alerts you when the batteries are low.
• Sockets (Motorola type) for speaker and microphone - these sockets ena-
ble the use of optional external accessories (headphones, microphone/speakers, etc), for a more comfortable use, particularly in noisy environments.
• Channel scanning - automatically searches for signals on the marine band
channels.
Note: The manufacturer, with its eort to constantly improve product quality, reserves the right to change characteristics and features without prior notice.
WARNINGS
! Do not transmit with the damaged antenna or without the antenna con-
nected - although the radio is protected, this may seriously damage its R.F.
power stages. Do not use your transceiver if the antenna is damaged.
! Do not keep the antenna too close to your head and body during transmis-
sion.
! Do not hold the transceiver by the antenna! This is a delicate part of the
device and is vital for the proper functioning of the radio.
! Pay attention to environmental conditions - although the radio was desi-
gned to operate under the most severe conditions it is important to avoid
exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the -15° to +55°C° range. Also avoid exposure to direct
sunlight.
! Avoid strong mechanical shocks and excessive vibrations, the radio is de-
signed to bear mechanical shocks and vibrations, provided that they’re the
normal ones borne by any electrical equipment.
! Do not use the radio and its accessories in potentially explosive envi-
ronments. A single spark may cause an explosion.
! Do not open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mechanics and
electronics require experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already
been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the
transceiver will void the warranty.
! Do not use detergents, alcohol, solvents, or abrasives to clean the
equipment. Just use a soft, clean cloth. If the radio is very dirty, slightly
dampen the cloth with a mixture of water and a neutral soap.
! Your VHF marine handheld transceiver has a built-in VHF radio transmit-
ter. Be aware that, when you press the PTT button, the radio emits radio
frequency (R.F.) energy.
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE OPTIONAL
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG-G15, it is possible to increase
the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by enabling or
disabling some features (Power Save, VOX, SQUELCH, VOICE, SCAN).
For further information, please consult the Programming software manual.
Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invalidates
the approval.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS
RADIO
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VOLUME knob- Rotate it to switch on/o the transceiver and to adjust the
volume in rx.
1. PTT (push to talk) – Press this button to switch to transmission.
2. Button 16 – Press it for instant access to channel 16.
3. Built-in microphone – Here is where sound is picked up by the micro-
phone.
4. Built-in speaker – Here is where the speaker is housed.
5. ANTENNA – Receives and transmits radio signals.
6. MIC socket (under protective cover) – To connect to external audio de-
vices (headphones, microphones, etc.) and to the optional programming
cable.
7. MENU – Press this button to display the device’s menu.
8. PF3 (Multi-function key) – If you briefly press this button you activate
the MON function that temporarily cuts o the squelch to receive very
weak signals. A long pressure of this button activates the Triple Watch
function. With the optional programming software you can match further
functions to this button.
9. Encoder/channel knob – To select the channel number and to change
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the setting in the menu.
10. PF4 (Multifunction) – Press PF4 for 5 seconds and the Dual Watch
function will be activated. It is possible to match other functions to this
button by the optional programming software.
11. FUN key – Push it to activate the Function mode; then if you press ENT
the keypad lock is activated.
12. ENT
– This button must be pressed to confirm your selections within
the menu of the radio.
13. EXIT – Push this control to exit the menu of the radio without any con-
firmation.
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LCD DISPLAY
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Activation of the VOX function.
This symbol appears during transmission (when you press
the PTT button) or reception. When the radio is in rx
mode, the led will light up green, while in tx mode it will
be red (high power) or orange (low power).
warns you about the battery status.
These three large digits show the selected marine channel.
Indicates the operative band USA / INTERNATIONAL /
CANADA. It can be activated through the optional programmimg software PRG-G15 , but it is suitable only for
extra EU countries.
Appears when the keypad lock is activated.
LO (Low) / Hi (High) - shows the selected power level.
DW – Appears when you activate the Dual Watch function (steady icon) or Triple Watch (blinking).
FUN (Function) activated.
They give indications about the menu of the radio.
BATTERY RECHARGE
ARCTIC is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, which
can be recharged by connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to a
mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop
charger plug.
It takes 4 hours to fully recharge the radio.
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The led of the desktop charger indicates the status of the recharge:
Red = charging,
Green = full charge
For maximum battery life, we recommend you to charge the battery pack
when ARCTIC is o and the battery pack is fully discharged.
! Using a dierent battery charger other than the one specified can cause da-
mage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption and saves the
battery life. If it has been set, it automatically activates when the transceiver does
not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds. Power saving can be disabled only
through the Programming software.
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