BR02 PRO
BUSINESS RADIO
Instruction guide
Suitable for:
Business Restaurants Hospitality Warehousing
Index
Programming software (optional) 2
Content 3
Main characteristics 3
Coverage/Range 3
Main controls and parts of the radio 4
Operations 5
Power on/o and volume adjustment 5
Transmission 5
Monitor 6
Scan 6
Squelch 7
Battery recharge 7
Maintenance 8
Technical specifications 9
Troubleshooting 11
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Thanks for choosing Midland! BR02 PRO is a portable transceiver that is free
use in almost all European countries. For further information, we suggest you
look at the “Restrictions on the use” chart.
Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG-10, it is possible to incre-
ase the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by disabling some of the default features (CTCSS, DCS, Squelch...)
For further information, please consult the Programming software manual.
Any attempt to change frequencies of the radio invalidates the approval.
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Content
• 1 BR02 PRO transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 wall adaptor
• 1 1800mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• 1 desktop charger
Main characteristics
• PMR446 Transceiver
• 16 PMR446 channels: 8+8 pre-programmed
• Frequency band: 446.00625 ÷ 446.09375MHz
• Output power: ≤ 500mW ERP
• Stronger case for heavy duty
• 30% louder speaker
• 38 CTCSS tones/104 DCS codes
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Scan
• Vocal tuning
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch with 10 selectable levels
• Battery life up to 21 hours
Li-Ion battery pack 1800mAh 3.7V
• PC programmable
Coverage/Range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during
use in an open space. The only limitation to maximum possible range are
environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees,buildings, or other
obstructions. Inside a car or a metallic constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km. In open space but with obstructions like trees,
leaves or houses the maximum possible range is about 4-6 Km. In open
space, without obstructions and in sight, like for example in mountain, the
coverage can be more than 12 Km.
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Main controls and parts of the radio
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2 3
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4
MIC
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8
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1. Antenna
2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired
channel
3. Power/volume knob- turn clockwise to power on and increase the
volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level
and power o.
4. Speaker
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5. Built-in microphone
6. Led indicator:
RED: TX;
GREEN: RX.
7. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive.
8. Function key 1: hold down this button to activate the Monitor fun-
ction.
9. Function key 2: keep pressed for 3 seconds to activate the SCAN
function.
10. External Speaker/Mic Jack- allows the connection with external de-
vices such as headsets, microphones.
Operations
Power on/o and volume adjustment
Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the volume level as you prefer.
To turn the radio o, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a
mechanical “click”.
Transmission
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
Briefly press the Function key 1 to enable the Monitor feature in order
to make sure that the frequency is not busy, then press the PTT button.
Release the PTT key to receive.
Only one user at a time can talk during radio communications. Therefore, it is
important not to transmit when you are receiving a communication and use the
transmission mode sparingly to allow other users to talk.
Transmission consumes a significant amount of energy and should therefore be
used sparingly to prolong the battery life.
If you are unable to contact a station that you have no problems in receiving,
the station may be using CTCSS tones or DCS codes.
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Monitor
The Monitor feature is for excluding (opening) the Squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the Squelch permanently opened.
Hold down the Function key 1 to enable such function.
Scan
1. To begin scanning, press and hold the Scan button for 3 seconds. Your
radio will beep twice alerting you that the radio has entered the scan
mode.
2. When in Scan Mode, the radio will rapidly scan through all program-
med channels and will pause on any active channel. While Scan Function is active the Green LED will flash to indicate that the radio is
scanning.
3. After stopping on an active channel, scanning will resume once there
has been 4 seconds of no activity on the channel.
4. To reply to a received transmission when the Scan Mode is enabled,
press and hold the PTT button (on radio or headset accessory) while
the radio is paused on the active channel, the radio will then transmit
on the active channel’s frequency. The radio will remain on the active
channel for 4 seconds after the PTT button is released.
5. To transmit on the frequency selected by the Channel Knob while
Scan Mode is enabled, the user will verify that the radio is not receiving a transmission, then press PTT button (on radio or headset
accessory). Once the PTT button is released the radio will go back
into scanning after 4 seconds of inactivity.
6. To exit Scan Mode, the user will Long Press (≥ 3 seconds) the Scan
Button.
The radio will emit a single beep, alerting the user that the radio has exited
the Scan Mode.
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Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows to
receive even weak signals.
BR02 PRO has 10 dierent Squelch levels that can be set by programming software: 0 means that the Squelch is turned o; from level 1 to level
9 you will have dierent levels of noise reduction. The higher is the level,
the louder will be the Squelch.
By default, the Squelch level of BR02 PRO is set on level 4.
Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case
you may not be able to receive weaker signals. On the other hand an excessively low Squelch value could enable the Squelch even when no signals are
present.
Squelch must always be adjusted when no signals are present.
The Time Out timer is settable from 30 sec to 270 sec. only through the
programming software.
This feature is disabled by default.
Battery recharge
BR02 PRO is equipped for using a 3,7V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
which can be recharged 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 4-5 hours to fully recharge the radio.
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when
the BR02 PRO is o and the battery pack is fully discharged.
! Using a dierent battery charger other than the one specified can cause
damage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption of
up to 50%. If it has been set, it automatically activates when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds in order to save
the battery life. Power saving can be disabled only through Programming
software.
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Maintenance
Your BR02 PRO was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to
enjoy this product for many years.
As for all the electronically devices, we recommend you to follow this few
suggestions:
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may
damage it and/or annul the warranty.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp
or melt certain plastics. Do not store the radio in dusty or dirty areas.
• Keep the Radio dry. Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits.
• If it appears that the Radio diuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut
o its power immediately and take o the charger or battery from the
Radio.
• Do not transmit without antenna.
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Technical specifications
General
Frequency range 446.00625- 446.09375 MHz
(PMR446)
Working temperature -20°/+55° C
Operating voltage 3.7 V
Operate mode Simplex
Dimensions 56 x x118 x x33 mm (without antenna)
Weight 180 g (Battery pack included)
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Duty cycle 5/5/90%
Category B
Transmitter
Frequency stability ±2.5PPM
Output power ≤500mW ERP
Max frequency deviation ≤2,5KHz
Audio distortion ≤3%
Adjacent channel power < 60 dB
Spurious radiation Within European legal terms
Occupied bandwidth Within European legal terms
Receiver
RF sensibility <0.2UV@20 dB SINAD
Audio distortion ≤3%
Audio response 300Hz ÷ 3KHz
Adjacent channel selectivity Within European legal terms
Intermodulation rejection Within European legal terms
Spurious response Within European legal terms
Blocking Within European legal terms
WARNING: Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for disconnecting the transceiver from
the mains; the desktop charger must be positioned close to the unit and easily accessible.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The radio doesn’t switch on
The radio switches o shortly after it has been
switched on
The battery pack does not recharge
The radio switches on but is unable to receive
signals
The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been
installed correctly.
Discharged battery pack. Recharge the battery pack.
The battery-charger has not been connected or instal-
led correctly.
The site of installation is too shielded. Move to an another area.
The volume is too low Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
It is not possible to communicate with other
parties
Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Commission time is too high.
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The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from
the party you are communicating with
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
The signal is very weak.
The transmission distance is excessive and/or there are
obstacles in the transmission path
Other parties are using the same channel
The radio has been installed too close to equipment that
causes interference (televisions, computers, etc.)
Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has
been correctly installed.
Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the
installation of the batteries.
Move to an another area.
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds
to the one set by the parties you are communicating with.
Select the same radio channel used by the parties you are
communicating with.
Move to another area.
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds
to the one set by the parties you are communicating with.
Try temporarily disabling the Squelch by means of the
Monitor feature.
Move closer to the party you are communicating with or
to another area.
Check the trac on the radio channel by means of the
Monitor feature and select another channel if required.
Increase the distance between the radio and this
equipment.
Try reducing the transmission time and/or using a low
power.
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Prodotto o importato da:
MIDLAND EUROPE S.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7- 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia
www.midlandreurope.com
In Italia l’uso di questo apparato è soggetto ad una dichiarazione. Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le
istruzioni. Se il prodotto contiene batterie: non gettare nel fuoco, non disperdere nell’ambiente dopo
l’uso, usare gli appositi contenitori per la raccolta.
Produced or imported by:
MIDLAND EUROPE S.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7 42124 Mancasale Reggio Emilia Italy
Imported by:
ALAN - NEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants.
P06 1TT - United Kingdom
www.nevada.co.uk
The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions. Read the instructions carefully before
installation and use. If the product contains batteries: do not throw the battery into fire. To disperse after
use, throw into the appropriate containers.
Importado por:
MIDLAND IBERIA, SA
C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona - España)
www.midland.es
El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa.
Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo. si el producto contiene pilas o baterías no las
tire al fuego ni las disperse en el ambiente después de su uso, utilice los contenedores apropiados para su
reciclaje.
Vertrieb durch:
ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1g - D-63303 Dreieich Deutschland
www.alan-electronics.de
Die Benutzung dieses Handfunkgerätes ist von den landesspezifischen Bestimmungen abhängig. Vor
Benutzung Bedienungsanleitung beachten. Bei Verwendung von Batterien beachten Sie bitte die
Umweltbestimmungen. Batterien niemals ins oene Feuer werfen, und nur in dafür vorgesehene Sammelbehälter entsorgen.
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