Midland Radio BR200P User Manual

Model BR200

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3

FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................3

FCC NOTICE ...............................................................................................................................3

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY .....................................................................4

BODY WORN OPERATION .......................................................................................................4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START ............................................................5

CONTROLS..................................................................................................................................5

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ....................................................................................................6

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ......................................................................................................6

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .....................................................................................................7

INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................7

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ............................................................................................7

USE AND CARE ..........................................................................................................................9

ABOUT RANGE ..........................................................................................................................9

OPERATING YOUR RADIO ......................................................................................................9

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME ..............................................................................................9

CHANNEL SELECTION ..............................................................................................................9

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL ........................................................................... 10

CHANNEL SCAN ...................................................................................................................... 10

MONITOR................................................................................................................................... 10

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ............................................................................................... 10

PRIVACY CODES ......................................................................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................. 11

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................12

DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART ........................................................................................ 12

AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART (Channel Bank) ..........................................................13

CTCSS PRIVACY CODES CHART .......................................................................................... 14

DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART .................................................................................................15

LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 16

ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................................17

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INTRODUCTION

For over half a century, Midland Radio has been providing radio communication
with superior quality, reliability, and strong value. With these core values in mind,
the Midland BR200 provides a communication solution for manufacturing, retail,
hospitality, construction, warehousing, maintenance, and other business uses.

FEATURES

• 2 Watts Transmit Power

• 16 Channels

• 142 Privacy Codes

• 99 Frequency Channel Bank

• Monitor

• Scan

• Battery Save Mode

• Time Out Timer

• Bilingual Voice Announcements (English and Spanish)

• 10 Level Squelch Settings

• Low Battery Alert

• Accessory (Headset) Jack

• PC Programming

• Desktop Charger

FCC NOTICE

The radio operates on UHF frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating
on these frequencies. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of these
frequencies, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s
Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on these channels. You should also
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel
interference with other users, and being prudent with the length of your
transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website: http://www.fcc.gov and
request form 601.

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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 &
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics 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-Ionizing 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 accessories supplied
or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch

(2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START CONTROL

A. Antenna

Install the antenna per instructions below
before operating the radio.

B. LED Indicator

The LED is green when receiving signals.
Red when transmitting.

C. Speaker.

D. Channel Selection

Rotate to the desired channel setting.

E. Power/Volume

Turn clockwise to turn the power on
and increase the volume level.
Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the
volume level and turn the power off.

F. Microphone

G. PTT (Push To Talk)

Press and hold to transmit voice
communication.

H. Monitor On/Off

I. Scan On/Off

J. Accessory Speaker/Mic Jack

K. Rechargeable Battery Pack

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Align the antenna with the threaded connector located on the top of the radio.
Holding the antenna at the base, rotate the antenna clockwise until secure.

Antenna

• Be careful not to over tighten to avoid damaging the
antenna mount.

• Do not operate the radio without the antenna installed
as it may cause damage to the radio.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your radio operates with a Lithium-Ion battery. Care should be taken when
installing or removing the battery as not to short circuit the battery contacts
causing damage to the battery pack.

To install the battery:

With the back of the radio facing you, install the battery by siding the pack
along the back of the radio until the latch on the radio locks.

To remove the battery:

Release the battery latch and slide the battery down and away from the radio.

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