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
A
C
G
H
I
D
E
B
F
J
K
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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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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
With the back of the radio facing you, align the BELT CLIP with the screw holes
on the radio. Attach the BELT CLIP with the Phillips-Head screws that came
with the belt clip.
Be careful not to over tighten screws to avoid
damaging radio chassis.
INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES
Pull the accessory jack cover to the side exposing the speaker/mic jacks.
Insert the accessory plug into the speaker/mic jack, making sure it is securely in
place and has made a good connection.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your radio is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack which can be recharged
by inserting the radio or battery into the desktop charger (as described below).
You should charge the battery pack when the Charge Battery Alert comes on,
and remove the radio from the charger when the charging is finished.
To charge using the Desktop Charger:
1. Plug the DC barrel plug on the adaptor cord into the connector on the
back of the charging base.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V AC wall outlet, making sure the AC outlet
has power.
• The charger’s LEDs turns green when power is present.
3. Make sure the battery contacts and charge terminals are clean and in good
condition.
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4. Slide the radio with installed battery, or a spare battery without radio, into the
charger being careful to align the slots on the battery with the tabs inside the
charger base.
5. The charger LED’s will turn red and begin charging the battery.
6. Charging time depends on the charge level of the battery.
7. After charging is complete the LED will turn green.
8. Remove the radio from the charger.
To charge using the BGC200 Multi-Unit Charger Accessory:
The (optional) Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows the drop-in charging of 6 radios
and 6 batteries from a single AC outlet.
1. Plug the barrel plug on the adaptor cord into the connector on the back of the
charging base.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V AC wall outlet. Make sure the AC outlet
has power.
3. The charger’s LEDs turns green when power is present.
4. Make sure the battery contacts and charge terminals are clean and in good
condition.
5. Slide the radio with installed battery, or a spare battery without radio, into the
charger being careful to align the slots on the battery with the tabs inside the
charger opening.
6. The charger LEDs will turn red and begin charging the unit.
7. Charging time depends on the charge level of the battery.
8. After charging is complete, the LED will turn green.
It is recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio turned off to
ensure it fully charges.
• Only use the Midland Lithium-Ion battery pack.
• Do not attempt to charge any battery packs other than the one
indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage to
the radio or charger and void your warranty.
• For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the
batteries from the radio.
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USE AND CARE
• Use only a soft, damp cloth to clean the radio.
• Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
• Do not immerse the radio in water.
• Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
• Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.
ABOUT RANGE
Your BR200 is designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Industrial
Inside Steel-Concrete Building
Up to 250,000 sq. ft. Up to 20 floors
Optimum conditions are:
• Open warehouse floor plan or area.
• Open rural areas without obstructions.
• Flat areas where you can see the other person to ensure you get maximum
range.
• You are using fully charged batteries - a low battery will cause low power
conditions.
• Your radio is set to use its highest transmit power level.
Multi-Level
Inside a Multi-level Building
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
1. Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and
increase the volume level.
2. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level and to turn
the radio off.
CHANNEL SELECTION
1. Rotate the channel section knob to the desired setting.
2. The radio will announce the channel numbers as you rotate the knob.
Make sure you are using the same channel/frequencies as others in your
communications group or you will not be able to hear or talk to them.
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TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth.
1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone. The RX/TX LED will glow red while transmitting.
2. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX/TX LED will glow
green when your radio is receiving a transmission.
CHANNEL SCAN
Press the bottom side key for 3 seconds to turn scanning on or off.
The radio will rapidly scan through all available channels stopping briefly on
a channel in use to hear the conversation. You may join the conversation by
pressing your PTT button and using the radio normally. The radio will return to
scan mode after 5 seconds of inactivity.
MONITOR
Press the top side key to turn Monitor on or off.
Monitor is used to check for channel traffic before you transmit.
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
The free software available on the support page at www.midlandusa.com
website.
The BA1 programing cable is required to program your radio. It is listed in the
back of this manual and available at www.midlandusa.com.
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PRIVACY CODES
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch) and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)
allow several users to share the same channel frequency without disturbing
each other. With CTCSS or DCS enabled, the channel is muted to all incoming
signals unless they carry the same CTCSS or DCS tone. When a transmission
with the same tone is received, the channel un-mutes and the voice audio
can be heard. When the transmission ends the channel becomes muted
again. Transmissions that do not have the same tone will not be heard.
Your BR200 radio has 142 privacy codes, which can be used on any channel.
The selected privacy code may be different for each channel, but must be
the same for a channel on all radios you wish to talk to. Programming a new
privacy code overwrites any previous code programmed.
privacy codes can be set using the FREE programming software that can be
downloaded from www.midlandusa.com.
You will not be able to hear or talk to other radios that do not match your
frequency and Privacy Code by channel and frequency.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and correctly installed.
No Power
Can’t Receive
Messages
Charger Not
Functioning
For further assistance, contact the Midland Customer Service Team at (816) 241-8500. Most
problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the radio for service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels: 16
Privacy Codes: 142
Operating Frequency: UHF Band, 450~470MHz
Power Source: 3.7VDC Li-ion Battery Pack
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2. Check the On/O Volume Control to make sure the radio
is turned on.
1. Confirm the radios are set to the same channel frequency
and privacy code setting.
2. Make sure you are within range of the other radio (see About Range).
3. Make sure there are not any major obstructions between you
and the other radio (see About Range).
1. Make sure the contacts on the bottom of the radio are clean, nothing in the
way of making connection with the charger contacts.
2. Make sure the charger is plugged in and the outlet has power.
3. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly.
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DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART
CH No. Freq. (MHz) Code CH No. Freq. (MHz) Code
1 464.5500 1 9 464.5500 29
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
467
467
467
464.5500 6 13
467
467
467
1 10
.9250
1 11
.8500
1 12
.8750
6 14
.9250
6 15
.8500
6 16
.8750
467
.9250
467
.8500
467
.8750
464.5500
467
.9250
467
.8500
467
.8750
29
29
29
-
-
-
-
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AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART
Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz)
464.5000
464.5500
467.7625
467.8125
467.8500
467.8750
467.9000
467.9250
461.0375
461.0625
461.0875
461.1125
461.1375
461.1625
461.1875
461.2125
461.2375
461.2625
461.2875
461.3125
461.3375
461.3625
462.7625
462.7875
462.8125
462.8375
462.8625
462.8875
462.9125
464.4875
464.5125
464.5375
464.5625
466.0375
466.0625
466.0875
466.1125
466.1375
466.1625
466.1875
466.2125
466.2375
466.2625
466.2875
466.3125
466.3375
466 3625
467.7875
467.8375
467.8625
467.8875
467 9125
469.4875
469.5125
469.5375
469.5625
462.1875
462.4625
462.4875
462.5125
467.1875
467.4625
467.4875
467.5125
451.1875
451.2375
451.2875
451.3375
451.4375
451.5375
451.6375
452.3125
452.5375
452.4125
452.5125
452.7625
452.8625
456.1875
456.2375
456.2875
468.2125
468.2625
468.3125
468.3625
468.4125
468.4625
468.5125
468.5625
468.6125
468.6625
456.3375
456.4375
456.5375
456.6375
457.3125
457.4125
457.5125
457.7625
457.8625
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CTCSS PRIVACY CODES CHART
Code No. Freq. (Hz) Code No. Freq. (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
67
71.9
74.4
77
79
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97
100
103.5
107
110
114.8
118.8
123.
127
20
.0
21
22
.0
23
24
.7
25
26
27
28
29
.4
30
31
.0
32
33
.2
.9
34
35
36
37
0
.3
38
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.
162.2
167
173.8
179
186.2
192.4
203.5
210
218.
225.
233.
241.8
250
7
.9
.9
.7
1
7
6
.3
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DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART
N. N. N.
Code Code Code Code
1
23
27
165
53
2
25
28
3
26
4
31
5
32
6
43
7
47
8
51
9
54
10
65
11
71
12
72
13
73
14
74
15
114
16
115
17
116
18
125
19
131
20
132
21
134
22
143
23
152
24
155
25
156
26
162
172
29
174
30
205
31
223
32
226
33
243
34
244
35
245
36
251
37
261
38
263
39
265
40
271
41
306
42
311
43
315
44
331
45
343
46
346
47
351
48
364
49
365
50
371
51
411
52
412
413
54
423
55
431
56
432
57
445
58
464
59
465
60
466
61
503
62
506
63
516
64
532
65
546
66
565
67
606
68
612
69
624
70
627
71
631
72
632
73
654
74
662
75
664
76
703
77
712
78
723
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N.
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
731
732
734
743
754
36
53
122
145
212
225
246
252
255
266
274
325
332
356
446
452
454
455
462
523
526
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any
Midland UHF transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year following the initial consumer purchase.
This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse. Accessories have a 90-day warranty from date of purchase, including any antennas,
batteries, chargers, or headsets/earphones.
This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of
the product in a vehicle or other mounting.
For product purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning
the warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof of purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United
States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S.
Military exchange.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning
the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to your dealer in Canada.
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be
provided by law in some areas.
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be
provided by law in some areas.
NOTE: Features & specifications are subject to change without notice.
MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions
on its packaging or owner’s manual.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories can be purchased from your local dealer or at www.midlandusa.com.
BGC200
BA3
BA9
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Multi-Unit
Charger
$99.99
Concealed
Headset
$39.99
D-ring
Headset
$29.99
BA2
BA4
BRB200
Over the Ear
Headset
$29.99
Speaker
Microphone
$39.99
Li-Ion
Spare Battery
$29.99
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Midland Radio Corporation radio
generators RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of
employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the
ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for
use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio has been tested and complies with
the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”.
Inaddition , your Midland Radio Corporation radio complies
with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of
such levels for exposure to humans:
� FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01
Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
� American National Standards Institute
(C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz
to 300 GHz.
� American National Standards Institute
(C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of
Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
� The following accessories are authorized for
use with this product. Use of accessories other than those (listed in
the instruction) specified may result in RF exposure levels exceed
the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.
To ensure you’re your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is
within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always
adhere to the following guidelines:
antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also
� DO NOT operate the radio without a proper
cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is
the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna
specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
� DO NOT transmits for more than 50% of total
radio use time (“50%duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the
time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights
red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
� ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1
inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the
belt-clip which is listed in instructions when attaching the radio to
your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your
transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm
(2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with
the information needed to make him or her aware of RF
exposure, and what to do to as‐sure that this radio
operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Midland Radio Corporation radio
generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with
other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off
the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT
operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to
electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and
blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons
are exposed as consequence of their employment provided
those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure
and can exercise control over their exposure.
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