Midland Radio BR777 User Manual

BR777

TWO-WAY RADIO

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Model BR777

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Introduction 2 Important Notice, FCC Licensing 3 LCD Display 4 Controls 5 Battery Installation 6 Installing the Belt Clip 7 Installing the Swivel Holster 7 Charging the Battery Pack 8 Charging thru the Multi-Unit Charger 9 Battery Level Indicator 9 Operating Your Radio 10 - 11 Factory Default Setting 12 Programming your Radio Settings 13 - 16 Keypad Lock 17 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Use and Care 18 Specifications and Frequency Charts 19 - 21 Warranty Information 22 Accessories 23 - 24

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for Business Radio operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.

Features

- 4 Selectable Channels

- 56 Programmable Frequencies

- 121 Privacy Codes

- VOX

- CALL Alert Function

- VIBRATE Alert Function

- SCAN Function

- Cloning Capability

- Auto-Squelch Function

- Key Pad Lock

- Speaker / Microphone Jack

- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. (Tested with Headset Model: AVP-1)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS RADIO

OPERATION

The BR777 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 for 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 their 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.

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 being 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 & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition

- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986

- International Commission on Non-lonizing 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.

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IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. and BLUE STAR could void your right to operate this

unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.

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LCD DISPLA

1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level.

2. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.

3. RECEIVE (RX)/TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a

signal or receiving a transmission.

4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.

5. CHANNEL NUMBER – Indicates the Channel (1~4) setting.

6. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~121).

7. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.

8. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON – Indicates TX Power setting(Blank/Lo).

9. PROGRAM ICON – Indicates radio is in Programming mode.

10. CLONE ICON – Indicates radio is in Cloning mode.

11. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates radio is in Privacy Code programming

mode.

12. FREQ CODE ICON – Indicates radio is in Frequency programming mode.

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4 5

8 9

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CONTROLS

13. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication.

14. UP Button – Increase the volume level or make adjustments in Program

mode.

15. DOWN Button – Decrease the volume level or make adjustments in Program mode.

16. MIC – Built-in microphone.

17. ANTENNA.

18. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

19. SCAN/CALL/KEYLOCK Button – Press and hold within 2 seconds then

release to enter SCAN mode. Press twice quickly to send CALL Alert tone. Press and hold to turn on/off the Keylock function.

20. MODE/POWER ON/OFF Button – Press and hold to turn the radio on/off. Press to activate the MENU mode.

21. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

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TTERY INSTALLATION

Your BR777 radio operates with 3.7Vdc 650mAh Li-ion Battery Pack (BATT7L). The belt clip should be removed (see INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP) to ease installation or removal of the batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.

2. Insert the Li-ion Battery Pack, observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the

belt clip.

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BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Li-ion BATTERY PAC K

SIDE OUT

INSERT WITH THIS

BATTERY COVER

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

To install the BELT CLIP, use a screwdriver to attach the belt clip to the radio. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the belt clip screw.

Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen/remove the belt clip screw.

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TALLING THE SWIVEL HOLSTER

To install the SWIVEL HOLSTER (optional), slide the radio (with the Belt Clip attached) down into the slot on the Swivel Holster until the HOLSTER LOCK TAB clicks. To remove the SWIVEL HOLSTER, press the HOLSTER LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the radio up from the SWIVEL HOLSTER.

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HOLSTER LOCK TAB

SWIVEL HOLSTER

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