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Midland Radio F12 User Manual

Owner’s Guide
Model F-12 14 channel FRS with
38 CTCSS codes
OPTI ONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO........................................2
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR F-20................................. 4
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES..................................................................4
PREPARATION ........................................................................................4
To Install Batteries:.............................................................................................. 4
Low Battery Indicator:..........................................................................................5
Instructions for optional charger...........................................................................5
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:................................................................... 5
Operating the Radio.................................................................................5
Setting VOX Functions............................................................................................. 6
TO ENABLE / DISABLE VOX MODE................................................................... 6
DISPLAY SYMBOLS.............................................................................................. 7
TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF......................................................................7
ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS........................................................................7
Busy Channel Scan:.............................................................................................. 8
Activating Dual Watch..........................................................................................8
TO USE CALL BUTTON.........................................................................................8
TO ENABLE/DISABLE “ROGER-BEEP”..............................................................9
TO ENABLE / DISABLE KEY BOARD LOCK......................................................9
POWER SAVE CIRCUIT.........................................................................................9
USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION......................................................................9
ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES.....................................................................10
To activate “CTCSS” codes............................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 11
CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI- M H BATTERIES ................. 12
SERVICE:..............................................................................................13
CHANNEL FREQUENCIES...................................................................... 14
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................ 15
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR R ADIO
Accessory Name Model Number Standard Ni-Cad Charger ………………………………………..18-???
Ni-MH batteries ...........................................(Three Required)...18-????
Desk Charger stand……………………………………………….18-??? Dual Desk Charger stand………………………………………….18-??? Lapel Microphone with Ear-bud Speaker………………………….22-405
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Speaker/Microphone………………………………………….…...22-411 Stealth Type Noise Canceling Throat Mic with Ear-bud…………..22-430 Boom Microphone Headset ……………………………………….22-540 Call 1 816 241 8500 ext. 200 to order accessories
This de vic e co mplies wit h Part 15 of t he FCC Rule s . O pe ra tio n is s ubje c t t o t he 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.
Your Midland model F-12 brings the new FRS (Family Radio Service) to your fingertips. The Family Radio Service is provided for by the FCC and is totally license free. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM band for personal communi cations at no charge. The F-12 uses maximum al lowable power for range up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communi cations are needed for convenience or safety. The model F-12 operates on 14 channels to provide the best in quiet and private communication. Also this radio offers power save, and auto-squelch.
WARNING
Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PT T ) button is pressed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
T o ma in ta in co m plia n ce w ith t he F CC ' s RF e xp os ur e gu ide lin es , t his tr a ns m itt e r and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of least 2 inches (5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance. T he belt clip is for storage purposes only. DO NOT T RANSMIT WHILE USING T HE BELT CLIP. To transmit, hold the device away from your body and ensure the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
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TIPS FO R GETTIN G THE MOST F ROM YOUR F-20
Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the F-12 pr ovides communications that are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient as compared to other unlicensed radio bands, communications range is surprisingly good. Many times the limits to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, hills, or other obstructions. If you find communication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a few feet to a new location. Range may be reduced while operating in a vehicle or from inside to outside a metal building. Battery condition also affects range. The F-12 operates best on a lkaline batteries. While this unit has been designed with gaskets for w ate r re si s ta nce and rugge dne s s i t i s a pr ec i si on pi e ce o f el ec tr oni c e qui pme nt t hat should not be exposed to w ater or handled carelessly. Normal care should result in years of trouble free operation. Do not leave batteries installed over a long period of time as leakage may occur that can destroy the radio. Always save your receipt, as it is required for warranty consideration.
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES
This radio incorporates 38 that, when activated, prevent the user from he aring other radi os that do not have the same code. These codes di fficul tie s conta cti ng or heari ng othe r radio s i n your gr oup make s ure the code is set the same on all radios. If you are usi ng the F-12 wher e interference from other radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the mute the interference. Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static from the speaker.
CTCSS (C
do no t
ontinuos Tone Coded Squelch System) codes
make your c onve rs ati on pr ivate . If yo u exp erie nce
CTCSS
CTCSS
codes will usually
PREPARATION
BATTERIES
F-12 radios operate with 3 AAA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional). Ni-Cad batteries pr ovide about 7 hours of use. Alkaline batteries w ill provide about 20 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 14 hours of use. If the F-12 is supplied w ith Ni-Cad batteries and a wall charger, Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries must be charged prior to use. Charge NI­Cad batteries at least 10 hour s. Charge Ni-MH batteries at least 24 hour s.
attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio.
To Install Batteries:
Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the cover.
1. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the proper polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.
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DO NO T
Low Battery Indicator:
The battery icon in the lower left of the display will flash when the batteries are in need of charging.
Instructions for optional charger
Install NI-Cad (nickel cadmium) batteries observing their polarity. Plug the 18-??? charger into any 110/ 115 V w al l socket. Plug the cord into the jack on the side of the radio under the rubber plug marked “ hour s for Ni - Ca d a nd 1 6 ho urs fo r Ni - MH.. Whe n using a dr op-in charger (models 18-??? or 18-???) follow the setup instructions then simply set the radio in the charger stand and observe that the LED on the charger is lit. The radio s hould be turned off while charging.
DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries in this radio.
MIC/CHG
”. Charge the batteries for at least 10
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Install fresh alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries.
2. Turn the unit on by turning the ON/OFF/VOLUME clockwise until a click is
heard.
3. Use the ON/OFF/VOLUME control to adjust the volume. To test the volume
setting, press and hold the “ noise can be used as a reference level for volume setting.
4. To talk press the
in a normal voice into the front of the radio about three inches away from your mouth.
5. To listen release the
(push to talk) button on the left side of the radio and talk
PTT
button.
PTT
” button so static noise can be heard. The
MON
Operating the Radio
TO OPERATE HANDS FREE VOX
(VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT) To get the most use from the “VOX” feature you must first determine what sensitivity level is needed to activate the “VOX” control. Sensitivity is how loud you have to talk to activate the “VOX” circuit. The “VOX” has three levels of sensitivity that can be adjusted. The 1 option you can talk in a normal voice with no background noise to activate the “VOX” circuit. The option 2 will require more voice level to activate the “VOX” circuit. This is useful in slightly noisier areas that might activate the “VOX” without talking. The option 3 will require the most voice level to activate the “VOX” circuit. This will be useful in very noisy areas. The next adjustment is the delay. This is a function of the “VOX” that keeps the radio in transmit mode after you stop talking. A delay that is set to short will cause the “VOX” circuit to stop between some words. The delay is adjustable to three levels. Level 1 will give about one half second of delay, level three will give you about one and one half seconds of delay. By activating the “VOX” you only have to talk into the front of the radio or use a headset to make the radio transmit. The recommended to use a headset when using the “VOX” feature.
(push to talk) button is not functional in “VOX” mode. It is
PTT
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