Midland Radio FG1 Users manual

Owner’s Guide

Model FG-1 GMRS / FRS

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FCC Licensing Information.......................................................................................2

OPTI ONAL ACCESSORIES FO R YOUR RADIO........................................3

TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FG-1................................5

PREPARATION........................................................................................5

BATTERIES.............................................................................................................5

To Install Batteries:.............................................................................................. 5

Low Battery Indicator:..........................................................................................5

Instructions for optional charger...........................................................................5

QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:................................................................... 6

Operating the Radio................................................................................. 7

TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF...................................................................... 7

TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL IN USE..................................................................8

ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS........................................................................8

Busy Channel Scan:..............................................................................................8

Activating Dual Watch..........................................................................................8

TO USE CALL BUTTON.........................................................................................8

TO ENABLE/DISABLE “ROGER-BEEP”.............................................................. 9

TO ENABLE/DISABLE “BUTTON PRESS BEEP”...............................................9

TO ENABLE / DISABLE KEY BOARD LOCK......................................................9

POWER SAVE CIRCUIT.........................................................................................9

USING THE MONITOR FUNCTION......................................................................9

TO OPERATE HANDS FREE VOX......................................................................10

Setting VOX Functions...........................................................................................10

TO ENABLE / DISABLE VOX MODE.................................................................10

RESETTING THE RADIO.....................................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 12

CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI- M H BATTERIES ................. 13

SERVICE:..............................................................................................14

CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (MHz)............................................................ 15

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

FCC Licensing Information

This Midland model FG-1 radi o when set for channels 1-7 and 15-22 operates on GMRS frequencies which require a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for business, personal, and recreational use. A GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members.

At the date of this publication the application for your FCC license is made on FCC form 605 ( wi th optional Schedule F). To obtain forms, c all the FCC forms hotline at:

1-800-418-3676

For questions concerning licensing, contact the FCC at 225-5322), or go to

or go to

http://www.fcc.gov

1-888-CALL-FCC

(1-888-

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR R ADIO

Accessory Name Model Number

Ni-MH battery pack....................................………………….....18-B10

Desk Charger stand (needs 1 SA-02)……………………………18-383* Dual Desk Charger stand (needs 2 SA-02)………………………18-385** Lapel Microphone with Ear-bud Speaker………………………..22-405 Speaker/Microphone………………………………………….…..22-410 Stealth Type Noise Canceling Throat Mic with Ear-bud……….. 22-430 Boom Microphone Headset ……………………………………….22-540 * Requires one SA-02 adapter sleeve ** Requires two SA-02 adapter sleeves Call 1 816 241 8500 to order accessories or visit our website at midlandradio.com

This de vic e c omplies wit h Part 15 o f t he FCC Rule s . O pe rat ion is subjec 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 FG-1 combines access to FRS (Famil y Radio Service) channels with operation on GMRS channels. The Family Radio Service i s provi ded for by the FCC and is totally license fr ee. Use of the GMRS channels requi res FCC licensing. Yo u ca n us e yo ur F G-1 o n t he F RS UHF F M b a nd f o r p e r so na l c o mmunica tio ns at no charge. The FG-1 uses maximum allowabl e power on FRS for r ange up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The model FG-1 operates on 22 channels of FRS and GMRS combined to provide the best in quiet and private co mmunic ati o n. Cha nnel s 1 t hro ugh 7 a r e c o- sha r ed by F RS a nd GMRS use rs . Thi s means that a person w ith a FRS unl icensed radio can talk to a person using a licensed GMR S r a d i o on the s e channe l s. Channe l s 8 thro ugh 1 4 a re e xc lus iv e ly F R S cha nne ls . Radios made strictly for GMRS use do not cover these channels. Channels 15 through 22 are exclusively GMRS channel s. Radios made for FRS use do not cover these channels. 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.

TIPS FO R GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FG-1

Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the FG-1 pr ovides c ommunications 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 FG-1 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.

PREPARATION

BATTERIES

FG-1 radios operate with 3 AAA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (opti onal) or a Ni-MH battery pack. Ni-Cad batteries provide about 7 hours of use. Alkaline batteries will provide about 20 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 14 hours of use. Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries must be charged prior to use. Charge NI-Cad or Ni-MH batteries at least 10 hours.

DO NOT 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 batter ies obs ervi ng the pr ope r pol ari ty. If a batte ry pack i s used,

observe the up arrow is visible and pointing toward the top of the radio.

3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.

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-MH (nickel metal hydride ) obser ving their polarity. Plug the power adapter for the 18-F10 charger into any 110/115 V wall socket. Insert the radio into the chargi ng stand with the front facing you and observe that the LED on the charger is li t. Charge the batteries for at least 10 hours for Ni-MH. The radio shoul d be turned off while charging. The LED will remain lit when the radio is in the charger.

The LED is only an indicator that shows the batteries are charging. Remove

the radio after the prescribed length of time.

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