Midland Radio FG2 Users manual
Owner’s Guide
Model FG-2 GMRS / FRS
combination with 38 CTCSS
codes
FCC Licensing Information.......................................................................................2
OPTI ONAL ACCESSORIES FO R YOUR RADIO........................................3
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FG-2................................5
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS CODES.......................................................5
PREPARATION........................................................................................5
BATTERIES.............................................................................................................5
To Install Batteries:.............................................................................................. 6
Low Battery Indicator:..........................................................................................6
Instructions for optional charger...........................................................................6
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:................................................................... 6
Operating the Radio................................................................................. 7
DISPLAY SYMBOLS..............................................................................................7
TO TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF...................................................................... 7
TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL IN USE..................................................................7
ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS........................................................................8
Busy Channel Scan:..............................................................................................8
Activating Dual Watch..........................................................................................8
TO USE CALL BUTTON.........................................................................................8
TO ENABLE/DISABLE “ROGER-BEEP”.............................................................. 8
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........................................................................9
Setting VOX Functions...........................................................................................10
TO ENABLE / DISABLE VOX MODE.................................................................10
ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES.....................................................................11
To activate “CTCSS” codes...............................................................................11
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-2 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
or go to
http://www.fcc.gov
.
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For questions concerning licensing, contact the FCC at
225-5322), 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-2 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-2 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-2 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-2 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.
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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 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FG-2
Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the FG-2 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-2
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 CTCSS (Continuos Tone Coded Squelch System) codes
that, when activated, prevent the user from he aring other radi os that do not have the
same code. Thes e codes
change the channel you are on in any w ay. If you experience difficulties contacting or
hea ring o the r ra d i o s i n yo ur gr o up ma ke s ure t he
radios. You may need to change the tone to one all the radios can decode. Some
interference can actually block the tone. Be sure to add some time when you press the
“PTT” button and you start talking to allow the receiving radio to decode the incoming
si gna l a nd op en the sq ue lc h. If you a re us ing the FG -2 w her e inte r fer e nce fr om ot her
radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the
the interference. Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static
from the speaker. There is no particular advantage to using CTCSS. Utilizing these
codes will have no affect on the actual range you will be able to talk. Before
tra nsmitti ng, pr e s s the “MON” b utton to l i s ten for s ome o ne that i s c urr e ntly usi ng the
channel. If there is someone on the channel wait until the channel is clear before
making your transmission. It i s unlikely two people can transmit at the same time on a
channel and be received clearly.
make your conversation private. These codes do not
do no t
CTCSS
code is set the same on all
CTCSS
codes will usually mute
PREPARATION
BATTERIES
FG-2 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
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