Midland G300 User Guide

Owner’s Manual

For Model G-300

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 received, including
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.)

GMRS/FRS Radio

FEATURING

• 22 Channels

• 38 CTCSS codes

• VOX

• Monitor function

• Call Alert

• Back-Lit LCD

• Vibrate Alert

• Scan

• Roger Beep Tone

•

Use and Care

1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.

2. Do not immerse the radio in water.

3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio

4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.

5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.

Index

Accessories 4
Accessories order form 5
Introduction 6
FCC Licensing Information 6
Controls and Buttons 7
LCD Display 8
Installing Batteries 9

Charging the Batteries

Operation 11-18
Problems & Solution 19-20
Frequency and CTCSS Charts 21
Technical Specification 22
Warranty Information 23
MIDLAND Family Products 24

10

Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at

www.midlandradio.com

in the form on the following page and mail it to our address.

or fill

AVP- 1

AVP-2

- 2 Over the ear Mic.

- Headsets w/ PTT.

$19.95

-

ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM

Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below.
Please DO NOT sent cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.

Name:___________________________ ____ __________________
Address:________________________________________________
City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________
Tel: _________________ email: __________________________
CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________

- One Dual Desk Charger

- 2 Rechargeable battery packs

- 1 AC Adapter

$39.95

-

Qty Item Price Total

AVP-1 $19.95
AVP-2 $39.95

Sub-Total ____________
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ____________
S&H (U.S. only) _______ $8.95
Total $___________

Mail To:

Midland Radio Corporation
Consumer. Dept.
1120 Clay St.
N. Kansas City MO 64116

---------------­Or Call 816.241.8500.

---------------­To order online go to
www.midlandradio.com

Introduction

Your G-300 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for General
Mobile Radio Service 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 G-300 is designed for reliable
and trouble-free performance.

FCC Licensing Information

Your G-300 operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to
the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC
requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a
radio license before operating their equipment for business, personal or recreational use. A
GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. To obtain
the application form, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov.
Please request forms
For questions concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-

5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html.

605

and

159

which include all necessary forms and instructions.

Control Buttons & Indicators

V

Use to:

Monitor Channel
Activity

Use to:

- Turn On/Off the Radio

- Enter/Exit the menu

Use to:

- Talk on the Radio

- Send a Call Tone

- Save a setting

Use to:

- Scan for active
channels

- Lock the key pad

Speaker

LCD Display

VOX Icon

Transmit (TX) Icon

Channel Indicator

Low Battery level Indicator

Ext. Spk/Mic

Use to:

- Increase the volume

- Scroll through the menu

Use to:

- Decrease the Volume

- Scroll through the menu

Microphone

Key Pad Lock Icon

ibrate Mode Icon

(G-227 ONLY)

CTCSS Channel Indicator

Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator

Installing Batteries

Your G-300 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH
battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or
removal. To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down
from the unit.

2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit.

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit.

Note: Batteries are not included

Charging the batteries

Your G-300 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which
can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the radio,
or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon
flashes on the display. Do not charge alkaline batteries of any kind in the unit.