MIDLAND G5 C
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER
› USER MANUAL
Coverage*
* Depending on terrain
Index
Content 2
Coverage/range 2
Description of the controls and functions 3
Operations and functions 6
Power On/power O 6
Volume adjustment 6
Channel selection 6
Transmission and reception 7
Squelch 7
Monitor 7
Keypad Lock 7
CTCSS tones 8
Vox 10
Beep Tone 10
Roger Beep (end of transmission tone) 10
Call Alert selection 11
Dual Watch 11
Out of Range 12
Baby Sitter channels 14
The battery compartment and the belt clip 15
Recharging the battery and power save 16
Memory eect of rechargeable batteries 17
Battery level indicator 17
Use and care 18
Table of solutions 19
Technical specifications 21
Thanks for choosing Midland! Midland G5 C is a portable transceiver that is free
use in almost all European countries. For further information, we suggest you look
at the “Restrictions on the use”chart.
Midland G5 C is a new PMR446 transceiver; small-size and easy to use but complete and reliable at the same time. Besides the many functions usually included in
PMR446 radios, G5 C is also equipped with the Baby Sitter mode, to listen to your
baby at distance.
In this manual you will find the detailed description of the functions supplied with
G5 C.
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Content
• 2 Midland G5 C transceiver
• 6 x AAA rechargeable batteries 800mAh
• 2 beltclips
• 2 wall chargers
Coverage/range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use
in an open spaces.
The only limitations to maximum possible range are environmental factors such
as blockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or a
metallic construction, the range can be reduced.
Normally the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about
1 or 2 Km. In open spaces but with obstructions like trees, leaves or houses the
maximum possible range is about 4-6Km. In open spaces,without obstructions
and insight,like for example in mountain,the coverage can be more than 12Km.
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Description of the controls and functions
Display
Your midland G5 C keeps you constantly updated about its operational status
through a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The symbols and their corresponding
parameters that may appear,according to the operational status of the device,
are described as follows:
TX Appears while you are transmitting a signal (PTT button pressed)
RX Means that the radio is receiving a signal.
Shows the channel selected
Indicates the selected sub audio tone (of-38).
VOX Indicates if VOX MODE is active.
Shows the battery level.
Indicates if the Out of Range is active.
Indicates that the baby sitting function is on.
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Refer to the picture to identify the various parts of the device:
1. ANTENNA
2. BUILT-IN SPEAKER - Here is where the speaker is housed.
3. BUILT-IN MICROPHONE - Here is where sound is picked up by the
microphone.
4. PTT (push to talk) Push this button to transmit.
5. ▲▼ use these buttons for changing the settings
6. / - Pressing this button you can use the Out of range function. If you
keep it pressed for about 5 seconds, the keypad lock is activated.
7. MODE/ - Press this button to enter the radio’s menu. If you keep it
pressed for about 3 seconds, you turn on/turn o the radio.
8. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG JACK - It allows the connection
with external devices such as headsets, microphones, charger…
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Operations and functions
Power On/power O
Press and keep pressing the button for about 3 seconds. The transceiver will
make 3 dierent beep tones and the display will do an auto scanning for about
1 second. You will visualize on the display the latest used channel.
Volume adjustment
Use the ▲▼ to increase or decrease the volume setting.
Channel selection
Press the MODE button. The number of the channel will start flashing on the
display.
Press the scroll buttons ▼▲ till you select the desired channel. Press the PTT
button to confirm, or wait for 5 seconds.
Channel Freq. RX/TX (Mhz) Channel Freq. RX/TX (Mhz)
01 446.00625 05 446.05625
02 446.01875 06 446.06875
03 446.03125 07 446.08125
04 446.04375 08 446.09375
The pre-set channels correspond (as here following) to:
Channel Channels and CTCSS tones
09 corresponds to channel 01 16
10 corresponds to channel 02 16
11 corresponds to channel 03 16
12 corresponds to channel 04 16
13 corresponds to channel 05 16
14 corresponds to channel 06 16
15 corresponds to channel 07 16
16 corresponds to channel 08 16
17 corresponds to channel 01 31
18 corresponds to channel 03 31
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19 corresponds to channel 05 31
20 corresponds to channel 07 31
21 corresponds to channel 02 31
22 corresponds to channel 04 31
23 corresponds to channel 06 31
24 corresponds to channel 08 31
For displaying the channel/sub audio tone
To momentarily display the PMR446 channel and the subadio tone used in the
pre-set channels, go to the desired channel (from 9 to 24) and keep pressed
the buttons ▲▼ for 5 seconds.
Transmission and reception
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set on the same channel.
To transmit, press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into
the microphone. The “TX” icon will appear continuously on the LCD display
while transmitting.
You can communicate also using an external accessory or a hand mic, pressing
and holding the PTT button on the side of the hand mic.
To receive a CALL, release the PTT button. The “RX” icon will appear on the
display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
Squelch
In MIDLAND G5 C the squelch (filter to suppress noises) is always active.
Monitor
Press MODE and / at the same time to open the squelch and allow the
reception of weak signals.
Keypad Lock
Keep pressed the button / for about 5 seconds and the lock function will be
activated. “Lc on” will appear on the display. To disable this function, keep pressed again the button / for 5 seconds approx. The display will show “Lc of”.
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CTCSS tones
The CTCSS tones are codes that can be added to the channels for creating
new private ones.For each channel you can choose until 38 CTCSS. The addition of these codes can be made on the main PMR channels (from 01 to 08).
The pre-set channels from 9 to 24 can not be modified.
To select a privacy code for the current channel press twice the MODE button, then with the scroll buttons ▲▼ select the desired code. To confirm theselection, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
The selected Privacy Code will appear on the display.
To disable the CTCSS function, select the private code and then press the
MODE button, until you visualize the flashing CTCSS Privacy Code on the
display. Select then “o” using the scroll buttons ▲▼.
To confirm, press PTT or wait for 5 seconds.
Note: To communicate with other radios, they must be set to the same channel
and Privacy Code selections.
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CTCSS Tone Table
Number displayed Tone Frequ.Hz Number displayed Tone Frequ.Hz
01 67.0 20 131.8
02 71.9 21 136.5
03 74.4 22 141.3
04 77.0 23 146.2
05 79.7 24 151.4
06 82.5 25 156.7
07 85.4 26 162.2
08 88.5 27 167.9
09 91.5 28 173.8
10 94.8 29 179.9
11 97.4 30 186.2
12 100.0 31 192.8
13 103.5 32 203.5
14 107.2 33 210.7
15 110.9 34 218.1
16 114.8 35 225.7
17 118.8 36 233.6
18 123.0 37 241.8
19 127.3 38 250.3
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Vox
Your G5 C has 4 VOX levels (o, 1, 2, 3, and 4). This function allows the user
to activate the communication without pressing the PTT button. You just have
to speak and the communication is on.
You can set the VOX on 3 levels, with or without accessories.
The fourth level activates the VOX with Talkback function: when one of the
two devices transmit for more than 20 seconds, the VOX Talkback stops the
transmission for 10 seconds; so the other user has himself the opportunity totalk.
To set the VOX level, press the MODE button, until the display shows “Vo of”
and “VOX” flashing in the upper side of the display. After that, with the scroll
buttons ▲▼, select “1”,”2”,”3” or “4”.
To confirm, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
To disable the VOX function, follow the previous indications, but select “oF”
and then push the PTT key to confirm.
Beep Tone
This function permits you to produce a beep tone every time you press a button.
If you want to disable this function, press the MODE button until the display
shows “bp on”, then select by the scroll buttons ▲▼ “bp of”. To confirm,press
the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
In this way, all “beeps” and “tones” are disabled.
To re-enable this function, repeat the procedure selecting the “bp on” using
the scroll buttons ▲▼ and confirm by pressing the PTT button or wait for 5
seconds.
Roger Beep (end of transmission tone)
When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users
that you’ve finished your transmission and that they can begin to talking. To
turn the ROGER BEEP on, press the MODE button till the display shows “rb
of”; then by the scroll buttons ▲▼, select “rb on”.
To confirm, push the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
To disable this function, repeat the procedure selecting the “rb of”.
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Call Alert selection
G5 C allows to send a CALL alert signal to all the users of the same channel.
To call, quickly press twice the PTT button. On the display the “TX” icon appears and the tone of confirmation can be heard by your own speaker.
G5 C has 3 selectable CALL alerts (oF, 1, 2 and 3).
To select, press the MODE button until a “CA” icon with the current CALL
alert number is displayed.
Use the scroll button ▲▼ to make the CALL alert selections; the radio will
emit a corresponding tone for each selection. Note that all this is possible only
if the radio is set on “BP on”.
To confirm, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
To disable this function repeat this procedure selecting “CA of”.
Dual Watch
The DUAL WATCH function enables users to monitor, only in reception, 2
selected channels for any activity. To turn on the DUAL WATCH function,
press the MODE button until the display shows “of-TX/RX”.
Select the second channel with the scroll buttons ▲▼. If you also want to select one of the 38 CTCSS tone for the second channel press again the MODE
button and select with ▲▼ the desired tone.
To confirm press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds.
To turn o the DUAL WATCH function, you can just press the MODE button.
When the radio will receive a signal on one of the two channels selected, the
“DUAL WATCH” function will temporarily stops, allowing the transmission
and the reception of the active signal on the channel in use.
G5 C will stay in the active channel as long as the signal is present and will
resume scanning 5 seconds after the signal is no longer present.
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Out of Range
The G5 C is equipped with the “out of range” function: with this feature you
can verify if there are some radios within your range.
With the Midland G5 C you can choose between the automatic Out of Range
or the manual one.
To enable/disable the Out-Of-Range function:
Automatic Out of Range
Press MODE till the display shows “OU of”, than select “OU AU” (automatic)
with the buttons ▲▼. Confirm the settings with the PTT button or wait for 5
seconds. The display will shows .
By setting this mode a pair of G5 C is transmitting every 60 seconds a data
control code. As soon as the contact between both units is getting lost and
one station doesn’t receive this data control code twice consecutively, the icon
“OU no” will flash on the display and will be blinking till the radio goes back
within the range.
Manual Out of range:
Press MODE till the display shows “OU of”, than select “OU PB” (manual)
with the buttons ▲▼. Confirm the settings with the PTT button or wait for5
seconds. The display will show .
To send out a manual call, press the button / .
If the radio is within the range, you will hear a beep tone.
Note: a radio in reception mode will automatically reply to your call, even though it
does not have the manual Out of range enabled.
! This function is automatically disabled when the Dual Watch will be activated.
To disable this function, push MODE till “OU AU” or “OU PB” is displayed;
select “OU of” (disabled) with the buttons ▲▼. Confirm your selection by
pushing PTT or waiting for 5 seconds.
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Baby Sitter function
Your G5 C is equipped with the “Baby Sitter” function.
Press the MODE button till the display shows “Bp of”.
Select with the scroll buttons ▲▼ the baby mode “b” or the sitter (parents)
mode “p”.
To confirm, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds. The display will show
the selected mode and the icon .
The baby channels “b” (from b1 to b9) have the VOX with Talkback function
activated by default.
This unit set on one of these baby channels, should be placed near the baby;
while the one used for listening to the baby should be set on the sitter channels
“p” (from p1 to p9).
This unit has the automatic Out of Range function activated by default.
In the baby channels you can set the Manual Out of Range and the VOX levels; in addiction to these two functions, in the sitter channels you can also set
the Automatic Out of Range.
These functions can be selected using the MODE button.
In order to have the baby-sitter function properly and correctly activated, the
2 radios should operate on the same frequency band (same channel and same
CTCSS tone, see the table below).
For example: if the radio place near the baby is set on the channel b1, the other one
used for listening to the baby should be set on channel p1.
To momentarily display the PMR446 channel and the sub-audio tone of the
Baby sitter channel, , go to the desired channel and keep pressed the ▲▼
buttons for 5 seconds.
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channel
Corresponding
Channel Frequency CTCSS channel Vox level Out Of Range
b1 446.00625 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P1 25
b2 446.01875 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P2 25
b3 446.03125 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P3 25
b5 446.05625 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P5 25
b4 446.04375 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P4 25
b7 446.08125 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P7 25
b6 446.06875 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P6 25
b9 446.09375 Of On Lv 4 Of P8
b8 446.09375 156.7 (25) On Lv 4 Of P8 25
S1 446.00625 156.7 (25) Of On AU P1 25
S2 446.01875 156.7 (25) Of On AU P2 25
S3 446.03125 156.7 (25) Of On AU P3 25
S5 446.05625 156.7 (25) Of On AU P5 25
S4 446.04375 156.7 (25) Of On AU P4 25
S7 446.08125 156.7 (25) Of On AU P7 25
S6 446.06875 156.7 (25) Of On AU P6 25
S8 446.09375 156.7 (25) Of On AU P8 25
Canaux Baby Sitter
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S9 446.09375 Of Of On AU P8
The battery compartment and the belt clip
1 2
Installing and removing the belt clip:
with the belt clip you can easily attach the transceiver to your belt.
The clip however, must be removed in order to install or change the batteries.
To remove the belt clip lift the trigger and slide the clip down.
To fix the clip back to the device slot it in the guides at the back of the transceiver until it clicks into place.
Installation of the batteries:
Remove the belt clip. Insert the AAA Alkaline battery or the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment; replace the battery cover and fix the belt
clip.
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Recharging the battery and power save
The battery power saving feature enables a reduction in the consumption of up
to 50%; power saving comes on automatically when the transceiver does not
receive any signal for more than 7 seconds.
To recharge the batteries you need to connect the socket of the wall adaptor
to a main power socket and insert the jack of the wall adaptor into the charging
jack of the G5 C. It takes 10/12 hours to fully recharge.
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the
G5 C is o and the low battery icon comes on. When the batteries are discharged, the icon appears “bt lo” on the display.
Warnings:
! Do not overcharge the batteries! When these are fully charged the charging
process does not stop automatically. Do not forget therefore, to remove the
transceiver from the charger as soon as the batteries are charged.
! Do not try to charge alkaline batteries or non rechargeable batteries. Make
sure that when you charge the radio, only rechargeable NI-MH batteries
should be contained in the battery compartment! It is very dangerous attempting to recharge other types of batteries (for example alkaline or manganese batteries). Batteries which are not suitable to be recharged may leak,
explode or even burn and cause damage!
! Using a dierent battery charger, other than the one specified can cause
damage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.
Therefore we recommend to used the wall charger model S0006MV1200020
supplied in this packaging.
! Do not throw batteries into fire or place them near heat, as this may cause ex-
plosions or personal injuries. Dispose of the batteries according to procedures
set out by local regulations.
! Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of dierent types or batteries
which have been used in dierent manners.
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Memory eect of rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydrate) batteries are aected by what
is known as the “memory eect”. This phenomenon is associated with a drastic
reduction of battery autonomy and is triggered if the batteries are regularly
charged before being fully discharged and/or are not completely recharged.
To avoid the memory eect:
• When possible, recharge the batteries only when they are completely discharged (until the device turns itself o during normal use)
• Do not disconnect the battery charger before the time indicated for a full
battery charge.
• Discharge and recharge your batteries completely at least twice a month. In
any case, the best solution for avoiding the memory eect is to use in turn
two battery sets: one in use, and the other as a spare set.
The memory eect can be easily eliminated by completely discharging/charging the batteries 3 or 4 times.
The memory eect should not be confused with the normal battery life, which
is 300-400 cycles of charge/discharge on average.
It is completely normal for operating duty to decrease when the batteries have
reached the end of their life; at this point, you will need to substitute the batteries.
Battery level indicator
You can check the battery level thanks to the icon at the top right of the
display.
The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level will be.
When the battery level is low, the battery icon “bt lo” will flash in the display, indicating that your batteries should be replace or recharged if using a
rechargeable battery.
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Use and care
! Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solu-
tions.
! Do not immerse the radio in water.
! Turn o the radio and remove the batteries during long term storage.
Warnings
! DO NOT OPEN THE RADIO FOR ANY REASON!
The mechanics and electronics radio precision require experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances
be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance.
Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty.
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Table of solutions
Problem Possible cause Solution
The radio doesn’t
switch on
The radio switches
o shortly after it
has been switched
on
The battery does
not recharge
The radio switches
on but is unable to
receive signals
It is not possible to
communicate with
other parties
The batteries are discharged and/or have not been
installed correctly.
Discharged batteries. Recharge the batteries if
The battery-charger has
not been connected or
installed correctly.
The site of installation is
too shielded.
The volume is too low Adjust the volume.
Incorrect CTCSS Check that the CTCSS
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
The radio is installed in a
shielded area or is too far
from the party you are
communicating with
Incorrect CTCSS Check that the CTCSS
Verify that the batteries
are charged and that
they have been correctly
installed.
they are rechargeable or
change them .
Inspect the connections
of the battery-charger
and the installation of the
batteries.
Move to another area.
tone corresponds to the
one set by the parties you
are communicating with.
Select the same radio
channel used by the
parties you are communicating with.
Move to another area.
tone corresponds to the
one set by the parties you
are communicating with.
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Reception is
fragmented and/or
disturbed
VOX causes the
radio to accidentally enable
transmission
The VOX feature
requires speaking
in a loud voice
The transmission distance
is excessive and/or
there are obstacles in the
transmission path
The radio has been
installed too close to
equipment that cause an
interference (televisions,
computers, etc.)
The sensitivity and/or
environmental noise are
too high.
The sensitivity is too low. If the environmental
Move closer to the party
you are communicating
with or to another area.
Increase the distance
between the radio and
this equipment.
Reduce the VOX sensitivity
noise is not high, increase
the sensitivity or use an
optional microphone
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Technical specifications
Channels .................................................................................................... 1~8 PMR
Frequency generation ....................................................................PLL synthesizer
Frequency range ................................... 446.00625 - 446.09375MHz (PMR)
Aerial ........................................................................................................... 12.5 KHz
Rated power supply .......................................3x 1.2 V 800 mAh (Rechargeable)
..........................(model: LR3, NiMH, rechargeable, manufactured by Midland)
! Do not try to charge alkaline batteries or non rechargeable batteries. Make
sure that when you charge the radio, only rechargeable NI-MH batteries
should be contained in the battery compartment! It is very dangerous attempting to recharge other types of batteries (for example alkaline or manganese batteries). Batteries which are not suitable to be recharged may leak,
explode or even burn and cause damage!
Operating temperature .............................................................from -20° to +55°
! while charging, be sure the environmental temperature is lower than 40°C
Size (without antenna) ..................................................................51 x 31 x 99 mm
Weight (without batteries) ................................................................................80 g
Operation cycle (% on 1 h) ...................................TX 5%, RX 5%, stand-by 90%
Category .................................................................................................................. B
Transmitter
Output power (ERP) ..............................................................................≤500 mW
Type of circuit .......................................................................................................FM
Suppression of spurious signals ......................................Compliant with ETSI law
Receiver
Sensitivity at 20dB Sinad .........................................................................<-117dBm
Audio output power (10% THD) .......................................300mW @ 10% THD
Connection for external microphone and recharge .............2,5 mm jack stereo
Connector for external speaker ...............................................3.5 mm jack mono
Specifications are subject to change without notice
WARNING:
Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for disconnecting the transceiver from the
mains; the desktop charger must be positioned close to the unit and easily accessible.
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All articles displaying this symbol on the body, packaging or instruction manual of same, must not be thrown away into normal disposal bins but brought
to specialised waste disposal centres. Here, the various materials will be divided by characteristics and recycles, thus making an important contribution to
environmental protection.
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Prodotto o importato da:
CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7- 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia
www.cte.it - www.midlandeurope.com
L’uso di questo apparato può essere soggetto a restrizioni nazionali (per l’uso in Italia in modalità PMR446, è
richiesta una dichiarazione di possesso) . Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le istruzioni.
Produced or imported by:
CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7 42124 Mancasale Reggio Emilia Italy
Imported by:
ALAN - NEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants.
P06 1TT - United Kingdom
www.nevada.co.uk
The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions. Read the instructions carefully before
installation and use.
Importado por:
ALAN COMMUNICATIONS, SA
C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona - España)
www.midland.es
El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa. Lea
atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo.
Vertrieb durch:
ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1K - D-63303 Dreieich Deutschland
www.alan-electronics.de
Die Benutzung dieses Funkgerätes ist von den landesspezifischen Bestimmungen abhängig. Vor Benutzung
Bedienungsanleitung beachten.
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