Midland MB400 User Manual

Model MB400

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3

FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 3

FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................... 3

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ........................................... 4

BODY WORN OPERATION .............................................................................4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO, QUICK START CONTROLS ................ 5

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA .......................................................................... 6

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ........................................................................... 6

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .......................................................................... 6

INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................... 7

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................................. 7

USE AND CARE............................................................................................... 8

ABOUT RANGE ............................................................................................... 9

OPERATING YOUR RADIO ............................................................................ 9

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME .................................................................... 9

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL .................................................... 9

CHANNEL SELECTION ................................................................................... 9

EMERGENCY CALL ...................................................................................... 10

PROGRAMMABLE SIDE KEYS..................................................................... 10

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE .......................................................................11

CLONING ....................................................................................................... 12

PRIVACY CODES ..........................................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................... 13

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 13

DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART ............................................................... 13

AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART ............................................................ 14

CTCSS PRIVACY CODES CHART ...............................................................15

DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART ......................................................................16

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................... 17

ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 18

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INTRODUCTION

For over half a century, Midland Radio has been providing radio communication with superior Quality, Reliability, and Strong Value. With these Core Values in mind, the Midland MB400 provides a communication solution for Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, Construction, Warehousing, Maintenance, and other Business uses.

FEATURES

• IP67 Waterproof

• 4 Watts Transmit Power

• Emergency Call

• 16 Channels

• 142 Privacy Codes

• Repeater Compatible

• VOX

• Monitor

• Scan

• Priority Scan

• Battery Save Mode

• Voice Announcements

• Adjustable Squelch

• Roger Beep

• Hi/Low Power Setting

• Busy Channel Lockout

• Time Out Timer

• Low Battery Alert

• Rapid Charger

• Accessory (Headset) Jack

• PC Programming

• Radio Cloning

• Desktop Charger

FCC NOTICE

The radio operates on UHF frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on these frequencies. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of these frequencies, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).

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You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identication when

operating the radio on these channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 601.

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.

BODY WORN OPERATION

If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/ Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at

least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.

IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.

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 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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO, QUICK START CONTROLS

A. Antenna

Install the antenna per instructions below before operating the radio.

B. LED Indicator The LED is Green when receiving signals. Red when transmitting. Flashing red when the battery is low.

C. Speaker

D. Channel Selection Rotate to the desired channel setting.

E. Emergency Call Press to send an Emergency alert to other MB400’s on the same channel frequency.

F. Power/Volume Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the power off.

G. Microphone

H. PTT (Push To Talk) Press and hold to transmit voice communication.

I. Programmable Side Keys Set function using the Programming Software.

J. Accessory Speaker/Mic Jack

K. Rechargeable Battery Pack

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Align the antenna with the threaded connector located on the top of the radio.

Holding the antenna at the base, rotate the antenna clockwise until secure.

• Be careful not to over tighten to avoid damaging the antenna mount.

• Do not operate the radio without the antenna installed as it may cause damage to the radio.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your radio operates with a Lithium-Ion battery. Care should be taken when installing or removing the battery as not to short circuit the battery contacts causing damage to the battery pack.

To install the battery:

With the back of the radio facing you, match the top of the battery pack to the corresponding groves on the radio. Push the battery into the bottom of the radio and lock into place using the battery latch.

To remove the battery:

Release the battery latch and slide the battery down and away from the radio.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

With the back of the radio facing you, align the BELT CLIP with the screw holes on the radio. Attach the BELT CLIP with the Phillips-Head screws that came with the belt clip.

• Be careful not to over tighten screws to avoid damaging radio chassis.

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