Midland Radio NT3 User Manual

Model NT3 Series

Table of Contents

FCC License ..................................................................4

LCD Display ...................................................................5

Controls .........................................................................5

Installing The Belt Clip ...................................................6

Operating Your Radio ....................................................7

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................13

Use And Care ..............................................................13

Specifications ..............................................................14

Limited Warranty .........................................................17

Service: ........................................................................18

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND
product. Your 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art quality in
high-tech engineering. Designed for VHF Marine Service operation,
this compact package is big on 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 2-way radio is designed to give you reliable and trouble­free performance for years to come.

Features

- Marine Channels: 57 USA / 61 Canada / 57 International (grouped by area)

- eVOX

- Water Resistant (IP4 Standard)

- Selectable CALL Alert

- NOAA Weather Radio

- NOAA Weather Alert

- SCAN Function

- MONITOR Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Keypad Lock

- Power High / Power Low Settings

- Speaker / Microphone Jacks

- Battery Indicator

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.

The NAUTICO3 operates on VHF Marine Radio Service frequencies, in compliance
with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Recreational
boaters are not currently required to have a Ship Radio License. The USCG
recommends that the boat’s registration number and state be used for the radio
call sign.

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FCC LICENSE

A ship station license is not required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters
which is less than 20 meters in length. However, any vessel required to
carry an HF SSB radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required
to have a ship station license. FCC license forms can be downloaded at
www.fcc.gov/forms. You may also obtain a form from the FCC by calling
[phone].

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 &
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999
Edition

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

- International Commission on Non-lonizing 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.

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.

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LCD DISPLAY

CONTROLS

1. VOX ICON - Indicates when eVOX
mode is active.

2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON - Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.

3. LOW BATTERY ICON - Indicates
battery level is low.

4. CHANNEL NUMBER - Changes from
1~88a on VHF Marine band (1~10 on
WX band).

5. USA/CAN/INT CHANNEL ICONS

6. KEY LOCK ICON - Indicates KEY

LOCK mode is on.

7. WX BAND ICON - Indicates when the
radio is in Weather Band mode

8. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL (Hi / LO)
ICON - Indicates TX Power setting.

9. RECEIVE (RX) ICON - Indicates radio

is receiving a transmission.

10. POWER/VOLUME KNOB - Turn
clock wise to turn the power on and
increase the volume level. Turn
counter-clockwise to decrease the
volume level and turn the power off.

11. PTT Button - Press and hold to
transmit voice communication. Press
twice quickly to send a call alert.

12. CH 9/16 Button - Press to switch
immediately to emergency channel

16. Press and hold to switch to
Channel 9.

13. MENU Button - Press to access
MENU mode. Press and hold to go to
WX Band Receiver mode.

14. MIC - Built-in microphone.

15. ANTENNA.

16. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

17. MONITOR/SCAN Button - Press to

enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to
enter MONITOR mode.

18. UP/DOWN Button - Make
adjustments in MENU mode.

19. SPEAKER - Built-in speaker.

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BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

One Battery inserted
in this slot

BATTERY COVER

BATTERY COVER
LATCH

BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP
LATCH

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your NAUTICO3 radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or
an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (see
below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see
diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover
by pulling down the Battery Cover Latch and lifting up the Battery
Cover from the radio.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the
batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating or may
damage the radio.

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio and push up
the Battery Cover Latch until it locks into place. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into
the slot on the back of the radio until the BELT
CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP,
press the LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the belt
clip up toward the top of the radio.

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CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK

Your NAUTICO3 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH
battery pack which can be recharged using an AC or DC charger
(included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 8-12
hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging
the NAUTICO3 when the low battery indicator comes on. Remove the
radio from the charger when the charge time expires.

To Charge Using Optional AC or DC Charger:

1. Place the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack into the radio.

2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet .

3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if

charging in vehicle) into the charging jack on the side of the radio.

1. Only use our NiMH battery pack.

2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or

battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This
may cause leakage and damage to the radio.

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3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the radio.

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME

Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on
and increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise
to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power
On, the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will
display a “self-test” message for 1 second and the LCD display will
indicate the last selected channel.

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