Midland Radio SP200U2 Users Manual

SP-220, 230, 240,250 series

Synthesized Scanning Radio

FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.

DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the user’s exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use. When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio. These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance.

Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.

Operating Instructions

About Your SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series Radio

Midland Radio Corporations Maxon brand SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series radio feature a 4 or 16 channel rotary switch. Operation and functions for the SP-220, 230, 240, 250 series are described in this manual.

We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio.

Application of some of the functions described in this manual is determined by the system you use. Your Dealer will program your radio so that you have the greatest number of functions possible relative to your needs. Should you have questions regarding the operation of the radio please consult your Dealer.

Table of Contents

Safety Information..................................................................

Unpacking Information..........................................................

SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Features...................................

Description of Radio Components.........................................

Antenna Installation...............................................................

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack...............................

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip....................................

Battery Charging and Care.....................................................

SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Operation.................................

Power On-Volume..................................................

Channel Select

Transmit..................................................................

Receive...................................................................

Power Off..............................................................

Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones.............................

Scan Modes.........................................................................

Normal Channel Scan............................................

Priority Channel Scan.............................................

Other Scanning Features.......................................................

Scan Channel Delete..............................................

CTCSS/DCS Scanning............................................

Normal Scan TX.....................................................

Priority Scan TX.....................................................

Priority Only TX.....................................................

Receive Only Scan.................................................

Licensing and Service Information........................................

Software Copyrights.............................................................

Maintenance........................................................................

Warranty Statement.................................................................

Safety Information

WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio equipment.

CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it

is a type especially designed and qualified for such use.

CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T) when not actually wishing to transmit.

NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.

Unpacking Information

Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items:

Radio Battery Pack Battery Charger Battery Charger Power Supply Antenna Spring Belt Clip Operating Instructions

If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer .

SP-220, 230, 240, 250 Series Features

· Wideband frequency separation

· 1 or 5 W programmable output power

· Programmable 12.5/25 kHz channel spacing

· Channel scan

· Priority channel scan

· CTCSS/DCS tone signaling

· Busy channel lockout

· Time-out timer

· Audio Companding

Description of Radio Components

1) Antenna Receptacle

2) Rotary Encode switch

3) On/Off - Volume Control

4) Busy/TX/BT Indicator

5) Battery Latch

6) Push-To-Talk (PTT)

7) Scan Button

8) Speaker

9) Microphone

10) Accessory Connector

11) Belt Clip

12) Battery

13) Battery Charge Contacts

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