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Midland Radio T55 User Manual

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Features
- 22 GMRS/FRS Channels
- 38 Privacy Codes (CTCSS)
- VOX
- Call Alert
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Key Pad Lock
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator
- USB Jack Charging
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.
T o maint ain 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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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The radios operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the radios. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS 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 605.
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 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-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. Y our 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
1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–
Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.
2. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.
3. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band).
5. PRIVACY CODE– Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38).
6. BATTERYMETER – Indicates the battery level.
7. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission
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8. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal.
9. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates Privacy Code is on.
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CONTROLS
10. PTT Button – Press and hold to
transmit voice communication.
11. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a
CALL ALERT signal. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.
12. MIC – Built-in microphone.
13. USB CHARGING JACK
14. ANTENNA
15. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK
16. MENU Button – Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.
17. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to
enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode.
18. UP/WX SCAN sand DOWN
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Buttons – Make adjustments in MENU mode. Press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds to activate the NOAA Weather Radio function.
19. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
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BATTER
Y INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery p ack or optional 3 AAA alkaline batteries. 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 pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.
2. Insert NiMH battery pack or 3 AAAbatteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt clip, making sure it locks into place.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
To install the BEL T 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, pull the LOCK TAB away from the radio, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio.
BELT CLIP LOCK TAB
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
Press here and push down to open
BELT CLIP LATCH
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