User manual ALAN MIDLAND G8

[. . . ] Midland G8 is available in two versions: > Dual Band (PMR446/LPD) > E version (PMR446 only) This manual is referred to both models and you will find highlighted the differences between the two versions. Content > N° 1 Midland G8 > N° 1 Single desktop charger > N° 1 Wall adaptor > N° 1 Battery pack > N° 1 Belt clip Coverage/range The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space. The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Normally the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km. [. . . ] When MON is active, you will probably hear a constant background noise. You can activate the Monitor feature only if the "Emergency" function is disabled. CTCSS and DCS tones are similar to access codes and enable the radio to communicate only with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same code. These tones can be set on the following channels: > Dual band version: only on the 8 main PMR446 channels (from P1 to P8) and on the 69 LPD channels. > E version (PMR446 only): only on the 8 main PMR446 channels (from P1 to P8) For both, the pre-set channels from 9p to 24p cannot be modified. > Press the MENU button till the display shows CTC and the CTCSS tone blinks on the right ("of"= no code ­ default condition). Deactivating the CTCSS tones: If you don't want to use the CTCSS tones, follow these steps: > Select the desired channel > Press the MENU key till the display shows the CTCSS tone blinking on the left; > Select "of" by means of . > Push the MENU button again till the display shows DCS and the tone code blinks on the right ("of"=no code ­ default condition). Channel P8 with DCS tone 50 (P850) has been set at factory for the "Emergency" function; do not use it for general communications!23 23 22 Midland G8 can automatiCALLy search for signals throughout the bands by scanning 24 16 24 the channels 23 rapid sequence. To stop it, push PTT: the Midland G8 15 will go back to the channel from which the scanning originally started. You can activate the scanning feature only if the "Emergency" function is disabled. The following features can be selected by using the "MENU" button: > Channel selection > CTCSS tone setting > DCS tone setting > High/low power selection (only in the PMR446 band) > VOX > VibraCALL function > CALL melodies > Roger Beep > Keypad Beep > Emergency channel > Dual Watch function > Out of Range > Press the MENU key till the display shows the channel in use and the DCS code blinks on the right. To select the CALL tones: Press MENU, until the display shows "CA" and the active tone code. To select the power level, press the MENU button till the display shows Pr. When the batteries are fully charged, the high power is 500 mW (ERP), while the low is 10mW (ERP). If your radio has to operate within a short range, you can select the low power and therefore extend the battery life. Midland G8 enables hands free conversations through the VOX function: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatiCALLy activated. 4 6 The fourth level activated is the Vox TalkBack: if 8 7 radio is continuously transmitting one in VOX, the VOX TB will automatiCALLy stop the transmission after 20 seconds to allow the transmission to the other users as well. 3 11 2 9 To activate the VOX function press the MENU button till VOX appears on the display. 5 10 Use to select the sensitivity levels: 12 > Of: Off; 13 1 > 1: High 14 > 2: Middle > 3: Low > 4: Talk Back (with high sensitivity) To confirm your selection, press PTT or wait for 5 seconds. 10 12 To disable the VOX function, follow the procedure here above indicated and select 13 oF. [. . . ] Using a different battery charger other than the one specified can cause damage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries. Do not throw batteries into fire or place them near heat as this may cause explosions or personal injuries. Dispose of the batteries according to the procedures set out by local regulations. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types or batteries which have been used in different manners. [. . . ]