Owner’s Guide Model G-11 GMRS
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information....................................................................................... 3 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G11 ............................................... 4 A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES..................................................... 5 PREPARATION........................................................................................................... 5 BATTERIES....................................................................
FCC Licensing Information This Midland model G-11 radio operates on GMRS frequencies which require a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for business, personal, and recreational use. A GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. At the date of this publication the application for your FCC license is made on FCC form 605 (with optional Schedule F). To obtain forms, call the FCC forms hotline at: 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov.
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G11 Due to the band of operation (462 MHz) the G11 provides communications that are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient, communications range is surprisingly good. Many times the limit to maximum possible range is environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, hills, or other obstructions.
A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES This radio incorporates 38 CTCSS (Continous Tone Coded Squelch System) codes and 83 DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) codes that, when activated, prevent the user from hearing other radios that do not have the same code. These codes do not make your conversation private. If you experience difficulties contacting or hearing other radios in your group make sure the CTCSS or DCS code is set the same on all radios.
LED on the charger is lit. The radio should be turned off while charging. Never attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio BELT CLIP The G11 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the top of the clip up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio until it snaps into place. To detach the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from the radio body and slide the clip toward the bottom of the radio.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-15. 2. RX Symbol Indicates busy channel. 3. TX Symbol Indicates unit transmitting. 4. CTCSS Code Symbol: Indicates “CTCSS” tone is active 5. DCS Symbol: Indicates that Digital Coded Squelch mode is on. 6. Musical note indicates ROGER BEEP is on. 7. SAVE Symbol: Flashes indicating battery save is active. 8. Key Symbol indicates when the keypad has been locked.
FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS 1 VOX button 2-Up/Down Buttons 3-Monitor Button 4-Push to Talk Button 5-Call Button 6-Accessory jacks 7-On/Off Volume Control 8-Enter Button 9-Function Button 10-charging contacts 11-Charge Jack THE RADIO MUST NOT BE SCANNING OR TRANSMITTING AND THE CONTOLS NOT LOCKED BEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY. TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (7) clockwise to turn the radio ON. An audible tone will indicate the radio is on.
UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS Press and hold the “MON” button (3) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be heard and the KEY icon will not be displayed. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (7) clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control counter clockwise to decrease the volume. ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH Squelch is preset, no adjustment is available. USING THE CALL FUNCTION Press and release the “CALL” button (5) on the side of the radio.
TURNING THE ROGER BEEP ON OR OFF Roger beep is a sound the radio transmits when you release the “PTT” button (4). 1. With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radio on. The radio will display all segments available on the display and sound the power up tone. Release the “ENTER” button when the radio powers up. The display will show “FF” or “oN” depending on the previous setting, and below in smaller letters “BEEP” 2. Press and release the “F” button once.
Busy Channel Scan: 1. Press and release the ”F” button (9), the ”SCAN” icon will begin flashing in the lower center of the display. 2. Press and release the “/\” or “\/” button to activate scan. The unit will now begin scanning the active channels. " Pressing the “PTT” (push to talk) button will cause the radio to stop scanning and return to normal operate mode. " When you enter the “program mode” with the “F” button the radio will go back to operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
ACTIVATING “PRIVACY” CODES To activate “CTCSS” codes 1. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 3 times) to cause the icon “CTCSS” to be displayed in the upper left of the display to flash. 2. Press and release the “/\” or “\/” buttons to select the “CTCSS” code you desire. " A code of “00” means no code is programmed. " You must do this for each of the channels you want CTCSS codes on. " Activating the “CTCSS” code will prevent you from hearing any conversation that is not using the same “CTCSS” code.
DCS CODES There are 83 “DCS” codes. These are used in the same manor as the “CTCSS” codes. To activate the DCS Codes 1. Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “DCS” icon flashes (usually 4 times). 2. Press the “/\” or “\/” button to select the “DCS” code you desire. 3. Press the “ENTER” button when you have made your selection. " When you enter the program mode with the “F” button, the radio will go back to operate mode after about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
OPERATING THE HANDS FREE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT) To get the most use from the “VOX” feature you must first determine what sensitivity level is needed to activate the “VOX” control. Sensitivity is how loud you have to talk to activate the “VOX” circuit. The “VOX” has 6 levels of sensitivity that can be adjusted. The 1 option you can talk in a normal voice with no background noise to activate the “VOX” circuit. The higher level numbers will require increasing voice level to activate the “VOX” circuit.
Setting “VOX” Delay. The Delay is adjustable by 6 levels. Level 1 is the least amount of delay. 1. Refer to step one above. 2. Press and release the “F” button until “dL” is on the display. " The numbers next to the “dL” is the delay setting. 3. Press the “/\” or “\/” button to change the DELAY setting. 4. Press and release the “ENTER” button to return to operation mode. Using accessories while in “VOX” mode. Accessories for private listening are available.
SETTING MEMORY CHANNELS " There are 9 memory channels available. To set Memory Channels 1. Press the “F” button repeatedly until the “M” is displayed above the flashing memory channel number in the lower left of the display (usually 7 times). 2. Select a memory channel by pressing and releasing the “/\” or “\/” buttons. " If the channel you want to program is the displayed channel when you access the memory program mode, you must change the channel and return to that channel before programming is allowed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Range is Short Interference/Static Radio is not responding to button presses Display is dim SOLUTION 1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough. 2. Confirm the radios have the same channel and or CTCSS/DCS code settings. 3. Change your location, you may be out of range. 4. Install batteries properly or replace. 5.
Charger not functioning 1. Charger pin is not properly in place. Check that charger is fully inserted into the jack on the bottom of the radio. If using the drop-in charger, check the contacts on the bottom of the radio they may require cleaning. 2. Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning properly. 3. Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly. 4. Remove batteries from the radio and try to charge separately.
SERVICE: If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service. If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: 1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing. 2. Pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton. Improper packing will result in damage during shipment. 3. Include a photocopy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase. 4.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* GENERAL Frequency range.................................................................462.5625-462.725 MHz Channels...............................................................................................................15 Modulation type................................................................................................. FM Antenna impedance ....................................................................................50 Ohm Loud-speaker..........……….....
LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ONE YEAR following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may be a part of or included with the warranted product.
