G15 GMRS Portable Owner’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information....................................................................................... 2 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR G15 ............................................... 3 A NOTE ABOUT THE CTCSS or DCS CODES..................................................... 4 PREPARATION........................................................................................................... 5 BATTERIES....................................................................
frequencies are allocated for use by family groups for personal and recreational use. Application for your FCC license is made on FCC forms 574 and 159. To have this form mailed to you, call the FCC forms hotline at: 1-800-4183676 For questions concerning license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO Accessory Name Model Number Ni-MH Battery (single “AA” 3 required).......................……….
obstructions. If you find communication is not possible, many times this can be overcome by moving only a few feet to a new location. Range is greatly reduced while operating from a metal building or from a vehicle. Battery condition also affects range. The G15 operates on rechargeable Ni-MH batteries or alkaline batteries.
If you are using the G15 where interference from other radios or electrical devices are present, enabling the CTCSS or DCS codes will usually mute the interference. Many times interference will be noticed by the presence of loud static from the speaker. PREPARATION BATTERIES G15 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline, or Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional). Alkaline batteries will provide about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 24 hours of use.
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. ! The belt clip is intended for storage of the radio only (waiting for a call). Do not transmit the radio while attached to your belt. (see warning on page 4) QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: Install fresh Alkaline or fully charged Ni-MH batteries. Turn the unit on by rotating the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise. The squelch is factory set and is not adjustable.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE 1. Channel number: Displays channel number 1-10. 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.
" 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. Dual Watch Dual watch is a function that allows you to scan the current active channel and one other channel. 1. Select the active channel. 2. Press the “F” button repeatedly (usually 5 times) until “DW” is flashing in the top of the display. 3. Select the second channel to be scanned.
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.
Using accessories while in “VOX” mode. Accessories for private listening are available. Those with a “VOX/PTT” switch built in can be used with the G15 in “VOX” mode. Turn on the radio. Set the radio to “VOX”. Set the accessory VOX/PTT switch to” VOX”. ! Key beep tones may sound very loud when using a headset or earpiece. We advise turning off tones and avoid using the call feature when using accessories. SETTING REMOTE MONITOR MODE 1. Choose a channel to be used, set BOTH radios to that channel. 2.
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......................................................................462.55-462.725 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.
