Owner’s Manual For Models G-225 & G-227 GMRS/FRS Radio FEATURING • • • • • • • • • http://www.midlandradio.
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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To maintain 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.
Index Accessories Accessories order form Introduction FCC Licensing Information Controls and Buttons LCD Display Installing Batteries Charging the Batteries Operation Problems & Solution Frequency and CTCSS Charts Technical Specification Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products http://www.midlandradio.
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Introduction Your G-225/227 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for General Mobile Radio Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your G-225/227 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Control Buttons & Indicators Use to: Monitor Channel Activity Use to: - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Use to: - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone - Save a setting Use to: - Scan for active channels - Lock the key pad Ext. Spk/Mic Use to: - Increase the volume - Scroll through the menu Use to: - Decrease the Volume - Scroll through the menu Speaker Microphone http://www.midlandradio.
LCD Display Low Battery level Indicator Key Pad Lock Icon VOX Icon Transmit (TX) Icon Vibrate Mode Icon (G-227 ONLY) Channel Indicator CTCSS Channel Indicator Receive (RX) Icon http://www.midlandradio.
Installing Batteries Your G-225/227 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit. 2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit. 3.
Charging the batteries Your G-225/227 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display. Do not charge alkaline batteries of any kind in the unit.
Operation Power On/Off : Press the on. Press the button button for more than 1 second to turn the radio for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off. Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the to decrease the volume during normal operation. button Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and CTCSS Code. • • • For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
Call Tone : Your G-225/227 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear during transmitting a call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. Scan : Your G-225/227 can scan all of the 22 channel to observe for any activity. To enter the scan mode, press the button for one second. Press button again for one second to exit the scan mode.
User Interface To access the advanced features of your G-225/227, your radio has the following menu functions: G-227 only Mode Channel CTCSS Power VOX Vibrate Roger 1~22 0~38 Hi/Lo On/Off On/Off On/Off Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity during menu setting. Channel Selection : Your G-225/227 has 22 channels available. To change channels: • • • With the radio on, press until the current channel segment flashes.
CTCSS Selection : Your G-225/227 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the current channel: • With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press until the current CTCSS Code number or “oF” flashes. • Use the or button to change the CTCSS code number. • Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS Code or press the repeatedly until you exit the menu. Note : Selecting a CTCSS code of “oF” will disable the the CTCSS feature.
Power Selection : Your G-225/227 has two transmit power levels. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22: • Press until the “Pr” appears on the display. • Press or to select between high and low power levels. The Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting. • Press the PTT button to save and exit. The HI or LO icon will appear on the display depending on your setting.
Vibrate Alert (G-227 only): Your G-227 is equipped with a Vibrate alert for silent operation of the radio. The radio will vibrate when receiving a call tone transmission instead of emitting a call tone sound. To set the unit at Vibrate alert mode: • Press the button repeatedly until the Vibrate icon flashes on the display. • Press the or button to set the Vibrate alert on or off, an “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. • Press the PTT button to save and exit.
External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your G-225/227 can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional / speaker / microphone or headset: • Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks • Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. http://www.midlandradio.
Belt Clip : To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. To remove the belt clip: • Pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio. http://www.midlandradio.
PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other may interfere with your communication. Radio is not - Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock” (Page 12). responding to - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.
Technical Specification A. Specification Channels Operating Frequency Power Source Output Power 22 Channels UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz 4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries Typically 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO B. Current Drain : • Receive : 150mA max • Transmit : 900mA max • Standby : Average 14mA max C. Operating Time : Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity • Talk Time : 1~1.5 hours • Receive Time : 12 hours • Standby Time : 60 hours • Combined (5-5-90 duty) Time : 15 hours http://www.
Channel Frequency Chart CH. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 CH. No 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH. Freq. 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 CH. No 17 18 19 20 21 22 CH. Freq. 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 Freq. (Hz) 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 Code 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 CTCSS Code Chart Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Freq. (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.
Limited Warranty Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse.
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