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Model T50 Series Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product. Your two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering and is designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation. 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.
Model T50 Series IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States) The radios operate 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.
Model T50 Series IMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Model T50 Series LCD DISPLAY 1 6 3 8 7 2 9 4 5 CONTROLS 14 10 11 12 13 Page 5 15 16 17 18 19 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. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 7.
Model T50 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack 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.
Model T50 Series CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your radios are equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (BATT3R) which can be recharged by inserting one end of the USB Cable into a USB power source, and the other end into the radio USB charging jack, or with the optional desktop charger (as described below). While charging, the Battery Meter will flash from 1 to 3 bars. The LCD display will show FULL when charging is complete.
Model T50 Series OPERATING YOUR RADIO Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display several icons for 1 second and then the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
Model T50 Series Optimum Conditions are: Over water Open rural areas without obstructions Flat areas where you can see the other person To ensure you get maximum range: Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditions. Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low power. Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
Model T50 Series CALL ALERT Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send a call alert, press the CALL button. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK button for 3 seconds. The icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.
Model T50 Series Your radio has 3 VOX level settings: (oF/1~3). To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”. On the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an “oF” icon buttons and push the appears. Select “1” ~ “3” by pressing the \ PTT key, or press the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting. VOX will be more sensitive on the lower setting than on the higher setting. To turn VOX off, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”.
Model T50 Series Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO on, press and hold the WX/ button for 5 seconds while in GMRS mode. The radio will go to WX Band mode. To set the channel on the WX Band, press the MENU button and the display will show the current WX Band channel setting. While on WX buttons to select one of the 10 NOAA Band mode press the \ WEATHER (WX) BAND channels.
Model T50 Series EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your radio 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. Page 13 midlandusa.
Model T50 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION Cannot Receive Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication. No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock, to button presses Page 9). - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.
Model T50 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or 3.6V Rechargeable NiMH battery pack GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CH. Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 CH. No 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CH. Freq. 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.
Model T50 Series LIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada) Subject to the exclusions set forth below, 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 Three Years following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.
Model T50 Series Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com ACCESSORIES AVP1 AVPH4 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - 2 Ear Wrap Headsets - $19.99 - $39.99 AVP14 AVPH5 - Pair of Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Packs - 2 Behind the Head Headsets - $19.99 - $39.99 AVPH1 AVPH7 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 - 2 Mossy Oak Around the Ear Headsets with Boom Mic - $39.99 AVPH2 AVPH8 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit - 1 Action Throat Mic with Acoustic Ear Tube - $49.
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