Midland BR01 Manual

BR01
BUSINESS RADIO
Suitable for:
Business Restaurants Hospitality Warehousing
Instruction guide

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Index
Programming software (optional) 2
Content 3
Main characteristics 3
Coverage/Range 3
Main controls and parts of the radio 4
Operations 6
Power on/o and volume adjustment 6
Transmission 6
Monitor 6
Squelch 7
CTCSS/DCS tones 7
Flashlight 7
Battery recharge 7
Maintenance 8
Technical specifications 9
Troubleshooting 10

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Thanks for choosing Midland! BR01 is a portable transceiver that is free use in almost
all European countries. For further information, we suggest you look at the “Restrictions
on the use” chart.
Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG10, it is possible to increase the per-
formance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by disabling some of the default
features (CTCSS, TOT...)
For further information, please consult the Programming software manual.
Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invalidates the
approval.

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Content
• 1 BR01 transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 2800mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• 1 USB cable
Main characteristics
• PMR446 Transceiver
• Output power: ≤ 500mW ERP
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Battery life up to 37 hours
• Voice announcement
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch
• 50 CTCSS tones and 232 DCS codes
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. Inside a car or a metallic
constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage in the city, with
buildings or other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km. In open space but with obstruc-
tions like trees, leaves or houses the maximum possible range is about 4-6 Km. In
open space, without obstructions and in sight, like for example in mountain, the
coverage can be more than 12 Km.

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Main controls and parts of the radio
PTT
PTT
PTT
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1. Antenna
2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired channel
3. Power on button: keep pressed to turn on/o the radio. When the radio is
switched on, press shortly to turn on/o the flashlight.
4. Speaker
5. Built-in microphone
6. Led indicator:
RED: TX;
GREEN: RX.
7. Flashlight
8. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive.
9. Volume button +: press to increase the volume. Keep pressed to start battery
inquiry: level 4 -> battery 100%; level 3 -> battery 75%; level 2 -> battery
50%; level 1 -> battery 25%.
10. Volume button -: press to reduce the volume: Keep pressed to activate the
Monitor function.
11. External Speaker/Mic Jack- allows the connection with external devices such
as headsets, microphones.

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Operations
Power on/o and volume adjustment
To turn the radio on, keep pressed the Power on button.
To adjust the volume level as you prefer, press the Volume button +/-.
In case the radio does not pick up any signal, activate momentarily the Monitor
function that allows to detect also weak signals. Then, adjust the volume to the de-
sired level.
To turn the radio o, keep pressed the Power on button until a switch o tone is
heard.
Transmission
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
The radio comes with 16 PMR446 channels: 8 + 8 pre-set. CTCSS tones and DCS
codes cannot be set on channels 1-8 , only to channels 9-16.
Rotate the knob for the channel selection.
Keep pressed the Volume button - to enable the Monitor feature in order to make
sure that the frequency is not busy, then press the PTT button.
Release the PTT key to receive.
Only one user at a time can talk during radio communications. Therefore, it is important
not to transmit when you are receiving a communication and use the transmission mode
sparingly to allow other users to talk.
Transmission consumes a significant amount of energy and should therefore be used
sparingly to prolong the battery life.
If you are unable to contact a station that you have no problems in receiving, the station
may be using CTCSS tones or DCS codes.
Monitor
The Monitor feature is for excluding (opening) the Squelch, in order to listen to
signals that are too weak to keep the Squelch permanently opened.
Hold down the Volume button - to enable such function.

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Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on the channel in use and allows to receive
even weak signals.
BR01 has 10 dierent Squelch levels that can be set by programming software: 0
means that the Squelch is turned o; from level 1 to level 9 you will have dierent
levels of noise reduction. The higher is the level, the louder will be the Squelch.
By default, the Squelch level of BR01 is set on level 4.
Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case you may
not be able to receive weaker signals. On the other hand an excessively low Squelch value
could enable the Squelch even when no signals are present.
Squelch must always be adjusted when no signals are present.
CTCSS/DCS tones
CTCSS and DCS tones are similar to access codes and enable the radio to commu-
nicate only with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same
code. For each channel, you can set up to 50 CTCSS tones and 232 DCS codes.
The CTCSS/DCS tones are a sort of “access codes” and enable the radio to com-
municate only with the other users set on the same frequency and on the same
CTCSS/DCS tone. Undesired signals coming from other stations set on the same
frequency but with dierent CTCSS/DCS tones won’t be received.
Flashlight
With BR01 turned on, shortly press the Power on button to turn on/o the flashlight
at the top side of the radio.
Battery recharge
BR01 is equipped for using a 3,7V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which can be
recharged by connecting the USB cable to the radio and to a USB-charger (5V-
1A). It takes 10 hours to fully recharge the radio.
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the
BR01 is o and the battery pack is fully discharged.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption of up to 50%.
If it has been set, it automatically activates when the transceiver does not receive
any signal for more than 5 seconds in order to save the battery life.
The Power saving function is activated by default and can be modified only by soft-
ware.

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Maintenance
Your BR01 was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product
for many years.
As for all the electronically devices, we recommend you to follow this few sugge-
stions:
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may damage
it and/or annul the warranty.
• When using regulated power supply, take notice of power voltage, that must be
between 3,4V and 4,2V to avoid damages.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt
certain plastics. Do not store the radio in dusty or dirty areas.
• Keep the Radio dry. Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits.
• If it appears that the Radio diuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut o its
power immediately and take o the charger or battery from the Radio.

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Technical specifications
General
Frequency range 446.00625- 446.09375 MHz (PMR446)
Channels 16 PMR446 (8+8 preprogrammed)
Working temperature -20°/+55° C
Operating voltage 3.7V
Operate mode Simplex
Dimensions 150x55x27 mm
Weight 157g (Battery pack included)
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Duty cycle 5/5/90%
Category B
Transmitter
Frequency stability ±2.5PPM
Output power ≤500mW ERP
Max frequency deviation ≤2,5KHz
Audio distortion ≤3%
Adjacent channel power < 60 dB
Spurious radiation Within European legal terms
Occupied bandwidth Within European legal terms
Receiver
RF sensibility <0.4uV@20 dB SINAD
Audio distortion ≤3%
Audio response 300Hz ÷ 3KHz
Adjacent channel selectivity Within European legal terms
Intermodulation rejection Within European legal terms
Spurious response Within European legal terms
Blocking Within European legal terms

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
Solution
The radio doesn’t switch on
The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been installed
correctly.
Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has been cor-
rectly installed.
The radio switches o shortly after it has been switched
on Discharged battery pack.
Recharge the battery pack.
The battery pack does not recharge
The battery-charger has not been connected or installed cor-
rectly.
Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the installa-
tion of the batteries.
The radio switches on but is unable to receive signals
The site of installation is too shielded. Move to an another area.
The volume is too low
Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the
one set by the parties you are communicating with.
It is not possible to communicate with other parties
An incorrect radio channel has been selected. Select the same radio channel used by the parties you are com-
municating with.
The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from the party
you are communicating with
Move to another area.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the
one set by the parties you are communicating with.
Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The signal is very weak.
Try temporarily disabling the Squelch by means of the Monitor
feature.
The transmission distance is excessive and/or there are obsta-
cles in the transmission path
Move closer to the party you are communicating with or to ano-
ther area.
Other parties are using the same channel Check the trac on the radio channel by means of the Monitor
feature and select another channel if required.
The radio has been installed too close to equipment that causes
interference (televisions, computers, etc.) Increase the distance between the radio and this equipment.
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Commission time is too high.
Try reducing the transmission time and/or using a low power.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
Solution
The radio doesn’t switch on The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been installed
correctly.
Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has been cor-
rectly installed.
The radio switches o shortly after it has been switched
on Discharged battery pack.
Recharge the battery pack.
The battery pack does not recharge The battery-charger has not been connected or installed cor
-
rectly.
Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the installa-
tion of the batteries.
The radio switches on but is unable to receive signals
The site of installation is too shielded.
Move to an another area.
The volume is too low
Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the
one set by the parties you are communicating with.
It is not possible to communicate with other parties
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
Select the same radio channel used by the parties you are com-
municating with.
The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from the party
you are communicating with
Move to another area.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the
one set by the parties you are communicating with.
Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The signal is very weak.
Try temporarily disabling the Squelch by means of the Monitor
feature.
The transmission distance is excessive and/or there are obsta
-
cles in the transmission path
Move closer to the party you are communicating with or to ano-
ther area.
Other parties are using the same channel
Check the trac on the radio channel by means of the Monitor
feature and select another channel if required.
The radio has been installed too close to equipment that causes
interference (televisions, computers, etc.)
Increase the distance between the radio and this equipment.
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Commission time is too high.
Try reducing the transmission time and/or using a low power.

Prodotto o importato da:
CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7- 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia
www.midlandreurope.com
In Italia l’uso di questo apparato è soggetto ad una dichiarazione. Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le
istruzioni. Se il prodotto contiene batterie: non gettare nel fuoco, non disperdere nell’ambiente dopo
l’uso, usare gli appositi contenitori per la raccolta.
Produced or imported by:
CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l.
Via. R.Sevardi 7 42124 Mancasale Reggio Emilia Italy
Imported by:
ALAN - NEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants.
P06 1TT - United Kingdom
www.nevada.co.uk
The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions. Read the instructions carefully before
installation and use. If the product contains batteries: do not throw the battery into fire. To disperse after
use, throw into the appropriate containers.
Importado por:
MIDLAND IBERIA, SA
C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona - España)
www.midland.es
El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa.
Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo. si el producto contiene pilas o baterías no las
tire al fuego ni las disperse en el ambiente después de su uso, utilice los contenedores apropiados para su
reciclaje.
Vertrieb durch:
ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1K - D-63303 Dreieich Deutschland
www.alan-electronics.de
Die Benutzung dieses Handfunkgerätes ist von den landesspezifischen Bestimmungen abhängig. Vor
Benutzung Bedienungsanleitung beachten. Bei Verwendung von Batterien beachten Sie bitte die
Umweltbestimmungen. Batterien niemals ins oene Feuer werfen, und nur in dafür vorgesehene Sam-
melbehälter entsorgen.