Midland G18 Manual

G18
”Instruction guide
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER |

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Index
Programming software (optional) 4
What’s in the box 4
Coverage/Range 5
Suggestions and warnings 6
Main controls and parts of the radio 7
LCD Display 7
Main controls and parts of the radio 8
Battery recharge 10
Operations 11
Power on/off and volume adjustment 11
Transmission and reception 11
Monitor 11
Roger Beep (end transmission tone) 12
Alarm function (Emergency) 12
MENU functions 13
Scan 13
PRI (Priority Scan) 13
VOX 13
POW – Setting the transmission power 14
Squelch 14

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Scrambler 15
Led - Backlight 15
Keypad Beep on/off 16
Keypad lock (KEYBO) 16
TOT- Funzione TX timeout timer 16
SCAN mode settings 17
TO - Time-operated Scan 17
CO: Carrier-operated Scan 17
SE: Search Scan 17
VOICE function 17
C-CDC / R-CDC / T-CDC 18
Name - Nome 18
Technical specifications 20
Troubleshooting 22

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Thanks for choosing Midland! G18 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.
Midland G18 is the new multi-tasks PMR446 transceiver.
Its robust frame and the IP67 certification ensure a total protection from
dust and from the immersion in water up to 1mt depth for 30 minutes.
G18 is the ideal solution for your free time but especially in extreme con-
ditions that require a reliable device.
Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG-G15, it is possible to
increase the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality
by enabling or disabling some features (CTCSS, TOT, VOX, ROGER BEEP,
SQUELCH, VOICE...)
For further information, please consult the Programming software ma-
nual.
Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invali-
dates the approval.
What’s in the box
• 1 G18 transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 wall adaptor
• 1 Li-ion da 1600mAh rechargeable battery pack
• 1 fast desktop charger

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• Main features
• PMR446 transceiver
• IP67 certified: the housing protects the device from dust and from wa-
ter infiltration up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes
• Output power: ≤500mW ERP
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Scrambler
• Multifunction key
• Compander (programmable with PRG-G15)
• FM Radio (programmable with PRG-G15)
• Scan
• Vocal announcement
• Roger Beep
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch
Coverage/Range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained du-
ring use in an open space.
The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental fac-
tors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings or other obstructions.
Inside a car or a metallic construction, the range can be reduced. Normal-
ly the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1
or 2 Km. In open space but with obstructions 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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Suggestions and warnings
Your G18 was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy
this product for many years.
As for all the electronic devices, we recommend you to follow these sug-
gestions:
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may
damage it and annul the warranty.
• When using regulated power supply, take note of the power voltage,
that must be between 6V and 8V to avoid damages.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and
warp or melt certain plastics. Do not store the radio in dirty areas.
• If it appears that the Radio diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please
shut off its power immediately and take off the charger or battery
from the radio.
• Do not transmit without antenna.

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Main controls and parts of the radio
MENU ENT VFO/MR
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LCD Display
a. Keypad lock
b. Selected CTCSS tone or DCS code
c. Number of the menu/channel indicator
d. Battery status indicator
e. Channel in use
f. Priority scan mode
g. VOX function activated
h. Low power indicator
i. Function key activated
j. Indicator of rx and tx signal strength

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MENU ENT VFO/MR
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1. Antenna
2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the diffe-
rent settings.
3. Power/volume knob: turn clockwise to power on and increase the
volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level
and power off.
4. Speaker
5. Built-in microphone
6. Led indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX.
7. Emergency button (it can be activated through the programming
software)
8. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive.
9. Function key 1: Short pressure: Monitor function activation (PF3).
Main controls
and parts of the radio

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MENU ENT VFO/MR
1
2
3
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10. Function key 2: Long pressure: SCAN function activation (PF4).
11. External Speaker/Mic Jack (Motorola type) : allows the connection
with external devices such as headsets, microphones.
12. Multi-function key ‘FUN’: it allows to activate secondary functions.
13. LCD Display
14. Multi-function keys MENU - ENT - VFO/MR

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Battery recharge
G18 is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, which
can be recharged by connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to
a mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the
desktop charger plug.
It takes 4 hours to fully recharge the radio.
The led of the desktop charger indicates the status of the recharge:
Red = charging,
Green = full charge
For maximum battery life, we recommend you to charge the battery pack
when the G18 is off and the battery pack is fully discharged.
! Using a different battery charger other than the one specified can
cause damage to your device or may even cause explosions and per-
sonal injuries.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption of up
to 50% and saves the battery life. If it has been set, it automatically activates
when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds.
Power saving can be disabled only through the Programming software.