Midland G10 Manual

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PMR446 TRANSCEIVER
G10
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Index
Programming software (optional) 2
Content 2
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
Scan 6
Squelch 7
Battery recharge 7
Maintenance 7
Technical specifications 9
Troubleshooting 11

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Thanks for choosing Midland! G10 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 G10 is a multi-task PMR446 transceiver.
Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a sturdy me-
chanical frame, G10 is the ideal and eective solution for the professionals who
need to stay in touch with the working team (in construction sites, buildings, shows,
trade fairs or hotels) or for leisure users that just want to keep up with friends and
family.
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.
Content
• 1 G10 transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 wall adaptor
• 1 1200mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• 1 desktop charger

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Main characteristics
• PMR446 Transceiver
• Output power: ≤ 500mW ERP
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Scan
• Vocal tuning
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch
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
1. Antenna
2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired channel
3. Power/volume knob- turn clockwise to power on and increase the volume le-
vel. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and power o.
4. Speaker
5. Built-in microphone
6. Led indicator:
RED: TX;
GREEN: RX.
7. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive.
8. Function key 1: hold down this button to activate the Monitor function.
9. Function key 2: not programmed by default
10. External Speaker/Mic Jack- allows the connection with external devices such
as headsets, microphones.

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SP
MIC
PTT
1
2 3
4
5
6
SP
MIC
PTT 7
8
9
10

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Operations
Power on/o and volume adjustment
Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the volume level as you
prefer. To turn the radio o, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a me-
chanical “click”.
Transmission
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
Briefly press the Function key 1 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 Function key 1 to enable such function.
Scan
This function can be activated only by means of the optional programming software.
To enable the Scan function, all 16 channels must be programmed.
If you turn on the radio on channel 16, the scanning will automatically start.
Whenever any signal is detected, the scanning will stop on a busy channel.
If the PTT is pressed, you will transmit on the latest busy channel.
Channel 16 is the priority channel, therefore if you don’t pick up any signal when
you press PTT, the radio will transmit on channel 16.

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Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows to receive even
weak signals.
G10 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 G10 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.
The Time Out timer is settable from 30 sec to 270 sec. only through the program-
ming software.
This feature is disabled by default.
Battery recharge
G10 is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which can be re-
charged 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 4-5 hours to fully recharge the radio.
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the G10
is o and the battery pack is fully discharged.
! Using a different battery charger other than the one specified can cause da-
mage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.
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. Power saving can
be disabled only through Programming software.

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Maintenance
Your G10 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 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 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.
• Do not transmit without antenna.