Midland G477 XT Manual

Midland G47795
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477MHz CB Radio |
5Watt transceiver

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G477;7
Brief Introduction
Midland has been a world player in the Two Way radio industry for over 40 years
and LVGHOLJKWHGWR release thLV G477;7 Australian 80 channel 477 MHz, 5 Watt hand
held transceiver. This radio is built to face a rugged life and is designed to meet all the
requirements of the AS/NZS4365 standard.
The UDGLRis a compact and powerful 5 watt transceiver thatLs ergonomically designed to
Roger Beep.
Cautions and practical advice
This manual has important operational and safety instructions. )RU maximum
performance of the transceiver, SOHDVH read carefully and keep for future reference.
smoke, etc.)
Turn off the UDGLR when DWa petrol station.
Do not attempt to modify the transceiver or the battery.
7o store the equipment for aQH[WHQGHG period, UHPRYH the batteryfrom the
transceiver.
When the UDGLRis operating, ensure the antenna SRLQWV away from your face.
The transceiver works best wLWK the antenna inD vertical position and the microphone
at a distance of 5-10 cm away from the mouth.
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DO NOT use the transceiver whilst driving a vehicle.
Avoid exposing the transceiver to the sun for long periods or in extreme
temperature
Excessive overheating can cause the battery to explode.
Under no circumstances should the user short-circuit or cross the battery terminals
7KLVFDQ irreversibly damage the battery RU lead to an explosion.
It is recommended:
• Transport the equipment in a way WKDW would never VKRUWFLUFXLW the terminals.
• Not carry with ORRVHmetallic objects like keys, coins, etc.
• Ensure the equipment and battery GR QRW contact Zater or otherFRQGXFWLYH
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General Functions of the transceiver
• Frequency range: 476.4250 – 477.4125MHz.
• High/Low TX output power option.
• 80 channels.
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• Scrambler.
• Power Saving System to reduce battery consumption.
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• Busy channel automatic lock.
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Unpacking of the equipment and content
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Supplied accessories
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Transceiver Unit Battery Pack Belt Clip Power Adapter
Desktop Charger External Antenna User Manual

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Transceiver Scheme
General Side View
1. Antenna
2. Channel&RQWURO
3. ON-OFF/VOLUME&RQWURO
4. TUDQVPLWindicator LED5HG
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5. Speaker
6. Microphone
7. LCD Display
8. 8SFhannel/Function key
9. 'RZQFhannel/Function key
10. Menu key
11. 3XVK7R7DONPTTkeySUHVV
for transmit TX, release to receive RX)
12. Monitor Side key
13. External accessor\connection:
earphone, speakerPLFURSKRQH
14. Battery UHOHDVH0RYHXS
15. Battery
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1
6
8
10 9
7
5
4
3
2
PTT SPK
MIC
11
15
12
14
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Display Icons Description
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Key Lock on
Sub tone Numbering / Menu Numbering
Key tone “beep” on
SBattery save systemRQ
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CT &RQWLQXRXV7RQH&RGHG6TXHOFK6\VWHP&7&66VXEWRQHRQ
DCS
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FIndicatesLQ0(18PRGH
SCR Scrambler
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PRI Scanning beginning from priority active channel
Battery capacityLQGLFDWRU
RecHLYH5;DQG7UDQVPLWTXsignal indicator
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Working Modes
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Scheme / index Menu
Menu 01 &7&66'&66XEWRQHV67
Menu 02 6FUDPEOHU6&5
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Menu 15 5(6(7

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Setting function using MENU
Menu 01 – Analog CTCSS / Digital DCS Sub tones67
Press MENUXVLQJŸDQGźVHOHFWWKHPHQXQXPEHU01.
Press MENU WR FRQILUP WKH RSWLRQ WREH FRQILJXUHG8VHWKHXSFRQWUROIRUFKDQQHO
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FRQWURORIchannels lets you LQGLYLGXDOO\scroll the tones.
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WRWKHRSHUDWLYHFKDQQHOGLVSOD\E\SUHVVLQJ MENUIRUDIHZVHFRQGVRUWKHPTT button.
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Menu 02 – Scrambler (SCR)
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feature. Another user who is tuned to the same channel and the same sub-tone without
scrambler function would hear a voice so distorted that it would be totally
incomprehensible.
This feature makes the G477XT an exceptional device for use by groups where privacy
is required.
Press MENU and use Ÿź to locate the menu number 02. Press MENU
configuration of this option.
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02
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Menu 03 – Squelch level (SQL)
Press MENUXVLQJŸDQGźORFDWHWKHPHQXQXPEHU03. Press MENUWRFRQILUP
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Menu 04 – Battery Saver System (SAV)
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Press MENUDQGXVHŸDQGźWRORFDWHWKHPHQXQXPEHU3UHVV0(18WRFRQILUP
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SAV ON
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2ptionsPD\ blink Rn the display. Using the upper channel controller RUŸDQGźWRWXUQ
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Menu 05 – TX output power (PWR)
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Press MENUDQGXVHŸźWRORFDWHWKHPHQXQXPEHU05. PressMENUWRFRQILUP
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leave the MENU to go directly to the operative channel display by pressing MENU IRUDIHZ
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Menu 06 – Transmission Time-out Timer (TOT)
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Menu 07 – Busy channel lock-out (BCL)
When the radio receives a signal, it stops transmitting to avoid interferences on the busy
channel.This option prevents the user from transmitting if the radio is receiving a signal.
Press MENUDQGXVHŸźWRORFDWHWKHPHQXQXPEHU07. Press MENUWRFRQILUP
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Using the upper channel controlRr ŸDQGźWRFKRRVHWKUHHRSWLRQV
OFF: Turn off the transmissionEXV\FKDQQHOORFN
WAV: Turn on the transmissionEXV\FKDQQHOORFNIURPDQ\VLJQDORQWKHFKDQQHO
COD: Turn on the transmissionEXV\FKDQQHOORFNMXVWIURPDVLJQDOWKDWFRLQFLGHVZLWKWKH
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Menu 08 – Key sound “beep” (BP)
Press MENU DQG XVH Ÿź WR ORFDWH WKH PHQX QXPEHU  3UHVV 0(18 WR FRQILUP
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Menu 09 – Display Light (LMP)
Press MENU XVLQJ Ÿ DQG ź ORFDWH WKH PHQX QXPEHU  3UHVV 0(18 WR FRQILUP
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LMP ON
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OFF: Turn off the display light.
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