Midland BR180 User manual

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BUSINESS BAND TWO-WAY RADIOS
OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3
FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................3
FCC NOTICE .......................................................................................................................3
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ...............................................................4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START GUIDE.............................................5
CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................5
LCD DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................6
INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................................................................................6
INSTALLING THE HOLSTER ...........................................................................................7
INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES.......................................................................7
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK...................................................................................7
TO CHARGE BGC180 MULTI-UNIT CHARGER ACCESSORY ........................................8
USE AND CARE ..................................................................................................................9
ABOUT RANGE...................................................................................................................9
OPERATING YOUR RADIO ................................................................................................9
CHANNEL SELECTION ....................................................................................................10
MONITOR...........................................................................................................................10
CHANNEL SCAN...............................................................................................................10
KEYPAD LOCK..................................................................................................................10
CALL AND VIBRATE ALERT............................................................................................10
MENU SETTINGS..............................................................................................................11
NOAA WEATHER ALERT .................................................................................................12
PROGRAMMING RADIO...................................................................................................13
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................13
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING................................................................................................13
CHANNEL FREQUENCY AND PRIVACY CODE SETTINGS ..........................................14
CUSTOMIZE THE NUMBER OF CHANNELS ...............................................................14
ADVANCED SETTINGS ....................................................................................................15
RADIO TO RADIO CLONING............................................................................................16
DEFAULT FREQUENCIES AND PRIVACY CODE CHART .............................................16
AVAILABLE FREQUENCY CHART ..................................................................................17
PRIVACY CODES ..............................................................................................................18
CTCSS PRIVACY CODE CHART...................................................................................18
DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART .......................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................20
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................21
ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................22
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the BR180 Business Radio from Midland.
We recommend you read this manual thoroughly to insure you get peak performance from
your radio. You may also contact our Customer Service Team at [phone] (8 AM to
4:30 PM CT, M-F) for assistance.
FEATURES
• 1-Watt transmit power
• Customize to 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channel Operation
• 99 Frequency selection channel bank
• 142 Privacy codes
• LCD display with backlighting
• NOAA Weather alerts and information
• Li-Ion rechargeable battery
• Up to 14 hours of battery life
• Battery save mode
• Battery gauge with low battery alert
• Keypad tones and Keypad lock
• VOX and Squelch control
• 5 Call alerts and Vibrate alert
• Monitor and Scan
• Time-Out-Timer
• Keypad and PC programming
• Radio to radio cloning
FCC NOTICE
The radio operates on UHF frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on these frequencies.
Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of these frequencies, in violation of FCC
rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identication
when operating the radio on these channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in
permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other users, and being
prudent with the length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions
about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s
website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 601.

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EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international
standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations:
47 CFR part 2, sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United
States, Report 86,1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.
The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.
The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
BODY WORN OPERATION
If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland supplied or
approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories
not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/ Health Canada
RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use accessories supplied or approved by
Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body
when transmitting.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND
RADIO CORP could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit
a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the
settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your
radio must be made by qualied technicians.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must
accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation,
this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with
Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO-QUICK START
CONTROLS
A. Antenna.
B. Power/Volume
Turn clockwise to turn the power on and
increase the volume level. Turn counterclockwise
to decrease the volume level and turn the
power off
C. LED Indicator
Solid Green indicates RX
Solid Red indicates TX
D. LCD Display
See the section below for details
E. Weather/Keypad Lock
Short press to listen to the weather
Long press to lock the keypad
F. Call/Menu
Quick double press to send a call alert
Long press to activate menu
G. Microphone
H. Channel or Menu Down
I. Channel or Menu Up
J. TALK (Push-To-Talk)
Press and speak into the microphone to transmit
Release to receive
K. Speaker
L. Monitor/Scan
Short press to activate Monitor
Long press to activate Scan
M. Accessory Speaker/Mic Jack
N. Battery Door
D
A
B
E
FG
K
J
H
C
I
CALL/MENU WX/LOCK
L
M
N
MON
SCAN

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Your radio operates with a Lithium-Ion battery. Care should be taken when installing
or removing the battery not to short circuit the contacts causing damage to the
battery pack.
To install the battery:
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the battery door by pressing down on the
top center of the battery door and sliding it down from the radio.
2. Place the battery inside the battery compartment, making sure the battery contacts are
aligned with the radio contacts. Slide up and press down to lock the battery into place.
3. Replace the battery door making sure it snaps into place.
To remove the battery:
1. Remove the battery door as described above.
2. Slide the battery up to un-lock it and lift it up out of the compartment.
LCD DISPLAY
A. Channel Number
B. Battery Gauge
C. Scan On/Off
D. Weather On/Off
E. Vox On/Off
F. Vibrate On/Off
G. Keypad lock On/Off
H. Frequency or Privacy
Code Number
I. Programming information
A
DB E
F
C
G
H
I
Press down
Slide off
Press down to install
Push/Lift up to remove
Slide battery up

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INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES
Pull the accessory jack cover to the side exposing the speaker/mic jacks.
To charge using the Desktop Charger:
1. Plug the barrel plug on the adaptor cord into the connector on the back of the
charging base.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V AC wall outlet, making sure the AC outlet has power.
• The charger’s LED’s turns green when power is present.
3. Make sure the battery contacts and charge terminals are clean and in good condition.
4. Slide the radio with the installed battery, or a spare battery without a radio,
into the charger, being careful to align the radio or battery contacts to the
charging terminals.
• The chargers LED’s will turn red and begin charging the battery.
• Charging time will vary based on the battery level, but should not take
longer than 5 hours.
5. After charging is complete the LED will turn Green.
6. Remove the radio from the charger when fully charged.
INSTALLING THE HOLSTER
With the back of the radio facing you, align the bottom of the holster with the bottom of the
radio, and push the top of the holster over the top of the radio until the Lock Tab snaps into
place.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your radio is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack which can be recharged by inserting
the radio or battery into the desktop charger as described below.
Low Battery Alert: The radio will double beep every 10 seconds and the Battery Icon will flash
in the display to let you know you need to charge the battery soon.
Lock Tab
Accessory Jack Cover
To remove the Holster, push on the
Lock Tab until it releases the radio.
Insert the accessory plug into the speaker/
mic jack, making sure it is securely in
place and has made a good connection.

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To charge using the BGC180 Multi-Unit Charger accessory:
The (optional) Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows the drop-in charging of 6 radios and 6
batteries from a single AC outlet.
It is recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio turned off to
ensure it fully charges.
• Only use the Midland Lithium-Ion battery pack designed for this radio.
• Do not attempt to charge any battery packs other than the one indicated
in the manual.
• This may cause leakage and damage to the radio or charger and void
your warranty.
1. Plug the barrel plug on the adaptor cord into the connector on the back of the
charging base.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V AC wall outlet. Make sure the AC outlet has power.
• The charger’s LED’s will turn green when power is present.
3. Make sure the battery contacts and charge terminals are clean and in good condition.
4. Slide the radio with the installed battery, or a spare battery without a radio, into the
charger, being careful to align the radio or battery contacts to the charging terminals.
• The charger LED’s will turn red and begin charging the unit.
• Charging time will vary based on the battery level but should not take longer
than 5 hours.
5. After charging is complete the LED will turn Green.

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ABOUT RANGE
Your BR180 is designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Optimum conditions are:
• Open warehouse floor plan or area.
• Open rural areas without obstructions.
• Flat areas where you can see the other person to ensure you get
maximum range.
• You are using fully charged batteries. A low battery will cause low power
conditions.
• Your radio is set to use its highest transmit power level.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
1. Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the
volume level.
2. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off.
3. During Power On, and when changing channels, the radio will briefly display the channel
and privacy code settings.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
For maximum voice clarity, hold the radio microphone about 1 inch from your mouth.
1. Press and hold the TALK button and speak in a normal voice into the Microphone.
• The RX/TX LED will glow RED while transmitting.
2. The radio will automatically receive a transmission when the TALK button is not pressed.
• The RX/TX LED will glow GREEN when your radio is receiving a transmission.
Industrial Multi-Level
Inside Steel-Concrete Building
Up to 200,000 sq. ft. Up to 15 floors
Inside a Multi-level Building
USE AND CARE
• Use only a soft, damp cloth to clean the radio.
• Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
• Do not immerse the radio in water.
• Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
• Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.

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CHANNEL SELECTION
1. Press the channel up or down selection buttons to the desired channel.
a. The radio will display the channel numbers as you scroll up or down the selection.
b. The radio will only display the channels that are programmed with a frequency.
MONITOR
1. Briefly press the Monitor/Scan button to turn Monitor on or off.
• Monitor is used to check for channel traffic before you transmit.
KEYPAD LOCK
1. Press and hold the WX/Lock button for 3 seconds to lock the keypad.
• Keypad lock prevents accidental changes to the channel or menu settings.
• You can send/receive calls, use Call Alert, Listen to Weather, and Scan while
the keypad is locked.
CHANNEL SCAN
1. Press and hold the Scan/Monitor button for 3 seconds to turn Scan on or off.
2. The radio will rapidly scan through all available channels stopping briefly on a channel
in use to hear the conversation.
3. You may join the conversation by pressing the TALK button and using the radio normally.
4. The radio will return to scan mode after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Make sure you are using the same channel/frequencies and privacy code as others in
your communications group, or you will not be able to hear or talk to them.
CALL AND VIBRATE ALERT
Your BR180 can send a “Call Tone” or briefly vibrate another radio to alert them you are
about to transmit. Before using these features, turn ON CALL ALERT by using either
the Keypad or PC Programming (see pg. 15) and use the MENU function as described
below to turn Vibrate Alert ON. The Vibrate Icon will be displayed when
the vibrate function is on.
These features are designed to work together to keep disruption to a conversation at
a minimum.
CALL ALERT ON - Only
1. Quickly double press the CALL/MENU Button to send your Call Tone to other radios.
2. Receiving radios with Vibrate ON, will only vibrate. They will not sound the Call Tone.
CALL ALERT and VIBRATE ALERT - Both ON
1. Quickly double press the CALL/MENU Button to send your Call Tone to other radios.
2. Receiving radios with Vibrate ON, will only vibrate. They will not sound the Call Tone.

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MENU SETTINGS
Set-up additional features through the radio menu.
• VOX: Sensitivity Level: Provides Hands-free operation by speaking directly into the
microphone without having to press the TALK button.
•Vibrate Alert: Replaces a Call Alert tone with a physical sensation to create a quiet
environment.
• Keypad Beeps (Tones): Provides positive feedback when a button is pressed. Turn
them off to create a quiet environment.
• Backlighting: Briefly illuminates the display when a button is pressed. Turn it off to
increase battery life.
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to enter the Menu mode.
1. Only the menu, TALK, up and down arrow buttons are active when using the
menu function.
2. Press the TALK to exit the menu at any time.
3. You cannot enter Menu if the keypad is locked.
4. The menu function will time out after 4 seconds of inactivity.
“OF” or the setting
number will be
Flashing
“OF” or “ON” will
be Flashing
“OF” or “ON” will
be Flashing
“OF” or “ON” will
be Flashing
Standby Mode
MENU
long press
MENU
press
MENU
press
MENU
press
MENU
press
Use Up or Down keys to turn
VOX on or off.
1 = Low
2 = Medium
3 = High
or
Selective Sensitivity
Value
Use Up or Down keys to turn
VOX on or off.
Use Up or Down keys to turn
VOX on or off.
Use Up or Down keys to turn
VOX on or off.
PTT press or
4 sec timeout will store
current settings and exit
menu mode.
PTT press or
4 sec timeout will store
current settings and exit
menu mode.
PTT press or
4 sec timeout will store
current settings and exit
menu mode.
PTT press or
4 sec timeout will store
current settings and exit
menu mode.
OF
VOX
OF
OF
bP bP
OF
bL bL
Vibrate
Key Beeps
VOX
Backlight
Other radio brands may or may not respond to a Call or Vibrate Alert sent from a BR180.
VIBRATE ALERT ON – Only
1. Pressing the TALK button will briefly vibrate the receiving radios.
Note: There is a 30 second “time-out” after each time the TALK button is pressed as not
to vibrate again and disrupt a conversation.
2. Call Tones will not be sent to, or heard by, other radios.

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NOAA WEATHER ALERT
The BR180 is equipped with Listen to Weather and Weather Alert that provides
information directly from the National Weather Service (“NWS”) for severe weather
events or civil emergencies so you can take appropriate actions to stay safe.
1. Set the Weather Channel
a. Briefly press the WX/Lock button.
b. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to enter Weather setup.
c. Press Menu again to set the Weather Channel.
d. Use the Up/Down arrows to select your weather channel.
• You will hear the NWS broadcast. If not, check the frequency-channel assignment.
e. Press the Menu or TALK button to save your setting and Listen to Weather.
2. Listen to Weather
a. Briefly press the WX/Lock button to listen to the NWS weather broadcast.
b. The radio will display the weather icon and the weather channel.
c. Press the WX/Lock or TALK button to exit Listen to Weather.
3. Weather Alert
a. Briefly press the WX/Lock button to Listen to Weather.
b. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to enter Weather Alert setup.
c. Press the Up or Down arrow button to turn Weather Alert On or Off.
d. The Weather Icon will flash if Weather Alert is turned on.
e. Press Menu and advance to Set the Weather Channel or press the TALK button to
save your setting and exit the Weather Set up mode.
• The BR180 must be programmed to the
correct Weather Channel for your area for
the feature to work correctly.
• Check with your local NWS office or go to the
NWS website at https://www.weather.gov/nwr/
station_listing to find your frequency. Use the
chart to locate the weather channel setting
number to be programmed into the radio.
• The BR180 will not send or receive calls while in Listen to Weather mode.
• Scan, Call Alert, and Monitor are inactive in Listen to Weather mode as not to
disrupt the NWS broadcast.
• All functions of the radio will continue to operate normally when Weather Alert
is on.
• Receiving an Alert will override all other functions of the radio to ensure you
hear the complete message from the NWS.
Channel Frequency
1 162.550
2 162.400
3 162.475
4 162.425
5 162.450
6 162.500
7 162.525
8* 161.650
9* 161.775
10* 163.275
*Canadian Maritime Frequency

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PROGRAMMING YOUR RADIO
You can easily configure your BR180 radio by using the FREE Programming software or by
using the Keypad programing outlined below for basic functions. You can transfer the entire
programming from one radio to another using the Radio-to-Radio Cloning feature.
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
Use the PC programming software to fully configure your BR180 Radio. Download the FREE
software with instructions from the BizTalk support page at the www.midlandusa.com website.
With the PC Software you can configure:
• Channel Frequency • Privacy Codes • Squelch Level • Keypad Beeps • Roger Beep
• Vibrate • Backlight • Battery Save • Call Tone • Vox Level • Weather Channel/Alert
• Microphone Gain • Time Out Timer
Enter Keypad Programming Mode
1.Turn the radio off.
2.Press and hold the Mon/Scan and the TALK buttons at the same time and turn the
radio on.
3.The “PROGRAM” Icon will come on, the Channel number will be displayed, and the
Frequency Code Number will flash to confirm you are in the Programming mode.
• Only Menu, TALK, Up and Down arrow buttons are active when in the
Programming mode.
• Programming mode will time out after 15 seconds of inactivity.
• You can press TALK at any time to save the setting and exit the Programming mode.
TIP: Before programming, go to the Available Frequency and the Privacy Code charts below,
and make note of the Frequency and Privacy Code numbers you will program into the radio.
A
PROGRAM
Icon is on
Display
Press and hold the
MON/SCAN and TALK
buttons while powering on
the radio
Radio Off
Channel number
displayed
Frequency code
number will be
flashing
PROGRAM FREQ
1
99
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING
The basic functions of the radio can be configured using the Keypad Programming feature,
eliminating the need for a computer to customize your radio.
• Channel Frequency Selection • Privacy Code Selection by Channel • Roger Beep On/Off
• Call Tone selection • Time Out Timer Duration • Power Save Mode
The BA1 Programming Cable is required to program the radio. It is listed in the back of this
manual and available at www.midlandusa.com.

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Channel Frequency and Privacy Code Settings
1. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to make your Frequency Code selection.
2. Use the CALL/MENU button to advance to the next step.
3. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to make your Privacy Code selection.
4. Use the CALL/MENU button to advance to the next Channel.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until all 4 channels are programmed.
6. You will automatically advance to the next setting after all 4 channels have
been programmed.
CUSTOMIZE THE NUMBER OF CHANNELS
Increase ease of operation by customizing your BR180 to only the number of channels you
need by “Hiding” un-needed channels.
Hide a channel by entering “00” for the frequency code when prompted.
(It is not necessary to change the Privacy Code setting.) The radio will only recognize
a channel with an assigned Frequency Code, defaulting operation to the 1, 2, 3, or 4
channels that are programmed with a Frequency Code.
B
A
Press Call/Menu Button
Press Call/Menu Button
YES
Display
Display
Set Frequency
Set Privacy Code
Channel number
1 to 4
PROGRAM FREQ
1
99
Channel number
1 to 4
PROGRAM CODE
1
142
Done with all 4
channels?
Loop through
each channel
(1 to 4)
NO
You will automatically advance
to the next setting after all 4
channels are programmed,
Use the Up or Down
buttons to select the
Frequency Code
number. Entering “00”
will hide the channel.
Use the Up or Down
buttons to select the
Privacy Code number.
CH
NO. Freq. (MHz)
Frequency
Code
Number
Privacy
Code
Privacy
Code
Number
1 464.5500 55 67.0 1
2 467.9250 85 67.0 1
3 467.8500 79 67.0 1
4 467.8750 81 67.0 1
Default Channel Programming

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TIP: Use the Default Value if unsure what setting to use.
Programming is complete.
The radio return to stand-by mode.
Press Call//Menu Button
Press Call//Menu Button
Press Call//Menu Button
Press Call//Menu Button
Set Roger Beep
(On / Off)
Set Call Tone
Set Tx timeout
Set PowerBeep
On / Off
B
Standby
Use the Up or Down buttons to turn
Power Save mode On or Off.
Default Value is Off.
Display
Display
Display
Display
Roger Beep lets others know when you are done transmitting and the channel is
clear for someone else to use.
Assign yourself a Call Tone so when you send it, others will know it is you.
T-O-T prevents the radio from overheating or from someone dominating a
conversation by turning off the transmission after a set time.
Power Save mode puts your radio to “sleep” when it is not active, saving battery
life. Press TALK and wait a second before transmitting to “wake up” the radio.
Use the Up or Down buttons to select the Time Out
Timer duration of 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds.
Default Value is 30
Use the Up or Down buttons to select a
Call Tone (1-5) or turn them Off
Default Value is 0 or OFF
Use the Up or Down buttons to turn
Roger Beep On or Off.
Default Value is Off
PROGRAM
120 TO
PROGRAM
OF CA
PROGRAM
5rb
PROGRAM
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PROGRAM
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PROGRAM
OF
PS PS
PROGRAM
ADVANCED SETTINGS

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RADIO TO RADIO CLONING
The settings from a BR180 radio can be directly transferred to another BR180 radio,
bypassing the need to individually program radios. The BA22 cloning cable is required and
is listed in the back of this manual and available on the www.midlandusa.com website.
1. Turn off both radios.
2. Connect the programmed (Host) radio to the radio to be programmed (Clone) using
the BA22 Cloning cable.
3. Turn on the Host radio.
4. Press and hold both the Up and Down arrow buttons and turn on the radio to
be Cloned.
a. “PROGRAM” will flash in the display to confirm you are in Cloning mode.
b. The display will count upwards to 100 to show the data transfer.
c. The Cloned radio will restart after cloning is complete.
5. Unplug the radios and check the radios’ operation as the final conformation.
FULL FACTORY RESET
You can reset the radio to its original factory (default) settings by pressing and holding
down the TALK and UP Channel/Menu arrow buttons while turning the radio on.
FREQUENCIES
The radio comes pre-programmed with the most commonly used Frequencies and Privacy
Codes already assigned to a channel.
DEFAULT FREQUENCIES AND PRIVACY CODE CHART
You may change the channel assignment using the FREE Programming Software or the
Keypad Programming as shown above.
CH
NO.
Frequency
(MHz)
Frequency
Code
Number
Privacy
Code
Privacy
Code
Number
1 464.5500 55 67.0 1
2 467.9250 85 67.0 1
3 467.8500 79 67.0 1
4 467.8750 81 67.0 1

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Freq.
Code
Frequency
(MHz)
Freq.
Code
Frequency.
(MHz)
Freq.
Code
Frequency
(MHz)
Freq.
Code
Frequency
(MHz)
1 451.1875 26 461.0375 51 464.4875 76 467.7875
2 451.2375 27 461.0625 52 464.5000 77 467.8125
3 451.2875 28 461.0875 53 464.5125 78 467.8375
4 451.3375 29 461.1125 54 464.5375 79 467.8500
5 451.4375 30 461.1375 55 464.5500 80 467.8625
6 451.5375 31 461.1625 56 464.5625 81 467.8750
7 451.6375 32 461.1875 57 466.0375 82 467.8875
8 452.3125 33 461.2125 58 466.0625 83 467.9000
9 452.4125 34 461.2375 59 466.0875 84 467.9125
10 452.5125 35 461.2625 60 466.1125 85 467.9250
11 452.5375 36 461.2875 61 466.1375 86 468.2125
12 452.7625 37 461.3125 62 466.1625 87 468.2625
13 452.8625 38 461.3375 63 466.1875 88 468.3125
14 456.1875 39 461.3625 64 466.2125 89 468.3625
15 456.2375 40 462.1875 65 466.2375 90 468.4125
16 456.2875 41 462.4625 66 466.2625 91 468.4625
17 456.3375 42 462.4875 67 466.2875 92 468.5125
18 456.4375 43 462.5125 68 466.3125 93 468.5625
19 456.5375 44 462.7625 69 466.3375 94 468.6125
20 456.6375 45 462.7875 70 466.3625 95 468.6625
21 457.3125 46 462.8125 71 467.1875 96 469.4875
22 457.4125 47 462.8375 72 467.4625 97 469.5125
23 457.5125 48 462.8625 73 467.4875 98 469.5375
24 457.7625 49 462.8875 74 467.5125 99 469.5625
25 457.8625 50 462.9125 75 467.7625
AVAILABLE FREQUENCIES CHART (Channel Bank)

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PRIVACY CODES
Your BR180 radio has 142 Privacy Codes, which can be used on any channel and can be
set using the FREE programming software downloaded from the www.midlandusa.com
website or the Keypad Programming as explained above.
Privacy Codes are CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch) and DCS (Digitally Coded
Squelch) that allows several radios to use the same frequency without disturbing each other.
• When a transmission with the same Frequency and Privacy Code is received, the
channel un-mutes and the voice audio can be heard.
• Transmissions with the same Frequency but a different Privacy Code will not be heard.
• Frequencies without a Privacy Code can hear all transmissions on the same frequency
but will not be able to join the conversation. (This is known as “Open Squelch”.)
• You can assign a different Privacy Code to the same frequency multiple times to create
separate channels.
• Programming a new Privacy Code overwrites any previous code programmed.
CTCSS PRIVACY CODE CHART
Privacy Code No. CTCSS Freq. (Hz) Privacy Code No. CTCSS Freq. (Hz)
1 67 .0 20 131 .8
2 71 .9 21 136 .5
3 74 .4 22 141 .3
4 77 .0 23 146 .2
5 79 .7 24 151 .4
6 82 .5 25 156 .7
7 85 .4 26 162 .2
8 88 .5 27 167 .9
9 91 .5 28 173 .8
10 94 .8 29 179 .9
11 97 .4 30 186 .2
12 100 .0 31 192 .4
13 103 .5 32 203 .5
14 107 .2 33 210 .7
15 110 .9 34 218 .1
16 114 .8 35 225 .7
17 118 .8 36 233 .6
18 123 .0 37 241 .8
19 127 .3 38 250 .3

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DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART
Privacy
Code No.
DCS
Code
Privacy
Code No.
DCS
Code
Privacy
Code No.
DCS
Code
Privacy
Code No.
DCS
Code
39 23 65 165 91 413 117 731
40 25 66 172 92 423 118 732
41 26 67 174 93 431 119 734
42 31 68 205 94 432 120 743
43 32 69 223 95 445 121 754
44 43 70 226 96 464 122 36
45 47 71 243 97 465 123 53
46 51 72 244 98 466 124 122
47 54 73 245 99 503 125 145
48 65 74 251 100 506 126 212
49 71 75 261 101 516 127 225
50 72 76 263 102 532 128 246
51 73 77 265 103 546 129 252
52 74 78 271 104 565 130 255
53 114 79 306 105 606 131 266
54 115 80 311 106 612 132 274
55 116 81 315 107 624 133 325
56 125 82 331 108 627 134 332
57 131 83 343 109 631 135 356
58 132 84 346 110 632 136 446
59 134 85 351 111 654 137 452
60 143 86 364 112 662 138 454
61 152 87 365 113 664 139 455
62 155 88 371 114 703 140 462
63 156 89 411 115 712 141 523
64 162 90 412 116 723 142 526

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Problem
No Power, the
radio will not turn
on.
1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and correctly installed.
2. Check the On/Off Volume control to make sure the radio is
turned on.
I don’t hear any of
the other radios.
1. Conrm the radios are set to the same channel frequency
and privacy code setting.
2. Make sure you are within range of the other radio
(see About Coverage).
3. Make sure there are not any major obstructions between
you and the other radio (see About Coverage).
I can hear them,
but they can’t
hear me.
1. Check the frequency and privacy code settings and make
sure they are the same between the radios.
2. Check to make sure you are using a Privacy Code.
Frequencies without a privacy code setting can hear other
radios on the same frequency with a Privacy Code, but
they will not be able to hear you.
3. Make sure you are within range of the other radios.
4. Check the battery charge level. If low, it will not be able to
fully power the transmitter, reducing your coverage.
Charger not
charging the
battery.
1. Make sure the contacts on the bottom of the radio are
clean, nothing in the way of making connection with the
charger contacts.
2. Make sure the charger is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
3. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly.
For further assistance, contact the Midland Customer Service Team at [phone]
(8 AM to 4:30 PM CT, M-F). Most problems can be remedied over the phone without
returning the radio for service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels: 4
Privacy Codes:142
Operating Frequency: UHF Band, 450~470MHz
Power Source: 3.7 VDC Li-ion Battery Pack
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice, MIDLAND is not
responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging or owner’s manual.