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Index
Programming software (optional) 2
Content 2
Main characteristics 
Main controls and parts of the radio 
Operations 
Power on/off and volume adjustment 
Transmission 
.POJUPSScan 
Squelch 
Battery recharge 
Roger Beep (End transmission tone) 
Keypad Beep 
Vox 
Maintenance 
Technical specifications 
Troubleshooting 
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Thanks for choosing Midland! G15 is a portable transceiver that IBTNBOZ
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Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a
sturdy mechanical frame, G15 is the ideal and effective solution for the
professionals who need to stay in touch with the working team (in con-
struction sites, buildings, shows, trade fairs or hotels) or for leisure users
that just want to keep up with friends and family.
Programming software (optional)
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Content
• 1 G15 transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 wall adaptor
• 1 1600mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
•1 desktop charger
Main characteristics
•IP67 certified: the housing protects the device from dust and from
water infiltration up to a depth of 1 metSF for 30 minutes
• Output power: ≤ 8BUUT
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Scan
• Vocal tuning
• Roger Beep
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch
•Vox
The maximum range depends on terrain and is obtained during use in
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The limitationTto maximum range are environmental factors such as
blockage caused by trees,buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or
metallic constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage
in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about ,N. In open
space without obstructions, the coverage can be more than 1Km.
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Main controls and parts of the radio
1. Antenna
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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. L&% indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX.
7. Emergency button (it can be activated through the programming
software)
8. PTT: push this button to transmit, release to receive.
9. Function key 1: Short press: Monitor function activation.
-POHpress: VOX function activation
10. Function key 2: Long press: SCAN function activation
11. External Speaker/Mic Jack- allows the connection with external
EFvices such as headsets, microphones.
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Operations
Power on/off 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.
To turn the radio off, rotate the control counter-clockwiseVOUJM hearing a
mechanical “click”.
Transmission
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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 ope-
ned.
Press briefly the Function key 1 to enable such function.
Scan
This function is enabled by pushing Function key2 for 3 seconds;
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Whenever any signal is detected, scanning will stop on a busy channel
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If you press the PTT, the radio will transmit on the latest busy channel
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channel and scanning will be activeBHBJO.
Squelch
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G15 has 10 different Squelch levels that can be set by programming software:
0 means that the Squelch is turned off-evel 1 to level 9BMMPXT different levels
of noise reduction.
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 5imer is settable from 30 sec to 270 secthrough theQSPHSBNN
ing software.This feature is disabled by default.
Battery recharge
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It takes BQQSPYJNBUFMZ4 hours to fully recharge the radio. The -&% of the
desktop charger indicates the DIBSHFstatus:
Red = charging, Green = full charge
For maximum battery lifewe recommend charging the battery pack when
the G15 is off and the battery pack is fully discharged.
Using a different battery charger other than the one specified can cauTF
damage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.

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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 signalTfor more than 5 seconds. Power savFcan be disabled
through Programming software.
Roger Beep (End transmission tone)
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The Roger Beep can be enabled through the programming software.
Keypad Beep
If this function is active, you will hear a beep tone everytime you press
a button (It can be disabled through the programming software).
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and the communication will automatically activateThe VOX sensitivity can
be adjusted in 10 different levels (0,1,2,3…9) through the programming
software:
0 means that the VOX is turnedoff,Mevel 1 is set by default and has the
lowest VOX sensitivity, 9 is the highest one.
To activate the VOX feature, keep 'VODUJPOLFZpressed for about 4 sec.
With the programming software you can enable/disable the VOX feature
and select the sensitivity levels.
Maintenance
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• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may
damage it and annul the warranty.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devicesand
warp or melt certain plastics.
•If it appears that the Radio FNJUTBpeculiar smell or smoke, please
shut off its power immediately andSFNPWF the charger or battery
from the Radio.
• Do not transmit without BOantenna.

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Technical specifications
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The radio doesn’t
switch on
The battery pack is
discharged PShas not
been installed
correctly.
Verify that the battery
pack is charged and
that it has been cor-
rectly installed.
The radio switches off
TPPO 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connFDUF
edor installed correctly.
Inspect the connections
of the battery-charger
and the installation of
the batteries.
The radio switches on
but is unable to
receive signals
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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 cor-
responds 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 commu-
nicating 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 cor-
responds to the one set
by the parties you are
communicating with.