Midland G9 Manual

Midland
G9/G9E Plus
”Instruction guide
PMR446+LPD/PMR446 |

Index
Content 4
Coverage/range 4
Batteries and battery compartment 5
Warnings 5
Features 6
Main characteristics 7
Versions 7
Description of the controls and functions 8
Display 8
Radio 10
Operations 12
Turning on/off 12
Selecting the PMR466 or LDP band 12
Channel selection 12
Displaying the channel/sub audio tone 12
Transmission and reception 13
Transmitting TOT Setting 13
VOLUME adjustment 13
“CALL” 13
“Emergency” 13

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MON (Monitor) function / Squelch 14
Scanning all the channels 14
“MENU” key 14
Channel selection 15
CTCSS/DCS tone setting 15
Hi/low power selection (only in PMR446 band) 16
VOX function 17
Vibra-Call function 18
CALL feature 18
ROGER BEEP (End transmission tone) 18
Keypad Beep 18
Emergency Call function 19
Activating / Deactiving the Emergency feature 19
Changing the emergency channel 19
Manual Out of range function 20
Dual Watch 20
Automatic Out-of-Range 21
Display illumination 21
Power save 21
Battery recharge 22
Technical specifications 23

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Thanks for choosing Midland! Midland G9 Plus is a portable transceiver
that is free use in almost all European countries.
Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a stur-
dy mechanical frame, the Midland G9 Plus makes the ideal and effective
solution for the professionals who need to stay in touch with colleagues in
construction sites and buildings.
Midland G9 Plus is available in two versions:
• Dual Band (PMR446/LPD)
• E version (PMR446 only)
This manual is referred to both models and you will find highlighted the
differences between the two versions.
Content
N° 1 Midland G9 Plus
N° 1 Single desktop charger
N° 1 Wall adaptor
N° 4 1800 mAh AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
N° 1 Belt clip
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 constructions, the range can be reduced. Nor-
mally 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 co-
verage can be more than 12 Km.

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Batteries and battery compartment
The transceiver accepts the supplied rechargeable batteries or 4 AA alka-
line batteries. To open the battery compartment: with the back of the
radio facing you, unhook the battery holder in the lower part of the radio
and gently slide the cover. Insert the battery observing the polarity and
place the cover again.
Attention: the batteries must be recharged before the first use.
Warnings
• BATTERIES - Strictly follow all the warnings on the batteries stated at
chapter “Battery recharge”.
• Do not open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mecha-
nics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment;
for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be re-
aligned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance.
Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty.
• Do not use detergents, alcohol, solvents, or abrasives to clean the
equipment. Just use a soft, clean cloth. If the radio is very dirty, slightly
dampen the cloth with a mixture of water and a neutral soap.

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Features
• New function ‘Side Tone’: End transmission noise muffler
• “Dual PTT” feature for high or low output power. Midland G9 Plus is
equipped with a Dual PTT key. Thanks to this brand new feature, it is
possible to use the high power only when it is really necessary, ena-
bling in this way a high reduction of the battery consumption.
• “Emergency CALL” feature. Midland G9 Plus introduces an innovati-
ve and important feature: the channel dedicated to the emergencies.
Radio communications usually happen between two or more users
which are tuned on the same channel: it’s not possible to transmit
or receive to/from different channels. But thanks to the “Emergency”
function, you can also keep a check on the Emergency channel: all
users having a Midland G9 Plus can communicate on the tuned chan-
nel and at the same time can receive/transmit Emergency messages
on the dedicated channel. Simply keep pressed the EMG button for 3
seconds and an emergency CALL will be sent to all the G9 Plus within
the range: they will be automatically tuned on the“EC”channel (Emer-
gency Channel).
• “Manual Out of range” feature: just press twice the EMG button and
you will verify whether there are some radios within the range of your
equipment.
• “Vox TalkBack” feature: if one radio is continuously transmitting in
VOX, the Vox TB will automatically stop the transmission after 20” to
allow the transmission to the other users as well.

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Main characteristics
• Power: 500mW (PMR446); 10mW (LPD)
• Operating temperature: from -20° to +55° C
• Side Tone
• 38 CTCSS tones/104 DCS codes
• Dual PTT key: high/low output power
• Emergency CALL
• Out of range control
• VOX adjustable in 3 levels and with “TalkBack”
• VibraCALL
• Keypad lock
• Auto power save: automatic current economy circuit
• Low battery indicator
• Dual Watch
• CALL with 5 selectable melodies
• SCAN
• Monitor
• Out of Range
• Roger beep
• High/Low power
• LCD Display with backlight
• Power supply: 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (or an optional 800
mAh NiMH battery pack)
• 2pin accessory plug
Versions
• G9 Plus Dual band (PMR446/LPD)
24 PMR446 channels (8+16 pre-set)/69 LPD channels
• G9E Plus (PMR446 only)
24 PMR446 channels (8+16 pre-set)

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Description of the controls and
functions
Display
CALL
MENU
EMG
15
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
3
2
1
14
13
12
10
9
11
8
7
6
5
4

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Your Midland G9 Plus keeps you constantly updated about its operatio-
nal status through a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The symbols and their
corresponding parameters that may appear, according to the operational
status of the device, are described as follows:
1. CHANNEL These two large digits indicate the selected
channel
2. VOX VOX function activated
3.
CALL
MENU
EMG
15
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
3
2
1
14
13
12
10
9
11
8
7
6
5
4
This symbol appears when the keypad lock is
activated
4. EMG Emergency function activated
5. DW Dual Watch activated
6.
CALL
MENU
EMG
15
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
3
2
1
14
13
12
10
9
11
8
7
6
5
4
Indicates the battery status
7.
CALL
MENU
EMG
15
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
3
2
1
14
13
12
10
9
11
8
7
6
5
4
Vibra-Call function activated
8. OUT Indicates if the Automatic Out of Range function
looses contact with the other radios
9. RX Reception mode
10. TX Indicates the transmission (PTT pressed)
11. H(High) / L(Low) High or low power selection. The output power
of the big PTT depends on your selection
12. CTCSS/DCS Indicate the type of sub audio tone selected
13. CTCSS/DCS tone These three small digits indicate the code of the
CTCSS/DCS tones selected (1-38 / 1-104)
14. ROGER Roger Beep activated

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Radio
CALL
MENU
EMG
15
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
3
2
1
14
13
12
10
9
11
8
7
6
5
4