Midland Radio HANDHELD CB RADIO User Manual

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The following is meant as general information regarding Ni-Cd batteries.

•  Always allow the battery to fully charge before using.

•  Allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging.  Full discharge will be indicated by the  

“BATT. LOW” indicator.

•  The above will prevent the batteries from developing “memory” which effectively reduces their capacity.

•  It is better to store Ni-Cd batteries that are discharged rather than charged.

•  Never use batteries which differ from the ones recommended.  Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries 

of different capacities.

•  If you experience problems when using the transceiver, check the following:

A.  Batteries must be in good condition;

B.  The volume level and squelch control setting;

C.  The channel selector for an active channel;

D.  The antenna must be properly inserted.

1.  Antenna connector with BNC connector:  To obtain better results, use either a telescopic or an external 

antenna.

2.  Squelch Knob: for the maximum receiver sensitivity, the control must be regulated exactly where the receiver 

background noise disappears.

3.  On/Off Volume Control: In “OFF” position your transceiver is off.  Turn this control clockwise to switch on 

the unit.  Continue turning the knob clockwise to set the audio level, until you get a comfortable reception.

4.  Display: Indicates the selected channel (from 1 to 40).  The display turns off when the squelch is operative.

5.  “BATT. LOW” LED: This indicator lights when the batteries are low.  Replace the alkaline or recharge the AA 

Ni-Cd batteries.

6.  “TX” LED: The indicator lights when the unit is transmitting

7.  Speaker

8.  Microphone: during transmission, hold the microphone two inches from your mouth, speaking in a clear, 

normal voice.

9.  Push to Talk Button (“PTT”):  By pressing it, the transmitter is activated.  When released, you activate the 

receiver.

10. “Channel UP” button:  Tunes to the next channel.  Autorepeat is activated by holding this button.

11. “Channel DOWN” button: Tunes to the previous channel.  Autorepeat is activated by holding this button.

12. “SPK” jack: external loudspeaker jack (the internal loudspeaker will be disabled).

13. “PTT/MIC” jack: PTT jack / external microphone.

14. 13.8 VDC Charge: Power supply/charge jack.  You can power the unit from external sources (car battery, etc.) 

and to recharge the Ni-Cd batteries.

15. “HI/LOW” Switch:  Selects the output power level during transmission.

16. Battery Compartment: Insert 9 AA alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries.  (Note: alkaline batteries are not 

rechargeable).

17. Belt Clip

18. Hole for wrist strap