Midland Radio P-20 User Manual
Owner’s Manual for the P-20 (Itinerant Radio)
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PREPARATION
Batteries -
P20 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)
batteries (optional). Ni-Cad batteries provide about 15 hours of use. Alkaline batteries will provide
about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 24 hours of use. The P20 may be
supplied with Ni-Cad or NI-MH batteries and a wall charger. Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries must be
charged prior to use. Charge at least 10 hours with the standard charger. If you are using Ni-MH
batteries charge at least 24 hours.
Batteries -
P20 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium) or Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)
batteries (optional). Ni-Cad batteries provide about 15 hours of use. Alkaline batteries will provide
about 45 hours of use and Ni-MH batteries will provide about 24 hours of use. The P20 may be
supplied with Ni-Cad or NI-MH batteries and a wall charger. Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries must be
charged prior to use. Charge at least 10 hours with the standard charger. If you are using Ni-MH
batteries charge at least 24 hours.
DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline batteries
in this radio.
To Install Batteries:
Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the cover.
1. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit.
2. Insert 3 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.
Battery Indicator:
The battery Condition indicator in the display will show the amount of charge of your batteries.
Replace alkaline or recharge the Ni-Cad batteries as soon as possible after the indicator shows 2
segments or less of the battery lit.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The CP20 charger and Ni-MH batteries are usually supplied with the radio. This charger is
designed to recharge Ni-MH batteries only. Install the batteries observing their polarity. If you are
using rechargeable batteries and the Midland standard charger (model 18-396), plug the charger
into a 115 volt wall socket and the charger plug into the charge jack under the cover marked
“CHG” ( item 11on Page 8 illustration) on the bottom of the radio or into the drop-in charger.
Allow the batteries to charge 12 hours for Ni-Cad and 24 hours for Ni-MH prior to use. When
using a drop-in charger follow the setup instructions then simply set the radio in the charger stand
and observe that the LED on the charger is lit. The radio should be turned off while charging.
Never attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio
BELT CLIP
The P20 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the top of the clip
up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio until it snaps into place. To detach
the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from the radio body and slide the clip
toward the bottom of the radio.
To Install Batteries:
Hold the radio face down. Press the latch so it swings away from the cover.
1. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit.
2. Insert 3 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with the latch.
Battery Indicator:
The battery Condition indicator in the display will show the amount of charge of your batteries.
Replace alkaline or recharge the Ni-Cad batteries as soon as possible after the indicator shows 2
segments or less of the battery lit.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The CP20 charger and Ni-MH batteries are usually supplied with the radio. This charger is
designed to recharge Ni-MH batteries only. Install the batteries observing their polarity. If you are
using rechargeable batteries and the Midland standard charger (model 18-396), plug the charger
into a 115 volt wall socket and the charger plug into the charge jack under the cover marked
“CHG” ( item 11on Page 8 illustration) on the bottom of the radio or into the drop-in charger.
Allow the batteries to charge 12 hours for Ni-Cad and 24 hours for Ni-MH prior to use. When
using a drop-in charger follow the setup instructions then simply set the radio in the charger stand
and observe that the LED on the charger is lit. The radio should be turned off while charging.
Never attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio
BELT CLIP
The P20 comes standard with a belt clip. Attach it to the radio back by sliding the top of the clip
up over the two rectangular bosses on the back of the radio until it snaps into place. To detach
the belt clip, press the lever inside the top of the clip away from the radio body and slide the clip
toward the bottom of the radio.
The belt clip is intended for storage of the radio only (waiting for a call). Do not transmit the
radio while attached to your belt. (see warning on page 4)
radio while attached to your belt. (see warning on page 4)
QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS:
Install fresh Alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries.
Turn the unit on by rotating the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise.
The squelch is factory set and is not adjustable.
Make sure the radio you want to talk to does not have the CTCSS or other codes turned on.
To talk, press and hold the “PTT” (Push to Talk) button on the side of the radio marked “PTT”.
Talk into the front of the radio about 6 inches from your mouth.
To listen release the “PTT” button.
Other functions will be described later.