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    Owner’s Manual   For Models G-225 & G-227
                           
    GMRS/FRS Radio
    FEATURING
    • 22 Channels
    • 38 CTCSS codes
    • VOX
    • Monitor function
    • Call Alert
    • Back-Lit LCD
    • Vibrate Alert (G-227 Only)
    • Scan
    • Roger Beep Tone
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 2 -Use and Care1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
    2. Do not immerse the radio in water.
    3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio
    4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
    5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.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 received, including
    interference that may cause undesired operation.
    To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter
    and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 2 inches from
    your body. To transmit, hold the radio with the antenna pointed up and away
    from your face, with the radio at least 2 inches from your face. Speak in a
    normal voice into the microphone.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 3 -IndexAccessories 4
    Accessories order form 5
    Introduction 6
    FCC Licensing Information 6
    Controls and Buttons 7
    LCD Display 8
    Installing Batteries 9Charging the Batteries
    10
    Operation 11-18
    Problems & Solution 19-20
    Frequency and CTCSS Charts 21
    Technical Specification 22
    Warranty Information 23
    MIDLAND Family Products 24
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 4 -Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at 
    www.midlandradio.com
     or fill
    in the form on the following page and mail it to our address.
    AVP- 1
    AVP-2 
    -  2 Over the ear Mic.
    -  Headsets w/ PTT.-
     
    $19.95-  One Dual Desk Charger
    -  2 Rechargeable battery packs
    -  1 AC Adapter
    - 
    $39.95 
    						
    							http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 5 -
    ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM
    Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below.
    Please DO NOT sent cash or checks.  Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.Name:___________________________ ____ __________________
    Address:________________________________________________
    City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________
    Tel: _________________ email: __________________________
    CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________
    Qty Item Price Total
    AVP-1 $19.95AVP-2 $39.95
    Sub-Total     ____________
    Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only)     ____________
    S&H (U.S. only)          _______ $8.95
    Total     $___________
    Mail To:
    Midland Radio Corporation
    Consumer. Dept.
    1120 Clay St.
     N. Kansas City MO 64116
    ----------------
    Or Call 816.241.8500.
    ----------------
    To order online go to
    www.midlandradio.com
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 6 -IntroductionYour G-225/227 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for General
    Mobile Radio Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece
    of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all
    solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your G-225/227 is designed for
    reliable and trouble-free performance.FCC Licensing InformationYour G-225/227 operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject
    to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC
    requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a
    radio license before operating their equipment for business, personal or recreational use. A
    GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. To obtain
    the application form, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov.Please request forms 605 and 159
     which include all necessary forms and instructions.
    For questions concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC    (1-888-225-
    5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 7 -Control Buttons & Indicators
    Speaker
    Microphone
      Use           to:
      Monitor Channel
      Activity  Use              to:
    - Scan for active
      channels
    - Lock the key pad
      Use                 to:
    - Turn On/Off the Radio
    - Enter/Exit the menu  Use               to:
      - Increase the volume
      - Scroll through the menu  Use               to:
       - Decrease the  Volume
       - Scroll through the menuExt. Spk/Mic
      Use            to:
    - Talk on the Radio
    - Send a Call Tone
    - Save a setting
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 8 -LCD Display
    VOX IconLow Battery level Indicator
    Key Pad Lock Icon
    Vibrate Mode Icon
    (G-227 ONLY) Transmit (TX) Icon
    Channel IndicatorCTCSS Channel Indicator
    Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator 
    						
    							http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 9 -Installing BatteriesYour G-225/227 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH
    battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or
    removal. To install the batteries:
    1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down
    from the unit.
    2. Insert  4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries
    incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit.
    3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit.
    Note: Batteries are not included
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 10 -Charging the batteriesYour G-225/227 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included)
    which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of  the
    radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low
    battery icon flashes on the display.
    To charge through the MIC Jack :
    - Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger into an A/C Wall Outlet
    - Insert the Adaptor/Charger jack into the MIC Jack of the radio found at the side of the unit.
    To charge through a Desktop Charger:
    - Connect the AC Adaptor into an A/C Wall outlet
    - Insert the Adaptor Jack into the Desktop charger jack
    - Place the units into the Desktop Charger slot and note that the LED indicator of the Desktop
    Charger will light up to indicate charging function.
    Note :
    1.  Only use batteries indicated in the manual, or our NiMH battery pack. (see page 4)
    2.  Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the
    one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage the unit.
    3.  For long term storage of the radio, turn the unit OFF and remove the batteries from the
    radio.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 11 -OperationPower On/Off
     :  Press  the     button for more than 1 second to turn the radio
    on. Press the button     for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off.
    Volume : Press the          button to increase the volume, and press the          button
    to decrease the volume during normal operation.
    Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the
    same channel and CTCSS Code.
    •  For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
    •  Press and hold PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone.
    The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display when transmitting.
    •  To receive messages, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the
    display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
    Monitor button : Pressing and  holding  the         button for 2 seconds will let you
    hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a
    signal. The       should be used to check activity on current channel before
    transmitting. Press and hold the        for 2 seconds to return to normal operation.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 12 -Call Tone : Your G-225/227 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To
    send a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly.  The TX icon will appear during
    transmitting a call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
    Scan :  Your G-225/227 can scan all of the 22 channel to observe for any activity. To
    enter the scan mode, press the       button for one second. Press       button again to
    exit the scan mode.
    Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel.
    When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function
    will stop. To resume scanning Press and hold the        button for one second.
     Keypad Lock : To avoid accidentally changing the radio operation, press the
    button for 5 seconds . The     icon will appear on the display. When the      is on the
    menu function the           and          button will be disabled. When locked, you will be
    able to turn the radio off and on, monitor, transmit/receive, and send a call tone. To
    unlock, press the        for 5 seconds.
    Backlit LCD :  Your G-225/227 comes with a backlit LCD Display to enable you to
    view the setting in a dark environment. The backlighting can be turned on/off by
    pressing the       button.  The backlighting will turn on for 5 seconds. 
    						
    							http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 13 -User Interface
    To access the advanced features of your G-225/227, your radio has the following
    menu functions:Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity
    during menu setting.Channel Selection : Your G-225/227 has 22 channels available. To change
    channels:
    •  With the radio on, press          until the current channel segment
            flashes.
    •  Use the           or           buttons to change the channel.
    •  Press the PTT button to save the new channel.Mode
    Channel PowerCTCSS VOX
    Vibrate
    Roger
    0~38 1~22 Hi/Lo On/Off On/Off On/Off
      G-227 only
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 14 -CTCSS Selection : Your G-225/227 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected
    CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the
    current channel:
    •  With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press         until the
    current CTCSS Code number flashes.
    •  Use the           or          button to change the CTCSS code number.
    •  Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS Code or press the
    repeatedly until you exit the menu.
    Note : Selecting a CTCSS code of  “oF”  will disable the the CTCSS feature. To
    communicate between two , both the channel and CTCSS code selections must be
    the same. To communicate with other models and brands of radios the actual radio
    frequency and CTCSS frequency must be matched. The frequency chart at the back
    of this book are included to help with this selection. In general, the first fourteen
    channel selections may be used to communicate with most FRS radios.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 15 -Power Selection : Your G-225/227 has two transmit power levels. To select the
    power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22:
    •  Press        until the “Pr” appears on the display.
    •  Press         or          to select between high and low power levels. The
    Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting.
    • Press the PTT button to save and exit.
    The HI or LO icon will appear on the display depending on your setting.Note : On channel 8~14 no power level selection is possibleVOX : VOX (voice operated transmit) operation allows you to transmit without using
    the PTT button when using a headset. To enable VOX operation:
    •  Insert the headset plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
    •  Set the radio into VOX mode.
    To set the radio to VOX Mode, repeatedly  press  the         button until the VOX icon
    flashes on the LCD display. Press the          or           button to turn the VOX on or off,
    an “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. The VOX icon will appear
    on the LCD display if the radio is set into VOX mode.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 16 -Vibrate Alert (G-227 only): Your G-227 is equipped with a Vibrate alert for silent
    operation of the radio. The radio will vibrate when receiving a call tone transmission
    instead of emitting a call tone sound. To set the unit at Vibrate alert mode:
    •  Press the        button repeatedly until the Vibrate icon flashes on the
    display.
    •  Press the          or          button to set the Vibrate alert on or off, an
    “on” or “oF”  will appear on the display during setting.
    • Press the PTT button to save and exit.
    The Vibrate alert icon will appear on the display when unit is in vibrate mode.
    Roger Beep Tone : Whenever you release the PTT button, a “Roger Beep” tone
    may be transmitted to let your friends know you are finished talking. To enable the
    Roger Beep, press the          button repeatedly until the “rb” appears on the display.
    Press the            and            to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF”
    will appear on the display  during setting. 
    						
    							http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 17 -External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your G-225/227 can be used with an optional
    external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use
    an optional / speaker / microphone or headset:
    •   Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC
    jacks
    •   Place the earbud into your ear, and
    adjust the mic into your desired
    position.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 18 -Belt Clip :To install the belt clip:
    •  Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching
    mechanism clicks.
    To remove the belt clip:
    •  Pull the latching tab outward, then
    gently slide the belt clip down
    toward the bottom of the radio.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 19 -PROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot Receive
    Messages- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings.
    - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers.
    - Buildings and other may interfere with your communication.Radio is not
    responding to
    button presses- Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock” (Page 12).
    - Radio might need to be reset.  Turn radio off then on.
    - Ensure accessory microphone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Reposition or replace batteries.Charger not
    functioning- Contacts on the bottom of the radio they may require cleaning.
    - Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning properly.
    - Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly.If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speak
    with a service technician.  Many problems can be remedied over the phone without
    returning the unit for service.
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 20 -Technical SpecificationA. Specification
    Channels   22 Channels
    Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
    Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
    Output Power Typically 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO
    B. Current Drain :
    •  Receive : 150mA max
    •  Transmit  : 900mA max
    •  Standby : Average 14mA max
    C. Operating Time : Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity
    •  Talk Time : 1~1.5 hours
    •  Receive Time : 12 hours
    •  Standby Time : 60 hours
    •  Combined (5-5-90 duty) Time : 15 hours 
    						
    							http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 21 -Channel Frequency ChartCH.  No CH. Freq. CH.  No CH. Freq. CH.  No CH. Freq.
    1462.5625
    9467.5875
    17462.60002462.5875
    10467.6125
    18462.62503462.6125
    11467.6375
    19462.65004462.6375
    12467.6625
    20462.67505462.6625
    13467.6875
    21462.70006462.6875
    14467.7125
    22462.72507462.7125
    15462.55008467.5625
    16462.5750
    CTCSS Code ChartCode Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz)1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.72 71.9 10 94.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.13 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.74 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.65 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.86 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.37 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192.88 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.5
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 22 -Limited WarrantyMidland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS
    transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial
    consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse.
    This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may be a part of or
    included with the warranted product, or the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a
    vehicle or other mounting.
    Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product,
    freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase to:
    Midland Radio Corporation
    Warranty Service Department
    1120 Clay Street
    North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
    state.
    Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of
    the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.
    Midland Radio Corporation
    1120 Clay Street
    North Kansas City, MO 64116
    Tel: (816) 241-8500
    E-mail: [email protected]: www.midlandradio.com
    http://www.midlandradio.com                                                                                              - 23 -Come see our COMPLETE PRODUCT line at www.midlandradio.com
           
           
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