Midland Radio Two Way Radio G 223 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
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.  
Model G-223  
GMRS/FRS Radio  
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.  
FEATURES  
22 Channels  
Scan  
22 Key Pad Lock  
Call Alert  
Use and Care  
Power HI/LO  
Roger Beep Tone  
1. 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.  
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Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill  
in the form on the following page and mail it to our address.  
Index  
Accessories  
Accessories order form  
Introduction  
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5
6
AVP-2  
FCC Licensing Information  
Controls and Buttons  
LCD Display  
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7
8
Installing Batteries  
Charging the Batteries  
Operation  
Problems & Solution  
Technical Specification  
Frequency and Charts  
Warranty Information  
MIDLAND Family Products  
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11-15  
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One Dual Desk Charger  
2 Rechargeable battery packs  
1 AC Adapter  
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$39.95  
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Installing Batteries  
Charging the batteries (Optional NiMH battery Pack Only)  
Your G-223 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH  
battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (page 15) to ease installation or  
removal. To install the batteries:  
Your G-223 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack, which can be  
recharged by a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low  
battery icon flashes on the display.  
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, or install the optional  
battery pack.. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating  
or can damage 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.  
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit.  
Note: Batteries are not included  
Note :  
1. Only use batteries indicated in the manual.  
2. Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries or any battery pack 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.  
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Operation  
Scan : Your G-223 can scan all of the 22 channel to observe for any activity. To  
Power 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.  
enter the scan mode, press the  
exit the scan mode.  
button for one second. Press  
button again to  
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  
Volume : Press the  
to decrease the volume during normal operation.  
button to increase the volume, and press the  
button  
will stop. To resume scanning Press and hold the  
button for one second.  
Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set at the  
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.  
same channel.  
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.  
Call Tone : Your G-223 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.  
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User Interface  
Power Selection: Your G-223 has two transmit power levels. To select the power  
To access the advanced features of your G-223, your radio has the following menu  
functions:  
level on channels 1~7 and 15~22:  
Press  
Press  
until the “Pr” appears on the display.  
or to select between high and low power levels. The  
Mode  
Channel  
1~22  
Power  
Hi/Lo  
Roger  
On/Off  
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 : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity  
during menu setting.  
Note : On channel 8~14 no power level selection is possible  
Channel Selection : Your G-223 has 22 channels available. To change channels:  
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  
With the radio on, press  
flashes.  
until the current channel segment  
buttons to change the channel.  
Roger Beep, press the  
Press the and  
button repeatedly until the “rb” appears on the display.  
to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF”  
Use the  
or  
will appear on the display during setting.  
Press the PTT button to save the new channel.  
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Belt Clip :  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
To install the belt clip:  
No Power  
- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries  
Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching  
mechanism clicks.  
Cannot Receive  
Messages  
- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings.  
- Make sure that you are with in range of the other transceivers.  
To remove the belt clip:  
Pull the latching tab outward, then  
- Buildings and other obstructions may interfere with your communication.  
gently slide the belt clip down  
toward the bottom of the radio.  
Radio is not  
- Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock”. (Page 12)  
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn power off then on.  
responding to  
button presses  
Display is dim  
- Reposition or replace batteries.  
- Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require cleaning.  
- Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning properly.  
- Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly.  
Charger not  
functioning  
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.  
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Technical Specification  
A. Specification  
Channel Frequency Chart  
CH. No  
CH. Freq.  
CH. No  
CH. Freq.  
CH. No  
CH. Freq.  
Channels  
22 Channels  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
462.5625  
462.5875  
462.6125  
462.6375  
462.6625  
462.6875  
462.7125  
467.5625  
9
467.5875  
467.6125  
467.6375  
467.6625  
467.6875  
467.7125  
462.5500  
462.5750  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
462.6000  
462.6250  
462.6500  
462.6750  
462.7000  
462.7250  
Operating Frequency  
Power Source  
Output Power  
UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz  
4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries  
Typically. 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO  
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11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
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 hour  
Combined (5-5-90 duty) Time : 15 hours  
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Limited Warranty  
Midland 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:  
S.A.M.E. Weather  
Alert Radios  
CB Radios w/ESP  
2-Way Radios  
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  
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Midland Radio Corporation  
1120 Clay St.  
N. Kansas City MO 64116  
Call 816.241.8500  
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not  
responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.  
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