Midland Radio UHF Handheld GMRS Transceiver 75-440 User Manual

75-440 UHF Handheld GMRS Transceiver User’s Manual Copyright © 2003 by Midland Radio; all rights reserved.

75-440 User manual Page. 10Fitting and removing the Antenna To fit the antenna: 1) Locate the antenna terminal (thread MX type) on transceiver’s top.

75-440 User manual Page. 11Installing/removing the belt clip The supplied belt clip allows you to hang the transceiver on your belt or jacket when you

75-440 User manual Page. 12Basic Operations Switching the radio ON and OFF To switch the radio on: 1) Rotate the “PWR/VOL” knob clockwise until the r

75-440 User manual Page. 13Channel selection Each channel is identified by 2 numeric digits. The FCC assigned GMRS channel frequencies are programmed

75-440 User manual Page. 142) To Disable “GROUP MODE”. Press the “MON” button: “SAT” icon is not displayed. You are now working in “Open Traffic”. 

75-440 User manual Page. 15Scanning channels Your 75-440 has three types of scanning available. The most used is Normal Scan. This allows you to scan

75-440 User manual Page. 162) Deactivate scan by pressing “Call” + to remove the Priority channel then press “Call” + to stop the scan. Selecting

75-440 User manual Page. 17Advanced Operations In this section we’ll describe some advanced operation which you can do with your handheld transceiver:

75-440 User manual Page. 18Roger Beep A roger beep will be heard by the other party when “PTT” button is released. To enable or disable Roger Beep “F

75-440 User manual Page. 1947 2F 199.5 Hz CTCSS 48 30 206.5 Hz CTCSS 49 31 229.1 Hz CTCSS 50 32 254.1 Hz CTCSS 51 33 023 DCS 52 34

75-440 User manual Page. 2In this book… IN THIS BOOK…...

75-440 User manual Page. 20Battery Packs Information on rechargeable batteries • When the battery pack is new it will not provide 100% of its efficie

75-440 User manual Page. 21, Use only authorized batteries and chargers. The use of non-authorized accessories may cause burns, fire or explosions ca

75-440 User manual Page. 22Optional accessories These optional accessories can be used to improve the transceiver’s performances: • Spare battery pac

75-440 User manual Page. 23• The suggested speaker input impedance is 8 Ohms • The microphone should be condenser low-impedance type. • All accessor

75-440 User manual Page. 24Quick reference Operation reference 1) Output Power: Press the “FUNC” key to set High or Low Power output. “LOW” icon is

75-440 User manual Page. 25SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: 1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing.

75-440 User manual Page. 26Index A Adjusting Transmission Power 14 Volume 13 Antenna fitting/removing 10 B Battery charger rapid (optional) 22 sta

75-440 User manual Page. 27P PAGING 17 Power button 12 ON/OFF 12 TX output adjustment 14 Q Quick reference 24 Operation resume 24 R Radio lock

75-440 User manual Page. 28LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS or GMR

75-440 User manual Page. 3LIMITED WARRANTY...

75-440 User manual Page. 4Introduction Congratulations. 75-440 is an advanced GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Professional Radio. Its rugged desig

75-440 User manual Page. 5• Be sure the “PTT” key is not pressed when you do not need to transmit. • Do not operate the radio near unshielded electr

75-440 User manual Page. 6Conventions and Symbols in this Book  This symbol marks a ‘note’. Notes are hints or tips which offer additional informati

75-440 User manual Page. 7Part Names and their functions Please have a look at the following parts description in order to familiarize yourself with t

75-440 User manual Page. 8Side (left and right) [9] Microphone connector. For remote speaker/microphone, headsets for VOX use and other accessories.

75-440 User manual Page. 9 Setup Unpacking The following items are in the package: (a) Transceiver’s main body (b) Flexible antenna (c) Battery pac