MIDLAND K-10 Walkie Talkie User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: MIDLAND

MIDLAND K-10 Walkie Talkie

FEATURED

Antenna
Volume Knob
Backl it LCD Display
External Speaker/Microphone
Up Button
Down Button
Microphone
Speaker
Menu/Power Buttonn
NOAA/Scan Button
Call/Lock Button
PTT(Pull to talk) Butto
Wrist Strap Connection
Belt Clip
Battery Compartment
Battery Door Latch

Product Features

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITER

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

The sensitivity| ≤0.2uV
Modulation receiver bandwidth| 5KHz
Adjacent selective| ≥40dB
Intermodulation interference resistance| ≥35dB
Spurious response inhibition| ≥70dB
Audio output power| ≥300mW
Audio distortion| ≤8%
Channel| Frequency(MHz)| Channel| Frequency(MHz)
---|---|---|---
1| 462.5625| 12| 467.6625
2| 462.5875| 13| 467.6875
3| 462.6125| 14| 467.7125
4| 462.6375| 15| 462.5500
5| 462.6625| 16| 462.5750
6| 462.6875| 17| 462.6000
7| 462.7125| 18| 462.6250
8| 467.5625| 19| 462.6500
9| 467.5875| 20| 462.6750
10| 467.6125| 21| 462.7000
11| 467.6375| 22| 462.7250

22 Channels
Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.
10 Channel NOAA All
Hazards Radio
Weather Alert
121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/83 DCS codes)
Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
Scan
Channels, privacy codes
Backl it LCD Display
Cal l Alert
Ten selectable tones
Button Lock
Speaker/Microphone/Jack
Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
Battery/Power Saver
Keystroke Tones
Battery Level Indicator
Low Battery Audible Alert
Auto Squelch

Backlit LCD Display

Battery Level Indicator
Roger Beep Icon
VOX Icon
Weather Icon
Lock Icon
Hi/Low Power Icon
DCS/CTCSS Icons
Scan Icon
Weather Alert Icon
DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
Power Saver Icon
Channel Numbers
Receive/Transmit Icon
Key Tone Icon

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
Pull the battery door lock tab down to release the battery cover.
Insert the cable of the supplied one lion rechargeable Into the battery jack.
Put the battery cover back into place.Snap the lock tab and beltclip back into place.

For charging radio(s) :

Insert the USB cable into charging jack on right of the radio.
Plug the USB cable into power port.

The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.And when charging complete, the cycle moving will be stopped. Recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.

Quick Start

Press and hold the Menu/Power button to turn on your radio.
Press the Menu, Press the Up or Down button to select a channel.
Press and hold the PTT button while speaking into the microphone.
When finished talking, release the PTT button and listen for a response.

**Turning on Your Radio

MIDLAND K-10 Walkie Talkie-
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Press and hold the Menu/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your radio is now in Standby mode,ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

When battery power is low,the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries. The radio will display flashing battery icon whi le charging.

Auto Battery Save

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

Press and hold the PTT button.
With the microphone about two inches (5cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
Release the PTT button when you are finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming cal ls while pressing the PTT button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

To Select a Channel

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing Menu and the Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Listening for a Respon

Release the PTT button to receive incoming transmissions. Your radio is always in Standby mode whi le the Talk or Cal l buttons are not pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Rotate Volumen Knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.Rotate Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Call Button

Press and release the Cal l button. The other person will hear a two-second cal l tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications. See page 9 on how to select between ten ca l tone settings.

Lock Function

The Lock function locks the Up, Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock on or off:

Press and hold the Cal l/Lock button for two seconds. A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,the Lock icon will be displayed.

Scrolling Through the Menu Function

By scrolling through the MENU function,you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your radio.When scrolling through the Menu function,your radio features will be displayed in the same

Set Channels
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Call Tones 1-10
Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Key Tones On/Off

Privacy Codes

Your radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digital ly Coded Squelch)provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on al l channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time. To successfully communicate using a privacy code,both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number.Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select. The privacy code 0F is not a privacy code,but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 0F on both the CTCSS and DCS systems.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.
Press using the Up or Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 83).
Press using the Up or Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
When DCS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode /Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode,your radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak.You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

To set VOX sensitivity:

Press the Mode/Power button unti l the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through 3, with Number 3 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.
Press the Up or Down button to change the setting.
Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

Press the Menu/Power button unti l the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
Press the Up or Down button to turn VOX On or Off.
Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Ten Call Tone Settings

You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.
To change a call tone setting:

Press the Menu/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current cal l tone will sound for three seconds.
Press the Up or Down button to hear the other call tone settings.
Choose one of the following:
Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT button.This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

To turn roger beep on or off:

Press the Menu/Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.
Press the Up or Down button to select roger beep on or off.
3. Choose one of the fol lowing:
Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On,the Key Tone icon will be displayed, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

Current key tone status On/Off will flash.
Press the Up or Down button to select key tone on or off.
Choose one of the following:
Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Press PTT or Cal l/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Channel Scan

Your radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.
Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning channels.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels.
Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

Privacy Code Scan

Your radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

To scan privacy codes:

While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS) until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.
Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.

The Scan icon wi l l continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio wi l l remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),you can choose from the following:

Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Press PTT or Cal l/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

*NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels**

You can use your radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

Press and hold the Weather( ) button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed.
Use the Up or Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button until On or Off is displayed.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

Press the MENU/Power button unti l the Weather Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
Press the Up and Down button to turn Weather Aler On or Off.
Press and hold the Weather/Scan button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode.

This radio is rain resistant to JIS4 standards.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
Governments keep the radios in classification, most of the classified walkie- talkies need to get local government License, and operation is allowed. The detailed classification and the use of your two radios, please contact the local government radio management departments. For the following specified classification:the USA FRS, Australian CB, the individual license is not required.
Safety Information for Radios
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low-power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
Important
FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with accessories supplied or designated for this product.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position
Hold the transmitter approximately two inches (2.5-5cm) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users an d installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The SAR limit adopted by US is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 grams of tissue. The highest SAR value for this device type when properly worn on the body is 0.19 W/kg.