MIDLAND T50 Series FRS Two-Way Radios Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- MIDLAND
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MIDLAND T50 Series FRS Two-Way Radios Owner’s Manual
Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Congratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product. Your
two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering and is
designed for FRS operation
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 two way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
Features
- 22 FRS Channels
- 38 Privacy Codes (CTCSS)
- VOX
- Call Alert
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Key Pad Lock
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator
- USB Jack Charging
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 that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
The radios operate on FRS frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 – 7 or 15 – 22, which comprise the FRS channels of the radios. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of FRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on FRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other FRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
LCD DISPLAY
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NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON –
Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. -
KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.
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VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
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CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on FRS band (1~10 on WX band).
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PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38).
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BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level.
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RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission.
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TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal.
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PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates Privacy Code is on.
CONTROLS
10. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication.
11. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a CALL ALERT signal. Press and hold to
turn KEY LOCK on/off.
12. MIC – Built-in microphone.
13. USB CHARGING JACK
14. ANTENNA
15. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK
16. MENU Button – Press momentarily to access Menu mode.
17. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter
MONITOR mode.
18. UP/WX ▲ and DOWN ▼ Buttons –
Make adjustments in MENU mode.
Press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds to activate the NOAA Weather Radio
function.
19. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack or optional 3 AAA alkaline batteries. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries.
To install the batteries:
- With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.
- Insert NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.
- Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt clip, making sure it locks into place.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the
radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP, pull the LOCK
TAB away from the radio, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of
the radio.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Your radios are equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (BATT3R) which can be recharged by inserting one end of the USB Cable into a USB power source, and the other end into the radio USB charging jack, or with the optional desktop charger (as described below). While charging, the Battery Meter will flash from 1 to 3 bars. The LCD display will show FULL when charging is complete. For maximum battery life, Midland recommends charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the charging is finished.
To charge using the Desktop Charger:
- Place the BATT3R rechargeable battery packs in the radios.
- Connect one end of the USB Cable into a USB power source.
- Insert the other end of the USB Cable into the desktop charger USB jack.
- Place the radios into the desktop charger slot. While charging, the Battery Meter will flash from 1 to 3 bars, and stop when charging is finished. The LCD display will show FULL.
In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio turned OFF.
- Only use the Midland NiMH battery pack.
- 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 to the radio.
- For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off.
During Power On, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD
will display several icons for 1 second and then the LCD display will indicate
the last channel selected.
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the ▲\▼ buttons during RX or STANDBY mode
RESTORING YOUR RADIO TO THE ORIGINAL SETTING
To reset your radio to the original (default) setting, turn on the radio while
pressing and holding the ▲ button. The LCD display will reset to standby mode
on channel 1 with no Privacy Code.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
and/or Privacy Code.
- For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
- Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
- To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
ABOUT RANGE
Your radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
- Over water
- Open rural areas without obstructions
- Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
- Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries – low batteries will cause low power conditions.
- Be sure you are on a FRS channel – FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low power.
- Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
T50 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART
MONITOR
Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 3 seconds will let you hear noise
so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal.
This could also be used to check any activity on your current channel before
transmitting.
Press and hold the MONITOR button for 3 seconds again to get out of MONITOR mode.
SCAN
Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 6 seconds before resuming scan.
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.
CALL ALERT
Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send a call alert, press the CALL
button. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can
be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
References
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