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INSTRUCTION GUIDE
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER
G15 PRO
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Index
Programming software (optional) 2
Content 2
Main characteristics 2
Coverage/Range 3
Main controls and parts of the radio 4
Operations 6
Power on/o and volume adjustment 6
Transmission 6
Monitor 6
Scan 6
Squelch 7
Selecting 16 or 32 channels 7
Battery recharge 8
Roger Beep (End transmission tone) 8
Keypad Beep 8
Vox 9
Maintenance 9
Technical specifications 10
Troubleshooting 11
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Thanks for choosing Midland! G15 PRO is a portable transceiver that is free use in
almost all European countries. For further information, we suggest you look at the
“Restrictions on the use” chart.
Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG-G15, it is possible to increa-
se the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by enabling or
disabling some features (CTCSS, TOT, VOX, ROGER BEEP, SQUELCH,
VOICE, EMERGENCY, BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR...)
For further information, please consult the Programming software manual.
Content
• 1 G15 PRO transceiver
• 1 belt clip
• 1 wall adaptor
• 1 1600mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• 1 desktop charger
Main characteristics
• IP 67 Certified
• 16 new PMR446 channels
• 32 PMR446 channels (16+16 pre-programmed)
• Extended frequency band: 446.00625/446.19375MHz
• Fast switch from 16 to 32 channels
• Voice announcement
• 50 CTCSS tones+105 DCS codes
• Auto Power Save: for a maximum battery life
• Scan function
• Monitor function
• Vox function
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Coverage/Range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use
in an open space.
The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such
as blockage caused by trees,buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or a
metallic constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage in
the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km. In open space
but with obstructions like trees, leaves or houses the maximum possible ran-
ge is about 4-6 Km. In open space, without obstructions and in sight, like for
example in mountain, the coverage can be more than 12 Km.
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Main controls and parts of the radio
1. Antenna
2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired
channel
3. Power/volume knob: turn clockwise to power on and increase the volume
level. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume level and power o.
4. Speaker
5. Built-in microphone
6. Led indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX.
7. Emergency button (it can be activated through the programming sof-
tware)
8. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive.
9. Function key 1: Short pressure: Monitor function activation. Long pres-
sure: VOX function activation
10. Function key 2: Press briefly this control to switch to the next 16 chan-
nels (from CH17 to CH32) or to return to the previous 16 (from CH1 to
CH16). Long pressure: SCAN function activation
11. External Speaker/Mic Jack: allows the connection with external devices
such as headsets, microphones.
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Operations
Power on/o and volume adjustment
Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the volume level as
you prefer.
To turn the radio o, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a me-
chanical “click”.
Transmission
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
Briefly press the Function key 1 to enable the Monitor feature in order to make
sure that the frequency is not busy, then press the PTT button.
For a maximum clarity, hold the device at a distance of about 4/10 cm.
Release the PTT key to receive.
Only one user at a time can talk during radio communications. Therefore, it is
important not to transmit when you are receiving a communication and use the
transmission mode sparingly to allow other users to talk.
Transmission consumes a significant amount of energy and should therefore be
used sparingly to prolong the battery life.
If you are unable to contact a station that you have no problems in receiving, the
station may be using CTCSS tones or DCS codes.
Monitor
The Monitor feature is for excluding (opening) the Squelch, in order to listen to
signals that are too weak to keep the Squelch permanently opened.
Press briefly the Function key 1 to enable such function.
Scan
This function is enabled by pushing the Function key2 for 2 seconds; the led
will alternately blink green.
Whenever any signal is detected, the scanning will stop on a busy channel and,
if no operation is done, will start after 5 seconds.
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If you press the PTT, the radio will transmit on the latest busy channel; after
10 seconds that you released the PTT, G15 PRO will return on the default
channel and the scanning will be active.
The scanning will be done on the frequency band in use, so either channels
1-16 or 17-32.
Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows to receive
even weak signals.
G15 PRO has 10 dierent Squelch levels that can be set by programming sof-
tware: 0 means that the Squelch is turned o; from level 1 to level 9 you will
have dierent levels of noise reduction. The higher is the level, the louder will
be the Squelch.
By default, the Squelch level of G15 PRO is set on level 5.
Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case you
may not be able to receive weaker signals. On the other hand an excessively low
Squelch value could enable the Squelch even when no signals are present.
Squelch must always be adjusted when no signals are present.
The Time Out timer is settable from 30 sec to 270 sec. only through the pro-
gramming software.
This feature is disabled by default.
Selecting 16 or 32 channels
G15 PRO can operate not only on 16 PMR446 channels, but if you press
briefly the Function Key2, you can switch to the next 16 PMR446 channels
(CH17-32) and viceversa.
The voice announcement will advise you about the band you are working on.
In case you disabled the voice annoucement through the optional program-
ming software, the blinking led will help you to realize what band you selected:
• five green flashes indicate that you are operating on the first band (CH1
- CH16);
• five red flashes indicate that you are operating on the second band (CH17
- CH32).
CH 1- CH16
• 1 - 8 : standard PMR446 channels
• 9 - 16: PMR446 channels of the new band (446.0 - 446.2 MHz)
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CH17 - CH32
• 17 - 24: standard pre-set PMR446 channels
• 25 - 32 : pre-set PMR446 channels of the new band
The first 8 channels of the traditional band 446.0 - 446.1 allow you to com-
municate with all PMR446 radios on the market.
Battery recharge
G15 PRO is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which
can be recharged connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to a mains
power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop char-
ger plug.
It takes 4 hours to fully recharge the radio. The led of the desktop charger
indicates the status of the recharge:
Red = charging, Green = full charge
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the
G15 PRO is o and the battery pack is fully discharged.
! Using a dierent battery charger other than the one specified can cause
damage to your device or may even cause explosions and personal injuries.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption of up to
50%. If it has been set, it automatically activates when the transceiver does
not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds in order to save the battery life.
Power saving can be disabled only through Programming software.
Roger Beep (End transmission tone)
When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users
that you’ve finished your transmission and that they can start talking.
The Roger Beep can be enabled through the programming software.
Keypad Beep
If this function is active, you will hear a beep tone everytime you press a button
(It can be disabled through the programming software).
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Vox
The VOX feature enables hands free conversations without using PTT: just
speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be auto-
matically activated. The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted in 10 dierent levels
(0,1,2,3…9) through the programming software:
0 means that the VOX is turned o, level 1 has the lowest VOX sensitivity, 9 is
the highest one. VOX is set by default on level 7.
To activate the VOX feature, keep pressed for about 4 sec. the Function key1.
With the programming software you can enable/disable the VOX feature on
the Function key and select the sensitivity levels.
Maintenance
Your G15 PRO was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this
product for many years.
As for all the electronically devices, we recommend you to follow this few sug-
gestions:
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may
damage it and/or annul the warranty.
• When using regulated power supply, take notice of power voltage, that
must be between 6V and 8V to avoid damages.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or
melt certain plastics. Do not store the radio in dirty areas.
• If it appears that the Radio diuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut o
its power immediately and take o the charger or battery from the Radio.
• Do not transmit without antenna.
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Technical specifications
General
Channels 32 (16+16 pre-programmed)
Frequency range New band: 446.00625- 446.19375 MHz
Traditional band: 446.00625- 446.09375 MHz
Working temperature -20°/+55° C
Operating voltage 7.4V
Operate mode Simplex
Dimensions 105mm×50mm×32mm (without Antenna)
Weight 227g (Battery pack included)
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Duty cycle 5/5/90%
Category B
Transmitter
Frequency stability ±2.5PPM
Output power ≤500mW ERP
Max frequency deviation ≤2,5KHz
Audio distortion ≤3%
Adjacent channel power < 60 dB
Spurious radiation Within European legal terms
Occupied bandwidth Within European legal terms
Receiver
RF sensibility <0.2UV@20 dB SINAD
Audio distortion ≤3%
Audio response 300Hz ÷ 3KHz
Adjacent channel selectivity Within European legal terms
Intermodulation rejection Within European legal terms
Spurious response Within European legal terms
Blocking Within European legal terms
WARNING: Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for disconnecting the tran-
sceiver from the mains; the desktop charger must be positioned close to the unit and easily
accessible.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The radio doesn’t
switch on
The battery pack is discharged and/
or has not been installed correctly.
Verify that the battery pack is
charged and that it has been
correctly installed.
The radio switches
o shortly after it has
been switched on
Discharged battery pack. Recharge the battery pack.
The battery pack does
not recharge
The battery-charger has not been
connected or installed correctly.
Inspect the connections of the
battery-charger and the installa-
tion of the batteries.
The radio switches on
but is unable to receive
signals
The site of installation is too
shielded.
Move to an another area.
The volume is too low Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or
DCS code corresponds to the one
set by the parties you are commu-
nicating with.
It is not possible to
communicate with
other parties
An incorrect radio channel has
been selected.
Select the same radio channel
used by the parties you are com-
municating with.
The radio is installed in a shielded
area or is too far from the party
you are communicating with
Move to another area.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or
DCS code corresponds to the one
set by the parties you are commu-
nicating with.
Reception is fragmen-
ted and/or disturbed
The signal is very weak.
Try temporarily disabling the
Squelch by means of the Monitor
feature.
The transmission distance is exces-
sive and/or there are obstacles in
the transmission path
Move closer to the party you are
communicating with or to another
area.
Other parties are using the same
channel
Check the trac on the radio
channel by means of the Monitor
feature and select another channel
if required.
The radio has been installed too
close to equipment that causes
interference (televisions, compu-
ters, etc.)
Increase the distance between the
radio and this equipment.
The autonomy of the
battery pack is limited
Commission time is too high.
Try reducing the transmission time
and/or using a low power.
Prodotto o importato da:
CTE INTERNATIONAL srl
Via. R.Sevardi 7 - 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia
www.midlandeurope.com
L’uso di questo apparato può essere soggetto a restrizioni nazionali (per l’uso in Italia è richiesta una
dichiarazione di possesso). Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le istruzioni.
Produced or imported by:
CTE INTERNATIONAL srl
Via. R.Sevardi 7 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Italy
Imported by:
ALANNEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants - P06 1TT - United Kingdom
www.nevada.co.uk
The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions. Read the instructions carefully before
installation and use.
Vertrieb durch:
ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1K - D-63303 Dreieich Deutschland
www.alan-electronics.de
Die Benutzung dieses Funkgerätes ist von den landesspezifischen Bestimmungen abhängig. Vor Benutzung
Bedienungsanleitung beachten.
Importado por:
MIDLAND IBERIA, SA
C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà De Llobregat, Barcelona - España
www.midland.es
El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa.
Antes de utilizar, lea atentamente el manual de uso.
Importé par:
ALAN FRANCE S.A.R.L.
5, Rue Ferrie, Zac les Portes du Vexin 95300 Ennery - France
www.alan-midland.fr
L’utilisation de cet appareil peut être sujet à des restrictions nationales. Avant l’utilisation, lire les instructions.
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