Midland Radio P-20 owner manual Features and Location of Contols, Turning the Radio on or OFF

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Owner’s Manual for the P-20 (Itinerant Radio)

FEATURES AND LOCATION OF CONTOLS

1 VOX button

2-Up/Down Buttons

3-Monitor Button 4-Push to Talk Button

5-Call Button

6-Accessory jacks

7-On/Off Volume Control 8-Enter Button

9-Function Button

10-charging contacts 11-Charge Jack

THE RADIO MUST NOT BE SCANNING OR TRANSMITTING AND THE CONTOLS NOT LOCKED BEFORE THE CONTROLS WILL WORK PROPERLY.

TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF

Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control (7) clockwise to turn the radio ON. An audible tone will indicate the radio is on. The display will go through a 1 second self test and go to operation mode. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control counter clockwise to turn the radio off.

LOCKING THE CONTROLS

Press and hold the “MON” button (3) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be heard and the KEY icon will be displayed. The “PTT” and the “CALL” are the only buttons active. If any other buttons are pressed 3 quick beeps will be heard.

UNLOCKING THE CONTROLS

Press and hold the “MON” button (3) for about 3 seconds a beep (if enabled) will be heard and the KEY icon will not be displayed.

SELECTING THE CHANNEL

Press the “/\” or “\/” button (2) to select the desired channel.

(ONLY IF TWO CHANNELS ARE ACTIVE)

If only one channel is programmed and the /\ or \/ button is pressed 2 quick beeps will be heard.

PROGRAMMING THE ACTIVE CHANNEL

1.With the radio turned off, press and hold the “ENTER” button and turn the radio on. Release the button after the power-up tone.

2.Press the “F” button twice or until you see 1-oN or 1-FF displayed.

3.To review channel programming status, press “/\” or “\/” buttons to display each channel number. The channel number followed by “oN” indicates an active channel. A channel number followed by-“ FF” indicates an inactive frequency.

 

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Contents Page Table of Contents Tips for Getting the Most from Your P20 Optional Accessories for Your RadioWarranty consideration FCC Licensing InformationPage Quick USE Instructions PreparationCharging the Batteries Belt ClipRange of UHF Radios Power Save CircuitDisplay Symbols Cold Temperature Ctcss Code Symbol Indicates Ctcss tone is activeUnlocking the Controls Features and Location of ContolsTurning the Radio on or OFF Locking the ControlsUsing the Monitor Function Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Squelch Using the Call FunctionDual Watch Activating Scan FunctionsBusy Channel Scan Open Channel ScanTo activate the DCS Codes Activating Privacy CodesTo activate Ctcss codes DCS CodesOperating the Hands Free VOX Voice Operated Transmit Resetting the RadioAccessing Memory Channels Setting Remote Monitor ModeTo exit the remote monitor mode Setting Memory ChannelsTroubleshooting Problem Solution Always Dispose of Batteries Properly Care of Rechargeable NI-CAD BatteriesTransmitter Technical Specifications GeneralChannel Frequencies Midland Radio Corporation