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Index. Programming software (optional) What’s in the box Main features Coverage/Range Suggestions and warnings. 2 2 2 3 3. Main controls and parts of the radio. 4. LCD Display View

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Document DEVICE REPORT3b2510e2e43921bffd9ca72d62067ecf154fae04 MANUAL G18 PRO EN
G18 PRO
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER > INSTRUCTION GUIDE
Coverage*
* Depending on terrain

Index

Programming software (optional)

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What's in the box

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Main features

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Coverage/Range

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Suggestions and warnings

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Main controls and parts of the radio

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LCD Display

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Radio

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Battery recharge

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Operations

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Power on/off and volume adjustment

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Transmission and reception

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Monitor

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Roger Beep (end transmission tone)

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Alarm function (Emergency)

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MENU functions

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Scan

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PRI (Priority Scan)

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VOX

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POW ­ Setting the transmission power

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Squelch

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Scrambler

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Led - Backlight

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Keypad Beep on/off

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TOT- Funzione TX timeout timer SCAN mode settings VOICE function C-CDC / R-CDC / T-CDC Name - Nome
Troubleshooting

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Thanks for choosing Midland! G18 PRO is a portable transceiver that is free use in all

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European countries.

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Midland G18 PRO is the new multi-tasks PMR446 transceiver.

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Its robust frame and the IP67 certification ensure a total protection from dust and from the immersion in water up to 1mt depth for 30 minutes.

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G18 PRO is the ideal solution for your free time but especially in extreme condi-

tions that require a reliable device.

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Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Midland Programming software PRG-G15, it is possible to increase the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by enabling or disabling some features (CTCSS, TOT, VOX, ROGER BEEP, SQUELCH, VOICE, RRM channel...) For further information, please consult the Programming software manual. Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invalidates the approval.
What's in the box
· 1 G18 PRO transceiver · 1 belt clip · 1 wall adaptor · 1 Li-ion da 1600mAh rechargeable battery pack · 1 fast desktop charger
Main features
· Extended frequency band: 446.00625 - 446.19375MHz · 16 New PMR446 channels · 99 PMR446 channels: 16 + 83 pre-programmed · IP 67 Certified · 50 CTCSS tones+105 DCS Codes · RRM channel (only for Italy) · Scrambler · FM Radio and Compander (programmables with PRG-G15) · Scan, Monitor and Vox functions · Vocal announcement

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 construction, 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 range 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.
Suggestions and warnings
Your G18 PRO was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. As for all the electronic devices, we recommend you to follow these suggestions: · Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may damage
it and annul the warranty. · When using regulated power supply, take note of the 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 diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut off its
power immediately and take off the charger or battery from the radio.

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Main controls and parts of the radio

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LCD Display
a. Keypad lock b. Selected CTCSS tone or DCS code c. Number of the menu/channel indicator d. Battery status indicator e. Channel in use f. Priority scan mode g. VOX function activated h. Low power indicator i. Function key activated j. Indicator of rx and tx signal strength k. Channel temporarily not scanned

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Radio
1. Antenna 2. Encoder: rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the different set-
tings. 3. Power/volume knob: turn clockwise to power on and increase the volume le-
vel. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and power off. 4. Speaker 5. Built-in microphone 6. Led indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX. 7. Emergency button (it can be activated through the programming software)

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Battery recharge
G18 PRO is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, which can be recharged by 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 charger 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 you to charge the battery pack when the G18 PRO is off and the battery pack is fully discharged. ! Using a different 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% and saves the battery life. If it has been set, it automatically activates when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds. Power saving can be disabled only through the Programming software.

8. PTT: push this button to transmit, release it to receive. 9. Function key 1: Short pressure: Monitor function activation (PF3). 10. Function key 2: Long pressure: SCAN function activation (PF4). 11. External Speaker/Mic Jack (Motorola type) : allows the connection with
external devices such as headsets, microphones. 12. Multi-function key `FUN': it allows to activate secondary functions. 13. LCD Display 14. Multi-function keys MENU - ENT - VFO/MR

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Operations
Power on/off and volume adjustment
Rotate the PWR/VOL clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the volume level as you prefer. To turn the radio off, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a mechanical "click".
Transmission and reception
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. 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.
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. Roger Beep is disabled by default and can be activated through the programming software.

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Alarm function (Emergency)
By pressing the Emergency button, the radio will switch to Alarm Emergency mode. G18 PRO will switch to transmission for 30 seconds by generating a sound alarm, then for further 30 seconds will remain in tx to allow the user to communicate his status. At the end, the radio will switch to reception. If needed, the Emergency call can be repeated.
Note: this function can be activated through the optional programming software.

MENU functions
Here below is a list of the default functions that you will find in the menu of this radio. First of all, you have to push the MENU button to enter and find the desired function.
Scan
This function is enabled by pushing the Function key 2 for 3 seconds; you will see the channels scanning on the display of the radio. Whenever any signal is detected, the scanning will stop on a busy channel. As soon as the signal is no longer detected, the scan will start after 5 seconds. If you press the PTT, the radio will transmit on the latest busy channel; after about 5 seconds that you released the PTT, the scanning will be active.
PRI (Priority Scan)
When you activate this function, the radio will alternately scan the standard channels and the priority one. The priority channel can be selected only with the programming software. The default priority channel is CH1.
VOX
The VOX feature enables hands free conversations without using PTT: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatically activated. The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted in 10 different levels (0,1,2,3...9) through the

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Menu or programming software : OFF means that the VOX is turned off, level 1 is set by default and has the lowest VOX sensitivity, 9 is the highest one.
To activate the VOX levels, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until the display shows "VOX"; 3. Press the ENT key; 4. Turn again the Encoder knob and select the desired VOX level: 1= low sensi-
tivity; 9= highest sensitivity. 5. Confirm your selection with the ENT key.
POW ­ Setting the transmission power
G18 PRO has 2 power levels. To select the desired level: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Rotate the Encoder knob till the display shows "POW"; 3. Press ENT; 4. Rotate the encoder knob and select the desired power level; 5. Press ENT to confirm. If you selected the low power, the display will show
"LOW" By default, both low and high power are set at 500mW.
Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows to receive even weak signals. G18 PRO has 10 (0-9) different Squelch levels that can be set by programming software or Menu: 0 means that the Squelch is turned off; from level 1 to level 9 you will have different levels of noise reduction. The higher is the level, the louder will be the Squelch. By default, the Squelch level is set on level 5. To select the Squelch level: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "SQL" is displayed; 3. Press the ENT button; 4. Turn the Encoder knob and select the desired Squelch level (the levels avai-
lable are 10); 5. Confirm your selection with ENT. Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case you

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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.
Scrambler
The scrambler is designed to protect communications. This feature prevents parties from other networks from hearing and understanding voice communications. To enable/disable the scrambler: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "SCRM" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob to activate/deactivate the SCRAMBLER: "ON" (to
activate it), or "OFF" (to deactivate it); 5. Confirm your selection with ENT. When the scrambler is enabled, it is not possible to clearly receive communications. Therefore, before enabling it, it is necessary to make sure that all the radios you wish to communicate with have enabled this feature, otherwise you won't be able to talk with them. The scrambler of the transceiver does not fully guarantee the safety of communications.
Led - Backlight
To enable/disable the LCD backlight: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "LED" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob to activate/deactivate the Backlight.
There are 3 available options: "ON", "OFF" and "AUTO". AUTO: the display backlight activates when you press any key and lasts a few seconds. OFF: back light off. ON: backlight always on. Attention: in this mode the power save is off, therefore the battery consumption will increase. 5. Confirm your selection with ENT.
Keypad Beep on/off
Every time a button is pressed, you will hear a Beep tone. The keypad beep tone is activated by default.

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To disable the beeps, follow this procedure: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "BEEP" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob to activate/deactivate the Beep tones: "ON" (to acti-
vate it), or "OFF" (to deactivate it); 5. Confirm your selection with ENT.
Keypad lock (KEYBO)
It is possible to choose between two types of Lock Mode: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "KEYBO" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob and choose between "MANUAL" or "AUTO". 5. Confirm your selection with ENT. As previously mentioned, there are two ways to lock the keypad: "MANUAL": to lock the keypad, simply press FUN and ENT keys for 3 seconds.
will be displayed. "AUTO": the keypad will be automatically locked after 20 seconds. To unlock the radio, press FUN and ENT keys.
TOT- Funzione TX timeout timer
G18 PRO can be programmed with a transmission timer that temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted. The radio is forced in reception mode if it continues transmitting after the preset timer threshold has been reached. To restart the transmission, release the PTT key. To enable this function: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "TOT" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob and set a timer from 30 to 270 seconds. 5. Confirm your selection with ENT.
SCAN mode settings
Press MENU and then rotate the Encoder knob. The display will show "SCANS". Press ENTER and then rotate the Encoder knob to choose the type of Scan (TO/ CO/SE). Confirm your selection with ENT.

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TO - Time-operated Scan Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will suspend the scan for 5 seconds, and then will continue to scan even if the signal is still present. CO: Carrier-operated Scan Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will stop scanning. It will resume to scan once the signal will disappear. SE: Search Scan The radio will stop scanning and exit the Scan mode once detected a signal. It is possible to exclude some channels from the scan list. Follow these steps: · select the channel to exclude from the scan list · keep pressed ENT for 4 seconds · the display will show · to add the channel into the scan list again, follow the same procedure.
VOICE function
With this function, you activate a voice that informs you about any operation/selection you are doing. To activate it, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until "VOICE" is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob to activate/deactivate the function: "ON" (to activate
it), or "OFF" (to deactivate it); 5. Confirm your selection with ENT.
C-CDC / R-CDC / T-CDC
The CTCSS tones can be added to the channels for creating new private channels. They are similar to access codes and enable the radio to communicate only with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same code. For each channel you can set up to 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS codes. To select a CTCSS tone: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob till "C-CDC"(in TX and RX); "R-CDC"(only in RX) or
"T-CDC" (only in TX) appears on the display; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Turn the Encoder knob and select the desired CTCSS tone 5. To confirm, press the ENT button.
The setting of a CTCSS tone disables all DCS codes, because these functions cannot be used simultaneously.

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If you want to use and select a DCS code, instead of a CTCSS tone, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob till: "C-CDC"(in TX and RX); "R-CDC"(only in RX) or
"T-CDC" (only in TX) appears on the display; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4. Press the Function key 1; 5. Turn the Encoder knob and select the desired DCS code; 6. Confirm the selection by pressing the ENT button. The setting of a DCS code disables all CTCSS tones, because these functions cannot be used simultaneously.
Name - Nome
It is possible to choose and set a name that will appear on the display instead of the channel number.

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Technical specifications

GENERAL Frequency range Channels Working temperature Operating voltage Operative Mode Dimensions Weight Impedance Duty cycle TRANSMITTER Frequency stability Output power Max frequency deviation Audio distortion Adjacent channel power Spurious radiation Occupied bandwidth RECEIVER RF sensitivity Audio distortion Audio response Adjacent channel selectivity Intermodulation rejection Spurious emissions Blocking SAR

446.00625- 446.19375 MHz (PMR446) 16+83 pre-set -20°+55° 7.4V Simplex 113mm×56mm×38mm (Antenna excluded) 240g (Battery included) Antenna 50 5/5/90%
±2.5PPM 500mW ERP 2,5KHz 3% < 60 dB Within European legal terms Within European legal terms
<0.2UV@20 dB SINAD 3% 300Hz ÷ 3KHz Within European legal terms Within European legal terms Within European legal terms Within European legal terms 0,982W/Kg

WARNING: Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for disconnecting the transceiver from the mains; the desktop charger must be positioned close to the unit and easily accessible.

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Troubleshooting

Problem The radio doesn't switch on The radio switches off shortly after it has been switched on The battery pack does not recharge
The radio switches on but is unable to receive signals
It is not possible to communicate with other parties

Possible Cause The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been installed correctly.
Discharged battery pack.
The battery-charger has not been connected or installed correctly. The site of installation is too shielded. The volume is too low
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from the party you are communicating with
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS

Solution Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has been correctly installed.
Recharge the battery pack.
Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the installation of the batteries.
Move to an another area.
Adjust the volume level. Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the one set by the parties you are communicating with. Select the same radio channel used by the parties you are communicating with.
Move to another area.
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to the one set by the parties you are communicating with.

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Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited

The signal is very weak.

Try temporarily to disable the Squelch by means of the Monitor feature.

The transmission distance is excessive 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 traffic 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, computers, etc.)

Increase the distance between the radio and this equipment.

Transmission time is too long.

Try to reduce the transmission time and/or use a low power.

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