Midland Radio MO-4016 Portable Radio User Manual


 
MO-1008 / 4008 / 1016 / 4016 User’s Guide
12 © 2004, Midland Radio Corporation
Basic Operation
! Before turning on your radio for the first time, you should
ensure power connections have been made correctly and
all antenna connections are proper and secure.
Turning the Radio On and Off
Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise past the detent to turn
on the radio. Rotate the power/volume knob further clockwise to
increase the volume. Rotate the power/volume knob
counterclockwise past the detent to turn off the radio.
If “PP” is displayed after turning on the radio, you must enter the
programmed password (4 keypress sequence) to use the radio.
Consult your dealer or communications coordinator if you have
further questions.
Channel Selection
Use the up and down keys to select the desired operating
channel. Please consult your dealer or communications
coordinator regarding channels programmed in your radio.
Press and hold the up and down keys to quickly scroll through
the available channels.
Receiving Transmissions from Other Radios
Each channel of your radio may be programmed for carrier
squelch operation, CTCSS/DCS operation or 2-tone operation.
The following paragraphs describe these modes of operation.
Ask your dealer or communications coordinator if you have
questions on how your radio has been programmed to operate.
Carrier Squelch Operation
A signal that matches the programmed receive frequency will be
heard if it is of sufficient strength to exceed the squelch
threshold. An on frequency signal exceeding the squelch