Reception
Simply release the PTT [8] button. When you receive a signal, RX is displayed.
Background noise reduction (Squelch).
In your MIDLAND 777 the background noise reduction device (squelch) is activated
by default.
Automatic power save
MIDLAND 777 is supplied with an automatic current economy circuit. If the
transceiver receives no signal for 7 seconds or longer the “power save function”
automatically activates. This may increase the battery life by up to 50 %.
When the battery pack needs recharging, the battery icon will be displayed [1]: it is
necessary to connect the wall charger to the charging jack or to use the stand
charger in connection with the wall charger.
Other key Functions
VOX: hands-free transmission
VOX function activation
Press the MODE [4] key three times. The display shows “VOX” blinking at the top left,
while on the right of the channel number, “of” appears. Select one of the two levels
by means of UP/DOWN [7] buttons and push the PTT [8] key, or simply wait 5
seconds for confirmation.
Speak into the microphone [6] or use one amongst the many compatible
accessories: the transmission is automatically activated.
VOX deactivation
Press the MODE [4] key again. The display shows “VOX” blinking at the top left,
while on the right of the channel number, the current sensitivity level will appear.
Select “off” using the UP/DOWN [2] buttons and push the PTT [8] key, or simply wait
5 seconds for confirmation.
ROGER BEEP: end transmission tone
When PTT [8] is released the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your
transmission has finished. This feature is disabled by default.
To enable it, follow these steps:
1. Press the MODE [4] button 6 times until the LCD shows “rb oF”.
2. Select “oN” by using the UP / DOWN buttons [7].
3. Press PTT [8]
key or MODE [4] button for confirmation.
4. Roger Beep is now activated.
SCAN FUNCTION
The SCAN mode monitors the busy channels.
It is used to check speech traffic on the channels before transmitting and allows
the unit to stop on a channel that someone is talking on. In case of undesired