Midland ALAN 42 MULTI User Manual

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How to operate with your ALAN 42 MULTI
1. Insert the antenna in the antenna connector.
2. Insert 6 alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, noting polarity (the alkaline
batteries are not rechargeable)
3. Rotate the ON/OFF volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. Adjust the volume
for a normal listening level.
4. Adjust the SQUELCH control
5. Select the desired channel by the UP/DOWN or QUICK UP/QUICK/DOWN
buttons
Note: if the channel does not change,control that the EMG or LOCK button has
not been pressed. In this case, press the EMG or LOCK button to deactivate
this function.
As far as the other functions are concerned, refer to previous instructions.
To transmit: press and hold the PTT button, then talk to the microphone.
To receive: simply release the PTT button.
CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION
The frequency bands must be chosen according to the country you are in.
Procedure:
1. Switch off the unit.
2. Turn it on while pushing the “A/F-LCR” and “SC” buttons.
3. By pushing the ▲ e ▼ buttons, select the desired frequency band (see the chart
here below).
4. To fix your selection, press the “A/F-LCR” button.
NOTE: If you select a frequency band which operates in FM mode only, the “A/F-
LCR” control activates the LCR function (Last Channel Recall).

Midland ALAN 42 MULTI Specifications

Power

power supply	7.2 ÷ 13, 2 nom 12V
current drain at standby	100 mA when the save mode is off, 45 mA when the save mode is on
current drain	900 mA

Receiver Specifications

sensitivity at 10dB S/N	0.5µV (AM), 0.25µV (FM)
selectivity	more than 60dB
audio output power	0.5W 8 ohm (10% distortion)

Transmitter Specifications

RF output power	duty cycle 10% 4W AM/FM
frequency tolerance	0.005%
harmonic suppression	more than 70 dB

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	30x70x140 mm
weight	220 gr