Midland G18 - Coverage and Range; Factors Affecting Range

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• Main features
• PMR446 transceiver
• IP67 certified: the housing protects the device from dust and from wa-
ter infiltration up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes
• Output power: ≤500mW ERP
• Channel spacing: 12.5KHz
• Scrambler
• Multifunction key
• Compander (programmable with PRG-G15)
• FM Radio (programmable with PRG-G15)
• Scan
• Vocal announcement
• Roger Beep
• Battery save
• Monitor
• Squelch
Coverage/Range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained du-
ring use in an open space.
The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental fac-
tors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings or other obstructions.
Inside a car or a metallic construction, the range can be reduced. Normal-
ly 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.