Midland BR180 Business Radio Owner’s Manual

Features

• 1-Watt transmit power

• Customize to 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channel Operation

• 99 Frequency selection channel bank

• 142 Privacy codes

• LCD display with backlighting

• NOAA Weather alerts and information

• Li-Ion rechargeable battery

• Up to 14 hours of battery life

• Battery save mode

• Battery gauge with low battery alert

• Keypad tones and Keypad lock

• VOX and Squelch control

• 5 Call alerts and Vibrate alert

• Monitor and Scan

• Time-Out-Timer

• Keypad and PC programming

• Radio to radio cloning

FCC Notice

The BR180 operates on UHF frequencies that require an FCC license. You’ll receive a call sign to use for station identification; cooperate by using permissible transmissions, avoiding interference, and keeping transmissions prudent in length. For licensing (FCC Form 601): 1-888-CALL-FCC or fcc.gov

Controls

Indicators:

A. Antenna

B. Power/Volume

C. LED Indicator - Solid green indicates RX; solid red indicates TX

D. LCD Display (see LCD Display below for details)

E. Weather/Keypad Lock - Short press to listen to the weather; long press to lock the keypad

F. Call/Menu - Quick double press to send a call alert; long press to activate menu

G. Mic

H. Channel or Menu Down

I. Channel or Menu Up

J. Talk (Push-to-talk) - press and speak into the microphone to transmit. Release to receive

K. Speaker

L. Monitor/Scan - Short press to activate Monitor; Long press to activate Scan

M. Accessory Speaker / Mic Jack

N. Battery Door

LCD Display

A. Channel Number

B. Battery Gauge

C. Scan On/Off

D. Weather On/Off

E. Vox On/Off

F. Vibrate On/Off

G. Keypad Lock On/Off

H. Frequency or Privacy Code Number

I. Programming Information

Battery Installation & Charging

1. Open the battery compartment latch.

2. Insert the supplied Li-Ion battery pack, aligning contacts.

3. Close and secure the latch.

4. Plug the supplied Micro-USB cable into the charging port; connect the other end to a computer USB port or approved USB wall adapter.

5. Charging Indicator: Battery icon on LCD will animate while charging; full when solid.

6. First charge: fully charge before use (approx. 4–6 hours).

Low Battery Alert: LCD shows low battery icon and tone will sound periodically.

Basic Operation

Power ON/OFF

• Rotate Power/Volume knob clockwise until click (ON) and set desired volume.

• Rotate counterclockwise until click to turn OFF.

Transmitting & Receiving

• Select desired channel and privacy code.

• Press and hold PTT to talk; hold mic 2–3 inches from mouth.

• Release PTT to listen.

• LED indicator will be red when transmitting, green when receiving.

Menu Functions (Quick Reference)

1. Channel Select — Choose operating channel (1–99).

2. Privacy Code — Select CTCSS or DCS code for interference reduction.

3. Call Tone — Choose one of five tones.

4. Vibrate Alert — On/Off.

5. VOX — Voice-activated transmit (with sensitivity levels).

6. Squelch Level — Adjust background noise suppression.

7. Keypad Tone — On/Off.

8. Weather Channel — Access NOAA channel selection.

9. Weather Alert — Enable/disable severe weather alerts.

10. TOT (Time-Out Timer) — Limit transmission time to prevent stuck mic.

11. Scan — Scan programmed channels.

Weather Radio Operation

• Press MENU until WX channel option appears.

• Use ▲/▼ to select desired NOAA channel.

• Enable Weather Alert to receive automatic emergency notifications.

Cloning Radios

1. Connect both radios with approved cloning cable.

2. Set both radios to cloning mode via MENU.

3. Initiate clone from master radio; wait for confirmation tone.

Care & Maintenance

• Clean with a soft, damp cloth — do not submerge.

• Use only Midland-approved battery and accessories.

• Store in a cool, dry location.

Specifications

Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

• Two-year warranty from date of purchase on radios.
• 90-day warranty on accessories.
• Does not cover misuse, water damage, or unauthorized repair.
• Submit warranty claims in the Midland Returns and Claims Portal