Midland Cliptalk Two-Way Radio – Complete Owner’s Guide

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WELCOME TO CLIPTALK
Wearable Clip-On Communication
Thank you for choosing ClipTalk. This device reimagines the two-way radio as a lightweight, wearable “fob” that clips anywhere, keeping you connected without the bulk of a traditional walkie talkie.
You can also find additional information about the ClipTalk on our website at midlandusa.com or you may contact our Customer Service team at (816) 241-8500 from 9 AM to 4 PM (CT) Monday through Friday for assistance.

Key Features
•    22 FRS Channels
•    121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS / 83 DCS) to block out unwanted communications.
•    USB-C Charging
For universal convenience.
•    Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Filters out background noise.
•    VOX Hands-Free (Voice Activation)
For completely hands-free transmission.
•    Roger Beep
When user releases the Push-To-Talk/PTT button to let the other person(s) know you have finished speaking.
•    Busy Channel Lockout
Prevents the user from transmitting when the current channel is already in use.
•    Key Beep
Each time a button is pressed.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

GET STARTED: ASSEMBLE AND WEAR
ClipTalk is designed to be worn on your person, not carried in your hand like traditional handheld walkie talkies.

Important: The ClipTalk radio does not have an internal speaker. You must attach the earpiece to hear incoming audio. The earpiece does not have to be attached to charge the radio.

1.    Connect the Earpiece for Audio
•    Locate the Earpiece Port at the end of the antenna cable on the main fob unit. (Not the port on the fob itself – that is for the charging cable).
•    Plug the earpiece into this port.

2.    Clip It On
•    The Radio Fob (main unit): Use the integrated clip to attach the radio body to your collar, lapel, backpack strap, or pocket.
•    The Earpiece: Place the earpiece over your ear.

RADIO POWER
The ClipTalk radio is powered by an internal lithium polymer battery. This battery is non-removable and is not user serviceable. The ClipTalk battery will provide 8 hours of battery life with nominal usage when fully charged.

CHARGING YOUR CLIPTALK BATTERY
The ClipTalk radio can be charged from any USB-C type power supply. To charge your radio, connect one end of the supplied USB-C cable into any USB-C power source. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the type-C charging port directly on the ClipTalk fob. The ClipTalk will show the battery level icon with 1 section flashing to indicate that it is charging. When the unit is fully charged, the display will go blank and the unit will turn off.
Charging the ClipTalk from empty to full will take approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.
For charging multiple ClipTalk radios at once, the desktop multi-unit charger is ideal. Plug in the desktop charger using the USB-C cable and wall mounting charging block, then inset ClipTalk radio into one of the 6 slots.

BATTERY INDICATOR
The current charge level of the ClipTalk radio battery is indicated by the battery level icon on the display. The greater the number of bars visible, the greater the charge level of the internal battery.

When the battery level is low, the ClipTalk will beep twice about every 45 seconds to let the user know it is time to recharge the unit.

BASIC OPERATION
1.    Power On/Off
•    To turn on the ClipTalk, press and hold “Select” for 3 seconds.
- Display will turn on and show the battery icon and channel number.
- If there is no activity for 5 seconds, the display will turn off.
- When there is no activity, the bottom segment of the battery icon will flash every 5 seconds to indicate that the unit is active.
•    To turn the ClipTalk off, press and hold "Select" for 3 seconds. When the Select key is pressed, the display will show battery status and channel and then go blank when power is off.
TIP – To check whether a ClipTalk unit is powered on, press and release the PTT key. If power is on, the display will show battery status and channel number. If the display remains blank, the unit is powered off.
2.    Transmitting (Talking)
You can communicate in two ways: Push-to-Talk (Manual) or VOX (Hands-Free).
•    Method A: Push-to-Talk (PTT)
To transmit, press and hold the Push-to-Talk/PTT button while speaking close to the microphone. You will hear a “Roger Beep” (confirmation tone) when you release the PTT button to let others know you have finished talking.

3.    Key Beep
The user will hear a beep in the earpiece each time + or - is pressed.

If the PTT is pressed for more than 1 minute continuously, the unit will stop transmitting, the display will go blank and the radio will not transmit again until the PTT is released and pressed again.
When transmitting, the active channel number and battery status will show on the display.
•    Method B: VOX (Hands-Free)- See Mobile App Section
4.    Display Channel and Volume
•    If the display is blank, pressing and releasing SELECT will cause the display to turn on and show the current Channel and battery status.
5.    Adjust Volume Up/Down
•    To adjust the volume, press the + key to increase and the – key to decrease. Audible tones in the earpiece will indicate an increase or decrease in volume setting.
6.    Channel Selection
•    To select the desired channel, press and hold the + or – key for 3 seconds. The channel number will begin to increase or decrease.
When the desired channel (1 to 22) shows on the display, release the + or – key.
The radio will now display the selected channel.
7.    Key Timeout
•    After 5 seconds of no key activity, the display will go blank. The bottom segment of the battery icon will blink every 5 minutes to indicate that the unit is powered on.

8.    Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC) On/Off
•    Holding down the PTT when turning the radio on will cause ANC to toggle between on and off. When the unit powers on, the display will show either “On” or “Off ” depending on the previous state.
9.    Programming Mode – See next section on Midland Two-Way Radio Mobile App

MOBILE APP
MIDLAND TWO-WAY RADIO MOBILE APP
Programming Features Exclusive to the Midland Mobile App Your ClipTalk radio has several features that can be selected exclusively by using the Midland Two-Way Radio app on your iOS or Android phone.
To connect with the Midland Two-Way radio app, you must place your ClipTalk radio into Programming Mode.
To place your ClipTalk radio into Programming Mode:
•    Assure that your ClipTalk radio is powered on.
•    Press and hold both the + and – keys on your ClipTalk until you see a series of
3 dots moving counter counterclockwise on the display.
•    At this time, your radio is discoverable with the Midland Two-Way Radio app. When the ClipTalk is connected to the Midland app, the ClipTalk will display a flashing cross symbol.

The following features are controlled by the Midland app:
1.    Privacy Codes
Privacy codes allow your ClipTalk to ignore transmissions that do not use the selected privacy code.

NOTE: Privacy codes offer interference elimination, not true security. Any radio can listen if it is set to not have a privacy code.
2.    Roger Beep
When the PTT button is released, the radio will transmit a beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished.
3.    VOX Hands-Free (Voice Activation)
ClipTalk supports Voice-Activated Transmission (VOX), which automatically transmits when it detects your voice, allowing for truly hands-free operation.
VOX sensitivity can be set at 3 levels (1-3), with Level 1 being the most sensitive.
■    Once active, simply speak to transmit. The radio will stop transmitting automatically when you stop speaking. Note, there will be a slight delay so it is best to start with a word that does not need to be transmitted such as “Hey Midland”.
4.    Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Turning on ANC will reduce some background noise when in a noisy environment.

5.    Busy Channel Lockout
The busy channel lockout feature prevents the user from transmitting when there is other activity on the current channel. When pressing the PTT, the user will hear an alternating tone in the earpiece if the channel is busy due to another transmission.

To get the Midland Two-Way Radio app for your iOS or Android phone, scan the QR code shown below:

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

USE AND CARE
1.    Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio.
2.    Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
3.    Do not immerse the radio in water.
4.    Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Channels:    22 FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes
Operating Frequency: UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source:    Internal 3.7V 450mAh, Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery. Non-Removable / Not User Serviceable

CHANNEL FREQUENCY
FRS Channel Frequency Assignment
Channel    Frequency    Channel    Frequency
    1            462.5625       12           467.663
    2            462.5875       13           467.688
    3            462.6125       14           467.713
    4            462.6375       15           462.550
    5            462.6625       16           462.575
    6            462.6875       17           462.600
    7            462.7125       18           462.625
    8            467.5625       19           462.650
    9            467.5875       20           462.675
   10           467.6125       21           462.700
   11           467.6375      22            462.725

There are 2 different types of privacy codes - analog (CTCSS) and digital (DCS). The following codes are available in the Midland ClipTalk:

LIMITED WARRANTY (United States)
Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years following the initial consumer purchase.

This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products. Accessories have a 90-day warranty from date of purchase, including any charge cables or batteries.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEATH) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTEND THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

For Product Purchased in the USA contact support@midlandusa.com. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
NOTE: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.

To register your product for a warranty claim, please visit http://midlandusa.com/apps/product-registration and contact Customer Experience at support@midlandradio.com for any additional assistance.