Midland BIZTALK MB400 Installationshandbuch

MB400 midlandusa.com

BUSINESS BAND TWO-WAY RADIO

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Minimum Operating System Requirements ....................................... 2

Installing the Programming Software ................................................. 3-4

Program a MB400 Radio ...................................................................... 5-9

Read a Programmed MB400 Radio ..................................................... 10

Program Using a Saved File ................................................................ 10-11

Reset a MB400 Radio to its Factory Default Settings ....................... 11

Cloning Radios ..................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting, Tips and Tricks ....................................................... 12

MB400

Midland On-Site Business Radio

Programming Instructions

Introduction

The MB400 comes with 16 of the most common frequencies and privacy codes

pre-programmed in the radio. You can use the FREE programming software to select

from a list of 99 other Business Band frequencies and 142 Privacy codes as well as other

settings to customize your radio. The available frequencies and codes are listed in your

owner’s manual.

You will need the MPC400 programming cable and programming software. The MPC400

programming cable is available at https://midlandusa.com/product/biztalk-usb-programming/

cable/ and a FREE programing software is available at https://midlandusa.com/biztalk-

software-download/.

If at any time during programming you are unsure of what value to use for a setting, use the

default value. You can return the radio to all of its default values by using the “Default Setting”

command under Settings.

Minimum Operating System Requirements

1. Operating System: Windows XP or higher.

Note: The software will not run on Apple iOS.

2. Processor Speed: Pentium 4 or higher.

3. Available RAM: 256MB or higher.

4. Internal Storage Memory: 2MB.

5. USB Type A 2.0 port or higher.

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Installing the Programming Software

1. Go to https://midlandusa.com/biztalk-software-download/ and download the FREE MB400

programming software to a designated folder or your desktop.

2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the program.

a. If asked, answer “Yes” to “Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher

to make changes to your computer?”.

b. Welcome screen. Recommends you close other programs and then click “Next”

to continue.

c. The program will be installed on your computer’s hard drive and automatically create

a data le for storage. Accept the location by clicking on “Next” (recommended) or

select another location that is memorable.

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d. The program will ask if it is ok to install the programs icon on your desktop, click

“NEXT” to accept and move to the next step.

e. The program will conrm it is ready to install, click “Next” to proceed.

f. The program will install, then click “Finish” to complete the installation.

3. Once installation is complete, a shortcut icon will appear on your desktop.

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Program the MB400 Radio

1. Turn the MB400 radio off.

2. Connect the MB400 radio to your computer using the MPC400 programming cable.

a. Remove the accessory jack cover from the radio.

b. Connect the small jack on the programming cable to the small socket (microphone)

on the radio.

c. Connect the USB plug of the programming cable to a USB port on your computer.

3. Turn the radio on.

a. You will hear “Midland Ready” with the channel number announcement.

4. Double click on the icon to open the MB400 programming software. .

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5. Check the COM (Communication) Port setting.

a. Click on “Settings”

b. Click on “COM Port”

c. Make sure “COM Port 3” has been automatically selected, and close the window

6. The Channel Screen should be opened

when you started up the program.

If not, open it by clicking on “Channel Info.”

7. Using the drop down menus on the Channel Screen, select your desired data for;

a. RX Frequency

i. The TX Frequency will automatically change to match your RX selection.

ii. If programming for a repeater, select a separate TX frequency that matches

your TX repeater frequency.

Repeater frequencies are a “matched pair” as assigned and regulated by the

FCC. You must be properly licensed by the FCC to operate on a repeater.

b. RX Privacy Code

i. The TX Privacy code will automatically change to match your RX selection.

ii. If programming for a repeater, select a separate TX Privacy code that matches

your RX repeater code.

Your computer should have automatically recognized the radio on COM3

and will use it to transfer the programming data to the radio. If the data

does not successfully transfer using COM3, try a different COM port.

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c. Set Busy Channel Lock

i. The recommended (default) setting is “Off” so you do not block any

transmissions from being received or transmitted on the programmed

frequency.

ii. Use “Carrier” to block all transmissions (send or receive) on the same

frequency as the channel setting.

iii. Use “QT/DQT” to allow transmissions (send or receive) on the same frequency

and privacy tone (CTCSS or CDCSS), and block all other transmissions on

that frequency.

d. TX Power

i. The recommended (default) setting is “High” for all channels to ensure you get

maximum range.

ii. Choosing “Low” will help you conserve battery life, but signicantly reduce

the effective range of your radio. Use this setting only for close range

communications.

f. Scan Add

i. The default value is “Yes” so that you will scan all programmed channels.

ii. Selecting “NO” will drop that channel from your scan list and will not be

scanned for activity when the radio is in Scan or Priority Scan mode.

g. Repeat steps a – f for each channel you want programmed. You do not need to

program all 16 channels, selecting “None” in the RX column for unused channels.

8. Open the “Button” screen to program the Soft Keys.

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a. Use the drop down menu for each Soft Key and select the feature you want quick

access to. The default values are;

9. Open the “Advanced” screen to program the advanced settings of the radio.

a. Use the drop down menu for each setting and select the value that will give you the

desired performance. If you are not sure what value to use, use the default value.

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10. Proof read and save your program.

a. Use the “Save As” command under “File”.

b. Give your program a name and save it in a memorable location.

c. Click “Save.”

11. Write the program to the radio.

a. Click on the green “W” icon.

b. Click on “Start” to send the programming data to the radio.

c. The radio will return to its normal state after programming is complete. You will hear

“Midland Ready” with the channel number.

12. Turn the radio off and disconnect the programming cable.

13. Turn the radio on, and test it with other radios to make sure it is working correctly.

14. Write the program to other MB400 radios, or save and close the program.

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Read a Programmed MB400 Radio

Read a programmed MB400 so you can;

• Use the same programming values for other MB400 radios.

• Save the programming le for later use.

• Check the settings to make sure they are correct and match other radios.

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to connect the radio to the computer and open the

software.

2. Click on the red “R” icon.

3. Click on “Start” to read the programming data from the radio.

4. The radio will return to its normal state after complete. You will hear “Midland Ready”

with the channel number.

5. The programming data will be displayed on their respective program window.

6. Turn off the radio and disconnect the programming cable.

7. With the programming software still open, connect another MB400 radio follow step

11 above to write the same data to additional radios.

8. Or, save your le for later use and close the program.

Program Using a Saved File

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to connect the radio to the computer and open the

software.

2. Use the “Open Folder” icon to locate and open your le.

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