Midland 28 Multi-Norm CB Radio Quick Guide
This guide provides essential information for operating the Midland 28 CB Radio.
Product Overview
The Midland 28 is a multistandard CB transceiver supporting AM/FM modes. It features a 7-color, 5-inch adjustable LCD display with an S/meter, adjustable backlight, dual squelch modes (manual and DS), adjustable RF gain, emergency channels 9/19, and VOX functionality.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency: 26.565-27.99125 MHz (covers all approved EU frequency bands)
- Power Supply: 12/24V
- Output Power: 4W
- Microphone: With UP/DOWN/LOCK-NC buttons
- Display: 5" LCD multicolor (7 colors) with S/meter
- Backlight: Adjustable in 3 levels
- Squelch: Manual and DS (5 levels)
- RF Gain: Adjustable in 7 levels
- Emergency Channels: 9/19
- VOX: Adjustable in 5 levels
- External Speaker Jack: Yes
- Noise Cancelling: Yes
Controls Description
Main Unit:
- 1. ON/OFF/VOL Knob: Controls power and volume.
- 2. LCD Display: Shows channel, mode, and signal information.
- 3. VOX/EMG-CH Button: Short press cycles through channels 9/19/current channel. Long press activates VOX mode.
- 4. Squelch Knob: Rotate counter-clockwise to activate Digital Squelch (click sound) or clockwise for manual squelch adjustment.
- 5. Channel Selector Knob: Selects channels and scrolls through menus.
- 6. MENU/AM-FM Button: Short press switches between AM and FM modes. Long press enters the Menu.
- 7. Microphone Jack: Connects the microphone.
Display Indicators:
- 8. Keypad Lock: Indicates keypad lock status.
- 9. Selected Channel Number: Displays the currently selected channel.
- 10. S-METER: Indicates received signal strength and transmission power.
- 11. AM/FM Indicator: Shows the current transmission mode (AM or FM).
- 12. TX/RX Indicator: Shows transmission (TX) or reception (RX) status.
- 13. VOX Function Activated: Indicates when VOX is active.
- 14. DS Indicator: Shows when Digital Squelch is active.
- 15. RFG Indicator: Shows when RF Gain is active.
- 16. Noise Cancelling: Indicates Noise Cancelling status.
- 17. Multi-standard Band Indicator: Shows the currently used band.
Rear Panel:
- 18. Power Supply Cable: Connects to the power source.
- 19. External Speaker Jack: For connecting an external speaker.
- 20. Antenna Connector: Connects the antenna.
Microphone:
- 21. PTT Button: Press to transmit.
- 22. UP Key: Moves to the next channel or menu item.
- 23. DOWN Key: Moves to the previous channel or menu item.
- 24. Keypad Lock/Noise Cancelling Button: Toggles keypad lock or activates Noise Cancelling.
Changing the Frequency Band
To change the operating frequency band:
- Switch off the radio.
- Press and hold the VOX-EMG/CH and MENU-AM/FM buttons simultaneously.
- Switch the radio back on. The display will show the currently used frequency band.
- Use the UP/DOWN buttons on the microphone or rotate the channel selector knob to choose the desired frequency band.
- Turn the radio off and then on again. The display will briefly show the selected band.
Note for UK Band: To switch between UK and I bands, press and hold the PTT and MENU buttons for 2 seconds.
Frequency Band Chart
The Midland 28 covers various frequency bands depending on the country settings. Refer to the table below for details:
| Country | Channels | Mode | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 40CH | AM/FM | 4 Watt |
| Germany | 80CH | FM | 4 Watt |
| 40CH | AM | 4 Watt | |
| CEPT | 40CH | FM | 4 Watt |
| Poland | 40CH | AM/FM | 4 Watt |
| England | 40CH | FM | 4 Watt |
| English frequencies + I (Italy) | 40CH | FM | 4 Watt |
| CEPT frequencies | 40CH | FM | 4 Watt |
Manufacturer Information
Produced or imported by:
- MIDLAND EUROPE srl
Via R. Sevardi 7 - 42124 Reggio Emilia, Italy
www.midlandeurope.com - ALAN-NEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants PO6 1TT, United Kingdom
www.nevada.co.uk - ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1g - D-63303 Dreieich, Deutschland
www.alan-electronics.de - MIDLAND IBERIA, SA
C/Cobalt, 48-08940 Cornellà De Llobregat, Barcelona - España
www.es.midlandeurope.com - ALAN FRANCE S.A.R.L.
14 Draille des Tribales, Bât D, Lot n°6, 13127 Vitrolles, France
www.alan-midland.fr - ALAN TELEKOMUNIKACJA SP. z o.o.
Jawczyce, Poznańska 64 - 05-850 Ożarów Maz., Polska
www.alan.pl
Important Note: The use of this transceiver may be subject to national restrictions. Please read the instructions carefully before installation and use.
For the complete user manual and warranty information, please visit www.midlandeurope.com.
