Has anyone any idea how to change over the Freq on the Midland 48 Excel CB and do I really need to do so anyway?. My Midland 48 is set on the new EC Freq Range.
I have followed the instructions supplied with the unit to change this Freq over but nothing seems to work.
The EC Band has apparently been in use in the EU since 1992. This apparently took over from the UK Bands from 1981 is this correct and am I using the correct Freq Band when on EC settings for the UK.
Regards Steve 
EC setting should be same as FCC mid band
i’m not sure how many people run on mid 19 except the Irish
just trying to find manuel online to see if i can come up with out
alan-uk.com/cb/manuals/48%20 … manual.pdf
just in case anyone else wants to help
alan-uk.com/cb/manuals/48%20 … manual.pdf
are you being careful to hold NK button in when turning rig back on
page 18
hitch:
alan-uk.comare you being careful to hold NK button in when turning rig back on
page 18
Hi Hitch
Yes mate we have tried everything poss but it just wont change FRQ to UK Band seems to be stuck in EC Band.
Gonna give Truck King a call Monday as they are shut today.
Thanks for the info mate. Steve 
I deliver to Alan/midland uk most other weeks ,there in Swindon. If you get stuck let me know i can at least ask a question for you , or if your local to me maybe i can drop it off for repairs 
GerryT:
I deliver to Alan/midland uk most other weeks ,there in Swindon. If you get stuck let me know i can at least ask a question for you , or if your local to me maybe i can drop it off for repairs
Thanks Gerry thats a great offer mate.
As the unit is only two days old I think Truck King wil probably want the unit back as it’s under warranty they may be able to offer some advice with regard to my problem if not I will see what they say.
Thanks very much for the offer I may take you up on that one should all fail.
Cheers mate. Steve
Hi i have come across the same issue today on someone elses set, he asked me to check it for signal, it was set on EC
the instructions say
turn off rig
hold N K button while turning rig back on
release N K button
rotate the channel select knob until it says UK on the screen
press the LOCK button
then it is set
this procedure works, i did it on my mates and it works fine now
shuttlespanker:
Hi i have come across the same issue today on someone elses set, he asked me to check it for signal, it was set on ECthe instructions say
turn off rig
hold N K button while turning rig back on
release N K button
rotate the channel select knob until it says UK on the screen
press the LOCK buttonthen it is set
this procedure works, i did it on my mates and it works fine now
Thank Shuttlespanker I have tried that however in the book it tels me to keep the N/K Button pressed while turning the Channel key I’ll give it another go do it how you say wish me lick.
PS Glad I aint got a sledge hammer lol 
Thanks for all the advice guy’s really helpful!
Regards steve
don’t forget to let us know how you get on with it 
Mantoris:
shuttlespanker:
Hi i have come across the same issue today on someone elses set, he asked me to check it for signal, it was set on ECthe instructions say
turn off rig
hold N K button while turning rig back on
release N K button
rotate the channel select knob until it says UK on the screen
press the LOCK buttonthen it is set
this procedure works, i did it on my mates and it works fine now
Thank Shuttlespanker I have tried that however in the book it tels me to keep the N/K Button pressed while turning the Channel key I’ll give it another go do it how you say wish me lick.
PS Glad I aint got a sledge hammer lol
Thanks for all the advice guy’s really helpful!
Regards steve
Well Well Well BLOODY GREAT guy’s problem sorted. Shuttlespanker you got it spot on mate cheers for that!.
In the book it tells you to hold the N/K Button in while turning the Channel Button WRONG as Shuttlespanker stated LET THE BUTTON GO then change the channel button it works.
Cheers guy’s one happy trucker catch you on the side Tuesday when I’m back at work all the best take care and loads & loads of thanks to you all.
well, come on, don’t be shy…
who you work for and what motor you got?
just so we can spot you out and about
shuttlespanker:
well, come on, don’t be shy…who you work for and what motor you got?
just so we can spot you out and about
lol Must I lol 
I Night Trunk for British Bakeries (Southampton) HOVIS DAF 75s White they gave me the Actros last year wicked bit of kit and better MPG then the DAF by 40 odd Ltrs per trip.
I’m back on the Daf 75s now as management are thick and cant take 40 off 154 lol kept telling em the Actros was more efficient but eh they know best they could have put my pay up by £40 if they kept the Merc lol ■■■■■ lol
I run up and down the M3 / M25 / M1 / A43 / M40 / A34 day in day out 0001 to 1100hrs at times longer as you know! just like VOSA
Only problem is I aint picked a name yet I used to be Cougar years ago when we were all on AM. I left the sceen due to kids playing music and messing with the airwaves got to be a pain but eh now I’m back and looking forward to talking the nights away.
Best wishes mate be safe catch you on the airwaves one day.
ps I think I will stick with Cougar it was mine back in the late 70s early 80s
its apity manual isnt clear