Posted on22nd October 2015|Comments Off on SMART PHONE/GPS HOLDERS FOR MOTORBIKES by MIDLAND
Hard case mounted on handlebar of motor bike
Over a year ago Midland introduced 9 motorbike holders for smart phone or GPS. Now Midland added 2 more versions, one for iPhone-6 and one for iPhone-6Plus.
Read what Midland has to say about these items:
“Starting from today fixing your smartphone or your GPS on the handlebar of your ‘two wheels’ won’t be a problem anymore!
Midland introduces a new complete line of water resistant holders to protect your devices – your travelling companions! – from rain, mud and dust.
Either you have a GPS or a smartphone it doesn’t matter: Midland places at your disposal 11 different models!
All these models are supplied with a water resistant holder and two different fixing systems for tubular and non-tubular handlebars included in the packaging.
The only universal fixing systems on the market!
The holders are made of sturdy material and the wide display is touch screen, to allow the use of your devices during your ridings and in any weather condition!
handlebar mounting kit
Their installation on the handlebar is very simple thanks to the supplied adjustable bracket that can be rotated 360°, so that the screen is always at your visual angle”.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Water Resistant Touchscreen Holder
• Adjustable, rotating up to 360 degrees
• For all kind of Handlebars, 2 different brackets
o One for tubular o One for non-tubular handlebars
• Shock resistant
• Touch Screen
• Recharge while Using
On the Avera website you can find these 11 types of motorbike holders:
You can find detailed information about the ENERJUMP on our website.
Basicly the ENERJUMP is a kind of PowerBank. If you visit a trade show in USA or Far East you will notice that PowerBanks are hot business.
Everyone wants to make them and they all want to sell these.
PRESIDENT
We all know President from their famous line of CB products. Not often they step outside their core business. But now they do as they introduce three types of PowerBanks. These are not just a PowerBank, these are Portable Power and Roadside Assistance Kits.
Basicly the three kits are identical. It is a PowerBank to jumpstart a car, it includes a flashlight and it allows you to charge electronic devices.
Charging Electronic Devices and Flashlight
But the President Multi-Pack Booster also includes a compressor !
The difference in the 3 models is the capacity of the battery, which is the heart of each PowerBank.
Jumpstart of a car with a President MPB12000
If used to jumpstart a car all three models will deliver a peak of maximum 400 Ampere! But the total capacity of the battery pack inside the Powerbank is different for these 3 models.
• MPB6000 has a capacity of 6000 mAh
• MPB8000 has a capacity of 8800 mAh
• MPB12000 has a capacity of 12000 mAh.
COMPRESSOR
Compressor with meter
The compressor allows you to inflate the tires of your car, or the tubes of a bike, or an inflatable boat. If you need an item to fill it with air you can use the MPB to
inflate that product.
CARRY CASE
All three models are sold in a handy carry case. It will allow you to keep all items together in one tool box.
MPB comes in a handy tool case
COMPLETE SET
President MULTI-PACK BOOSTERS come complete with the jumper cables to charge the car battery. But also an USB Charging Cable, 12VDC cable and 230VAC wall charger are included.
All cables are included
Certainly during vacation time it is a safe feeling to know that you have a PowerBank in your car. Just in case your battery or phone/tablet is dead. Or if you want to assist someone who needs help.
I remember when my kids were small and each summer I had to inflate boats, tires, air-mattresses etc. I inflated so much I got dizzy now and then. If there ever come grandchildren I will have a Multi-Pack Booster quite close, I better use my breath for talking.
To all of my readers: I hope you will enjoy your vacation time and the summer!
Posted on24th June 2015|Comments Off on MIDLAND IS INTRODUCING NEW POWER SOLUTIONS FOR MOTOR BIKES.
A cigarette lighter plug (CLP) socket supplying 12VDC for accessories is common in most cars. But many motor bikes do not have a cigarette lighter socket.
Or there are brands like BMW that use a ‘DIN’ type CLP socket instead of the ‘general used’ type.
Midland is introducing now 5 solutions for motor bikes and other vehicles. Easy if you have accessories with a regular cigarette lighter plug or if the accessories need USB slots to be used or charged.
MP-2USB – code C1193
12 Volt adaptor suitable for BMW motorbikes with DIN connector and dual USB port, able to recharge/power two devices with USB connection at the same time. The waterproof cap
protects the ports when they are not used.
Input 12VDC
Output 5VDC / 2A
MP-ADAPTER-code C1194
12V Adapter suitable for BMW motor bikes with DIN connector and cigarette lighter plug.
MP-H 2USB-code C1195
Universal power supply kit with handlebar support and dual USB port to recharge/power two devices at the same time. It is supplied with a waterproof cap to cover the ports when they are not used. Through the supplied 120 cm cable, MP-H 2USB can be connected directly to the motor bike battery.
Output 5V/2A.
MP-H SOCKET-code C1196
Universal power supply kit with handlebar support and cigarette lighter plug.
It is equipped with 10A fuse and 150 cm cable that allows the direct connection to the battery of the motorbike.
The waterproof cap protects the plug if MP-H SOCKET is not used.
MP-W ADAPTER-code C1197
Adapter compatible with BMW motorbikes, with cigarette lighter/DIN plug.
It is equipped with a waterproof cap that covers the plug if it is not used.
Input 12VDC
Output 12VDC
If you travel in USA and in Far East it is quite common that at check in you are asked “do you carry a power bank in your luggage sir?”
Airlines do not like Power Banks. For those who do not know what a power bank is: It is a battery!
The modern battery technics make it possible to store a lot of energy in a battery. There are all kind of Lithium based batteries, most famous is Lithium-Ion. A lot of power, small seize and low in weight. That is exactly what people need now a days for their smart phones and other electronic devices.
By law airlines can carry only a certain number of kilos of these batteries. If this kind of battery is damaged it might cause a fire. If not packed carefully in your suitcase and hit by a second suitcase it is possible the power bank is damaged.
Too many of these batteries can cause a huge fire that might destroy a plane. Safety comes first for airlines so they might stop your power bank from boarding or ask you to pack it correctly before entering the plane.
NEW TECHNICS – MORE POWER
The first power banks were basically backup batteries for your electronic devices. Empty phone? – connect to a power bank and recharge!
Now a days the power banks have lots more power. Even so much that you can start your car with a modern power bank. Some can deliver 200 Ampere and even 400 Ampere as a peak current!!
MIDLAND ENERJUMP
Recently Midland introduced their ENERJUMP. The dimensions are just 131 x 75 x 25 mm. It can be used to charge electronic equipment, it can be used as a flashlight and and it can be used to start a car when the car battery is empty.
Read what the Midland people say about the new product.
YOUR STORE OF ENERGY! NEVER GET STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY!
MIDLAND “ENERJUMP” p/n C1184
If the battery of your vehicle or electronic device goes dead, you have a new equipment to face up the emergency! Nowadays we can no longer do without a reserve of energy for all our electronic devices that we daily bring with us.
ENERJUMP is a powerful powerbank with USB port, able to recharge several times all portable electronic devices ‐ such as smartphones, tablets, BT Intercom equipment, XTC action cameras , mp3… every where and without the need of a main socket.
It completely recharges your i-Phone up to 3 times!
Enerjump charging a phone
But the extraordinariness of Enerjump is the capability to jump‐start your battery without the need of another vehicle!
No matter if it’s about your car, motorbike, quad or camping van, you don’t have to ask for help to anybody, anymore!
Despite its reduced size and thanks to its 12V output with a high peak current, ENERJUMP has enough power to jump start your vehicle when the battery is dead.
Just connect the jumper cables and its clamps (red +/ black ‐ ) supplied in the packaging to the vehicle’s battery, turn on Enerjump and start your car!
Enerjump in action to jumpstart a car
ENERJUMP is also equipped with a powerful built‐in Led flashlight, able to light up SOS emergency signalling (intermittent flash) . Enerjump used as flashlight
The 5‐led charge indicator clearly shows you the charge level.
ENERJUMP is ideal for everyday use or roadside emergencies; so remember to take it always with you, in your daily activities or adventures!
WHAT IS IN THE BOX:
‐ Enerjump
‐ Jumper cables with clamps
‐ 12V car charger
‐ Wall charger
‐ USB to micro cable
‐ User manual
I must admit I love this product. It comes in a handy carry case, it has so many possibilities and it gives you a more safe feeling.
But there are also some remarks to make. At cold weather (more than minus 5ºC) it is not advised to leave the Enerjump in your car. But that are also the best nights to charge the Enerjump to make sure you have power.
Second remark is that I did not find out yet what is the self-discharge of this item. The used Lithium-Cobalt battery has low self-discharge, but it also depends on local temperatures and charging disciplines.
If you need power it and you have it: “GREAT!”
But if you need power and the Enerjump is empty it is: “GRRR”
And while I start charging my Enerjump you can watch a funny video from Midland Italy about this product.
Detailed information about this product on the Avera website: ENERJUMP
Posted on14th January 2015|Comments Off on CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
Every year the first important show for consumer electronics is the CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the few cities in the world that has so many hotel rooms that it is no problem to house a show with 200.000 visitors plus thousands of exhibitors and regular tourists.
At the Hong Kong version of CES you will find much more suppliers for communication equipment than in Las Vegas. But at CES some of the brands have a more impressive booth than in Hong Kong.
COBRA
Cobra active on CB, Marine, PMR, Radar Detectors, Dash Camera and Power products.
Each year at CES, Cobra has an impressive booth. End of last year Cobra was sold to an investment company. That companies also purchased BELL, a big name in radar detectors. Within the industry there is a lot of speculation how long it will take before they will make it one brand and most of all: which brand will win the battle?
At the Cobra booth an impressive car with Cobra equipment
Radar Detector, Dash Cam and Smart Phone for easy driving
COBRA CB: HARLEY- DAVIDSON
For the American CB market Cobra took the Cobra 29LX and turned this model in the 29LX HD version. For Harley-Davidson freaks a must have in the car or on the motorbike.
Cobra is leading on the CB market in USA, but at CES they did not show many models. Let us hope they will have real news on CB next year.
COBRA MARINE: FLOATING MODEL
New for USA marine market is the HH500 FLT BT. Expected is that a similar model for European market will be introduced soon.
Floating VHF Marine Radio
MIDLAND USA
Midland Booth at CES, displaying CB, Action and Dash Cameras, GMRS/FRS and Blue Tooth applications.
Midland USA is the number 3 for CB in USA. But they are leading for action cameras and GMRS/FRS, this is a quite similar standard as the European PMR446 regulation. Also the Blue Tooth applications for motor bike drivers are very popular in the USA and Europe.
Blue Tooth applications from Midland, quite similar to European series. On bottom a few types of CB Radio.
At CES Midland did not show many CB radios, they gave more attention to Blue Tooth products and Action and Dashboard Cameras.
Midland has a wide range of portable radios
MOBILE GMRS/FRS
In Europe we have PMR446 portable radios. For us it is not allowed to have mobile versions of PMR446. In USA Midland introduced at CES a new mobile GMRS radio. It is a very compact radio and we can only dream about changing the European standard for PMR446.
Mobile version of USA PMR446 version
UNIDEN HAS NO BOOTH AT CES
Uniden is the number 1 in USA for scanners and number 2 for CB. But since some years they have no booth at CES. The sales persons are available at CES to talk to customers but not on their own booth. For the industry it would be great if they decide to have booth at CES again.
But you can find Uniden products at the booth of CB Distributing. These people are always present with a booth to meet their customers from the West coast of USA.
CB Distributing showing CB and scanners from all USA brands
CBD showed from Uniden two new radar detectors. These were brand new on the market. But also the new Cobra 29LX HD could be seen at the CBD booth.
Rene from CBD proudly shows the Harley Davidson Cobra CB
GRE / WHISTLER
GRE used to be the number 2 for scanners in USA. Over 1 year ago they went bankrupt and were purchased by Whistler.
Whistler showing their GRE scanner models. One of the models is linked to a laptop. On the laptop a file from “Radioreferences” to transfer data to the scanner.
Whistler is still using the brand name GRE and they still are 2nd on USA scanner market. Some models are also available on the European market. But on European market Uniden is by far the most popular brand for scanners.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
At CES you find a large variety of all kind of consumer electronics. Consumer communication products are hard to find at this show nowadays.
But for those interested in electronics it is a unique show in a unique city.
New in the Avera stock is the Midland CT890. This is the info that Midland is supplying to the market:
CT890 is the brand new multifunction amateur radio, dual band version operating in VHF/UHF.
Realized with the latest technology, CT890 is an excellent and reliable transceiver to use in professional situations or sport events.
Its robust mechanical frame and the aluminum chassis allow you to operate even in harsh environments.
CT890 is an innovative radio in the amateur field that combines new functions such as:
Full Duplex (you can transmit and receive at the same time), Repeater function (the radio is a sort of repeater: it can transmit what has received from another band – VHF →UHF or vice‐versa).
Up to 999 memory channels.
CT890 is equipped with a wide colorful LCD display to show you all the functions activated, with a very high efficiency Li‐Ion battery pack 2600mAh and with FM radio receiver.
CT890 has a practical alphanumerical keypad to set channels, frequency and all the main functions.
The flexible antenna, common to all Midland CT series, allows you to easily wear the radio even on a belt.
The radio is programmable thanks to the optional programming software PRG‐10, useful to manage and set some functions such as number of channels, etc .
COMPLYING TO CE/99/05
COLOR: Black
What’s in the box
• 1 CT890 transceiver
• 1 flexible antenna
• 1 belt clip
• 1 Li‐Ion battery pack 2600mAh
• 1 desktop charger with USB cable
• Quick guide
Main features
• VHF and UHF frequency bands displayed
• Operating modes: UHF‐VHF, UHF‐UHF, VHF‐VHF
• Output power: VHF: 5W / UHF: 4W
• Frequency: VHF: 144‐146MHz / UHF: 430‐440MHz
• Full Duplex
• Repeater function
• 999 memory channels
• Wide colorful LCD display
• Very high efficiency Li‐Ion battery pack 2600mAh
• 105 +105 (I/N) DCS codes
• Emergency function
• Scan + priority Scan + group Scan
• Flashlight
• High/low power selection
• TOT function (time out timer)
• Channel spacing 25 kHz/12,5 kHz
• VOX function / Roger Beep
• ‘VOICE’ function
• The display can show: channel number, frequency, channel number + frequency, or channel name
• Inverted frequency function
• Frequency steps: 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz, 37kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz.
• Frequency offset
• Shift repeater
• ‘Busy channel lockout’ function
• TX signal strength on the display
• Low battery vocal and display indication
• Keypad lock
• Scan of frequencies with CTCSS/DCS
• Channel/functions reset
• 1750 tone for repeaters
• Cloning function with optional cable cod. R73727
• External speaker/mike jack: Kenwood type
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
As optional accessory, the Li‐Ion battery pack 2600mAh model PB890, cod. C1172 is available.
Posted on2nd December 2014|Comments Off on MIDLAND PMR446 PORTABLE TRANSCEIVERS
A new line we recently added to our assortment is a series of three Midland PMR446 portable transceivers.
The specifications of these models are basically the same. The difference is in the added accessories.
FEATURES, FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a sturdy mechanical frame, M24/48/99-S makes the ideal and effective solution for the professionals who need to stay in touch with colleagues (construction sites, buildings, hotels, trade fairs, shows) or for leisure users that just want to keep up with friends and family. Its robust frame, ease of use and simple design make it ideal for use in any activity.
M24/48/99-S operates on the PMR446 band and is extremely practical and compact; It incorporates all the functions that you would expect to see on the latest and most advanced two way radio transceivers and guarantees reliability and maximum efficiency.
M24/48/99-S is equipped with an LCD backlit display and an Auto Power Save function which reduces battery consumption by up to 50%. All of the features on this outstanding radio are easily accessible thanks to the centrally mounted controls.
Posted on19th November 2014|Comments Off on FULL HD DASHCAM / CAR CAMCORDER
In the recent blog about the Hong Kong Electronics Fair I already mentioned the introduction of two new dashcams/car camcorders by Midland.
There are two versions available:
Street Guardian
Street Guardian GPS
For full details you can read the ‘factory introduction’ as supplied by Midland. Both models are available now from stock.
The ‘Street Guardian’ series includes the brand new Car Camcorders with Full HD resolution developed to be a further ‘eye’ on the road while driving.
Street Guardian automatically records whatever happens while you are driving, very useful indeed in case of accidents. It is like having a witness always seating next to your seat.
Thanks to the viewing angle of 140°, Street Guardian records everything that happens in front of you; the image stabilizer ensures excellent movies.
Street Guardian has many features, amongst which we highlight:
• ‘Black Box’ feature: you can automatically save and store the videos in case of accident.
• ‘Motion detection’ feature: The camera starts recording when something is moving in front of it: don’t worry if you are temporarily away from your car, Street Guardian will still be there for you.
It can be easily installed on the windshield of your car thanks to the suction cup supplied in the box and thanks to its compact size it does not affect your driving and the view. It weights only 80 gr!
Thanks to the 2 inches display, you can see everything live, watch the recorded videos and easily surf through the settings. Street Guardian GPS does also have a GPS receiver which indicates the exact position where you are and will be with you for the rest of your journey.
Street Guardian has an inbuilt USB socket which will allow you to download your videos on your laptop, or simply to recharge the battery.
Works with micro SD Card (optional) up to 32Gb.
COMPLYING TO CE NORMS (STREET GUARDIAN) COMPLYING TO CE/99/05 NORMS (STREET GUARDIAN GPS)
COLOR: Black Packaging contains:
• Street Guardian
• Suction Cup
• Power cord
• USB cable
• Car charger
• User manual
• CD Software to watch the movies (Street Guardian)
• CD Software to watch the movies with GPS coordinates (Street Guardian GPS)
Main features
• Resolution: Full HD 1920x1080p 30fps/ HD ready 1280x720p 60fps
• Audio & Video recording
• Wide angle lens 140°
• Image stabilizer
• 2 inches display
• Inbuilt microphone and speaker
• 6 elements glass lens
• Black Box feature
• Motion Detection feature
• HDMI socket
• Li‐Ion integrated 460mAh battery pack
• works with micro SD Card (optional) up to 32Gb
• Sensor: 12Mp
• AVI format
• Sensor: Aptina CMOS
• Dimensions: 53x59x32mm
• Weight: 80gr
Recently Midland introduced the AB29.
Now available at Avera from stock.
AB29 is the brand new accessory of the Action Line, the range of products especially dedicated to softgunners. AB29 is a headset to wear behind the neck, complete with adjustable boom mike and PTT.
This new item stands out from the standard speaker/mikes thanks to the particular behind the head arch, thin but robust at the same time, that can be worn even with helmets without causing any discomfort.
AB29 is very easy to use: just place the headset behind the neck and adjust the boom mike! Lightweight and very comfortable, AB29 has been principally designed for tactical combats and, once worn, guarantees an excellent stability, also for a long use.
As all the other accessories of the Action Line series, also AB29 distinguishes for its robustness, for the quality of materials and for the very strong and resistant cables, suitable for an extreme use.
Bluetooth Intercom System for every outdoor activity
Midland introduces a new solution designed for sport lovers
BT SKI ACTION is an Intercom system conceived for every outdoor activity; it is suitable for leisure users who want to enjoy the Bluetooth communications or music while practicing their favorite sports. BT SKI ACTION is provided with the small and practical Bluetooth device BT SKI ACTION and two different kits included in the packaging that allow to wear the BT SKI ACTION as you want, with or without the helmet. It doesn’t matter if it is winter or summer time, just wear it and go!
With Midland BT SKI ACTION you can talk in intercom mode with another Bluetooth device up to a max distance of 200mt; besides you can answer your mobile phone using the voice activation, without any distractions or having to stop.
Besides, Midland BT SKI ACTION is fitted with a plug that enables it to be wired to an iPod/MP3 player and/or to a PMR446 transceiver allowing communications amongst various users (using the optional PMR446 cable).
This is perfect for group teaching!
Thanks to the supplied ‘Universal helmet kit’ you can wear your BT SKI ACTION with both rigid and semi-rigid ski helmets: it is provided with a practical audio kit composed of two ultra-flat high performance stereo speakers and one microphone with boom. BT SKI will be placed outside the helmet using the functional Velcro band or mounted on the bi-adhesive clamp on the rigid surface of the helmet.
The supplied ‘Action kit’ – composed of an earphone and boom mike – is the ideal solution for all those sport activities that do not require the use of helmet or for helmets for summer sports.
MAIN FEATURES – MIDLAND BT SKI
Bluetooth version: 2.0 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP protocol)
AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation to background noise
Voice (VOX) or manual activation of the communication
Mobile phone Bluetooth connection to answer calls and listen to the music
Manual controls to enable the main controls of the mobile phone, intercom and wire connection
Waterproof/snowproof
Intercom: max coverage up to 200mt
Wired audio connection to iPod/mp3 or to PMR446 transceivers (optional cable 1 and 2 pin)
DEVICE COMPLYING TO CE/99/05
CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING: Single Version code: C928.10
1 BT SKI ACTION device
1 “Universal helmet kit” composed of two stereo speakers and 1 integrated microphone with boom, velcro band and bi-adhesive clamp to fix the unit onto the helmet
1 “Action kit” composed of mono-earphone, rotating clip and Velcro band
1 AUX audio cable
1 USB power supply cable
Twin version code: C928.11
2 BT SKI ACTION devices
2 “Universal helmet kits”; each one is composed of two stereo speakers and 1 integrated microphone with boom, velcro band and bi-adhesive clamp to fix the unit onto the helmet
2 “Action kits”; each one is composed of earphone, rotating clip and Velcro band
2 AUX audio cables
2 USB power supply cables
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BT Moto Audio Kit cod. C933 Stereo headset with 2 microphones ( 1 with a bracket and 1 wired) and two installation brackets (1 bi-adhesive plate and 1 clamp). This kit allows you to use your BT SKI on the bike as a BT CITY/BT EVA.
Kit 165 with PTT to connect your BT SKI to a 2 PIN transceiver (BT312+BHS300U) for Midland G6, G7 series, G8, G9).
Kit 129 with PTT to connect your BT SKI to a 1 PIN transceiver (BT312+BHS301) for Midland 777, Midland G5 e G5 XT.
EMERGENCY CHARGER code C920 portable charger for BT line.
Hard case mounted on handlebar of motor bike
handlebar mounting kit
