Midland Radio GXT400 Users manual

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GXT-400 GMRS/FRS Radio with Weather Band Receive

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Model GXT-400

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 3 Important Notice, FCC Licensing 4 LCD Display 5 Controls 5 Battery Installation 6 Charging the Batteries 7 Operations 8 - 12 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 13 Installing the Belt Clip 13 Problems & Solutions 14 Use and Care 14 Specifications and Frequency Charts 15 Warranty Information 16 MIDLAND Family Products 17

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulation on your purchase of a quality MIDLAND product. Your GXT-400 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for General Mobile Radio Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your GXT-400 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Features

- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel with 38 CTCSS Code

- VOX

- 3-selectable CALL Tone

- Weather (WX) Band Receiver

- Vibrate-Alert

- SCAN function

- MONITOR function

- Roger Beep Tone

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure suidelines, for body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. (Tested with Headset Model: AVP-1)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENCE REQUIRED

The GXT-400 operate on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. Information on how to apply for a license is included in the owner's manual. A user must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT-400. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended). Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating the GXT-400. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time. Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 1886-CALL FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC's web-site at www

.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition

- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986

- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.

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CONTROLS

LCD DISPLAY

1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low.

2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates the unit is transmitting a signal.

3. VOX – Display during VOX Mode.

4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from

1~22 on GMRS/FRS band and 1~10 on WX band.

5. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates unit is receiving a transmission.

6. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode.

7. WX BAND ICON – Indicates when the unit is in WX Band mode.

8. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.

9. CTCSS CODE – Changes from oF~38 as selected by user .

10. TRANSMIT (TX) POWER ICON –

Indicates TX Power setting.

11. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the Power On and increase the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the Power Off.

12. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit

voice communication.

13. UP and DOWN Button – Make

adjustments in MENU mode.

14. MENU Button – Press to access Menu

mode. Press and hold to go to WX Band Receiver mode .

15. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a

CALL tone signal. Press and hold to set KEYLOCK On/Off.

16. MIC – Built-in microphone.

17. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

18. ANTENNA.

19. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to

enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode

20. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your GXT-400 radio operates with either 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH Battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page

13) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit.

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

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