Midland Radio GXT444 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

Introduction 3
Important Notice, FCC Licensing 4
LCD Display 5
Controls 5
Battery Installation 6
Installing the Belt Clip 6
Charging the Optional Battery Pack 7
Operating Your Radio 8 - 10
External Speaker/Microphone Jack 10
Troubleshooting Guide 11
Use and Care 11
Specifications and Frequency Charts 12
Warranty Information 13
MIDLAND Family Products 14
Accessories 14
Accessories Order Form 15

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.
Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech
engineering. Designed for GMRS (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 two-way radio is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance for years to come.

Features

- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel

- eVOX

- Silent Operation

- Power High / Power Low Settings

- Speaker / Microphone Jacks

- Battery Low Indicator

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 guidelines, 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 LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION

The GXT444 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies
which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must
be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the
GMRS channels of the GXT444. 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).

You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You 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.

To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website:
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.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/licensing.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. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is
active.

3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band .

4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio
is receiving a transmission.

5. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.

6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –
Indicates TX Power setting (HI/LO).

7. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clock
wise to turn the power on and increase
the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise
to decrease the volume level and turn
the power off.

8. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit
voice communication.

9. TX POWER HI/LO Button – Press to
toggle between HI and LO TX Power
setting.

10. MIC – Built-in microphone.

11. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

12. ANTENNA.

13. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

14. MENU Button – Press to access Menu

mode.

15. eVOX Button – Press to activate
/ deactivate the eVOX function.

16. UP and DOWN Button – Make
adjustments in MENU mode.

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