Midland Radio GXT500, GXT565, GXT550 User Manual

GXT500/550/565 Series GMRS/FRS Radio

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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Model GXT500/550/565 Series

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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 Low Battery Level Indicator 7 Operating Your Radio 8 - 13 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 14 Troubleshooting Guide 15 Use and Care 15 Specifications and Frequency Charts 16 Warranty Information 17 MIDLAND Family Products 18 Accessories 18 Accessories Order Form 19

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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

- 38 Privacy Codes

- eVOX

- Selectable CALL Tone

- Weather (WX) Band Receiver

- VIBRATE ALERT

- SCAN Function

- MONITOR Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Key Pad Lock

- 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 GXT500/550/565 Series 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 GXT500/550/565 Series. 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: www

.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.

Model GXT500/550/565 Series

IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set

up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.

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CONTROLS

LCD DISPLAY

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

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

3. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is active.

4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band).

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

6. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.

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

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

9. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38) .

10. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –

Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)

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. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a

CALL tone signal. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.

14. MIC – Built-in microphone.

15. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

16. ANTENNA.

17. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

18. MENU Button – Press to access Menu

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

19. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to

enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode

20. UP and DOWN Button – Make

adjustments in MENU mode.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your GXT500/550/565 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.

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

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the

belt clip, making sure it locks into place.

Model GXT500/550/565 Series

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP, press the LOCK TAB down , then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio.

One Battery inserted in this slot

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

Press here and push down to open

BELT CLIP LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP LATCH

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