Midland Radio GXT5000 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Introduction 2
Important Notice, FCC Licensing 3
LCD Display 4
Controls 4
Battery Installation 5
Installing the Belt Clip 5
Charging the Battery Pack 6
Low Battery Level Indicator 6
Operating Your Radio 7 - 13
External Speaker/Microphone Jack 13
Troubleshooting Guide 14
Use and Care 14
Specifications and Frequency Charts 15 - 16
Warranty Information 17
MIDLAND Family Products 18
Accessories 19 - 21
Accessories Order Form 23

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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)

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

- 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)

- Waterproof IP67* Standard

- VOX

- Selectable Call Alert

- Dual Watch

- Time-Out Timer

- Out-of-Range Alert

- Monitor Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Keypad Lock

- Channel Scan Function

- SOS Siren

- Power HI/LO Settings

- Auto Squelch

- Speaker / Microphone Jacks

- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator

* Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is

immersed in water (up to 1 m of submersion for 30 minutes)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION

The GXT5000 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 GXT5000 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:

http://www

.fcc.gov and request form 605.

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.

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. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery
level.

2. SIGNAL STRENGTH METER – Indicates the
transmit and receive signal strength.

3. DUAL WATCH ICON – Indicates the Dual
Watch function is on.

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

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

6. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is
active.

7. CHANNEL SCAN ICON – Indicates when the
Channel Scan function is on.

8. ROGER BEEP ICON – Indicates when the
Roger Beep function is on.

9. CTCSS ICON – Indicates the radio is set with a
CTCSS Privacy Code.

10. DCS ICON – Indicates the radio is set with a

DCS Privacy Code.

11. PRIVACYCODE – Indicates Privacy Code

selected by user (oF~38/oF~83).

12. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL LO ICON –

Indicates TX Power is at Lo setting.

13. ANTENNA

14. SOS Siren Button – Press and hold to turn

on the Siren.

15. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit

voice communication.

16. MONITOR Button – Press and hold to enter

MONITOR mode.

17. CALL Button – Press to send a CALL Alert

signal.

18. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

19. 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.

20.

TRANSMIT (TX)/RECEIVE (RX) LED Indicator

– Indicates RED when the radio is in TX
mode. Indicates GREEN when the radio is
receiving the correct Channel and Privacy
Code, or when the Privacy Code is set to
OFF. Indicates ORANGE when the radio is
receiving the correct channel but wrong
Privacy Code.

21. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

22. TRANSMIT POWER HI/LO Button – Press to

toggle between Transmit Power HI and LO.

23. MENU Button – Press to access

Menu mode.

24. UP and DOWN Button – Press to make

the adjustments in MENU mode.

25. SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter SCAN

mode. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK
on/off.

26. MIC – Built-in microphone.

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BATTER

Y INSTALLATION

Your GXT5000 Series radio can be fitted with the 2200mAh Li-ion battery
pack.
To install the battery pack:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, insert the bottom part of the
Li-ion battery pack to the bottom of the radio.

2. Push down the Li-ion battery pack into the radio until the Battery
Lock Tab locks into place.

To remove the battery pack:

1. Press the Battery Lock Tab downward until the Li-ion battery pack
unlocks from the radio.

2. Pull the Li-ion battery pack away from the radio.

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.

BATTERYLOCK TAB

2200mAh Li-ion Battery Pack

BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP

LATCH

Your GXT5000 Series can be recharged using the Desktop Charger. The
Desktop Charger can charge both one radio and a separate Li-ion battery
pack at the same time.

To charge using a Desktop Charger:

1.Insert the AC adapter plug into the desktop charger jack. Connect the

AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.

2. Place the GXT5000 radio and a separate Li-ion battery pack (if needed)

to the appropriate charger slots as shown in the figure. The LED
indicator with RED color will light up indicating charging function, and will
change to GREEN color once they are fully charged.

If the Li-ion battery pack is new, it is necessary to fully charge it before
using it. The battery provides maximum efficiency after 3~4 full
charge/recharge cycles.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

Your GXT5000 Series has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows
the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger
the battery level. When the battery level is low, the Battery Shell

icon will flash in the display indicating your batteries should be

replaced or recharged.

1. Only use our Li-ion battery
pack.

2. Do not attempt to charge any
battery packs other than the
one indicated in the manual.
This may cause leakage and
damage to the radio.

3. For long term storage of the
radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the
radio.

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CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK

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POWER ON/OFF AND

VOLUME

Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and
increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce
the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the radio will
beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1
second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.

CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)

Press the MENU button once, and then the buttons to select one of the
22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or
press the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

SETTING PRIVACY CODES

Your GXT5000 Series has 121 Privacy Codes available which can be
used on channels 1~22. The selected Privacy Code may be different for
each channel. To select a Privacy Code for the current channel press the

MENU button twice, and the buttons to select one of the 38 CTCSS
Codes. Press the MENU button three times, and the button to select

one of the 83 DCS Codes.
The CTCSS or DCS icon will appear on the display to show your Privacy

Code selection. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press

MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

Note : If you select any CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS

Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa.
Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy

feature. To communicate between two GXT5000 Series
radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Privacy Code selections.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
and Privacy Code.

1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone. The TX/RX LED Indicator will light up RED while
transmitting. The Signal Strength Meter will also appear and show
the current TX power level setting.

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3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The TX/RX LED Indicator
will light up GREEN when your radio is receiving a transmission with
correct channel and Privacy Code. The TX/RX LED Indicator will light
up ORANGE when your radio is receiving a transmission with correct
channel but wrong Privacy Code.

ABOUT RANGE

Your GXT5000 Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.

Optimum Conditions are:

l Over water
l Open rural areas without obstructions
l Flat areas where you can see the other person

To ensure you get maximum range:
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will

cause low power conditions

l Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by

the FCC to low power

l Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.

GXT5000 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART

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MENU

Channel

Privacy

VOX

Roger Beep

1~22

CTCSS

DCS

oF~38

oF~83

oF~5

Out-of­Range

On/Off

On/Off

Dual Watch
Channel

oF~22

bP

On/Off

Dual Watch
Privacy

*** Only when Out-of-Range is OFF

DUAL WATCH FUNCTION

Call Tone

oF~5

CTCSS

oF~38 oF~83

DCS

Time Out
Timer

oF~90