GXT800/808/850 Series
GMRS/FRS Radio
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Model GXT800/808/850 Series
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Introduction 4
Important Notice, FCC Licensing 5
LCD Display 6
Controls 6
Battery Installation 7
Installing the Belt Clip 7
Charging the Optional Battery Pack 8
Low Battery Level Indicator 8
Operating Your Radio 9 - 18
External Speaker/Microphone Jack 18
Troubleshooting Guide 19
Use and Care 19
Specifications and Frequency Charts 20 - 21
Warranty Information 22
MIDLAND Family Products 23
Accessories 23 - 25
Accessories Order Form 27
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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
- 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 104 DCS)
- Water Resistant (IP4 Standard)
- Direct Call
- VOX
- Selectable Call Alert (additional Animal Sound on GXT850)
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- VIBRATE ALERT
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Keypad Lock
- Power HI/MED/LO Settings
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Meter / 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 GXT800/808/850 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 GXT800/808/850 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.
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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 DISPLA
Y
1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the
battery level.
2. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY
LOCK mode is on.
3. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX
mode is active.
4. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–
Indicates when the radio is in Weather
Band mode.
5. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on
WX band).
6. PRIVACY CODE –
Indicates Privacy
Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~104).
7. GROUP MODE ICON – Indicates
when the Group Mode is on.
8. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates
when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.
9. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio
is receiving a transmission.
10. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.
11. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –
Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)
12. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates
Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).
13. 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.
14. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit
voice communication.
15. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a
CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to turn
KEY LOCK on/off.
16. MENU Button – Press to access Menu
mode. Press and hold to go to WX Band
Receiver mode.
17. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
18. ANTENNA.
19. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.
20. UP and DOWN Button – Make
adjustments in MENU mode.
21. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to
enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to
enter MONITOR mode
22. MIC – Built-in microphone.
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BA
TTERY INSTALLATION
Your GXT800/808/850 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 pulling down the Battery Cover Latch and lifting up the Battery
Cover from the radio.
2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating or
may damage the radio.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio and push up
the Battery Cover Latch until it locks into place. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place.
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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.
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One Battery inserted
in this slot
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY COVER
BATTERY COVER
LATCH
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BELT CLIP
LATCH
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CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK
Your GXT800/808/850 Series is equipped for using an optional
rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included) which can be recharged
using a desktop charger (included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with
a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we
recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon
comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time
expires.
To charge using a Desktop Charger:
1. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.
2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.
3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if
charging in vehicle) into the desktop charger jack.
4. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LED
indicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function.
In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is
recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12
hours with the radio turned OFF.
1. Only use our NiMH battery pack.
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries
or 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.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your GXT800/808/850 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 and “Lo bt” will flash in the
display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if
using a rechargeable battery pack.
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PO
WER 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.
TRANSMIT
TING 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 icon will appear continuously
on the LCD Display while transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will
appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
ABOUT RANGE
Your GXT 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.
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
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