MIDLAND GXT900 User Manual

GXT900/950 Series

GMRS/FRS Radio

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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 - 19 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 19 Troubleshooting Guide 20 Use and Care 20 Specifications and Frequency Charts 21 - 22 Warranty Information 23 MIDLAND Family Products 24 Accessories 25 Accessories Order Form 26

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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

- 42 GMRS/FRS Channel

- 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 104 DCS)

- Waterproof JIS4 Standard

- Direct Call

- VOX

- Selectable Call Alert (additional Animal Sound on GXT950)

- NOAA Weather Radio

- NOAA Weather Alert

- NOAA Weather Scan

- Dual Watch

- VIBRATE ALERT

- Scrambler 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 GXT900/950 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 - 42, which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT900/950 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

1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level.

2. SCRAMBLER ICON – Indicates when

the Scrambler feature is on.

3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY

LOCK mode is on.

4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX

mode is active.

5. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–

Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.

6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~42 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band).

7. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~104).

It can only be used on Ch 1~22.

8. GROUP MODE ICON – Indicates

when the Group Mode is on.

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

10. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates

radio is receiving a transmission.

11. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is

transmitting a signal.

12. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –

Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)

13. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates

Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).

14. 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.

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

16. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.

17. UP and DOWN Button – Make

adjustments in MENU mode..

18. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

19. ANTENNA.

20. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

21. MENU/WX SCAN Button – Press to access

Menu mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to activate the NOAA Weather Scan function.

22. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode

23. MIC – Built-in microphone.

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TTERY INSTALLATION

Your GXT900/950 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.

BELT CLIP LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP LATCH

One Battery inserted in this slot

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BATTERY COVER

BATTERY COVER LATCH

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CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK

Your GXT900/950 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 GXT900/950 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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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

Model GXT900/950 Series

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