Midland Radio LXT340, LXT345 User Manual

GMRS/FRS Radio

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LXT340/345 Series

OWNER'S 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 Low Battery Level Indicator 7 Operating Your Radio 8 - 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Use and Care 12 Specifications and Frequency Charts 13 Warranty Information 14 MIDLAND Family Products 15 Accessories 15 - 17 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

- Call Alert

- Scan Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Keypad Lock

- Power HI/LO Settings

- Auto Squelch

- Speaker / Microphone Jacks

- Battery Life Extender

- 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)

The LXT340/345 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 LXT340/345 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. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low.

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

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

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

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

6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON – Indicates TX Power setting (H/L)

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

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

9. MIC – Built-in microphone.

10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

1 1. ANTENNA

12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG. JACK

13. POWER / MENU Button – Press and

hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. Press momentarily to access Menu mode.

14. SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN

mode.

15. UP and DOWN Button – Make

adjustments in MENU mode.

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SCAN

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TTERY INSTALLATION

Your LXT340/345 Series radio operates with either 4 AAA 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 AAA 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.

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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

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

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

Press here and push down to open

BELT CLIP LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP LATCH

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