LXT380/385 Series
GMRS/FRS Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
www.midlandradio.com
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
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.
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
Press here and push down to open
BELT CLIP
LATCH
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.
CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK
Your LXT380/385 Series is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged with the optional desktop charger (as described below). The LXT380/385 can also be charged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The LXT380/385 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 LXT380/385 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.
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
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.
LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your LXT380/385 Series has a LOW BATTERY 
ICON which will only appear on the LCD display if the battery voltage level is low. At this point, the battery needs to be charged for at least 12hrs.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\tbutton during
RX or STANDBY mode.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
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.
LCD DISPLAY
1 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
CONTROLS
11
12
7
13
8
14
9
15
10
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.
11.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 s and DOWN t Button – Make adjustments in MENU mode.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your LXT380/385 Series radio operates with either 4 AAA alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed 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.
ABOUT RANGE
Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
•Over water
•Open rural areas without obstructions
•Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
•Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditions
•Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low power
•Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
LXT380/385 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART
MENU 
Channel 
Power 
Roger Beep 
Silent Operation
1~22 |
H/L |
On/Off |
On/Off |
SCAN
Your LXT380/385 Series can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan.
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.
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