Midland Radio XT511 Users 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 - 13 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 14 Troubleshooting Guide 15 Use and Care 15 Specifications and Frequency Charts 16 - 17 Warranty Information 18 MIDLAND Family Products 19 Accessories 19 - 22 Accessories Order Form 23

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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

- 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)

- AM/FM Receiver

- VOX

- Selectable Call Alert

- NOAA Weather Radio

- NOAA Weather Alert

- VIBRATE ALERT

- Scan Function

- MONITOR Function

- Dual Watch Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Keypad Lock

- Power HI/MED/LO Settings

- Flashlight

- Watch/Alarm Clock Function

- Crank Dynamo Battery Charging Capability

- USB Jack (For Mobile Phone Charging)

- 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 XT511 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 XT511 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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LCD DISPLAY

1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON – Indicates the NOAA Weather Alert function is on.

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

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

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

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

6. WATCH AM/PM ICON – Indicates the watch is set in AM or PM.

7. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on

GMRS/FRS band (1~7 on WX band). This is also used to indicate in part the current AM/FM receiver frequency setting and the current Watch setting.

8. AM/FM RECEIVER ICON – Indicates radio is

in AM or FM receiver mode.

9. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code

selected by user (oF~38/oF~83). This is also used to indicate in part the current AM/FM receiver frequency setting and the current Watch setting.

3 4

5 6 7

8 9

10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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

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

12. SCAN ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Scan mode.

13. KEY TONE ICON – Indicates radio’s Key Beep Tone is on.

14. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level.

15. ROGER BEEP ICON – Indicates radio’s Roger Beep Tone is on.

16. ALARM CLOCK ICON – Indicates when the Alarm Clock is on.

17. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.

18. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).

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CONTROLS

20 21

22 23 24 25

26 27

28 29 30 31

32 33 34

35 36

19. ANTENNA

20. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – Press

to turn on the Monitor function in GMRS mode. Press and hold to turn alarm on/off in Watch mode.

21. SCAN/MINUTE Button – Press to set the Scan mode on/off in GMRS mode. Press to change the Minute setting in Watch mode.

22. LOCK/CALL / HOUR Button – Press and hold to set the key pad lock on/off in GMRS mode. Press to send a CALL Alert signal in GMRS mode. Press to change the Hour setting in Watch mode.

23. FLASHLIGHT – Built-in flashlight.

24. USB JACK – used for charging mobile phone

thru the Crank Dynamo.

25. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.

26. EXTERNAL CHARGER JACK

27. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

28. MENU Button – Press to access Menu mode.

29. PTT/SELECT/SNOOZE Button – Press and

hold to transmit voice communication in GMRS mode. Press to confirm the selection in MENU and Watch mode. Press to activate SNOOZE function in Watch mode.

30. CRANK DYNAMO HANDLE – Rotate clockwise to charge the NiMH battery pack.

31. BAND SWITCH – used to switch between AM/FM/WX/GMRS mode.

32. TUNING KNOB – Rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to make adjustment in the MENU mode. It can also make adjusment in the Watch and AM/FM receiver mode.

33. BATTERY SOURCE SWITCH – used to between Alkaline and Rechargeable NiMH batteries.

34. LIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH – used to turn the FLASHLIGHT on/off.

35. TONE CONTROL KNOB – Turn clockwise / counter-clockwise to increase/decrease the tone.

36. 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.

37. MIC – Built-in microphone.

NOAA’s National Weather Service

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BAT

TERY INSTALLATION

Your GXT710/735/750/756/757 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by pressing down the Battery Cover Lock Tab until it unlocks and flipping it out from the radio.

2. Insert 4 AAbatteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit. Also install the NiMH battery pack as shown below.

3. Return the Battery Cover by flipping it into the back of the radio until the

Battery Cover Lock Tab locks into place.

INS

TALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP

To install the SHOULDER STRAP, slide the SHOULDER STRAP CLIP down into the metal pins on the top of the radio until it locks into place. To remove the SHOULDER STRAP, press the SHOULDER STRAP CLIP tab down, then remove it from the radio.

Battery Cover Lock Tab

Alkaline Batteries

NiMH Battery Pack

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CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK

Your XT511 Series is equipped for using an rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using an AC wall adapter (included) or a DC adapter (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.

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.

You can also charge the rechargeable NiMH battery pack using the Crank Dynamo. To charge using the Crank Dynamo rotate rapidly the Crank Dynamo handle clockwise.

To get the best charging condition, it is recommended to charge the battery pack thru the Crank Dynamo 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 XT511 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 if using a rechargeable battery pack.

SELECTING

THE BATTERY SOURCE

Your XT511 Series can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack. Just set the BATTERY SOURCE switch to either “Alkaline” or “Rechargeable” (for NiMH battery pack) mode.

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SET

TING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODE

To set the XT511 to GMRS/FRS mode, move the BAND switch in GMRS/FRS position. The LCD will show the current GMRS/FRS channel

setting.

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 LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel/frequency selected.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING

A CALL

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

1. 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.

When using a HAND MIC, press and hold the PTT button on the side of the HAND MICand speak in a normal voice.

For maximum clarity, hold the HAND MIC 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

2. 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 XT511 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. l Be sure to point the ANTENNA upward.

OPERATING

YOUR RADIO

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