Midland XT511A User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

Welcome to the World of Midland 5 Features 5 FCC Notice 6 LCD Display 7 Controls 8 Battery Installation 9 Installing the Shoulder Strap 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Battery Level Indicator 11 Selecting the Power Source 11 Operating Your Radio 11

Setting the Radio to GMRS/FRS Mode 11 Power On/Off and Volume 11

Transmitting and Receiving a Call 11 About Range 12 MENU Mode Functions 12

XT511A MENU Mode Quick Reference Chart 12

Channel Selection (GMRS/FRS Band) 13

Monitor 13

Scan 13

Call Alert 13

SOS Siren 13

Keypad Lock 14

Display Illumination 14

Setting Privacy Codes 14

Transmit (TX) Power Level Selection 14

VOX (Hands-free Transmission) 15

Silent Operation 15

Roger Beep (End of Transmission) Tone 15

Call Alert Selection 16

Dual Watch 16

NOAA Weather Radio / Scan 17

NOAA Weather Alert 17

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Setting the Radio to AM/FM Receiver Mode 18 Channel Selection (AM/FM Band) 18 Setting the Radio to Clock Mode 18

Changing the Hour Setting 19

Changing the Minute Setting 19 Setting the Alarm Clock 19

Alarm Clock Snooze 19 Using the Flashlight 20 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 20 USB Jack 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Use and Care 21 Specifications 22

GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart 22

NOAA Weather (WX) Radio Frequency Chart 22

CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart 23

DCS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart 23 Limited Warranty (United States and Canada) 24 Accessories 25 MIDLAND Products 26 ISED Notice 26 FVIN Information 26

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product. Your two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering and is designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation. 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 Channels

- 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)

- AM/FM Receiver

- VOX

- Selectable Call Alerts

- NOAA Weather Scan

- NOAA Weather Radio

- NOAA Weather Alert

- Scan Function

- Monitor Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Key Pad Lock

- Power HI/LO Settings

- Flashlight

- SOS Siren

- Clock/Alarm Clock Function

- Dynamo Crank Battery Charge 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.

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

The XT511A operate 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 radios. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Acts 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 your 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 beings 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 Engineers (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.

Body-Worn Operation

If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midlandsupplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least

1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.

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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. CLOCK AM/PM ICON – Indicates the clock is set in AM or PM.

7. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band). This is also used to indicate in part the current AM/FM receiver frequency setting and the current clock 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 2 digit readout is also used to display AM/ FM receiver frequency and for the clock function.

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

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 Clock mode.

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

23. FLASHLIGHT – Built-in flashlight.

24. USB JACK – used for charging mobile

phone thru the Dynamo Crank.

25. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK

26. EXTERNAL CHARGER JACK – When

using the AC or DC Adapter the rechargeable battery pack MUST be installed.

27. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

28. MENU Button – Press to access Menu

mode in GMRS/FRS and WX mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to activate the SOS Siren.

29. PTT/SELECT/SNOOZE Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication in GMRS mode.

Press to confirm the selection in MENU and Clock mode. Press to activate SNOOZE function in Clock mode.

30. DYNAMO CRANK HANDLE – Rotate clockwise or counter-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 Clock and AM/FM receiver mode.

33. BATTERY SOURCE SWITCH – used to

switch between Alkaline and Rechargeable NiMH batteries.

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

35. TONE CONTROL KNOB – Turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or 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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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or a NiMH battery pack. Please ensure the rechargeable NiMH battery pack is installed in the radio before using the AC or DC adapters. 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 lifting it out from the radio.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries 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 pushing it down into the back of the radio until the Battery Cover Lock Tab locks into place.

INSTALLING 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

Battery Compartment

Battery Cover

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