Midland Radio X-TRA User Manual

LXT380/385 Series

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.

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.

LCD DISPLAY

1. LOW BATTERYICON– 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)

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CONTROLS

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

ss

and DOWN ttButton – Make

adjustments in MENU mode.

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9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

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BATTERY INST

ALLATION

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 AAAbatteries 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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MMIIDDLLAANNDD RRAADDIIOO CCOORRPPOORRAATTIIOONN

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.

INS

TALLING 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.

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.

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.

!

PO

WER 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

ss\tt

button 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.

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

ABOUT RANGE

Your LXT 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.

LXT380/385 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART

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.

GMRS/FRS Radio

OWNER'S MANUAL

www.midlandradio.com

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER

Press here and
push down to open

BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP
LATCH

MENU

Channel

1~22

Power

Roger Beep

H/L

On/Off

Silent Operation

On/Off

CALL ALERT

Your LXT380/385 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of
time. To send a call alert, press the CALL button. The TX icon will
appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the
speaker for confirmation.

KEYPAD LOCK

To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK
button for 4 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display.
PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to
unlock the keypad.

CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)

Press the MENU button once, and then the

ss\tt

buttons to select
one of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press
the PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.

Note : To communicate between two LXT380/85 Series radios,

all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.

!

TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION

Your LXT380/385 Series has 2 power level settings. To select the
power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button until
a “Pr” icon will appear blinking on the display. Then press the

ss\tt

buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To
confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move
to the next feature setting.

Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS

channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per
FCC regulations.

!

R

OGER BEEP (end of tr

ansmission) TONE

When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to
other users that your transmission has finished.

To turn the ROGER BEEPtone on, press the MENU button until the
display shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an
“oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the

ss\tt

buttons and
push the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
To turn the ROGER BEEPtone off, press the MENU button until the
display shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an
“on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the

ss\tt

buttons and
push the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.

SILENT OPERATION

Your LXT380/385 Series has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this
mode, all “beeps” and “tones” are disabled.

To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button
until the display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”
display, an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the

ss\tt

buttons and push the PTT key or MENU button.
To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button

until the display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”
display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the

ss\tt

buttons and push the PTT key or MENU button.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK

Your LXT380/385 Series can be used with an optional
external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your
hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker /
microphone or headset:

l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the

mic into your desired position.

Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH

battery pack thru the CHG Jack

PROBLEM SOLUTION

No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Cannot Receive

Messages

- Confirm the radios have the same channel
settings.

- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.

- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication.

Radio is not responding
to button presses

- Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"

- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.

Display is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.
Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require

cleaning.

- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged
into is functioning properly.

- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio
properly.

USE AND CARE

1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio

2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.

3. Do not immerse the radio in water.

4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.

5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.

If you have a problem which you believe requires
service, please call first and speak with a service
technician. Many problems can be remedied over the
phone without returning the unit for service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AAAAlkaline or 4.8V Rechargeable Ni-MH

battery pack

GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels

LIMITED WARRANTY

Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without
charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the
initial consumer purchase.

This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including
any antennas, chargers, or earphones.

This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or
re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting.

For Product Purchased in the USA:

Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof
of purchase to:

Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.

Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in
the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions

thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.

For Product Purchased in Canada:

Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase to
your dealer in Canada.

This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty
rights may be provided by law in some areas.

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- 1 Open Face
Helmet
Microphone Kit

- $49.99

- 1 Closed Face
Helmet
Microphone Kit

- $49.99

- 2 Over the Ear
Mic. Headsets
w/ PTT

- $19.99

ACCESSORIES

Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in
the form on the following page and mail it to our address.

- 2 Surveillance

Headset

- $39.99

- 2 Behind the
Head Headset

- $39.99

- 2 Ear Wrap
Headset

- $39.99

- 2 Mossy Oak
Around the Ear
Headsets with
Boom Mic

- $39.99

- 1 Action Throat

Mic with
Acoustic Ear
Tube

- $39.99

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mail to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks.
Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

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Tel: ______________________ email: ___________________________

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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM

Mail To:

Midland Radio Corporation
Consumer Dept.
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120

---------------­Or Call 816.241.8500.

---------------­To order online go to

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Sub-Total ___________
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FLonly) ___________
S & H _____ $14.95

(Applies to Domestic U.S. only.
For Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto
Rico S&H will be $36.25 for 1lb
and $64.25 for 2lbs or more).

Total $___________

Qty Item Price Total

AVP-1 $19.99
AVP-H1 $49.99
AVP-H2 $49.99
AVP-H3 $39.99
AVP-H4 $39.99
AVP-H5 $39.99
AVP-H7 $39.99
AVP-H8 $39.99

AVP-6 $39.99

TH1 $39.99
TH2 $99.99
TH3 $29.99
TH4 $199.99

TTHH11 TTHH22

TTHH33 TTHH44

AAVVPP-66

- Earphone Mic
with Boom

- $39.99

- Earphone Mic

with PTT

- $29.99

- Tactical Action
Boom Mic with
Tactical PTT

- $99.99

- Action Throat
Mic with
Tactical PTT
and Pneumatic
Earphone

- $199.99

- 1 Dual Desk
Charger

- 2 Rechargeable
battery packs

- 1 AC Adapter

- 1 DC Cigarette
lighter adapter

- $39.99

TTAACCTTIICCAALL HHEEAADDSSEETTSS

CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

462.5625

462.5875

462.6125

462.6375

462.6625

462.6875

462.7125

467.5625

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

467.5875

467.6125

467.6375

467.6625

467.6875

467.7125

462.5500

462.5750

17
18
19
20
21
22

462.6000

462.6250

462.6500

462.6750

462.7000

462.7250