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Owner’s Manual
For Models GXT-250
GMRS/FRS Radio
FEATURING
• 22 Channels
• 38 CTCSS codes
• VOX
• Monitor function
• Call Alert
• Back-Lit LCD
• Scan
• Roger Beep Tone
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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 received, including 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
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Index Accessories 4 Accessories order form 5 Introduction 6 FCC Licensing Information 6 Controls and Buttons 7 LCD Display 8 Installing Batteries 9 Charging the Batteries 10 Operation 11-18 Problems & Solution 19-20 Frequency and CTCSS Charts 21 Technical Specification 22 Warranty Information 23 MIDLAND Family Products 24 http://www.midlandradio.com - 3 -
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Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. AVP- 1 AVP-2 - 2 Over the ear Mic. - One Dual Desk Charger - Headsets w/ PTT. - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter - $39.95 - $19.95 http://www.midlandradio.com - 4 -
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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT sent cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. Name:___________________________ ____ __________________ Address:________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________ Tel: _________________ email: __________________________ CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp.______
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Introduction Your GXT-250 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for 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 GXT-250 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. FCC Licensing Information Your GXT-250 operates on General
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Control Buttons & Indicators Use to: Monitor Channel Use to: Activity - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Use to: Ext. Spk/Mic - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone Use to: - Save a setting - Increase the volume - Scroll through the menu Use to: Use to: - Decrease the Volume - Scan for active - Scroll
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LCD Display Low Battery level Indicator Key Pad Lock Icon VOX Icon Transmit (TX) Icon CTCSS Channel Indicator Channel Indicator Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator http://www.midlandradio.com - 8 -
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Installing Batteries Your GXT-250 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit. 2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit. 3. Return
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Charging the batteries Your GXT-250 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display. Do not charge alkaline batteries of any kind in the unit. To charge through the MIC Jack : - Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger into an A/C Wall Outlet - Insert
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Operation Power On/Off : Press the button for more than 1 second to turn the radio on. Press the button for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off. Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the button to decrease the volume during normal operation. Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and CTCSS Code. • For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth. • Press
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Call Tone : Your GXT-250 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear during transmitting a call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. Scan : Your GXT-250 can scan all of the 22 channels to observe for any activity. To enter the scan mode, press the button for one second. Press button again for one second to exit the scan mode. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 2
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User Interface To access the advanced features of your GXT-250, your radio has the following menu functions: Roger Mode Channel PowCTCSS VOer X On/Off 1~22 Hi/Lo 0~38 On/Off Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity during menu setting. Channel Selection : Your GXT-250 has 22 channels available. To change channels: • With the radio on, press until the
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CTCSS Selection : Your GXT-250 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the current channel: • With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press until the current CTCSS Code number or “oF” flashes. • Use the or button to change the CTCSS code number. • Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS Code or press the repeatedly until you exit the menu. Note : Selecting a CTCSS code o
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Power Selection : Your GXT-250 has two transmit power levels. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22: • Press until the “Pr” appears on the display. • Press or to select between high and low power levels. The Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting. • Press the PTT button to save and exit. The HI or LO icon will appear on the display depending on your setting. Note : On channel 8~14 no power level selection is possible VOX : VOX (v
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Roger Beep Tone : Whenever you release the PTT button, a “Roger Beep” tone may be transmitted to let your friends know you are finished talking. To enable the Roger Beep, press the button repeatedly until the “rb” appears on the display. Press the and to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. http://www.midlandradio.com
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External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your GXT-250 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: • Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks • Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. http://www.midlandradio.com - 17 -
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Belt Clip : To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. To remove the belt clip: • Pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio. http://www.midlandradio.com - 18 -
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PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other obstructions may interfere with your communication. Radio is not - Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock” (Page 12). responding to - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on. button presses - Ensure accessory microp
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Technical Specification A. Specification Channels 22 Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries Output Power Typically 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO B. Current Drain : • Receive : 150mA max • Transmit : 900mA max • Standby : Average 14mA max C. Operating Time : Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity • Talk Time : 1~1.5 hours • Receive Time : 12 hours • Standby Time : 60 hours • Combined (5-5-90
