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GXT900/950 Series
GMRS/FRS Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
4
Important Notice, FCC Licensing
LCD Display
5
6
Controls
6
Battery Installation
7
Installing the Belt Clip
Charging the Optional Battery Pack
Low Battery Level Indicator
OperatingYour Radio
External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Troubleshooting Guide
Use and Care
Specifications and Frequency Charts
Warranty Information
MIDLAND Family Products
Accessories
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9 - 19
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21 - 22
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Accessories Order Form
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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
- 42 GMRS/FRS Channel
- 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 104 DCS)
- Waterproof JIS4 Standard
- Direct Call
- VOX
- Selectable Call Alert (additional Animal Sound on GXT950)
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- NOAA Weather Scan
- Dual Watch
- VIBRATE ALERT
- Scrambler Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Keypad Lock
- Power HI/MED/LO Settings
- 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 GXT900/950 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 - 42,
which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT900/950 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:
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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1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery
LCD DISPLAY
level.
2. SCRAMBLER ICON – Indicates when
the Scrambler feature is on.
3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY
LOCK mode is on.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX
mode is active.
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5. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–
Indicates when the radio is in Weather
Band mode.
6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~42 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX
band).
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11
12
13
7. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code
selected by user (oF~38/oF~104).
It can only be used on Ch 1~22.
8. GROUP MODE ICON – Indicates
when the Group Mode is on.
9. VIBRATE ALERT ICON – Indicates when
the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.
10. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates
radio is receiving a transmission.
CONTROLS
11. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is
transmitting a signal.
12. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –
Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)
13. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates
Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).
14. 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.
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15. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit
19
20
voice communication.
16. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a CALL
Alert signal. Press and hold to turn KEY
LOCK on/off.
17. UP
and DOWN
Button – Make
adjustments in MENU mode..
18. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
19. ANTENNA.
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20. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.
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22
21. MENU/WX SCAN Button – Press to access
Menu mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to
activate the NOAA Weather Scan function.
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22. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to enter
SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter
MONITOR mode
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23. MIC – Built-in microphone.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your GXT900/950 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline
batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be
removed (see below) 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 pulling down the Battery Cover Latch and lifting up the Battery
Cover from the radio.
2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating or
may damage the radio.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio and push up
the Battery Cover Latch until it locks into place. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place.
BATTERY COVER
One Battery inserted
in this slot
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY COVER
LATCH
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
INSTALLINGTHE BELT CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into
the slot on the back of the radio until the BELT
CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP,
press the LOCK TAB down , then gently pull the
belt clip up toward the top of the radio.
BELT CLIP
LATCH
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CHARGINGTHE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK
Your GXT900/950 Series is equipped for using an optional
rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included) which can be recharged
using a desktop charger (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.
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.
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BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your GXT900/950 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 and “Lo bt” will flash in the display
indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a
rechargeable battery pack.
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OPERATINGYOUR RADIO
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 radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all
icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel
selected.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Privacy Code.
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.
ABOUT RANGE
Your GXT 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.
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GXT900/950 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART
Caller ID
Ring Tone
ID Setting
MENU
Channel
Group Code
Group Mode
On
4 digit code (0~9),
Press MON to
choose each digit
Off
1~10
0~5
1~42
0~142
Power
1~15 for GXT950
Press and hold the
MENU button for
5 seconds
MENU
Roger Beep
Call Tone
Silent Operation
Vibrate
eVOX
Scrambler
On/Off
Privacy
WX Scan
WX Channel
WX Alert
1~10
On/Off
1~10
On/Off
H/M/L
oF~9
On/Off
Off
1~10
*** Only on Ch 1 ~ 22
Dual Watch
Channel
Dual Watch
Privacy
CTCSS
DCS
1~38
DCS
Off
CTCSS
1~38
On/Off
1~42
1~104
1~104
DUAL WATCH FUNCTION
*** Only on Ch 1 ~ 22
MONITOR
Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you
hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not
receiving a signal. This should be used to check activity on your
current channel before transmitting.
Press and hold the MONITOR button for 1 second again to get out
of MONITOR mode.
SCAN
Your GXT900/950 Series can scan all 42 channels for activity. To
enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to
exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 42 channels and stop on
any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 4 seconds
when the channel is no longer active.
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10
seconds before resuming scan when PTT button is no longer pressed.
/
To resume scanning, quickly press the
button.
CALL ALERT
Your GXT900/950 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.
The GXT900 has 10 call alert selections while the GXT950 has 15 call
alerts including 5 “animal sound” call alerts - Turkey, Duck, Crow,
Cougar, Wolf.
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KEYPAD LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK
button for 2 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.
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION
During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5
seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the
/
MENU, MON/SCAN, and
button is pressed.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
/
Press the MENU button once, and then the
buttons to select one
of the 42 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the
PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
USINGTHE RADIO IN GROUP MODE
Your GXT900/950 Series has GROUP MODE function which lets you
make “direct calls” to other people within the group without alerting
the entire group. The GROUP MODE function only works on channels
1~22. It does not operate on channels 23~42.
In order to use the GROUP MODE function you need to set the
following in your radio:
l Set the radio to Group Mode
l Set a Group Code
l Set the ID
l Set the Caller ID
l Set the Ring Tone
Note : To communicate between two GXT900/950 Series radios
in Group Mode, the radios in your group must be set to
the same channel and Group Code selections.
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Note : The GROUP Mode function only operate in channels 1~22.
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SETTINGTHE RADIOTO GROUP MODE
To turn the GROUP MODE on, press the MENU button until the
display shows “Gr” blinking, while an “oF” appears on the right of the
/
display. Select “on” by pressing the
buttons and press the PTT
button to confim or press MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
When the radio is in GROUP MODE the Group Mode icon will appear
on the display.
SETTING GROUP CODES
Your GXT900/950 Series has 142 Group Codes available. To select
a Group Code press the MENU button while in Group Mode until the
/
Privacy Code blinks, and then the
buttons to select one of the 142
Group Codes. The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate your
Group Code setting. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or
press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.
SETTINGTHE ID NUMBER
Your GXT900/950 Series has 10 ID Number available. The selected
ID Number may be different for each Group Code. To select an ID
Number for the current Group Code press the MENU until the display
shows “Id”, while the current ID number setting appears blinking on
/
the right of the display. Press the
buttons to select one of the 10
ID Numbers. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press
MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.
SETTINGTHE CALLER ID NUMBER
You can select your individual 4-digit Caller ID Number to indicate you
when making “direct call” to other radios within your group. To set
your Caller ID Number within the current channel, Group Code and
ID number press the MENU button while in Group Mode 5 times, and
/
then press the
buttons to select “1 ~ 9” on each digit. To move to
another digit press the MON/SCAN button. To confirm the selection,
press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
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SETTINGTHE RINGTONE
Your GXT900/950 has 5 selectable Ring Tone. Your selected ring tone
will be playbacked when receiving a “direct call” from another person
of the same Group Code and ID Number. To select a Ring Tone for
the current Group Code and ID Number press the MENU button until
/
an “rt” appears on the display, and then the
buttons to make the
selection. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press
MENU button again to move to the next feature setting
MAKING A DIRECT CALL
Your GXT900/950 Series has a “direct call” function which enables
you to call another person without alerting the other people within the
group.
In order to make a direct call to another radio while in Group Mode,
both must have the same channel, Group Code, and ID Number.
To make a “direct call” press the CALL button while in Group Mode,
/
an “AL” will appear on the display. Press the
buttons to select the
ID Number of the radio that you will call. Press again the CALL
button to send the direct call. Only the radio with the same ID Number
will receive the call.
You can also send a “direct call” to all the radio within the group.
Press the CALL button while in Group Mode, an “AL” will appear on
the display. Press again the CALL button to send the direct call and
all the radio within the group will receive the call.
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USINGTHE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
You can set your GXT900/950 Series to Standard Mode to communi-
cate with radios which do not have the Group Mode feature.
SETTINGTHE RADIOTO STANDARD MODE
To turn the STANDARD MODE on, press the MENU button until the
display shows “Gr” blinking, while an “on” appears on the right of the
/
display. Select “of” by pressing the
buttons and press the PTT
button to confrim or press MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
When the radio is in STANDARD MODE the Group Mode icon will
disappear on the display.
SETTING PRIVACY CODES
When the GROUP Mode is turned off, you can use the normal Privacy
Codes which is common to other radios which are not set to Group
Mode. Your GXT900/950 Series has 142 Privacy Codes available
which can only be used on channels 1~22. The selected Privacy
Code may be different for each channel. To select a Privacy Code for
the current channel press the MENU button twice, and then the
/
buttons to select between “Off/CTCSS/ DCS”. Press again the MENU
/
button and the
button to select one of the 38 CTCSS Codes or
one of the 104 DCS Codes.
The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate whether you set
your Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm the selection,
press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
Note : If you select any CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected
DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa.
Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy
feature. To communicate between two GXT900/950
Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the
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same channel and Privacy Code selections. The Privacy
Code can only be set in channels 1~22.
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SETTING SCRAMBLER FUNCTION
Your GXT900/950 Series has a SCRAMBLER function that will change
the sound being transmitted; making it incomprehensible to other user
with different radios . This will to enable you to communicate privately
with other GXT900/950 with SCRAMBLER function.
To turn the SCRAMBLER function on, press the MENU button until the
display shows an “Sc” icon while on the right of the “Sc” display, an “of”
/
icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the
key or MENU button.
buttons and push the PTT
To communicate properly using the SCRAMBLER function, both
radios’ SCRAMBLER function must be turned ON.
To turn the SCRAMBLER function off, press the MENU button until the
display shows an “Sc” icon while on the right of the “Sc” display, an “on”
icon appears. Select “of” by pressing the
key or MENU button.
/
buttons and push the PTT
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION
Your GXT900/950 Series has 3 power level settings. To select the power
level on channels 1~7, 15~33 and 38~42, press the MENU button until
a “Pr” icon will appear blinking on the display. Then press the
/
buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/ M: Mid/L:
Lo). To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to
move to the next feature setting. When the Battery Meter drops to 1
bar
, the TX Power will automatically switch from Hi(H) or
Med(M) to Lo(L) level.
Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS
channels (8~14 and 34~37). They are set to Low power per
FCC regulations.
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VOX (Hands-freeTransmission)
Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9).
To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”
blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an
/
“oF” icon appears. Select “1~9” by pressing the
buttons and push
the PTT key, or press MENU button again to move to the next feature
setting.
VOX will be more sensitive on the “1” setting than on the “9” setting.
To turn VOX off, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”
blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, a “1~9”
/
icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the
buttons and push the PTT
key, or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.
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SILENT OPERATION
Your GXT900/950 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
and push the PTT key or MENU button.
buttons
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
and push the PTT key or MENU button.
buttons
ROGER BEEP (end of transmission)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 BEEP tone 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
/
buttons and push
the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
To turn the ROGER BEEP tone 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
buttons and push
the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
CALL ALERT SELECTION
Your GXT900 Series has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (15 for
GXT950). To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears
and to the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting is
/
displayed. Then press the
buttons to make the CALL ALERT
selections, the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each selection.
To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button to move to the
next feature setting.
Note : GXT950 has 5 additional “Animal Sound” CALL Alerts -
Turkey, Duck, Crow, Cougar, Wolf.
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VIBRATE ALERT
To turn the VIBRATE ALERT on, press the MENU button until the
display will show the VIBRATE ALERT icon blinking, while on the right
of the CHANNEL NUMBER, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by
/
pressing the
buttons and push the PTT button, or press MENU
button. The VIBRATE ALERT icon will remain on the display.
To turn the VIBRATE ALERT off, press the MENU button until the
display will show the VIBRATE ALERT icon blinking, while on the right
of the CHANNEL NUMBER, an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by
/
pressing the
buttons and push the PTT button, or press MENU
button. The VIBRATE ALERT icon will go off.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN
Your GXT900/950 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to
enable user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA
stations.
Your GXT900/950 Series also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN
function, to enable user to scan all the 10 channels of the NOAA
WEATHER RADIO.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER SCAN on, press and hold the MENU
button for 5 seconds while in GMRS mode. The radio will go to WX
Band mode and start scanning all the 10 channels and stop on any
active channel. When the channel becomes inactive for 10 seconds
the radio will resume scanning.
To stop the NOAA WEATHER (WX) SCAN and set the channel
manually on the WX Band, press the MENU button during NOAA
WEATHER (WX) SCAN. The radio will stop scanning and the display
will show the current WX Band channel setting and the WX Band
/
icon. While on WX Band mode press the
buttons to select one
of the 10 NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND channels. To confirm, press
the PTT button or press MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, press the PTT button. The
current GMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND
icon will go off.
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your GXT900/950 has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable
you to automatically receive weather alert from designated NOAA
stations.
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The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT is automatically on during NOAA
WEATHER SCAN mode.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on during normal NOAA
WEATHER RADIO mode, press the MENU button twice while in
NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode. The display shows "AL", while on
the right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the
/
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The
radio will return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue
blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated
NOAA station while on GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep
for 10 seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display,
after which will automatically go to WX BAND.
If any button is pressed during beeping while on GMRS/FRS Radio
mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU
button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL", while on the
right an "on" icon appears blinking. Select "oF" by pressing the
/
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU.
Note : The WX Alert is automatically ON during WX SCAN
mode.
!
DUAL WATCH FUNCTION
Your GXT900/950 Series has a DUAL WATCH function, to enable
user to scan 2 channels for any activity. The first channel will be the
current channel setting and the second channel will be the selected
channel on the MENU.
To turn the DUAL WATCH on, press the MENU button until the “oF”
icon appears blinking on the left of the display, while the “dU” icon
appears on the left. Select the second channel by pressing the
/
button. Press again the MENU and the
button to choose the
/
/
Privacy Code (oF/dc/ct). Then press again the MENU and
button
to set the Privacy Code. Pls. note that the Privacy Code could be
set only on Ch1~22. To confirm, press the PTT button or press
MENU.
The RX and TX icon will appear at the same time to signify that the
DUAL WATCH function is on and the radio will start to scan both the
current channel/code-in-use and the selected channel/code and stop
on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 4
seconds when the channel is no longer active.
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When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10
seconds before resuming scan when PTT button is no longer pressed.
/
To resume scanning, quickly press the
button.
To turn the DUAL WATCH function off, press the SCAN button.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
Your GXT900/950 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 Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio.
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
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
No Power
- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Cannot Receive
Messages
- Confirm the radios have the same channel
and Privacy Code settings.
- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication.
(See ABOUT RANGE on Page 9)
Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"
to button presses
(Page 11).
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.
- Ensure accessory microphone is set properly
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 submerge 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels
42 GMRS/FRS Channels +142 Privacy Codes
10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No
CH. Freq.
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
CH. No
15
CH. Freq.
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
462.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
CH. No
29
CH. Freq.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
28
42
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels
NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No
CH. Freq.
162.550
162.400
162.475
162.425
162.450
CH. No
CH. Freq.
162.500
162.525
161.650
161.775
163.275
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
* Channel 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies
CTCSS PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)
Code
Freq.
67.0
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
Code
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Freq.
91.5
94.8
Code
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Freq.
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
Code
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Freq.
156.7
162.2
167.9
173.8
179.9
186.2
192.8
203.5
Code
33
34
35
36
Freq.
210.7
218.1
225.7
233.6
241.8
250.3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
37
38
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only
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DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART
No.
CODE
No.
CODE
No.
CODE
1
023
025
026
031
032
043
047
051
054
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
125
131
132
134
143
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
205
223
226
243
244
245
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
251
261
263
265
271
306
311
315
331
343
346
351
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
464
465
466
503
506
516
532
546
565
606
612
624
627
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
-
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
732
734
743
754
036
053
122
145
212
225
246
252
255
266
274
325
332
356
446
452
454
455
462
523
526
-
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only
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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. 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.
Midland Radio Corporation
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Tel: (816) 241-8500
E-mail: [email protected]
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ACCESSORIES
the following page and mail it to our address.
AVP-1
AVP-H4
AVP-H5
AVP-7
- 2 Ear Wrap
Headset
- 2 Over the Ear Mic.
Headsets w/ PTT
- $39.99
- $19.99
AVP-H1
AVP-H2
AVP-H3
- 1 Open Face Helmet
Microphone Kit
- 2 Behind the Head
Headset
- $49.99
- $39.99
- 1 Closed Face
Helmet Microphone
Kit
- 2 Rechargeable
battery packs
- $19.99
- $49.99
- 2 Surveillance
Headset
- $39.99
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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM
Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information and
mail to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks.
Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _____________________ State _____Zip Code _____________
Tel: ______________________ email: ___________________________
CC# _____________________ Type: __________ Exp. ____________
Mail To:
Midland Radio Corporation
Consumer Dept.
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
----------------
Or Call 816.241.8500.
----------------
Qty
Item
Price
$19.99
$19.99
Total
AVP-7
AVP-1
AVP-H1 $49.99
AVP-H2 $49.99
AVP-H3 $39.99
AVP-H4 $39.99
AVP-H5 $39.99
To order online go to
Sub-Total
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only)
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
$___________
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MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.
MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its
packaging.
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