Midland X-TRA TALK GXT700 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® GXT700/771 GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model GXT700/771 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Operating Your Radio External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories Accessories Order Form...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing

    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 limita- tions.
  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    Model GXT700/771 LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS Page 5 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 2. VOX – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band . 4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission.
  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    Model GXT700/771 BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT700/771 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.
  • Page 7: Charging The Optional Battery Pack

    Model GXT700/771 CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT700/771 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged using a desktop charger (not 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.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Radio

    Model GXT700/771 OPERATING YOUR 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.
  • Page 9 Model GXT700/771 GXT700/771 QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU DISPLAY ILLUMINATION During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU button is pressed. CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND) Press the MENU button once, and then the of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels.
  • Page 10 Model GXT700/771 VOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your GXT700/771 has VOX (hands-free transmission) function. To turn VOX on, press the VOX button . The display shows “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display. To turn VOX off, press the VOX button . The “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display will disappear.
  • Page 11: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT700/771 EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT700/771 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.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT700/771 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to button presses Display is dim 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.
  • Page 13: Specifications And Frequency Charts

    Model GXT700/771 SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS 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 * Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels Page 13...
  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    Model GXT700/771 ® 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.
  • Page 15: Midland Family Products

    Model GXT700/771 ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. A A V V P P -4 4 Page 15 - 1 Dual Desk Charger - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter - 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter - $39.99...
  • Page 16 Model GXT700/771 A A V V P P -1 1 A A V V P P -H H 1 1 A A V V P P -H H 2 2 Page 16 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit...
  • Page 17 Model GXT700/771 A A V V P P -H H 3 3 A A V V P P -H H 4 4 A A V V P P -H H 5 5 Page 17 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 - 2 Behind the Head Headset...
  • Page 18 Model GXT700/771 ® A A V V P P -7 7 - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - $19.99 Page 18 www.midlandradio.com...
  • Page 19: Accessories Order Form

    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.
  • Page 20 M I I D D L L A A N N D D R R A A D D I I O O C C O O R R P P O O R R A A T T I I O O N N visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features &...

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