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- Page 1 ® GXT710/735/750 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Model GXT710/735/750 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products... -
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 limitations. -
Page 5: Lcd Display
Model GXT710/735/750 Series LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS Page 5 1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 2. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON– Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. -
Page 6: Battery Installation
Model GXT710/735/750 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT710/735/750 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. -
Page 7: Charging The Optional Battery Pack
Model GXT710/735/750 Series CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT710/735/750 Series is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using a desktop charger. Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio
Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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 GXT710/735/750 Series GXT710/735/750 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Privacy Press & hold Menu 1~22 button WX Alert CTCSS WX Channel On/Off 1~10 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.
- Page 10 Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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.
- Page 11 Model GXT710/735/750 Series TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION Your GXT710/735/750 Series has 3 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 buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/ M: Mid/L: Lo).
- Page 12 Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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”...
- Page 13 Model GXT710/735/750 Series NOAA WEATHER RADIO Your GXT710/735/750 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO on, press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The current WX CHANNEL and WX BAND icon will appear on the display.
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Page 14: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT710/735/750 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT710/735/750 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: Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT710/735/750 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to button presses Display is dim Charger not functioning 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 16: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT710/735/750 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 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. - Page 17 Model GXT710/735/750 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel Page 17 CODE CODE www.midlandradio.com ®...
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Page 18: Warranty Information
Model GXT710/735/750 Series ® 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 19: Midland Family Products
Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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 19 - 1 Dual Desk Charger - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter - 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter... - Page 20 Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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 20 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit...
- Page 21 Model GXT710/735/750 Series 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 21 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 - 2 Behind the Head Headset...
- Page 22 Model GXT710/735/750 Series A A V V P P -7 7 Page 22 - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - $19.99 www.midlandradio.com ®...
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Page 23: 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 24 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 &...