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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual For Model GXT255 GMRS/FRS Radio FEATURING • 22 Channels • 38 CTCSS codes • • Monitor function • Call Alert • Backlit LCD • Scan • Roger Beep Tone http://www.midlandradio.com...
- Page 2 Use and Care 1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. 2. Do not immerse the radio in water. 3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. 5.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Accessories Introduction Controls and Buttons LCD Display Installing Batteries Charging the Batteries Operation 10-15 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Installing the Belt Clip Problems & Solutions Technical Specification Frequency and Privacy Code Charts Warranty Information - 3 -... -
Page 4: Accessories
AVP- 1 AVP-2 2 Over the Ear Mic. One Dual Desk Charger Headsets w/ PTT. 2 Rechargeable battery packs 1 AC Adapter - 4 -... -
Page 5: Introduction
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 GXT255 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. - 5 -... -
Page 6: Controls And Buttons
Control Buttons & Indicators Monitor Channel Activity - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone - Save a setting - Scan for active channels - Lock the keypad Speaker - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Ext. -
Page 7: Lcd Display
LCD Display Low Battery Level Indicator Keypad Lock Icon VOX Icon Transmit (TX) Icon Privacy Code Indicator Channel Indicator Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator - 7 -... -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries Your GXT255 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH Battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 16) 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. -
Page 9: Charging The Batteries
Charging the batteries Your GXT255 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. -
Page 10: Operation
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 decrease the volume during normal operation. - Page 11 Call Tone : Your GXT255 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.
- Page 12 User Interface To access the advanced features of your GXT255, your radio has the following menu functions: Mode Channel PRIVACY Power CODE 1~22 oF~38 Hi/Lo Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity during menu setting.
- Page 13 Privacy Code Selection : Your GXT255 has 38 privacy codes available. The selected privacy code may be different for each channel. To select a privacy code for the current channel: • With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press current privacy code number flashes.
- Page 14 Power Selection : Your GXT255 has two transmit power levels. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22: • Press repeatedly until the “Pr” appears on the display. • Press to select between high and low power levels. The HI/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting.
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Page 15: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. External Speaker/Microphone Jack Your GXT255 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: •... -
Page 16: Installing The Belt Clip
Installing the 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. -
Page 17: Problems & Solutions
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure that 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. -
Page 18: Technical Specification
Technical Specification A. Specification Channels 22 Channels + 38 Privacy Codes 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 : •... -
Page 19: Frequency And Privacy Code Charts
Frequency and Privacy Code Charts Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No 462.5625 467.5875 462.5875 467.6125 462.6125 467.6375 462.6375 467.6625 462.6625 467.6875 462.6875 467.7125 462.7125 462.5500 467.5625 462.5750 Privacy Code Chart (Hz) Code Freq. -
Page 20: Warranty Information
Limited Warranty InterTAN WARRANTY InterTAN warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Within this period, simply take the product and your proof of purchase to any InterTAN store or dealer and the product will be repaired without charge for parts and labour.