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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual For Models GXT-250 GMRS/FRS Radio FEATURING • • • • • • • • http://www.midlandradio.com 22 Channels 38 CTCSS codes Monitor function Call Alert Back-Lit LCD Scan Roger Beep Tone - 1 -...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Accessories Accessories order form Introduction FCC Licensing Information 6 Controls and Buttons LCD Display Installing Batteries Charging the Batteries Operation 11-18 Problems & Solution 19-20 Frequency and CTCSS Charts Technical Specification Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products http://www.midlandradio.com - 3 -... -
Page 4: Accessories
Accessories – Accessories can be purchased at in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. AVP- 1 2 Over the ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT. $19.95 http://www.midlandradio.com or fill www.midlandradio.com AVP-2 One Dual Desk Charger 2 Rechargeable battery packs 1 AC Adapter $39.95... -
Page 5: Accessories Order Form
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._________... -
Page 6: Introduction
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. -
Page 7: 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 key pad Speaker http://www.midlandradio.com - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu Ext. -
Page 8: Lcd Display
LCD Display Low Battery level Indicator VOX Icon Transmit (TX) Icon Channel Indicator Receive (RX) Icon http://www.midlandradio.com Key Pad Lock Icon CTCSS Channel Indicator Power Hi/Lo Indicator - 8 -... -
Page 9: Installing Batteries
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. -
Page 10: Charging The Batteries
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. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation : Press the button for more than 1 second to turn the radio Power On/Off on. Press the button for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off. Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the to decrease the volume during normal operation. - Page 12 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.
- Page 13 User Interface To access the advanced features of your GXT-250, your radio has the following menu functions: Mode Channel CTCSS Power 1~22 0~38 Hi/Lo Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity during menu setting.
- Page 14 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 current CTCSS Code number or “oF” flashes.
- Page 15 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 to select between high and low power levels. The Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting.
- Page 16 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 to set the Roger Beep tone on or off.
- Page 17 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 •...
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Problems & Solution
PROBLEM 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. -
Page 20: Technical Specification
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 •... -
Page 21: Frequency And Ctcss Charts
Channel Frequency Chart CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 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 CTCSS Code Chart Code Freq. (Hz) Code Freq. (Hz) Code 67.0 91.5 71.9 94.8 74.4 97.4... -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
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 One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse. -
Page 23: Warranty Information
Come see our COMPLETE PRODUCT line at www.midlandradio.com S.A.M.E. Weather CB Radios w/ESP 2-Way Radios Alert Radios http://www.midlandradio.com - 23 -... -
Page 24: Midland Family Products
Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 Call 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. http://www.midlandradio.com...