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- Page 1 ® GXT900/950 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Model GXT900/950 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: Lcd Display
Model GXT900/950 Series LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS Page 6 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 2. SCRAMBLER ICON – Indicates when the Scrambler feature is on. 3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
Model GXT900/950 Series 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. -
Page 8: Charging The Optional Battery Pack
Model GXT900/950 Series CHARGING THE 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. -
Page 9: Operating Your Radio
Model GXT900/950 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 10: Monitor
Model GXT900/950 Series GXT900/950 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Group Mode 1~42 Press and hold the MENU MENU button for Privacy 5 seconds WX Scan 1~10 WX Channel 1~10 CTCSS WX Alert On/Off *** 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... - Page 11 Model GXT900/950 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 12 Model GXT900/950 Series ® SETTING THE RADIO TO 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.
- Page 13 Model GXT900/950 Series ® SETTING THE RING TONE 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”...
- Page 14 Model GXT900/950 Series USING THE 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. SETTING THE RADIO TO STANDARD MODE To turn the STANDARD MODE on, press the MENU button until the display shows “Gr”...
- Page 15 Model GXT900/950 Series 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”...
- Page 16 Model GXT900/950 Series 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”...
- Page 17 Model GXT900/950 Series 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.
- Page 18 Model GXT900/950 Series 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"...
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Page 19: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT900/950 Series 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 To turn the DUAL WATCH function off, press the SCAN button. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT900/950 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 21: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT900/950 Series 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. - Page 22 Model GXT900/950 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only Page 22 CODE CODE www.midlandradio.com ®...
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Page 23: Warranty Information
Model GXT900/950 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. -
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Page 25: Accessories
Model GXT900/950 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 -1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 A A V V P P -H H 1 1 - 1 Open Face Helmet... -
Page 26: 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 28 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 &...