Midland GXT1000 Owner's Manual

Midland GXT1000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Features

    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 3 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 4: Lcd Display

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery LCD DISPLAY level. 2. WHISPER ICON – Indicates when the Whisper feature is on. 3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack or optional 4 AA alkaline batteries. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries: 1.
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery Pack

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your radio is equipped for using a 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. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on.
  • Page 7: Transmitting And Receiving A Call

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 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,...
  • Page 8: Call Alert

    The GXT1000/1191/1030 has 10 call alert selections while the GXT1050 has 15 call alerts including 5 “animal sound” call alerts - Cougar, Duck, Crow, Wolf, and Turkey.
  • Page 9: Sos Siren

    To deactivate the SOS SIREN function press the PTT button twice. Warning: The SOS Siren is to be used only in the event of an emergency. Midland Radio Corporation is not responsible if there is no response to the SOS Siren. KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 10: Transmit (Tx) Power Level Selection

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series Note : If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa. Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature. To communicate between two radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and/or Privacy Code selections.
  • Page 11: Roger Beep (End Of Transmission) Tone

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 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 set the ROGER BEEP tone, press the MENU button until the s \ t display shows an “rb”.
  • Page 12: Noaa Weather Radio/Scan

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO.
  • Page 13: Dual Watch Function

    To turn the DUAL WATCH function off, press the SCAN button. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 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: l Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio.
  • Page 14: Use And Care

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION 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 within range of the other transceivers.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 50 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 NiMH battery pack GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No CH.
  • Page 16: Dcs Privacy Code Chart

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE CODE CODE CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only Page 16 www.midlandusa.com...
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 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 18 Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com. AVP-1 1 AVP-H H 4 - 2 Ear Wrap - 2 Over the Ear Headsets Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $39.99 - $19.99 AVP-H H 1 AVP-H H 5 - 2 Behind the...
  • Page 19 Model GXT1000/1050/1191/1030 Series TACTICAL H H EADSETS - Earphone Mic - Tactical Action with Boom Boom Mic with Tactical PTT - $39.99 - $99.99 - Action Throat - Earphone Mic Mic with with PTT Tactical PTT and Pneumatic Earphone - $29.99 - $109.99...
  • Page 20 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at or by visiting us at www.midlandusa.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. Rev D...

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