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Summary of Contents for Midland XT511A
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Radio Setting the Radio to GMRS/FRS Mode Power On/Off and Volume Transmitting and Receiving a Call About Range MENU Mode Functions XT511A MENU Mode Quick Reference Chart Channel Selection (GMRS/FRS Band) Monitor Scan Call Alert SOS Siren Keypad Lock... - Page 4 Model XT511A Series Setting the Radio to AM/FM Receiver Mode Channel Selection (AM/FM Band) Setting the Radio to Clock Mode Changing the Hour Setting Changing the Minute Setting Setting the Alarm Clock Alarm Clock Snooze Using the Flashlight External Speaker/Microphone Jack...
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Page 5: Welcome To The World Of Midland
Model XT511A Series Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product. Your two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering and is designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. -
Page 6: Fcc Notice
Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting. -
Page 7: Lcd Display
Model XT511A Series LCD DISPLAY 10. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode 1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON – Indicates the NOAA Weather Alert function is active. is on. 11. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is LOCK mode is on. -
Page 8: Controls
Model XT511A Series CONTROLS NOAA’s National Weather Service Press to confirm the selection in MENU 19. ANTENNA and Clock mode. Press to activate 20. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – SNOOZE function in Clock mode. Press to turn on the Monitor function in 30. -
Page 9: Battery Installation
Model XT511A Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or a NiMH battery pack. Please ensure the rechargeable NiMH battery pack is installed in the radio before using the AC or DC adapters. To install the batteries: 1. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack
Model XT511A Series Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Clip Shoulder Strap Clip Metal Pin Metal Pin CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your radio is equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using an AC wall adapter (included) or a DC adapter (included). -
Page 11: Battery Level Indicator
Model XT511A Series BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Your radio has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the Battery Shell icon will flash in the display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack. -
Page 12: About Range
2. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission. ABOUT RANGE Your XT511A Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions. Optimum Conditions are:... -
Page 13: Channel Selection (Gmrs/Frs Band)
Press the PTT button twice to stop the SOS SIREN function. 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. -
Page 14: Keypad Lock
DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa. Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature. To communicate between two XT511A Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Privacy Code selections. -
Page 15: Vox (Hands-Free Transmission)
TUNING knob. To confirm, push the PTT key or press the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting. Note: For VOX Hands-free operation use Midland headset accessories or built-in internal microphone. The accessory hand mic is also intended for VOX mode use. -
Page 16: Call Alert Selection
Model XT511A Series To confirm, push the PTT key or press the MENU button to move to the next feature setting. When the ROGER BEEP tone is on, the RGB icon will appear on the display. CALL ALERT SELECTION Your radio has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (1~10). -
Page 17: Noaa Weather Radio / Scan
Model XT511A 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 18: Setting The Radio To Am/Fm Receiver Mode
Model XT511A Series If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA station while on AM/FM or GMRS/FRS mode, the radio will beep for 20 seconds while the ALERT icon will appear blinking on the display while the FLASHLIGHT and the display illumination will blink altogether. -
Page 19: Changing The Hour Setting
Turn the TUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press the PTT/SELECT button to confirm. Note: The clock of the XT511A uses a 12-hour format, which means the clock will automatically change to AM or PM setting when you scroll at every 12:00 hour mark. -
Page 20: Using The Flashlight
Attach a USB Charging Cable (not included) to the mobile phone. Connect the other end of the USB Charging Cable to the USB Jack of the XT511A. Recharge the mobile phone battery by turning rapidly the DYNAMO CRANK, or by attaching the AC or DC Adapter in the Charging Jack. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Model XT511A Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel Messages and Privacy Code settings. - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. -
Page 22: Specifications
Model XT511A Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz AM : 520kHz ~ 1710kHz - 10kHz steps FM : 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz - 100kHz steps Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable NiMH... -
Page 23: Ctcss Privacy Codes Frequency Chart
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 24: Limited Warranty (United States And Canada)
Model XT511A Series LIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada) Subject to the exclusions set forth below, 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. -
Page 25: Accessories
Model XT511A Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com. AVPH5 AVP1 - Behind the - Over the Ear Head Headsets Headsets AVPH7 AVP7 - Camo - Pair of Ni-MH Headsets with Rechargeable Boom Mic Battery Packs AVP-H8 AVPH2 - Acoustic Throat... -
Page 26: Midland Products
FVIN Information: Vxxx. To verify the FVIN, press and hold the SCAN button while the XT511A is powered-off, then rotate the VOLUME Switch to power on the radio. Then the FVIN will be displayed in the LCD for about 2 seconds. - Page 28 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at or by visiting us at midlandusa.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. Rev F...