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  • Page 1 MXT100 GMRS Radio OWNER’S MANUAL midlandusa.com...
  • 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...
  • 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: Installation

    Location Your new Midland GMRS mobile is designed to be installed under the dash or vertically on a console of your vehicle. Safety and convenience are the primary considerations in deciding exactly where to locate your radio.
  • Page 5 Model MXT100 Series Mounting 1. Plug power cable into back of radio marked “13.8V DC.” Be sure to observe polarity markings. 2. Use the mounting bracket as a template for marking the location of screw holes under the dash. Use a nail or other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations.

  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    Model MXT100 Series LCD DISPLAY 1. Receiving Icon 5. Channel Icon 2. CTCSS/DCS Icon 6. Receiving/Transmitting Signal Icon 3. Scanning Icon 7. Transmitting 4. Key Lock Icon CONTROLS 1. Volume Up 6. Scan 2. Channel Up 7. Channel Down 3. Menu 8.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Radio

    Model MXT100 Series OPERATING YOUR RADIO POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on. To turn the radio off, press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The volume is controlled using the buttons.

  • Page 8: Keypad Lock

    Model MXT100 Series MXT100 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART Fn - Function F1 - CTCSS Code ( ) F2 - DCS Code ( F3 - Squelch Sensitivity ( F4 - Key Beeps F5 - Transmit Power Level DISPLAY FLIP MXT100 has a unique Display Flip function that allows the unit to be installed upside-down, if required, and the display read from either orientation.

  • Page 9: Channel Selection

    Model MXT100 Series CHANNEL SELECTION Press the buttons to select one of the 14 GMRS channels. PRIVACY CODES CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) are squelch quieting systems that allow several groups of users to share the same channel without disturbing each other. The system applies a continuous low-level tone to the transmission and uses a matching tone decoder to control your receiver’s squelch.

  • Page 10: Squelch Sensitivity

    Model MXT100 Series MONITOR Pressing the button will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. This should be used to check activity on your current channel before transmitting. Press the button again to disable Monitor mode.

  • Page 11: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model MXT100 Series SCAN Your MXT100 Series can scan all 14 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 14 channels and stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 4 seconds when the channel is no longer active.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model MXT100 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries No Power - Check input power connection and/or wires to vehicle power source. - Confirm the radios have the same channel and privacy code settings. - Make sure that you are within range of the other Cannot Receive transceivers.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Model MXT100 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 15 GMRS Channels + 142 Privacy Codes Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 462.725 MHz Power Source 13.8V GMRS FREQUENCY CHART CH. No CH. Freq (MHz) CH. No CH. Freq (MHz) 462.5625 462.550 462.5875 462.575 462.6125 162.600 462.6375 462.625...

  • Page 14: Dcs Privacy Code Chart

    Model MXT100 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE CODE CODE CODE Page 14 midlandusa.com...

  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    Model MXT100 Series LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland 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 16 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. 201412240927...

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