Midland MXT575 Manual

Midland MXT575 Manual

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Midland product. Your MXT575 2-way radio
represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. Designed for General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
operation, this compact package is big on 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 MXT575 radio is designed for reliability and trouble-free performance
for years to come.
FEATURES
50-Watt GMRS Radio
15 GMRS Channels
8 Repeater Channels
Split Privacy Tones for Repeater Channels
142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS/104 DCS)
Controls on Mic – ability to remote the
unit Monitor Mode
Keypad Lock
Call Function
Scan Function
High/Low Power Settings
External Speaker Jack
Intercom Jack
USB-C port – charging only
1 Year Warranty
Compatible with all Midland GMRS radios
GMRS License Required
FCC NOTICE
The MXT575 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) license. Serious penalties may result from unlicensed use of GMRS
channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502
(amended). You will be issued a call sign by the FCC that should be used for station identification when
operating your radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible
transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the
length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application,
contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website:
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
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  • Page 1 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 MXT575 radio is designed for reliability and trouble-free performance for years to come.
  • Page 2: Installing Your Radio

    Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before installing your radio. Be sure to reconnect the  cable when installation is complete. Determine a mounting location for your radio. The MXT575 is designed to be installed under the  dash or vertically on the center console. Choose a location that does not impair visibility or interfere with driving.
  • Page 3: Connecting The Microphone

    An external antenna (50Ω) is required for the MXT575. The antenna is intended to be attached to the vehicle’s roof, trunk or similar location. Specific installation requirements vary between vehicles. Use the following guidelines to install the antenna: *Where you locate your antenna does make a difference* 1.
  • Page 4: Front Panel Connections

    OPERATION CONTROLS – MIC LCD Display Speaker Mic Jack Menu Button Call Button Key Pad Lock Button Microphone Volume/Menu Navigation Buttons WX Button Monitor Button Scan Button TX/RX Indicator PTT Button Channel Down Button Power Button Channel Up Button FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS Microphone Jack USB-C Port BACK PANNEL CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 5: Power On/Off

    SELECTING AN ACTIVE CHANNEL IMPORTANT! To communicate between two MXT575 radios or any GMRS radio, both radios must be set to the same channel and privacy code (see Selecting a Privacy Code) selections. 1. Press the CHANNEL UP button on the microphone to scroll forward through the available channels.
  • Page 6: Locking The Keypad

    3. Release the MONITOR button to exit Monitor Mode. SCANNING function Your MXT575 includes an “auto-scan” mode that continuously scans all channels . 1. Press the SCAN button to enter “auto-scan” mode. Your radio will rapidly scan through all channels and will pause on any active channel.
  • Page 7: Menu Functions

    1. With the Scan activated, press the SCAN button to exit scanning mode The flashing scan icon will extinguish.  2. Using the CHANNEL buttons on the microphone, manually set the active the channel. MENU FUNCTIONS Menu functions let you configure several operational parameters of the MXT575 to suit your personal preferences.
  • Page 8 The MXT575 has 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes and 104 DCS codes), which can be applied to any channel. If desired, you can select a different Privacy Code for each channel. See CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart and DCS Privacy Codes Chart for lists of available Privacy Codes.
  • Page 9: Squelch Sensitivity

    SELECTING A TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL The MXT575 provides up to 2 transmit power levels; Hi and Lo. The Lo power level is generally suitable when operating under optimum conditions (see ABOUT RANGE). The Hi power level is recommended to ensure you get maximum range from your radio.
  • Page 10: Silent Operation

    CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE SILENT OPERATION SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGED. REPEATER CHANNELS The MXT575 can talk to GMRS repeaters, which can greatly increase radio range. You can enable and disable the repeater channels on the MXT575. There are 8 repeater channels.
  • Page 11 SELECTING A CHANNEL BANDWIDTH GMRS radios may operate in wide band mode, maximum 20 kHz occupied bandwidth. For systems using wide band GMRS radios, the MXT575 channel bandwidth can be switched to wide band mode. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu setting “b5”.
  • Page 12: Restoring The Default Settings

    2. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience difficulties using your MXT575, refer to the following chart to correct common operation problems. If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call our Midland customer service representatives at 816-241-8500 on Monday –...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART FCC WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Midland Radio Corporation could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal...
  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    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 which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase.
  • Page 15: General Notes

    Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within Canada. GENERAL NOTES Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Midland Radio Corporation is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.

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