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Summary of Contents for Midland GXT555
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Model GXT555 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Operating Your Radio 8 - 10 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts... -
Page 2: Introduction
Model GXT555 Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. -
Page 3: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing
1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT555. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended). -
Page 4: Lcd Display
Model GXT555 LCD DISPLAY 1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 2. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is active. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band . 4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. -
Page 5: Battery Installation
Model GXT555 BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT555 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 6: Charging The Optional Battery Pack
Model GXT555 CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT555 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged using a desktop charger (not included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. -
Page 7: Operating Your Radio
3. 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 GXT555 radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions. Optimum Conditions are:... - Page 8 TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION : Your GXT555 has 2 transmit power levels . To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the TX POWER HI/LO button and the TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON will toggle between HI and LO setting.
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Page 9: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
PTT key, or press MENU button to exit. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your GXT555 can be used with an optional external speaker / micro- phone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT555 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel. Messages - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication. -
Page 11: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT555 SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS 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. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. -
Page 12: Warranty Information
Model GXT555 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 13: Midland Family Products
Model GXT555 ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. AVP-1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.95 AVP-4 - 1 Dual Desk Charger... -
Page 14: 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 15 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 Call 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. Rev 3 Page 16 www.midlandradio.com...