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  • Page 1 ® GXT881 GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories 15 - 18 Accessories Order Form Page 2 www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Model GXT881 ® 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 4: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing

    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 limita- tions.

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    Model GXT881 ® LCD DISPLAY 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 2. VOX – Indicates when VOX 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 6: Battery Installation

    Model GXT881 ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT881 Series 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 7: Charging The Optional Battery Pack

    Model GXT881 ® CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT881 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 8: Operating Your Radio

    Model GXT881 ® 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, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
  • Page 9 Model GXT881 ® GXT881 QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Silent Operation 1~22 On/Off DISPLAY ILLUMINATION During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU button is pressed. CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND) Press the MENU button once, and then the buttons to select one...
  • Page 10 Model GXT881 ® VOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your GXT881 has VOX (hands-free transmission) function. To turn VOX on, press the VOX button . The display shows “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display. To turn VOX off, press the VOX button . The “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display will disappear.

  • Page 11: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT881 ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT881 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: Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio. Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT881 ® 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 13: Specifications And Frequency Charts

    Model GXT881 ® 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.

  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    Model GXT881 ® 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 15: Midland Family Products

    Model GXT881 ® ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. A A V V P P -7 7 - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - $19.99 Page 15 www.midlandradio.com...
  • Page 16 Model GXT881 ® A A V V P P -1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 A A V V P P -H H 1 1 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 A A V V P P -H H 2 2 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit...
  • Page 17 Model GXT881 ® A A V V P P -H H 3 3 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 A A V V P P -H H 4 4 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 A A V V P P -H H 5 5 - 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99 Page 17...
  • Page 18 Model GXT881 ® Page 18 www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 19: 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 20 M I I D D L L A A N N D D R R A A D D I I O O C C O O R R P P O O R R A A T T I I O O N N 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 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.

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