Midland X-TRA Talk GXT2000 Series Owner's Manual
Midland X-TRA Talk GXT2000 Series Owner's Manual

Midland X-TRA Talk GXT2000 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Features

    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 compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • 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: Controls

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery LCD DISPLAY level. 2. WHISPER ICON – Indicates when the Whisper feature is on. 3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT2000/2050 Series radio operates with either a Li-Polymer battery pack or optional 4 AA alkaline batteries. 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 Battery Pack

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your GXT2000/2050 Series is equipped for using a rechargeable Li- Polymer battery pack which can be recharged using a desktop charger. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires.
  • Page 7: Transmitting And Receiving A Call

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series 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 8 Model GXT2000/2050 Series GXT2000/2050 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART 1~15 for GXT2050 eVOX Roger Beep Call Tone Vibrate MENU Channel Privacy Power Silent Operation 1~10 On/Off H/M/L oF~9 On/Off On/Off 1~50 Press and hold the MENU Dual Watch *** Only on Ch 1 ~ 22 Dual Watch Whisper MENU button for...
  • Page 9 To deactivate the SOS SIREN function press the PTT button twice. 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. KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 10: Setting Privacy Codes

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series SETTING PRIVACY CODES When the GROUP Mode is turned off, you can use the normal Privacy Codes with other radios that do not have Group Mode function. Your GXT2000/2050 Series has 142 Privacy Codes available which can only be used on channels 1~22.
  • Page 11: Silent Operation

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series VOX (Hands-Free Transmission) Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9). To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX” blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “1~9”...
  • Page 12: Call Alert Selection

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series CALL ALERT SELECTION Your GXT2000 Series has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (15 for GXT2050). To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears and to the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting is displayed.
  • Page 13: Noaa Weather Radio/Scan

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series Note : The WHISPER function is recommended for use with headsets for optimum performance. NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your GXT2000/2050 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your GXT2000/2050 Series also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO.
  • Page 14: Dual Watch Function

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series the right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The radio will return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA station while in GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep for 10 seconds while an "AL"...
  • Page 15: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT2000/2050 Series 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: l Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio. l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 50 GMRS/FRS Channels +142 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 7.4V Rechargeable Li-Poly battery pack or 4 AA Alkaline batteries GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH.
  • Page 18: Privacy Codes Frequency Chart (Hz)

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz) Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. 67.0 91.5 118.8 156.7 210.7 71.9 94.8 123.0 162.2 218.1 74.4 97.4 127.3 167.9 225.7 77.0 100.0 131.8 173.8 233.6 79.7 103.5 136.5 179.9 241.8...
  • Page 19 Model GXT2000/2050 Series Page 19 www.midlandusa.com...
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series 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 21 Model GXT2000/2050 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com or by fill- ing in the form on the following page and mailing it to the address on the form. AVP-1 1 AVP-H H 4 - 2 Over the Ear - 2 Ear Wrap Mic.
  • Page 22 Model GXT2000/2050 Series TACTICAL H H EADSETS - Earphone Mic - Tactical Action with Boom Boom Mic with Tactical PTT - $39.99 - $99.99 - Earphone Mic - Action Throat Mic with with PTT Tactical PTT and Pneumatic Earphone - $29.99 - $109.99 AVP-7 7 - 2 Rechargeable...
  • Page 23: Accessories Order Form

    ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or filling in Visa/MasterCard information and mailing to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order payable to Midland Radio Corporation. Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: __________Zip Code: _____________ Tel: __________________________ Email: _________________________________ CC#: _________________________ Type: ________________ Exp.: ____________...
  • Page 24 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.

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