Operating Your Radio - Midland LXT340 Series Owner's Manual

Model LXT340/345 Series

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with
different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD
display will indicate the last channel selected.
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the
RX or STANDBY mode.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel.
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice
into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the
LCD Display while transmitting.
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 LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
Over water
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Open rural areas without obstructions
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Flat areas where you can see the other person
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To ensure you get maximum range:
Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
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cause low power conditions
Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
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restricted by the FCC to low power
Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
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