Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care...
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.
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.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS Page 5 1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal. 3. eVOX (LXT310/350/410/435 Series only) Indicates when eVOX mode is active.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 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.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack, or with optional desktop charger (as described below). Initial charge time is 24 hours.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 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 a “self-test” message for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
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Press and hold the MONITOR button for 1 second again to get out of MONITOR mode. SCAN Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 5 seconds before resuming scan.
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Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series ® CALL TONE Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the CALL button. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call tone and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
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Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series has 2 power level settings. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button three times (two times for LXT210), a “Pr” icon will appear blinking on the display. Then press the TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo).
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Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series ® VIBRATE ALERT (LXT410/435 Series only) To turn the VIBRATE ALERT on, press the MENU button five times so the display will show the VIBRATE-ALERT icon blinking, while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on”...
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Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series CALL TONE SELECTION (LXT310/350/410/435 Series only) Your LXT410/435 Series has 5 selectable CALL TONES while LXT310/350 has 3. To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears and to the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL TONE setting is displayed.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 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: · Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks ·...
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to button presses Display is dim Charger not functioning USE AND CARE : 1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 Privacy Codes 10 Weather (WX) Band 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.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 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.
Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series 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 AVP-4 Page 18 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.95...
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Model LXT210/216/303/305/310/350/410/435 Series ® MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 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.