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- Page 1 ® GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
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 4: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing
Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series. 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 5: Lcd Display
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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 – Indicates when eVOX mode is active. 4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from... -
Page 6: Battery Installation
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT300/325/310/400/450 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 GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series 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. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a “self-test”... - Page 9 Press and hold the MONITOR button for 1 second again to get out of MONITOR mode. SCAN Your GXT300/325/310/400/450 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.
- Page 10 ® CALL TONE Your GXT300/325/310/400/450 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.
- Page 11 Privacy Code selections. TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION : Your GXT300/325 Series has 2 transmit power levels and the GXT310/400/450 Series has 3 power level settings. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button three times, a “Pr”...
- Page 12 Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series ® VIBRATE ALERT (GXT400/450 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”...
- Page 13 Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series CALL TONE SELECTION Your GXT300/325 Series has 3 user-selectable CALL TONE and the GXT310/400/450 Series has 5 selectable CALL TONES. 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. Then press buttons to make the CALL TONE selections - the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each selection.
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Page 14: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your GXT300/325/310/400/450 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 ·... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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. -
Page 16: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 Privacy Codes 10 Weather (WX) Band Channels (GXT310/400/450 Series only) Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 4.8V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. -
Page 17: Warranty Information
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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 18: Midland Family Products
Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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-3 Page 18 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.95... -
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 Model GXT300/325/310/400/450 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.