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Midland GXT500 ,GXT550, GXT565 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® GXT500/550/565 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model GXT500/550/565 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 Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products...

  • Page 3: 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 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 GXT500/550/565 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 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band).

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT500/550/565 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 GXT500/550/565 Series CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT500/550/565 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 GXT500/550/565 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 Model GXT500/550/565 Series GXT500/550/565 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Privacy Press & 1~22 oF~38 hold Menu button WX Channel 1~10 MONITOR Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal.

  • Page 10: Keypad Lock

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series ® CALL TONE Your GXT500/550/565 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: Setting Privacy Codes

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series SETTING PRIVACY CODES Your GXT500/550/565 Series has 38 Privacy codes available. The selected Privacy Code may be different for each channel. To select a Privacy Code for the current channel press the MENU button twice, and then the buttons to select one of the 38 Privacy Codes.

  • Page 12: Vibrate Alert

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series ® VIBRATE ALERT 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” by pressing the buttons and push the PTT button, or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

  • Page 13: Call Tone Selection

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series CALL TONE SELECTION Your GXT500/550/565 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 the buttons to make the CALL TONE selections - the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each selection.

  • Page 14: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT500/550/565 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your GXT500/550/565 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 head- set: · Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks ·...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT500/550/565 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. 3.

  • Page 16: Gmrs/Frs Frequency Chart (Mhz)

    Model GXT500/550/565 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.

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT500/550/565 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 GXT500/550/565 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 - 1 Dual Desk Charger - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter...

  • 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 GXT500/550/565 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.

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Gxt550 seriesGxt565 seriesGxt-550vp4

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