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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Model XT511 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Selecting the Power Source Operating Your Radio External Speaker/Microphone Jack USB Jack... -
Page 4: Introduction
Model XT511 Series Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. -
Page 5: 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 limitations. -
Page 6: Lcd Display
Model XT511 Series LCD DISPLAY 1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON – Indicates the NOAA Weather Alert function is 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal. 3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. -
Page 7: Controls
Model XT511 Series CONTROLS 19. ANTENNA 20. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – Press to turn on the Monitor function in GMRS mode. Press and hold to turn alarm on/off in Clock mode. 21. SCAN/MINUTE Button – Press to set the Scan mode on/off in GMRS mode. -
Page 8: Battery Installation
Model XT511 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your XT511 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or a NiMH battery pack. Pls. ensure the rechargeable NiMH battery pack is installed in the radio before using the AC or DC adapters. -
Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack
SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE Your XT511 Series can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack. Just set the BATTERY SOURCE switch to either “Alkaline” or “Rechargeable” (for NiMH battery pack) mode. -
Page 10: Operating Your Radio
Model XT511 Series OPERATING YOUR RADIO SETTING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODE To set the XT511 to GMRS/FRS mode, move the BAND switch in GMRS/FRS position. The LCD will show the current GMRS/FRS channel setting. POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the volume level. - Page 11 To resume scanning, quickly press the button. CALL ALERT Your XT511 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. To send a call alert, press the CALL/LOCK button. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
- Page 12 Privacy Code selections. TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION Your XT511 Series has 2 power level settings. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon will appear on the display.
- Page 13 VOX mode use. CALL ALERT SELECTION Your XT511 Series has 5 selectable CALL ALERTS (oF/1~5). 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. Then turn the TUNING knob to make the CALL ALERT selections - the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each selection.
- Page 14 Model XT511 Series ® SILENT OPERATION Your XT511 Series has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all “beeps” and “tones” are disabled. To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button until the display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”...
- Page 15 ® SETTING THE RADIO TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO MODE To set the XT511 to NOAA WEATHER RADIO mode, move the BAND switch in WX position. The LCD will show the current WX channel setting, and the NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND icon will appear on the display.
- Page 16 Model XT511 Series SETTING THE RADIO TO AM/FM RECEIVER MODE To set the XT511 to AM/FM RECEIVER mode, move the BAND switch in AM or FM position. The LCD will show the current AM or FM channel setting. Note: When switching from Weather or GMRS modes to AM or FM radio, you may notice a delay before the radio tunes into a station.
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Page 17: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
HAND MIC because it is a speaker mic. This is normal operation. USB JACK Your XT511 Series can be used to charge a mobile phone by the DYNAMO CRANK, AC, or DC Adapter thru the USB Jack. l Open the USB Jack Rubber Cap on the side radio. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Model XT511 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 19: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model XT511 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes 7 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz AM : 520kHz ~ 1710kHz -10kHz steps FM : 87.5MHz ~ 108.0MHz - 100kHz steps Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack... - Page 20 Model XT511 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel Page 20 CODE CODE www.midlandradio.com ®...
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Page 21: Limited Warranty
Model XT511 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 22: Midland Family Products
Model XT511 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-7 7 Page 22 - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - $19.99 www.midlandradio.com ®... - Page 23 Model XT511 Series AVP-1 1 AVP-H H 1 AVP-H H 2 Page 23 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99...
- Page 24 Model XT511 Series AVP-H H 3 AVP-H H 4 AVP-H H 5 Page 24 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 - 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99 www.midlandradio.com ®...
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Page 25: 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 28 M I I D D L L A A N N D D R R A A D D I I O O C C O O R R P P O O R R A A T T I I O O N N Kansas City, MO 64120 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features &...