Operating Your Radio - Midland XT511 Owner's Manual

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. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce
the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the LCD will
display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last
channel/frequency selected.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
and Privacy Code.
1. 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.
When using a HAND MIC, press and hold the PTT button on the side
of the HAND MIC and speak in a normal voice.
For maximum clarity, hold the HAND MIC 2 to 3 inches from your
mouth.
2. 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 XT511 Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under
optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
l Over water
l Open rural areas without obstructions
l Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
cause low power conditions
l Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
restricted by the FCC to low power
l Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
l Be sure to point the ANTENNA upward.
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