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- Page 1 ® GXT-400 GMRS/FRS Radio with Weather Band Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Model GXT-400 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Charging the Batteries Operations 8 - 12 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Installing the Belt Clip Problems & Solutions Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts... -
Page 3: Introduction
Model GXT-400 ® Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulation on your purchase of a quality MIDLAND product. Your GXT-400 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for 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 4: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing
1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which com- prise the GMRS channels of the GXT-400. Serious penalties could result for unli- censed 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 GXT-400 ® LCD DISPLAY 1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates the unit is transmitting a signal. 3. VOX – Display during VOX Mode. 4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band and 1~10 on WX band. -
Page 6: Battery Installation
Model GXT-400 ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT-400 radio operates with either 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH Battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 13) to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit. -
Page 7: Charging The Batteries
Model GXT-400 ® CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your GXT-400 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included) which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC [20] Jack of the radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display. -
Page 8: Operations
Repeat the same procedure to exit. SCAN FUNCTION : Your GXT-400 can scan all of the 22 channel to observe for any activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN [19] button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. -
Page 9: Operations
® CALL TONE FUNCTION : Your GXT-400 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send a call tone, press the CALL [15] button. The TX [2] icon will appear during transmitting a call tone and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. - Page 10 CTCSS code selections must be the same. TRANSMIT (TX) POWER SELECTION : Your GXT-400 has 3 transmit power levels. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU [14] button thee times, a “Pr” icon will appear on the display. Then press the [13] buttons to select among the 3 TRANSMIT POWER [10] icon (H/M/L).
- Page 11 Model GXT-400 ® VIBRATE-ALERT FUNCTION : Your GXT-400 is equipped with a VIBRATE-ALERT function for silent operation of the radio. The radio will vibrate when receiving a call tone transmission instead of emitting a call tone sound. To activate the VIBRATE-ALERT mode, press the MENU [14] button five times, the display will show the VIBRATE-ALERT [8] icon blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER [4] display, an “oF”...
- Page 12 ® CALL TONE SELECTION : Your GXT-400 has 5 user-selectable CALL TONE. To select, press the MENU [14] button seven times, a “CA” icon will appear on the display while on the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL TONE setting is displayed.
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Page 13: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT-400 ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your GXT-400 can be used with an optional external speaker/micro- phone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional / speaker / microphone or headset: · Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC [20] jacks ·... -
Page 14: Problems & Solutions
Model GXT-400 ® PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel Messages settings. - Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other may interfere with your communication. -
Page 15: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT-400 ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 CTCSS Codes 10 Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries 2W ERP Max. Output Power Range About 7 Miles... -
Page 16: Warranty Information
Model GXT-400 ® 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 17: Midland Family Products
Model GXT-400 ® Page 17 www.midlandradio.com... - Page 18 MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City MO 64116 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. Page 18 www.midlandradio.com...
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