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- Page 1 XT·70 DUAL BAND (PMR446/LPD) WALKIE-TALKIE › Instruction Guide up to 12Km...
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Page 2: Content Of The Package
Content of the package • 2 transceivers with belt clip • 1 USB cable • 1 double fast desktop charger • 2 rechargeable battery packs 1000mAh • 2 earphone mikes MA21L Coverage (referred to PMR frequency band) The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space. -
Page 3: Main Functions
Main functions • Dual Band LPD/PMR transceiver Channels: 24 PMR446 (8+16 pre-programmed) + 69 LPD • Side Tone: end transmission noise muffler • Wide LCD display with backlight • Low battery indicator • Auto power save: automatic current economy circuit •... - Page 4 Above all….Safety! Warnings ! Do not open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mechanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance.
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Page 5: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS MENU MENU MENU SCAN SCAN SCAN CALL CALL CALL XT70 user’s manual DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS... - Page 6 LCD Display Selected channel (P1-P8/9P-24P: PMR446 /1-69:LPD) VOX - Function activated - Keypad lock activated H/L - Indicates the high / low power selection in transmission (only in PMR band) - Battery status indicator RX - Radio in rx mode (busy channel) TX - Radio in transmission (PTT pressed) - It appears when you are operating with the Out of range function DCS/CTCSS - Type of sub-audio tone selected...
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Page 7: Preparing The Transceiver
Preparing the transceiver The radio can be recharged with different type of batteries: here below the possibilities. Note: To optimize the recharge process, we suggest you switch off the radio to recharge it. Recharging the NIMH batteries (3 x AA) Place your transceiver into the cradle of the desktop charger or connect the USB cable to the proper jack of the radio. - Page 8 Installing/removing the battery pack Remove the belt clip; Open the battery compartment as shown in picture 1; Remove or insert the battery pack; Close the battery cover and fix the belt clip. PICTURE 1 XT70 user’s manual...
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Page 9: Basic Operations
Basic operations Turning on/off To turn on the transceiver, turn the VOLUME knob clockwise until you hear it clicks: the LCD display will light up and do an Auto-Test. Subsequently you will hear 2 beeps of different tones. To turn off the transceiver, turn the knob counter-clockwise until you hear another click. - Page 10 Transmitting TOT Setting The TOT function is used to prevent a too long transmission. This function temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted. Once reached the preset timer (1 minute), the radio will be forced in reception mode. MON button (Monitor) The Monitor button is for temporarily excluding (opening) the squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the squelch permanently opened.
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Page 11: Menu Button
Power Save The battery power saving feature enables a reduction in the consumption of up to 50%; power saving comes on automatically when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds. When the batteries are discharged, bt LO appears on the display: replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack. -
Page 12: Vox Function
Choosing high or low transmission power (PMR band) Batteries are drained more quickly during transmission. In order to extend the battery life you can select the low power when transmitting over short distan- ces. Procedure: Press the MENU button for 3 times and Pr H will be displayed. Select L using the scroll buttons▲/▼. -
Page 13: Call Function
ROGER BEEP (End transmission tone) When your transmission is finished (PTT released), XT70 gives out a sound that indicates to the other party that s/he can start talking. This function is enabled by default. To deactivate it: Press the MENU button until the display shows “rb on”; Using the scroll buttons ▲/▼... -
Page 14: Automatic Out-Of-Range
Automatic Out-of-Range By setting this mode a pair of XT70 is transmitting every 30 seconds a data control code. As soon as the contact between both units is getting lost and one radio doesn’t receive this data control code, the icon starts flashing in the display and you will hear a beep tone. - Page 15 Baby Sitter function XT70 is equipped with the “Baby Sitter” function. Press the MENU button till the display shows “Bs of”. Select with the scroll buttons ▲▼ the baby mode “b” or the sitter (parents) mode “p”. To confirm, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds. The display will show the selected mode and the icon The baby channels “b”...
- Page 16 Troubleshooting and radio reset Your Midland XT70 is designed to provide you with years of optimal perfor- mance. If for some reason problems arise, refer to this chapter before contac- ting a service centre in your region. Reset If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction (improper symbols on the display, blocking of functions, etc.), it may not be experiencing a true failure,...
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Page 17: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Channels ..................24 PMR; 69 LPD Frequency range ......... 446.00625 ÷ 446.09375MHz (PMR) ................433.075 - 434.775MHz (LPD) Channel spacing ..........12.5 KHz (PMR); 25 KHz (LPD) Power supply..............1000mAh battery pack ..................3x AA type 4.5V(Alkaline) ............3.6V(Rechargeable) batteries +/- 10% VDC Temperature .................. - Page 18 | 17 XT70 user’s manual...
- Page 19 Importado por: ALAN COMMUNICATIONS, SA C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona - España) www.midland.es El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa. Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo.
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