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- Page 1 ® GXT781 GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL Exclusive www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Model GXT781 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Operating Your Radio 9 - 11 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories... -
Page 4: Introduction
Model GXT781 ® 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
Model GXT781 ® IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GXT781 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the GXT781. -
Page 6: Lcd Display
Model GXT781 ® LCD DISPLAY 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery level. 2. VOX – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band . 4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
Model GXT781 ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT781 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 8: Charging The Optional Battery Pack
Model GXT781 ® CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT781 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. -
Page 9: Operating Your Radio
Model GXT781 ® 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 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected. - Page 10 Model GXT781 ® GXT781 QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Silent Operation 1~22 On/Off DISPLAY ILLUMINATION During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU button is pressed. CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND) Press the MENU button once, and then the buttons to select one...
- Page 11 Model GXT781 ® VOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your GXT781 has VOX (hands-free transmission) function. To turn VOX on, press the VOX button . The display shows “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display. To turn VOX off, press the VOX button . The “VOX” on the upper left corner of the display will disappear.
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Page 12: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT781 ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT781 can be used with an optional external speaker/ microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset: Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT781 ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel. Messages - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication. -
Page 14: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT781 ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS 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. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. -
Page 15: Warranty Information
Model GXT781 ® 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 16: Midland Family Products
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Page 17: Accessories
Model GXT781 ® ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. A A V V P P -1 1 A A V V P P -H H 4 4 - 2 Ear Wrap - 2 Over the Ear Mic. - Page 18 Model GXT781 ® Page 18 www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 19: Accessories Order Form
Model GXT781 ® 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 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 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 816.241.8500...
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