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- Page 1 ® GXT600/650 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging the Optional Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio 8 - 13 External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts 16 - 17 Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories Accessories Order Form Page 2 www.midlandradio.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. -
Page 4: 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 limita- tions. -
Page 5: Lcd Display
Model GXT600/650 Series ® LCD DISPLAY 1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 2. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is active. 3. WX BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. 4. -
Page 6: Battery Installation
Model GXT600/650 Series ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT600/650 Series 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 7: Charging The Optional Battery Pack
Model GXT600/650 Series ® CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT600/650 Series 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. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio
Model GXT600/650 Series ® 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 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a “self-test”... - Page 9 Model GXT600/650 Series ® GXT600/650 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART Roger Beep Call Tone Vibrate eVOX MENU Channel Silent Operation Power Privacy Press & hold Menu oF/1/2/3 On/Off On/Off On/Off 1~22 H/M/L button WX Alert CTCSS 1~38 WX Channel 1~83 On/Off 1~10 MONITOR Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you...
- Page 10 Model GXT600/650 Series ® KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK button for 4 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.
- Page 11 Model GXT600/650 Series ® TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION : Your GXT600/650 Series has 3 power level settings. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button four times, a “Pr” icon will appear blinking on the display. Then press the buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/ M: Mid/L: Lo).
- Page 12 Model GXT600/650 Series ® ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONE When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished. To turn the ROGER BEEP tone on, press the MENU button until the display shows an “rb”...
- Page 13 Model GXT600/650 Series ® WEATHER (WX) BAND RECEIVER Your GXT600/650 Series has a WEATHER (WX) BAND RECEIVER function, to enable user to receive weather alert/reports from designat- ed NOAA stations. To turn the WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER on, press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds.
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Page 14: External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Model GXT600/650 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK : Your GXT600/650 Series can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / microphone or head- set: Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Model GXT600/650 Series ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel Messages and Privacy Code settings. - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. -
Page 16: Specifications And Frequency Charts
Model GXT600/650 Series ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes 10 Weather (WX) Band 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. - Page 17 Model GXT600/650 Series ® DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE CODE CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel Page 17 www.midlandradio.com...
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Page 18: Warranty Information
Model GXT600/650 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 19: Midland Family Products
Model GXT600/650 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-1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.95 AVP-4 - 1 Dual Desk Charger - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter - 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter... -
Page 20: 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 21 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 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.
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