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Midland X-tra Talk GXT Series Manual

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  • Page 3 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 The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. Body-Worn Operation If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use a Midland-supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may cause RF exposure in excess of the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery LCD DISPLAY level. 2. WHISPER ICON – Indicates when the Whisper feature is on. 3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack or optional 4 AA alkaline batteries. 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 Battery Pack

    12 hours with the radio turned OFF. 1. Only use the Midland NiMH battery pack. 2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual.

  • Page 8: Transmitting And Receiving A Call

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 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 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 9: Call Alert

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART ID Setting Ring Tone MENU Channel Group Code Caller ID Group Mode Press and hold the DOWN button for 5 seconds 4 digit code (0~9), Press MON to 1~10 1~50 0~142 choose each digit 1~15 for GXT1050 Press and hold the MENU...

  • Page 10: Sos Siren

    SOS SIREN function press the PTT button twice. Warning: The SOS Siren is to be used only in the event of an emergency. Midland Radio Corporation is not responsible if there is no response to the SOS Siren.

  • Page 11: Setting The Id Number

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series Note: To communicate between two radios in Group Mode, the radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Group Code selections.The GROUP Mode function only operates on channels 1~22. SETTING THE RADIO TO GROUP MODE To turn the GROUP MODE on, press the MENU button until the display shows “Gr”...

  • Page 12: Setting The Ring Tone

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series SETTING THE RING TONE Your radio has 5 selectable Ring Tones. Your selected ring tone will be played back when receiving a “direct call” from another person with the same Group Code and ID Number. To select a Ring Tone for the current Group Code and ID Number press the MENU button until an “rt”...

  • Page 13: Setting Privacy Codes

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series SETTING PRIVACY CODES Your radio has 142 Privacy Codes available which can only be used on channels 1~22. The selected Privacy Code may be different for each channel. To select a Privacy Code for the current channel press the MENU button three times, and then the buttons to select between “Off/CTCSS/DCS”.

  • Page 14: Silent Operation

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series VOX (Hands-Free Transmission) Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9). To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”. On the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “1” ~ “9” by pressing the buttons and push the PTT key, or press the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

  • Page 15: Vibrate Alert

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series VIBRATE ALERT To set the VIBRATE ALERT, press the MENU button until the display shows the icon. Select “on” or “oF” by pressing the buttons and push the PTT button, or press the MENU button. The icon will remain on the display if set to “on”.

  • Page 16: Noaa Weather Radio/Scan

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series Note : The WHISPER function is recommended for use with headsets for optimum performance NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO.

  • Page 17: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL," while on the right an "on" icon appears blinking. Select "oF" by pressing the buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or the MENU button. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your radio can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Messages - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. - Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS Channels +142 Privacy Codes 28 Midland Preset Channels 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable NiMH battery pack GMRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

  • Page 20: Privacy Codes Frequency Chart (Hz)

    Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only 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 limitations.

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland GMRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the initial consumer purchase.
  • Page 22 Model GXT1000/1030/1040/1050/1191 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com. AVP1 AVPH5 - Over the Ear - Behind the Headsets Head Headsets AVP17 AVPH7 - Camo - Rechargeable Headsets with Battery Pack Boom Mic AVPH2 AVP-H8 - Closed Face - Acoustic Throat Helmet Headset Kit AVPH3...
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  • Page 24 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at or by visiting us at midlandusa.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. Rev J...

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