Troubleshooting; Specifications - Midland LXT600 Series Owner's Manual

VOX will be more sensitive on the "1" setting than on the "3" setting.
To turn VOX off, press the MENU button until the display shows
"VOX" blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display,
s\t
a "1","2" or "3" icon appears. Select "oF" by pressing the
buttons and push the PTT key, or press the MENU button again to
move to the next feature setting.
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 a "rb" icon while on the right of the "rb" display, an "oF"
s\t
icon appears. Select "on" by pressing the buttons and push the
PTT key, or press the MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
To turn the ROGER BEEP tone off, press the MENU button until the
display shows a "rb" icon while on the right of the "rb" display, an "on"
s\t
icon appears. Select "oF" by pressing the buttons and push the
PTT key, or press the MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
CALL ALERT SELECTION
Your LXT600 Series has 5 selectable CALL ALERTS.
To select, press the MENU button until a "CA" icon appears and to
the right of the "CA" icon the current CALL ALERT setting is
s\t
displayed. Then press the buttons to make the CALL ALERT
selections - the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each
selection. To confirm, press the PTT button or press the MENU
button to move to the next feature setting.
SILENT OPERATION
Your LXT600 Series has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode,
all "beeps" and "tones" are disabled.
To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button
until the display shows a "bP" icon while on the right of the "bP"
s\t
display, an "on" icon appears. Select "oF" by pressing the
buttons and push the PTT key or MENU button.
To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button
until the display shows a "bP" icon while on the right of the "bP"
s\t
display, an "oF" icon appears. Select "on" by pressing the
buttons and push the PTT key or MENU button.
DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART
No. CODE No. CODE No. CODE
1 023 29 174 57 445
2 025 30 205 58 464
3 026 31 223 59 465
4 031 32 226 60 466
5 032 33 243 61 503
6 043 34 244 62 506
7 047 35 245 63 516
8 051 36 251 64 532
9 054 37 261 65 546
10 065 38 263 66 565
11 071 39 265 67 606
12 072 40 271 68 612
13 073 41 306 69 624
14 074 42 311 70 627
15 114 43 315 71 631
16 115 44 331 72 632
17 116 45 343 73 654
18 125 46 346 74 662
19 131 47 351 75 664
20 132 48 364 76 703
21 134 49 365 77 712
22 143 50 371 78 723
23 152 51 411 79 731
24 155 52 412 80 732
25 156 53 413 81 734
26 162 54 423 82 743
27 165 55 431 83 754
28 172 56 432 - -
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only
NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN
Your LXT600 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to
enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA
stations.
Your LXT600 Series also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function to
enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER
RADIO. To turn the NOAA WEATHER SCAN on, press and hold the
s
UP/WX button for 5 seconds while in GMRS mode. The radio will
go to WX Band mode and start scanning all 10 channels and stop on
any active channel. When the channel becomes inactive for 10
seconds the radio will resume scanning.
To stop the NOAA WEATHER (WX) SCAN and set the channel
manually on the WX Band, press the MENU button during NOAA
WEATHER (WX) SCAN. The radio will stop scanning and the display
will show the current WX Band channel setting and the WX Band
s\t
icon. While on WX Band mode press the buttons to select one
of the 10 NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND channels. To confirm, press
the PTT button or press the MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, press the PTT button. The
current GMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND
icon will go off.
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your LXT600 has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable
you to automatically receive weather alerts from designated NOAA
stations.
The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT is automatically on during
NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on during normal NOAA
WEATHER RADIO mode, press the MENU button twice while in
NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode. The display shows "AL," while on
the right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the
s\t
buttons.
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.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including
any antennas, chargers, or earphones.
This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or
re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the defective product, prepaid freight, along with proof of
purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in
the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions
thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to
your dealer in Canada.
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty
rights may be provided by law in some areas.
To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The radio will
return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue blinking. If
the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA
station while on GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep for 10
seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display, after
which it will automatically go to WX BAND.
If any button is pressed during beeping while on GMRS/FRS Radio
mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND.
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
s\t
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU.
!
Note : The WX Alert is automatically ON during WX SCAN
mode.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
Your LXT600 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 headset:
l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the
mic into your desired position.
Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH
battery pack thru the CHG Jack.
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Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com or by filling
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries.
Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel
Messages settings.
- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication.
Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock).
to button presses - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.
Display is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.
Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require
cleaning.
- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged
in is functioning properly.
- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio
properly.
USE AND CARE
1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio.
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
3. Do not immerse the radio in water.
4. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.
If you have a problem which you believe requires
service, please call first and speak with a service
technician at 816-241-8500. Many problems can be
remedied over the phone without returning the unit for
service.
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- 1 Dual Desk
Charger
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- 1 AC Adapter
- 1 DC Cigarette
Lighter Adapter
- $39.99

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 36 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes
10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or 3.6V Rechargeable NiMH
battery pack
GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1 462.5625 13 467.6875 25
2 462.5875 14 467.7125 26
15 462.5500 27
3 462.6125
16 462.5750 28
4 462.6375
5 462.6625 17 462.6000 29
6 462.6875 18 462.6250 30
462.6500
7 462.7125 19 31
462.6750
8 467.5625 20 32
9 21 33
467.5875 462.7000
10 467.6125 22 462.7250 34
11 467.6375 23 35
12 467.6625 24 36
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels
NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1 162.550 6 162.500
2 162.400 7 162.525
3 162.475 8 161.650
4 162.425 9 161.775
5 10
162.450 163.275
* Channel 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies
PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)
Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq.
1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.7
2 71.9 10 94.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.1
3 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.7
4 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.6
5 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.8
6 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.3
7 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192.8
8 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.5
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only
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