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Midland GXT860 series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Features

    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 3 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 4: Lcd Display

    Model GXT860/895 Series LCD DISPLAY 1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 2. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON– Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. 4.

  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Model GXT860/895 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT860/895 Series 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 6: Charging The Battery Pack

    Model GXT860/895 Series CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your GXT860/895 Series is equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using a desktop charger. 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 7: Transmitting And Receiving A Call

    Model GXT860/895 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 8: Call Alert

    Model GXT860/895 Series GXT860/895 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART 1~15 for GXT895 Roger Beep Call Tone Vibrate MENU Channel Privacy Power Silent Operation oF~5 On/Off 1~42 H/M/L On/Off On/Off 1~10 WX Alert MENU WX Scan WX Channel CTCSS 1~38 Press & hold Menu 1~104 button for 5...
  • Page 9 Model GXT860/895 Series KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the LOCK button for 2 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 10: Silent Operation

    Model GXT860/895 Series When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar , the TX Power will automatically switch from Hi(H) or Med(M) to Lo(L) level. Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14 and 34~37). They are set to Low power per FCC regulations.

  • Page 11: Call Alert Selection

    CALL ALERT SELECTION Your GXT860 Series has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (15 for GXT895). 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 displayed.

  • Page 12: Noaa Weather Alert

    Model GXT860/895 Series The radio will stop scanning and the display will show the current WX Band channel setting and the WX Band icon. While in 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.

  • Page 13: Use And Care

    Model GXT860/895 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 14: Specifications

    Model GXT860/895 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 42 GMRS/FRS Channels +142 Privacy Codes 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/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No CH.

  • Page 15: Dcs Privacy Code Chart

    Model GXT860/895 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE CODE CODE CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only Page 15 www.midlandusa.com...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT860/895 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 17 Model GXT860/895 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com or by filling in the form on the following page and mailing it to the address on the form. AVP-1 1 AVP-H H 4 - 2 Over the Ear - 2 Ear Wrap Mic.
  • Page 18 Model GXT860/895 Series TACTICAL H H EADSETS - Earphone Mic - Tactical Action with Boom Boom Mic with Tactical PTT - $39.99 - $99.99 - Earphone Mic - Action Throat Mic with with PTT Tactical PTT and Pneumatic Earphone - $29.99 - $109.99 AVP-7 7 - 2 Rechargeable...

  • Page 19: 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 payable to Midland Radio Corporation. Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: _____________ Tel: __________________________ Email: _________________________________ CC#: _________________________ Type: ________________ Exp.: ____________...
  • Page 20 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at or by visiting us at www.midlandusa.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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