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Midland GXT2000 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Welcome To The World Of Midland Electronics

    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 GXT2000/2050 Series 1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery LCD DISPLAY level. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) / RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting (TX) a signal, or radio is receiving (RX) a transmission. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~50 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band).

  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT2000/2050 Series radio operates with either a Li-Polymer battery pack or 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

    Once the battery pack is adequately charged the LED indicator will change its color to GREEN. 1. Only use a Midland BATT12Li Li-Polymer 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 7: Transmitting And Receiving A Call

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series When the battery level is low, the Battery Shell icon and “Lo bt” will flash in the display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack. OPERATING YOUR RADIO POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the volume level.
  • Page 8 Model GXT2000/2050 Series To ensure you get maximum range: l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditions. l Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low power.
  • Page 9 To deactivate the 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. KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 10 Model GXT2000/2050 Series SETTING PRIVACY CODES Your GXT2000/2050 Series 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 twice, and then press the buttons to select between “Off/CTCSS/DCS.”...

  • Page 11: Silent Operation

    Model GXT2000/2050 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” blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “1~9”...

  • Page 12: Call Alert Selection

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series CALL ALERT SELECTION Your GXT2000 Series has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (15 for GXT2050). 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 13: Dual Watch Function

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series Note : The WHISPER function is recommended for use with headsets for optimum performance. DUAL WATCH FUNCTION Your GXT2000/2050 Series has a DUAL WATCH function, to enable the user to scan 2 channels for any activity. The first channel will be the current channel setting and the second channel will be the selected channel on the MENU.

  • Page 14: Noaa Weather Alert

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series To turn the NOAA WEATHER SCAN on, press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds while in GMRS mode. The radio will go to WX Band mode and start scanning all the 10 channels and stop on any active channel.

  • Page 15: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your GXT2000/2050 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 Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio. l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT2000/2050 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 17: Specifications

    Model GXT2000/2050 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 50 GMRS/FRS Channels +142 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 7.4V Rechargeable Li-Poly battery pack or 4 AA Alkaline batteries GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH.
  • Page 18 Model GXT2000/2050 Series PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz) Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. 67.0 91.5 118.8 156.7 210.7 71.9 94.8 123.0 162.2 218.1 74.4 97.4 127.3 167.9 225.7 77.0 100.0 131.8 173.8 233.6 79.7 103.5 136.5 179.9 241.8...
  • Page 19 Model GXT2000/2050 Series Page 19 www.midlandusa.com...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT2000/2050 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 21 Model GXT2000/2050 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 22 Model GXT2000/2050 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 Page 22 www.midlandusa.com...

  • Page 23: 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 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 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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