Midland Radio GXT850 FRS/ GMRS COMBINATION User Manual GXT881 Owner s Manual qxp

Midland Radio Corporation FRS/ GMRS COMBINATION GXT881 Owner s Manual qxp

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USERS MANUAL

GXT881 GMRS/FRS RadioX-TRA TALK®OWNER'S MANUALwww.midlandradio.comHi/LowVOX
®Model GXT881Page 2 www.midlandradio.comTABLE OF CONTENTS 2Introduction 3Important Notice, FCC Licensing 4LCD Display 5Controls 5Battery Installation 6Installing the Belt Clip 6Charging the Optional Battery Pack 7Operating Your Radio 8 - 10External Speaker/Microphone Jack 11Troubleshooting Guide 12Use and Care 12Specifications and Frequency Charts 13Warranty Information 14MIDLAND Family Products 15Accessories 15 - 18Accessories Order Form 19
®Page 3 www.midlandradio.comWelcome to the world of Midland electronicsCongratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-techengineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a qualitypiece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finestcomponents. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a ruggedprinted circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable andtrouble-free performance for years to come.Features- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel - VOX- Auto Squelch- Battery Life Extender- Silent Operation- Power HI/LO Settings- Speaker / Microphone Jacks- Battery Meter / Battery Low IndicatorThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may causeundesired operation.To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-wornoperation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposureguidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied ordesignated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensurecompliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. (Tested with Headset Model:AVP-1)Model GXT881
®Page 4 www.midlandradio.comIMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATIONThe GXT881 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencieswhich require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You mustbe licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise theGMRS channels of the GXT881. Serious penalties could result for unlicenseduse of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in theCommunications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for stationidentification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should alsocooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channelinterference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of theirtransmission time.To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact theFCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.Exposure To Radio Frequency EnergyYour Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy:- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population oruncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.Model GXT881IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved byMIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is setup to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law toalter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limita-tions. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
GXT881HiLow VOX®Page 5 www.midlandradio.comCONTROLSLCD DISPLAY1. BATTERY METER – Indicates thebattery level.2. VOX – Indicates when VOX mode isactive.3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band .4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radiois receiving a transmission.5. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicatesradio is transmitting a signal.6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –Indicates TX Power setting (H/L).7. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increasethe volume level. Turn counter-clockwiseto decrease the volume level and turnthe power off.8. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmitvoice communication. 9. TX POWER HI/LO Button – Press totoggle between Hi and Low TX Powersetting. 10. MENU Button – Press to access Menumode.11. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.12. ANTENNA13. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.14. UP and DOWN Button – Makeadjustments in MENU mode. 15. VOX Button – Press to activate/deacti-vate the VOX function.16. MIC – Built-in microphone.12345678910111615141312Model GXT881
®Page 6 www.midlandradio.comModel GXT881BATTERY INSTALLATIONYour GXT881 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteriesor 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. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Coverby pulling down the Battery Cover Latch and lifting up the Battery Cover from the radio.2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installingthe batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating ormay damage the radio.3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio and push upthe Battery Cover Latch until it locks into place. Replace the belt clip, making sure it locks into place.INSTALLING THE BELT CLIPTo install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down intothe slot on the back of the radio until the BELTCLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP,press the LOCK TAB down , then gently pull thebelt clip up toward the top of the radio.BATTERYCOMPARTMENTOne Battery inserted in this slotBATTERY COVERBATTERY COVERLATCHBELT CLIPLOCK TABBELT CLIP LATCH
®Page 7 www.midlandradio.comCHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACKYour GXT881 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMHbattery pack (not included) which can be recharged using a desktopcharger (not included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a chargetime of 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommendcharging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on.Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires.To charge using a Desktop Charger:1. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if charging in vehicle) into the desktop charger jack.4. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LEDindicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function. In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 hours with the radio turned OFF.1. Only use our 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. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORYour GXT881 has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows thebattery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, thestronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the BatteryShell icon and “Lo bt” will flash in the display indicating yourbatteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeablebattery pack.Model GXT881!
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUMERotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on andincrease the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise toreduce 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 allicons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channelselected.TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALLTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the samechannel.1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display while transmitting.3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.ABOUT RANGEYour GXT881 radios are designed to give you maximum range underoptimum conditions.Optimum Conditions are: lOver waterlOpen rural areas without obstructionslFlat areas where you can see the other personTo ensure you get maximum range:lBe sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditionslBe sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low powerlBe sure to set your radio to use Hi power.®Page 8 www.midlandradio.comOPERATING YOUR RADIOModel GXT881
®Page 9 www.midlandradio.comGXT881 QUICK REFERENCE CHARTModel GXT881MENU Channel1~22Silent OperationOn/OffDISPLAY ILLUMINATIONDuring Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when theMENU button is pressed.CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)Press the MENU button once, and then the buttons to select oneof the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press thePTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the nextfeature setting.TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTIONYour GXT881 has 2 transmit power levels . To select the power levelon channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the TX POWER HI/LO button andthe TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON will toggle between HI and LOsetting.When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar , the TX Power willautomatically switch from Hi(H) to Lo(L) level.Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per FCC regulations./!
®Page 10 www.midlandradio.comVOX (Hands-free Transmission)Your GXT881 has VOX (hands-free transmission) function.To turn VOX on, press the VOX button . The display shows “VOX” onthe upper left corner of the display. To turn VOX off, press the VOX button . The “VOX” on the upper leftcorner of the display will disappear.SILENT OPERATIONYour GXT881 has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all“beeps” and “tones” are disabled. To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU buttontwice and a “bo” icon appears on the display. Select “bF” by pressingthe buttons and push the PTT key, or press MENU button to exit. To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU buttontwice and a “bF” icon appears on the display. Select “bo” by pressingthe buttons and push the PTT key, or press MENU button to exit.Model GXT881//
®Page 11 www.midlandradio.comEXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKYour GXT881 can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use anoptional speaker / microphone or headset:lOpen the rubber cap on the side of the radio.lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.lPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position.Model GXT881
®Page 12 www.midlandradio.comPROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot ReceiveMessages - Confirm the radios have the same channel. - Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers.- Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication. (See ABOUT RANGE on Page 8)Radio is not respondingto button presses - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.- Ensure accessory microphone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.USE AND CARE1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.3. Do not immerse the radio in water.4. Dry the radio with 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, pleasecall first and speak with a service technician. Many problems canbe remedied over the phone without returning the unit forservice.Model GXT881TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
®Page 13 www.midlandradio.comSPECIFICATIONSChannels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHzPower Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery packGMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 1 462.5625 9 467.5875 17 462.6000 2 462.5875 10 467.6125 18 462.6250 3 462.6125 11 467.6375 19 462.6500 4 462.6375 12 467.6625 20 462.6750 5 462.6625 13 467.6875 21 462.7000 6 462.6875 14 467.7125 22 462.7250 7 462.7125 15 462.5500 8 467.5625 16 462.5750 * Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channelsModel GXT881
®Page 14 www.midlandradio.comLIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option withoutcharge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to adefect in material or workmanship within Three Years following theinitial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to waterdamage, battery leak or abuse.Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, includingany antennas, chargers, or earphones. This warranty does not includethe cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in avehicle or other mounting. Performance of any obligation under thiswarranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, prepaidfreight, along with proof of purchase to:Midland Radio CorporationWarranty Service Department5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights, which vary from state to state.Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased inthe United States of America or any of the territories or possessionsthereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.Midland Radio Corporation5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120Tel: (816) 241-8500E-mail: mail@midlandradio.comURL: www.midlandradio.comModel GXT881
®Page 15 www.midlandradio.comModel GXT881ACCESSORIESAccessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill inthe form on the following page and mail it to our address.AAVVPP-77- 2 Rechargeable battery packs- $19.99
AAVVPP-11AAVVPP-HH11AAVVPP-HH22®Page 16 www.midlandradio.comModel GXT881- 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit- $49.99- 1 Closed Face HelmetMicrophone Kit- $49.99- 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT- $19.99
®Page 17 www.midlandradio.comModel GXT881AAVVPP-HH33AAVVPP-HH44AAVVPP-HH55- 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99- 2 Ear Wrap Headset- $39.99- 2 Surveillance Headset- $39.99
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®Model GXT881Page 19 www.midlandradio.comPlease send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information andmail 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. ____________ACCESSORIES ORDER FORMQty Item Price TotalAVP-7 $19.99AVP-1 $19.99AVP-H1 $49.99AVP-H2 $49.99AVP-H3 $39.99AVP-H4 $39.99AVP-H5 $39.99Mail To:Midland Radio CorporationConsumer Dept.5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120----------------Or Call 816.241.8500. ----------------To order online go to www.midlandradio.comSub-Total ___________Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ___________S & H _____ $14.95(Applies to Domestic U.S. only.For Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico S&H will be $36.25 for 1lband $64.25 for 2lbs or more).Total $___________
MMIIDDLLAANNDD RRAADDIIOO CCOORRPPOORRAATTIIOONN5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, MO 64120Call 816.241.8500visit us at http://www.midlandradio.comNote: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on itspackaging.

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