MIDLAND GXT67 Series Two-Way GMRS Radio Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- MIDLAND
Table of Contents
GXT67 Series Two-Way GMRS Radio
Product Information
Product: GXT67 Series GMRS radio
Manufacturer: Midland Radio Corporation
Website: Midlandusa.com
Customer Service: 816-241-8500 (8 AM to
4:30 PM CT, Monday
through Friday)
Product Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS
OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United
States)
The GXT67 Series GMRS radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile
Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. Before operating the radio, you
must obtain a license. Unlicensed use of GMRS channels is a
violation of FCC rules and may result in serious penalties under
the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
To apply for a license, visit the FCC’s website at
http://www.fcc.gov/wireless/universal-license-system.
If you have any questions, contact the FCC at
1-888-225-5322.
Once licensed, use the call sign issued by the FCC for station
identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. Adhere to
permissible transmissions, avoid channel interference with other
GMRS users, and limit your transmission time.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy:
Your Midland radio complies with national and international
standards and guidelines regarding exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. To control your exposure and ensure
compliance with general population or uncontrolled environment
exposure limits, do not transmit for more than 50% of the time. The
radio only generates measurable RF energy exposure when
transmitting.
LCD Display:
The radio features an LCD display for easy viewing and
navigation.
Controls and Interfaces:
The radio is equipped with various controls and interfaces for
operation. Please refer to the user manual for detailed
instructions on using these controls.
Installing the Belt Clip:
-
To install the belt clip, slide it down into the slot on the
back of the radio until the belt clip latch clicks. -
To remove the belt clip, press the lock tab down, then gently
pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio.
Installing External Accessories:
-
Remove the accessory jack cover and set it aside for
safekeeping while using accessories. -
Insert the accessory plug into the speaker/mic jack, ensuring
it is securely in place and has made a good connection. -
Reinstall and tighten the accessory cover when finished using
accessories.
Caution: Proper tightening of the accessory
jack cover is necessary for maintaining the IP67 waterproof and
dust-proof performance of the radio.
Model GXT67
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the GXT67 Series GMRS radio from Midland Radio
Corporation. Please read through this manual thoroughly to ensure you get peak
performance from your radio. You can also find additional information about
the GXT67 on our website at Midlandusa.com or may contact our Customer Service
team at 816-241-8500 from 8 AM to 4:30
PM (CT) Monday through Friday for assistance.
FEATURES
Up to 30 GMRS Channels o 30 Standard GMRS Channels
8 Standard GMRS Repeater Channels 285 Privacy Codes
o 38CTCSS o 104DCS o 143 Group NOAA Weather Radio with Alert and Auto Scan
Waterproof and Dust-proof to IP67 4 VOX Levels Group and Direct Call 10
Selectable Call Alert Tones Vibrate Alert Whisper Talk Microphone Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC) SOS Siren HI/MED/LO TX Power Settings Selected Channel Scan
and Dual Watch Pro Backlight Off or 5 Brightness Levels 7 Backlight Colors
Battery Level Meter with Low battery Indicator Narrow and Wide band operation
Silent Operation Keypad Lock Monitor Roger Beep Accessory Jack
IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for
GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The radios operate on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which
require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be
licensed prior to operating the radio. Serious penalties could result from
unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in
the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel
interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your
transmission time.
Apply for a license at the FCC’s website http:www.fcc.gov/wireless/universal-
license-system, and contact the FCC at
1-888-225-5322 if you have any
questions.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Midland radio is designed to comply
with the following national and international standards and guidelines
regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency 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 Engineers (IEEE) C95,1999 Edition –
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United
States, Report 86, 1986 – International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 To control your exposure and ensure compliance with
the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit
no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy
exposure only when transmitting.
LCD DISPLAY
1. NOAA Weather (WX) ICON indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode
and Alert readiness status.
2. CHANNEL NUMBER Indicates GMRS or Repeater channel number (1-99). In
weather modes, indicates NOAA WX channel number (1-10).
3. REPEATER ICON Indicates when the current channel is a Repeater channel.
4. BATTERY METER Indicates battery level and battery-low status 5. SCAN ICON
Indicates when GMRS, Dual Watch Pro, or Weather channel
scanning modes are active. 6. DUAL WATCH ICON Indicates when Dual Watch Pro
scanning active. 7. PRIVACY ICON AND CODE Indicates Privacy Code type and
number when CTCSS
(1-38_ or DCS (1-104) is used on the channel. Also shows CODE and the number
(0142) to indicate Group Code. 8. VOX ICON Indicates when VOX mode is
active. 9. NOISE CANCELATION ICON: Indicates when microphone noise
cancellation is active during transmissions. 10. WHISPER ICON Indicates when
the Whisper microphone amplification is active. 11. BAND ICON Indicates
whether the radio is operating with Wideband (W) or Narrow Band (N)
Modulation. 12. TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL ICON Indicates TX Power setting
High, Medium, or Low (Hi/Med/Low). 13. USERNAME Indicates user-define name
for the current channel (configurable only through the PC interface). 14. KEY
LOCK ICON Indicates functions of some buttons are disabled. 15. VIBRATE
ALERT ICON Indicates when the Vibrate Call alerting is active.
CONTROLS AND INTERFACES
1. POWER/VOLUME KNOB Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the
volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the
power off
2. ANTENNA 3. SPEAKER Build-in speaker 4. PTT BUTTON Press and hold to
transmit voice communications. Within menus, acts
as a “Back” button to accept settings (if changed) and return to the prior
menu level. 5. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC Accessory jack protected with a water
and dust-proof
cover. 6. MIC Built-in microphone 7. DOT-MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
8. DOWN/SOS SIREN BUTTON -Use to scroll through Menu option. Press and hold
for 3
seconds to activate the SOS Siren. 9. MENU/WX/SCAN BUTTON Press access and
advance “Forward” in menus. Press
and hold for 3 seconds to enter NOAA Weather Radio modes and selections. 10.
UP/[arrow] BUTTON Use to scroll through Menu options. 11. CALL/LOCK BUTTON
Press to send a CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to turn KEY
LOCK on/off. 12. MONITOR/SCAN BUTTON Press to enter or exit SCAN mode. Press
and hold to
enter or exit MONITOR mode.
13. TX/RX LED Indicates the radio is actively receiving (Green) or actively
transmitting (Red).
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into
the slot on the back of the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove
the BELT CLIP, press the LOCK TABL down, then gently pull the belt clip up
toward the top of the radio.
INSTALLING EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES 1. Remove the accessory jack cover and set it
aside for safekeeping while using accessories. 2. Insert the accessory plug
into the speaker/mic jack, making sure it is securely in place and has made a
good connection. 3. Reinstall and tighten the accessory cover when finished
using accessories.
[caution] Proper tightening of the accessory jack cover is necessary for
maintaining the IP67 waterproof and dust-proof performance of the radio.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your GXT67 series radio comes with a rechargeable
internal battery that can be charged using the desktop charger or the vehicle
power adapter. The desktop charger and USB-C cable are compatible with
industry-standard PD (Power Delivery) and quick-charging USB-C AC Wall
adapters. The battery may be charged while the radio is either On or Off, but
charging will take more time with the radio On.
Using the Desktop Charger 1. Connect one USB-C cable connector to a compatible
AC wall adapter. 2. Connect the other USB-C cable connector to the Desktop
charger. 3. Plug the AC wall adapter into a 110 Volt AC power outlet. 4.
Insert the radio into the Desktop Charger. The LCD backlight will turn Red to
indicate the radio is properly placed and charging. 5. Remove the radio from
the charger when the LCD backlight turn GREEN, indicating it is fully charged.
Using the DC Vehicle Adapter 1. Plug the DC adapter into a DC vehicle power
outlet. Make sure power is supplied to the outlet. 2. The LCD backlight will
provide a Red indication while the radio is properly placed in the adapter,
vehicle power is applied, and the battery is charging. 3. The LCD backlight
will provide a Green indication while the radio is properly placed in the
adapter, vehicle power is applied, and the battery is full.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Your GXT67 has a BETTERY LEVEL METTER [icon] that
shows the estimated remaining battery capacity (3 bars > 75%, 2 bars 50% to
74%, 1 bar 25% to 49%, shell only < 25%). When the battery level is low, the
BATTERY SHELL icon will flash in the display indicating your battery needs to
be recharged.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
ABOUT RANGE Your GXT67 radio is designed to give you a maximum range under
optimum conditions.
[insert Midland range meter diagram] Optimum Conditions are: – Over water –
Open rural areas without obstructions – Flat areas where you can see the other
person.
To ensure you get maximum range: – Be sure to use fresh or fully charged
batteries low batteries will cause low power conditions. – Be sure you are
on a GMRS channel – Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME 1. Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn on
the radio and increase the volume. a. During power on, the radio will sound a
power-up tone sequence (unless Silent mode is selected). b. The radio will
return to the last channel used when powered on. 2. Rotate the Power/Volume
knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume and turn off the radio.
VOICE COMMUNICATION To communicate, radios must be set to the same channel and
Privacy Code.
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
indicator LED will be RED when your radio is receiving a transmission.
CHANNEL SELECTION 1. Briefly press the Menu button, then use the Up.Down arrow
buttons to select one of the GMRS channels or Repeater channels (when
enabled). 2. Press the PTT button to confirm the setting and resume normal
radio operation.
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION The display will automatically illuminate when the radio
is first turned on, at the start of a new RX or TX activity, and when buttons
are pressed. The display will automatically turn off.
KEYPAD FUNCTION The following functions can be directly accessed through the
radio keypad.
CALL ALERT
The GXT67 can send a “Call Tone” (direct call) to other radios to alert them
you are about to transmit. Make sure Call Alert is turned on and a call tone
is selected using the MENU function.
1. Briefly press the CALL/Lock button to transmit a CALL Alert. 2. The TX
Icon will illuminate as the Call alert is transmitted.
KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad can be locked to prevent accidental changes to the
settings. You can transmit/receive voice transmissions, use Call Alert,
activate the SOS Siren, and Monitor the channel while the keypad is locked.
1. Press and hold the CALL/Lock button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the
keypad.
MENU See the sections below on how to access more features and configure the
radio using the Menu
button.
WEATHER The GXT67 has a NOAA Weather Alert Radio built in. You can listen for
current weather
conditions or set it to automatically alert you to impending sever weather
events or other civil emergencies. It also has Midland Advanced Weather
Channel Scan that will scan all 10 weather
channels and automatically stop on a Weather Channel with good broadcast
signal.
Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10*
The radio must be set to a Weather Channel with good signal in your area for
the Weather Alert feature to work correctly.
Check with your local NWS office or go to the NWS website at
https://www.weather.gov/nwr/station_listing to find your frequency. Use the
chart to locate the Weather Channel setting number to be
programmed into the radio. * Canadian Marine Frequencies
Frequency 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650
161.775 163.275
Weather Icon When the WX icon is on, solid (not blinking) it indicates that the radio is prepared for receiving Alerts that are issued by tone-alert over NOAA Weather Radio (NWR). Regardless of the radio’s mode of operation, a WX icon that is on without blinking means that Weather Alert is enabled AND the currently selected Weather Channel’s signal is strong enough to receive Alerts. In GMRS mode, a blinking WX icon means that Weather Alert is enabled, but the signal on the currently selected Weather Channel is NOT good enough to receive Alerts. During Weather modes, the WX icon will either remain on or blink, based upon whether or not the radio is prepared for receiving Alerts.
Weather Modes Navigation [insert drawing of WX modes entry, navigation, &
exit] From GMRS mode,p ress and hold the Menu/WX[ buttong rap hic] button for
3 seconds to enter Weather Scan mode. Press Menu/WX again for Manual WX
Channel Selection to set and listen to a selected Weather Channel. Press
Menu/WX again to advance to Weather Alert On/Off Selection. Pressing Menu/WX
will advance back to the start of Weather Modes (Weather Scan) and pressing
PTT during Weather Alert selection will go “Back” (to Manual WX Channel
Selection). Pressing PTT during Weather Scan and Manual WX Channel Selection
exits “Back” to GMRS mode.
Weather Scan Mode 1. The radio will stop scanning on the first usable signal
in your area and you will hear
the NWR broadcast on that WX Channel. 2. The radio will automatically rescan
if the Weather Channel signal becomes too weak.
If you want to manually restart a Scan for a another Weather Channel signal,
press the Up [button graphic] or Down [button graphic] button.
Manual WX Channel Selection 1. Use the Up [button graphic] or Down [button
graphic] button to select the desired
Weather Channel (see guidance for selecting a Weather Channel above). You will
hear the NWR broadcast on that WX Channel.
Weather Alert On/Off Selection 1. Use the Up [button graphic] or Down [button
graphic] button to select Weather Alert
On (enabled) or Weather Alert Off (disabled).
Weather Alerts When On / enabled, Weather Alerts can be received in both GMRS
and Weather modes. Upon receiving a Weather Alert, 1. the radio will sound a
Weather Alert notification tone sequence, 2. the WX icon will blink rapidly,
and 3. the radio will switch to the Weather Channel display Press any button
to acknowledge the Weather Alert and stop the notification tones. After the
Alert is acknowledged, the NWR broadcast will be heard. Use the PTT or Menu/WX
buttons to exit or change the Weather modes. If the Weather Alert is not
acknowledged after about 20 seconds, the radio will automatically stop the
notification tones and switch to the NWR broadcast but the Weather icon will
continue blinking rapidly to indicate there has been a Weather Alert. Press
any button to acknowledge the Alert, then use PTT or Menu/WX to exit or change
Weather modes.
CHANNEL SCAN
1. Briefly press the Scan/Monitor button to turn Scan on or off. 2. The radio
will rapidly scan through the selected channels stopping briefly on a channel
in
use to hear the conversation.
NOTE: Each Channel can be configured to include in Channel Scan or to skip
when scanning. 1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU
button. 2. Select SCAN SELECT in the RADIO OPTIONS menu, and press the MENU
button. 3. There are two “bulk” operations available before proceeding to per-
channel Scan/Skip selections. Select SCAN ALL and press MENU if you want to
scan all, or most, of the Channels. Then proceed to select SKIP for any
Channels you want to exclude from scanning. Select SKIP ALL and press MENU if
you want to scan just a few Channels. Then proceed to select SCAN for the
Channels you want to include in scanning. Note that Channel Scan will not be
performed unless two or more channels are selected to Scan. 4. After doing
SCAN ALL or SKIP ALL operations, or after pressing MENU with SELECT CHANNELS
selected, Channel 1 is displayed with its current selection. For each Channel,
press MENU to advance to the next Channel after selecting the SKIP or SCAN for
the Channel. Press PTT to go “back” if you do not need to advance through all
the remaining Channels.
3. You may join the conversation by pressing the PTT button and using the
radio normally. 4. The radio will return to scanning after 5 seconds of
inactivity.
MONITOR
1. Press and hold the Scan/Monitor button for 3 seconds to turn Monitor on or
off. Monitor is used to check for channel traffic before you transmit.
SOS SIREN The GXT67 can sound a loud siren to alert others you need
assistance.
1. Press and hold the Down Arrow/SOS button for 3 seconds to activate the SOS
siren.
GENERAL MENU NAVIGATION GUIDE From GMRS mode, pressing Menu provides for
Channel Selection as described above. Pressing Menu again enters the top menu
for advanced functions and radio configuration. Reception of transmissions
from other radios and reception of Weather Alerts is inhibited during Menu
operations.
[Add a simple graphic with three boxes and arrowed lines between them GMRS
mode; Channel Selection; Top Menu.] Make menu and configuration selections
using the buttons as follows:
1. The Menu [button graphic] button performs Forward / Next operations.
Pressing Menu accepts and saves any changes and proceeds to the next menu
level or the next selection item. If already at the lowest menu level or the
last selected item, pressing Menu accepts any changes and returns to the prior
menu level. One exception is with Dual Watch Pro, where pressing Menu after
the last selection item exits menus to perform Dual Watch Pro scanning in GMRS
mode.
2. The PTT button performs Back / Exit operations. Pressing PTT accepts and
saves any changes and goes back to the prior menu level. At the top menu, PTT
exits to GMRS mode.
3. The Up [button graphic] and Down [button graphic] buttons change the menu,
function, or configuration option selection.
NOTE: If there is no button activity for about 10 seconds during Menu
operation, changes to advanced feature or option selections will be saved and
the Menu will automatically exit to GMRS mode.
GROUP MODE In Group mode, you can set up groups of radio users so that you can
do a Group Call alert to only one Group, or all Groups with the same Group
Code. Voice communications are heard by all Groups using the same Group Code,
but with Group Call you can identify yourself as the caller and alert the
Group(s) you call that the communication is specifically meant for them.
1. Group Mode only works on channels 1-22. 2. To use Group mode, you must
first
1. Turn Group Mode operation on 2. Set up a Group Code 3. Set the radio’s
Group Number / Group ID 4. Set the Group Caller ID 5. Set the Group Ring Tone
3. While operating in Group Mode, the GROUP icon is displayed along with the
Group ID number and Group Code number for easy reference.
To communicate between radios in Group Mode, the radios must be set to the
same Channel and Group Code selections.
Make note of the settings used while setting up GROUP MODE so others can
identify you and call your Group.
Leave GROUP MODE off to keep the radio in normal “GMRS ” mode and include
radios without GROUP MODE.
SET THE RADIO TO GROUP MODE 1. Set the radio to a Channel between 1 and 22. 2.
Select GROUP MODE from the Top Menu. 3. Use the Up/Down arrow to either turn
Group mode ON or OFF. 4. Press MENU to advance to the next setting, GROUP CODE
SET A GROUP CODE 1. After selecting Group Mode On, press Menu to set the Group
Code. 2. Use the Up/Down arrow button to select one of the 143 group codes (0
142). 3. Press MENU again to advance to the next setting, GROUP ID.
SET GROUP ID 1. Once the GROUP CODE is set, press menu to set the GROUP ID. a.
“Id” will be shown on the display with the Code digits flashing to the right.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to select one of the 10 Group Numbers / Group IDs. 3.
Press MENU to advance to the next setting, Group Caller ID.
SET GROUP CALLER ID 1. After the GROUP ID is set, press Menu to set your Group
CALLER ID. CALLER ID will identify you as the caller when transmitting a Group
Call. CALLER ID is a 4-digit number selected by the user. 2. The first digit
in the display will be flashing. Use the Up/Down arrow button to select the
first digit of your CALLER ID. 3. Press the SCAN/MON button to advance to the
next digit. Use the Up/Down arrow to make the selection. 4. Repeat step 3
until all 4 digits are set. 5. Press MENU to advance to the next setting,
GROUP RING TONE
SET A GROUP RING TONE 1. After the CALLER ID is set, press Menu to set your
RING TONE. Your RING TONE will sound when you receive a Group Call. 2. Use the
UP/DOWN arrow button to select one of the 5 Group Ring Tones.
MAKING A GROUP CALL Group Call allows you to do a Group Call alert to only one
Group, or all Groups with the same Group Code.
You must be in Group Mode for Group Call to function. Only radios set to the
same Channel and Group Code will receive your
Group Call.
1. While in Group Mode, press the CALL/LOCK button. 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow
buttons to select a specific Group Number / Group ID to
receive your call, or select “ALL” Groups to receive the call. 3. Press
CALL/LOCK again to send the Call to only the selected Group.
REPEATER OPERATION The GXT67 can access a national network of Repeaters that
can extend the range of the radio when using Repeater Channels 15 – 22.
Repeater Channels operate with different reception and transmission
frequencies.
1. Select REPEATER from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2. Use
Up/Down to select whether Repeater Channels will be available for use
(Enabled)
or not available for use (Disabled). 3. When MENU is pressed with Repeaters
ENABLED, a sub-menu for configuring
Repeater Channels is provided.
4. For each Repeater Channel (RPTR 15 through RPTR 22), separate Receive (RX)
and Transmit (TX) Privacy Codes may be selected. Select the Repeater Channel
you want to configure and press MENU, then select Privacy Codes as described
in the SETTING PRIVACY CODES section – first for the RX Privacy Code, then for
the TX Privacy Code.
SETTING PRIVACY CODES When not in Group Mode and on a Channel that supports
it, you can select from one of the 142 Privacy codes to increase privacy and
reduce interference on a channel.
BANDWIDTH You can choose between using Wide or Narrow bandwidth on channels
1-7, 15-22, and Repeater 15 – 22. All other channels are preset to Narrow
band.
Narrow Band may reduce effects of interference in some situations Wideband may
improve voice quality and is the setting used by most
Repeaters. For best results, make sure transmitting and receiving radios both
use the same bandwidth setting.
1. Select Channel Options (CHAN OPTIONS) from the Top Menu and press the MENU
button.
2. Select BAND in the CHAN OPTIONS menu, and press the MENU button. 3. Press
Menu to accept the setting and advance to the next setting.
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER You can select from 3 power levels on channels 1-7, 15-33,
38-50, and Repeater 15 – 22. Channels 8-14 and 34-37 are preset to low power.
Lower power will reduce range but increase battery life. Higher power will
increase range but reduce battery life.
NOTE: If the battery charge level is not adequate for transmitting at the
configured power level, the radio will automatically “fall back” to use a
lower TX power level during transmission. The TX Power icon will blink and
show the TX power level being used for the transmission.
1. Select Channel Options (CHAN OPTIONS) from the Top Menu and press the MENU
button.
2. Select TX POWER in the CHAN OPTIONS menu, and press the MENU button. 3.
Use the UP/Down Arrow to select between LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH transmission
power. 4. Press Menu to accept the setting and advance to the next setting.
VOX Voice Operated Transmission (“VOX”) provides for hands-free operation by
transmitting when you speak into the microphone and without pressing the PTT
button. You can select between 9 sensitivity levels for VOX. You can think of
the VOX sensitivity number as “how loud I need to speak to activate
transmission”. The default VOX setting is Off (“of”).
The lower the sensitivity number, the easier the radio will respond to your
voice, but will also increase background noise and accidental transmissions.
The higher settings reduce the likelihood of an accidental transmission, but
also require you to speak louder into the radio microphone to transmit.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select VOX in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press the MENU button. 3. Use the
UP/Down Arrow to select between 4 sensitivity levels or “OFF”
SILENT OPERATION/BUTTON BEEPS 1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and
press the MENU button. 2. Select SILENT in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press
the MENU button. 3. Use the UP/Down Arrow to turn the Button Beeps ON or Off.
4. Press Menu to accept the setting and advance to the next setting.
ROGER BEEP When Roger Beep is on, the radio will transmit a tone to other
radios when you release the PTT to confirm you have ended your transmission
and others may begin.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select ROGER BEEP in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press the MENU button. 3. Use
the UP/Down Arrow to turn Roger Beep ON or Off. 4. Press Menu to accept the
setting.
CALL ALERT TONE SELECTION Select the Call Alert tones that you want to sound
when you transmit a Direct Call.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select CALL TONE in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press the MENU button. 3. Use
the UP/Down Arrow to select from one of the 10 different Call Tones. 4. Press
Menu to accept the setting.
BACKLIGHT SELECTION and SCREEN COLOR SELECTION
VIBRATE ALERT Vibrate Alert will vibrate the radio instead of sounding tones
to alert you when receiving a Direct Call or Group Call from another radio
that is compatible with your radio’s Vibrate function. The other, calling
radio does not need to be set for Vibrate in order for you to choose Vibrate
alerting for your radio.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select VIBRATE in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press the MENU button. 3. Use the
UP/Down Arrow to turn Vibrate Alert ON or Off.
The Vibrate Alert Icon will remain on when the function is activated. 4. Press
Menu to accept the setting.
WHISPER MODE Whisper Mode allows you to speak softly into your microphone but
transmit at a higher voice volume level.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select WHISPER in the RADIO OPTIONS menu and press the MENU button. 3. Use the
UP/Down Arrow to turn Whisper Mode ON or Off.
The WI Icon will remain on when the function is activated. 4. Press Menu to
accept the setting.
MICROPHONE NOISE CANCELLATION Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can be applied
to the sound detected by the microphone before transmitting it to other
radios.
When On, ANC works to `keep’ sounds with the characteristics of voice but
suppress sounds interpreted as background noise. This is most helpful for
keeping your voice understandable when you are in a loud or noisy environment.
However, ANC may suppress desired sounds if you want receiving radios to hear
other voices or sounds occurring around you.
When Off, the radio will not suppress sounds detected by the microphone. This
is most helpful when transmitting in a quiet environment or when you want
receiving radios to hear other voices and sounds occurring around you.
However, the background sounds may make it harder to understand what you are
saying.
1. Select RADIO OPTIONS from the Top Menu and press the MENU button. 2.
Select TX NOISE CANCEL in the RADIO OPTIONS menu, and press the MENU
button. 3. Use Up/Down to select ANC as enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF)
DUAL WATCH PRO Dual Watch Pro allows you to scan two channels for activity.
The radio’s current channel will be used as the starting Primary channel (A),
and the Secondary channel (B) to be scanned will start with the channel set
through the menu. Refer to the following flowchart for configuration from Dual
Watch Pro menus.
1. Press the MENU button twice and increment to “DUAL WATCH PRO” then press
the MENU button.
2. Use the UP/Down Arrow to turn Dual Watch ON and select the second channel
to be scanned.
3. Once you have selected the primary channel, press the Menu button again to
select the secondary channel.
4. Once you have selected the Secondary channel, press the Menu button again
to accept the setting.
Privacy codes can only be set on Channels 1-22. Note that Dual Watch Pro
operation is not available while
in Group Mode. Exit Group Mode in order to use Dual Watch Pro.
5. When in Dual Watch Mode: The “DW” Icon will remain on. The radio display
will show the channel being scanned, A or B. Pressing the PTT will transmit on
the Primary (A) Channel. You can swap which channels are Primary (A) and
Secondary (B) by pressing the Up or Down arrow while scanning. The radio will
stop scanning when a transmission is received. Press the PTT to join the
conversation. The radio will resume Dual Watch Pro scanning after 5 seconds of
inactivity.
6. Press the SCAN button to turn Dual Watch Pro off and return to normal GMRS
operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have a problem that 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. 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. Any Adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified
technicians. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels:
30 GMRS Channels 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels
Operating Frequency:
462.5500-462.7250MHz 462.5625-462.7125MHz 467.5500-467.7250MHz
467.5625-467.7125MHz
Power Source:
7.4V 2400mAh Li-ion Battery
ACCESSORIES
Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com
AVP1 Over the Ear Headsets AVPH2 Closed Face Helmet Headset AVPH3
Surveillance Headsets AVPH4 Wrap Around the Ear Headsets AVPH5 Behind the
Head Headsets AVPH7 Camo Headsets with Boom Mic AVP-H8 Acoustic Throat Mic
AVPH10 – Should Speaker Mic
[Insert Mandatories]
FCC Statement: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by FCC
with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can
be well below the maximum value. Before a new model is a available for sale to
the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that is does not exceed
the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each product are
performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC. For body worn
operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with and accessory designated for this product or when
used with and accessory that contains no metal. To maintain compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna at least 1 inch
(2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna
pointed up and away from the face. The equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for and uncontrolled environment. In order to comply
with the FCC RF exposure requirement, the antenna installation must comply
with following: Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and
able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher
exposure limits. Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low
power transmitter. This product sends out radio frequency (RF) signals when
the Push-to-Talk(PTT) button is pressed. The device is authorized to operate
at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
References
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