Midland Radio GXT555 FRS/ GMRS Combination User Manual GXT555 Owner s Manual qxp

Midland Radio Corporation FRS/ GMRS Combination GXT555 Owner s Manual qxp

users manual

Model GXT555Page 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 10Troubleshooting Guide 11Use and Care 11Specifications and Frequency Charts 12Warranty Information 13MIDLAND Family Products 14Accessories 14Accessories Order Form 15
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 - eVOX- Silent Operation- Power High / Power Low Settings- Speaker / Microphone Jacks- 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 GXT555
Page 4 www.midlandradio.comIMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATIONThe GXT555 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 GXT555. 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:www.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/licensing.htmlExposure To Radio Frequency EnergyYour Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being toradio 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 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 populationor uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of thetime. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only whentransmitting.Model GXT555
Page 5 www.midlandradio.comCONTROLSLCD DISPLAY1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates thebattery level is low.2. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX 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 LO TX Powersetting. 10. MIC – Built-in microphone.11. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.12. ANTENNA.13. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.14. MENU Button – Press to access Menumode. 15. eVOX Button – Press to activate/ deactivate the eVOX function.16. UP and DOWN Button – Makeadjustments in MENU mode.12345678910111615141312Model GXT555
Page 6 www.midlandradio.comBATTERY INSTALLATIONYour GXT555 radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or anoptional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (seebelow) 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 Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace thebelt clip, making sure it locks into place.BATTERYCOMPARTMENTBATTERYCOMPARTMENTCOVEROne Battery inserted in this slotPress here and push down to openModel GXT555INSTALLING THE BELT CLIPTo install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the backof the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELTCLIP, press the LOCK TAB down , then gently pull the belt clip uptoward the top of the radio.
Page 7 www.midlandradio.comCHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACKYour GXT555 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.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.LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORYour GXT555 has a LOW BATTERY ICON which will onlyappear on the LCD display if the battery voltage level is low. At thispoint, the battery needs to be charged for at least 12hrs.Model GXT555!
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Rotate 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 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a“self-test” message for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate thelast channel selected.TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL To 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 GXT555 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 GXT555
Page 9 www.midlandradio.comGXT555 QUICK REFERENCE CHARTModel GXT555MENU Channel1~22Silent OperationOn/OffDISPLAY ILLUMINATION During 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 SELECTION :Your GXT555 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.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.comeVOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your GXT555 has eVOX (hands-free transmission) function.To turn eVOX on, press the eVOX button . The display shows “VOX”on the upper left corner of the display. To turn eVOX off, press the eVOX button . The “VOX” on the upper leftcorner of the display will disappear.SILENT OPERATION Your GXT555 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.EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK :Your GXT555 can be used with an optional external speaker / micro-phone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use anoptional speaker / microphone or headset:lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jackslPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust themic into your desired position.Model GXT555
Page 11 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.Charger not functioning - Contacts on the back of the radio may require cleaning. - Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged into 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 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 GXT555TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Page 12 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 GXT555
Page 13 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.This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, orantennas, which may be a part of or included with the warrantedproduct, or the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of theproduct in a vehicle or other mounting.Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained byreturning the warranted product, freight prepaid, along with proof ofpurchase to:Midland Radio CorporationWarranty Service Department1120 Clay StreetNorth Kansas City, MO 64116This 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 Corporation1120 Clay StreetNorth Kansas City, MO 64116Tel: (816) 241-8500E-mail: mail@midlandradio.comURL: www.midlandradio.comModel GXT555
Page 14 www.midlandradio.comModel GXT555ACCESSORIESAccessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill inthe form on the following page and mail it to our address.AVP-1AVP-4- 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT- $19.95- 1 Dual Desk Charger- 2 Rechargeable battery packs- 1 AC Adapter- 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter- $39.95
Model GXT555Page 15 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-1 $19.95AVP-4 $39.95Mail To:Midland Radio CorporationConsumer. Dept.1120 Clay St.N. Kansas City MO 64116----------------Or Call 816.241.8500. ----------------To order online go to www.midlandradio.comSub-Total ___________Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ___________S & H (U.S. only) _____ $14.95Total $___________
Page 16 www.midlandradio.comMIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION1120 Clay St.N. Kansas City MO 64116Call 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.Model GXT555Rev 3

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