Midland Radio LXT110 FRS/GMRS COMBINATION User Manual LXT110 Owner s Manual qxp
Midland Radio Corporation FRS/GMRS COMBINATION LXT110 Owner s Manual qxp
USERS MANUAL
LXT110
COVER PAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Introduction 4
Important Notice, FCC Licensing 5
LCD Display 6
Controls 6
Battery Installation 7
Installing the Belt Clip 7
Charging the Battery 8
Low Battery Level Indicator 8
Operating Your Radio 9 - 11
Troubleshooting Guide 12
Use and Care 12
Specifications and Frequency Charts 13
Warranty Information 14
MIDLAND Family Products 15
Accessories 15 - 17
Accessories Order Form 19
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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.
Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech
engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality
piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest
components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged
printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance for years to come.
Features
- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel
- Call Alert
- Scan Function
- Keypad Lock
- Auto Squelch
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Life Extender
- Battery Low Indicator
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The LXT110/80 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22,
which comprise the GMRS channels of the LXT110/80 Series. Serious penalties
could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as
stipulated in the Communications Act's 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 their
transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website:
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
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 being 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 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)
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.
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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.
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CONTROLS
LCD DISPLA
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1. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.
2. VOLUME METER – Indicates the
volume setting of the radio.
3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio
is receiving a transmission.
4. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the
battery level is low.
5. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX
mode is active.
6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band.
7. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit
voice communication.
8. SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter
SCAN mode. Press and hold to turn KEY
LOCK on/off.
9. UP and DOWN Button – Make
adjustments in MENU mode.
10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
11. ANTENNA
12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG. JACK
13. POWER / MODE Button – Press and
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.
14. MIC – Built-in microphone. mode.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your LXT110/80 Series radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or
a NiMH rechargeable battery. 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 Cover
by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the
radio.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown on the
Battery Compartment. 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 the
belt clip, making sure it locks into place.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
Press here and
push down to open
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip up into the slot on the back of
the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT
CLIP, lift the LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the belt clip down toward
the bottom of the radio.
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BELT CLIP
LATCH
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your LXT110/80 Series is equipped for using an rechargeable NiMH
battery which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the
radio charge jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about
12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend
charging the battery when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the
radios from the charger when the charge time expires.
1. Only use our NiMH battery.
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 INDICATOR
Your LXT110/80 Series has a LOW BATTERY ICON which
will only appear on the LCD display if the battery voltage level is low.
At this point, the battery needs to be charged for at least 12hrs.
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POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with
different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD
display will indicate the last channel selected.
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the button during
RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the
volume setting of the radio.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel.
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 RANGE
Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
lOver water
lOpen rural areas without obstructions
lFlat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
lBe sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
cause low power conditions
lBe sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
restricted by the FCC to low power
lBe sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
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LXT110/80 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART
SCAN
Your LXT110/80 Series can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter,
quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit.
Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any
active channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan.
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To
resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.
CALL ALERT
Your LXT110/80 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of
time. To send a call alert, press the PTT button twice rapidly. The TX
icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard
on the speaker for confirmation.
KEYPAD LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK
button for 4 seconds. The “Lo” icon will appear on the display. PTT will
still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad, a
“LF” icon will appear on the display.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
Press the MODE button once, and then the buttons to select one
of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the
PTT button or press the MODE button again to move to the next
feature setting.
Note : To communicate between two LXT110/80 Series radios, all
radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
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MENU Channel
1~22
VOX
On/Off
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VOX
Your LXT110/80 Series has a VOX function.
To turn VOX on, press the MODE button twice, the display shows
“VOX” blinking while below the “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by
pressing the buttons and push the PTT key or MODE button again
to confirm.
To turn VOX off, press the MODE button twice, the display shows
“VOX” blinking while below the “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by
pressing the buttons and push the PTT key or MODE button again
to confirm.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
Your LXT110/80 Series can be used with an optional external speak-
er/ microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use
an optional speaker / microphone or headset:
lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks
lPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust the
mic into your desired position.
Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH
battery thru the CHG Jack.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Cannot Receive
Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel
settings.
- 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 9)
Radio is not responding
to button presses - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"
(Page 10).
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.
Display is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.
Charger not functioning - Ensure the outlet where the wall adapter 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 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 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, please
call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can
be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for
service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
GMRS/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 channels
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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.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including
any antennas, chargers, or earphones. This warranty does not include
the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a
vehicle or other mounting. Performance of any obligation under this
warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, prepaid
freight, along with proof of purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in
the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions
thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.
Midland Radio Corporation
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Tel: (816) 241-8500
E-mail: mail@midlandradio.com
URL: www.midlandradio.com
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in
the form on the following page and mail it to our address.
AAVVPP-66
- 1 Dual Desk Charger
- 2 Rechargeable battery packs
- 1 AC Adapter
- 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter
- $39.99
AAVVPP-11
AAVVPP-HH11
AAVVPP-HH22
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- 1 Open Face Helmet
Microphone Kit
- $49.99
- 1 Closed Face Helmet
Microphone Kit
- $49.99
- 2 Over the Ear Mic.
Headsets w/ PTT
- $19.99
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AAVVPP-HH33
AAVVPP-HH44
AAVVPP-HH55
- 2 Behind the Head Headset
- $39.99
- 2 Ear Wrap Headset
- $39.99
- 2 Surveillance Headset
- $39.99
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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 to Midland Radio Corporation.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _____________________ State _____Zip Code _____________
Tel: ______________________ email: ___________________________
CC# _____________________ Type: __________ Exp. ____________
ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM
Mail To:
Midland Radio Corporation
Consumer Dept.
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
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Or Call 816.241.8500.
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To order online go to
www.midlandradio.com
Sub-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 1lb
and $64.25 for 2lbs or more).
Total $___________
Qty Item Price Total
AVP-1 $19.99
AVP-6 $39.99
AVP-H1 $49.99
AVP-H2 $49.99
AVP-H3 $39.99
AVP-H4 $39.99
AVP-H5 $39.99
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Call 816.241.8500
visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com
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