Midland Radio LXT118P GMRS / FRS User Manual LXT118 Owner s Manual Front Rev E qxp
Midland Radio Corporation GMRS / FRS LXT118 Owner s Manual Front Rev E qxp
User Manual
Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your
2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. Designed for
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is
big on 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.
LCD DISPLAY1. 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.
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CONTROLS
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 sand DOWN tButtons – 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.
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 radios operate 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 radios. 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.
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 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. 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.
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.
MMIIDDLLAANNDD RRAADDIIOO CCOORRPPOORRAATTIIOONN
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable
batteries. The belt clip should be removed 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
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BELT CLIP
LATCH
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your radio is equipped for using rechargeable NiMH batteries 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 batteries when the low
battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the
charge time expires.
1. Only use our NiMH batteries.
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.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
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 to
your desired position.
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SPK MIC
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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. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the ss\ttbuttons
during RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the
volume setting of the radio.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
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.
SCAN
Your radio 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 radio can transmit a call alert. To send, 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
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 ss\ttbuttons 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 radios, all radios in your group must
be set to the same channel.
VOX
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
ss\ttbuttons and push the PTT key or the 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
ss\ttbuttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
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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.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the defective 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.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained
by returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to
your dealer in Canada.
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty
rights may be provided by law in some areas.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or Rechargeable NiMH batteries
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
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.
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AVP-H5 $39.99
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TH1 $39.99
TH2 $99.99
TH3 $29.99
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AVP-HH2 AVP-HH7
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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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Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com or by filling in the
form on the following page and mailing it to the address on the form.
- 2 Surveillance
Headsets
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Head Headsets
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Tube
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TH1 TH2
TH3 TH4
- Earphone Mic
with Boom
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- Earphone Mic
with PTT
- $29.99
- Tactical Action
Boom Mic with
Tactical PTT
- $99.99
- Action Throat
Mic with
Tactical PTT
and Pneumatic
Earphone
- $109.99
TACTICAL
HEADSETS
IMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.