Midland Radio XT511A GMRS / FRS User Manual XT511 Manual Rev F1 Layout 1

Midland Radio Corporation GMRS / FRS XT511 Manual Rev F1 Layout 1

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User Manual

Model XT511A SeriesPage 3 midlandusa.comTABLE OF CONTENTS 3Welcome to the World of Midland 5Features 5FCC Notice 6LCD Display 7Controls 8Battery Installation 9Installing the Shoulder Strap 9Charging the Battery Pack 10Battery Level Indicator 11Selecting the Power Source 11Operating Your Radio 11Setting the Radio to GMRS/FRS Mode 11Power On/Off and Volume 11Transmitting and Receiving a Call 11About Range 12MENU Mode Functions 12XT511A MENU Mode Quick Reference Chart 12Channel Selection (GMRS/FRS Band) 13Monitor 13Scan 13Call Alert 13SOS Siren 13Keypad Lock 14Display Illumination 14Setting Privacy Codes 14Transmit (TX) Power Level Selection 14VOX (Hands-free Transmission) 15Silent Operation 15Roger Beep (End of Transmission) Tone 15Call Alert Selection 16 Dual Watch 16NOAA Weather Radio / Scan 17NOAA Weather Alert 17
Model XT511A SeriesPage 4 midlandusa.comSetting the Radio to AM/FM Receiver Mode 18Channel Selection (AM/FM Band) 18Setting the Radio to Clock Mode 18Changing the Hour Setting 19Changing the Minute Setting 19Setting the Alarm Clock 19Alarm Clock Snooze 19Using the Flashlight 20External Speaker/Microphone Jack 20USB Jack 20Troubleshooting Guide 21Use and Care 21Specifications 22GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart 22NOAA Weather (WX) Radio Frequency Chart 22CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart 23DCS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart 23Limited Warranty (United States and Canada) 24Accessories 25MIDLAND Products 26ISED Notice 26FVIN Information 26
Model XT511A SeriesPage 5 midlandusa.comWelcome to the world of Midland electronicsCongratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product.Your two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering andis designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation. It is aquality piece 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 Channels - 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)- AM/FM Receiver- VOX- Selectable Call Alerts- NOAA Weather Scan - NOAA Weather Radio- NOAA Weather Alert - Scan Function- Monitor Function- Roger Beep Tone- Silent Operation- Key Pad Lock- Power HI/LO Settings- Flashlight- SOS Siren- Clock/Alarm Clock Function- Dynamo Crank Battery Charge Capability- USB Jack (For Mobile Phone Charging)- Speaker/Microphone Jacks- Battery Meter/Battery Low IndicatorThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference,and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesiredoperation.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.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 6 midlandusa.comIMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)The XT511A operate 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 radios. Serious penalties could result from unlicenseduse of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in theCommunications Acts 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 yourtransmission 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 andinternational standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings 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 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) 1998To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population oruncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of thetime. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only whentransmitting.Body-Worn OperationIf you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland-supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product.Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceedFCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessoriessupplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 7 midlandusa.comLCD DISPLAY1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON –Indicates the NOAA Weather Alert functionis on.2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio istransmitting a signal.3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio isreceiving a transmission.4. DUAL WATCH ICON – Indicates the DualWatch function is on.5. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –Indicates TX Power setting (H/L)6. CLOCK AM/PM ICON – Indicates theclock is set in AM or PM.7. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band). This is also used to indicate in partthe current AM/FM receiver frequency setting and the current clock setting. 8. AM/FM RECEIVER ICON – Indicatesradio is in AM or FM receiver mode. 9. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Codeselected by user (oF~38/oF~83). This 2digit readout is also used to display AM/FM receiver frequency and for the clockfunction.10. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX modeis active.11. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEYLOCK mode is on.12. SCAN ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Scan mode.13. KEY TONE ICON – Indicates radio’s KeyBeep Tone is on.14. BATTERY METER – Indicates thebattery level.15. ROGER BEEP ICON – Indicates radio’sRoger Beep Tone is on.16. ALARM CLOCK ICON – Indicates whenthe Alarm Clock is on. 17. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON– Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. 18. PRIVACY CODE ICON – IndicatesPrivacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).115141312111098765432181716
Model XT511A SeriesPage 8 midlandusa.comCONTROLSNOAA’s National Weather Service19. ANTENNA20. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – Press to turn on the Monitor function in GMRS mode. Press and hold to turn alarm on/off in Clock mode. 21. SCAN/MINUTE Button – Press to set theScan mode on/off in GMRS mode. Press tochange the Minute setting in Clock mode.22. LOCK/CALL / HOUR Button – Press and hold to set the key pad lock on/off in GMRS mode. Press to send a CALL Alert signal in GMRS mode. Press to change the Hour setting in Clock mode.23. FLASHLIGHT – Built-in flashlight.24. USB JACK – used for charging mobile phone thru the Dynamo Crank.25. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK26. EXTERNAL CHARGER JACK – Whenusing the AC or DC Adapter the recharge-able battery pack MUST be installed. 27. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.28. MENU Button – Press to access Menumode in GMRS/FRS and WX mode. Pressand hold for 5 seconds to activate the SOSSiren.29. PTT/SELECT/SNOOZE Button – Pressand hold to transmit voice communicationin GMRS mode. Press to confirm the selection in MENU and Clock mode. Press to activate SNOOZE function in Clock mode.30. DYNAMO CRANK HANDLE – Rotateclockwise or counter-clockwise to chargethe NiMH battery pack.31. BAND SWITCH – used to switch between AM/FM/WX/GMRS mode.32. TUNING KNOB – Rotate clockwise/ counter-clockwise to make adjustment in the MENU mode. It can also make adjusment in the Clock and AM/FM receiver mode.33. BATTERY SOURCE SWITCH – used to switch between Alkaline and Recharge- able NiMH batteries.34. LIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH – used to turnthe FLASHLIGHT on/off.35. TONE CONTROL KNOB – Turn clock-wise or counter-clockwise to increase ordecrease the tone.36. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clock-wise to turn the power on and increase thevolume level. Turn counter-clockwise todecrease the volume level and turn thepower off.37. MIC – Built-in microphone.19363534333231302928272625242322212037
Model XT511A SeriesPage 9 midlandusa.comBATTERY INSTALLATIONYour radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or a NiMHbattery pack. Please ensure the rechargeable NiMH battery pack isinstalled in the radio before using the AC or DC adapters. To install the batteries:1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover bypressing down the Battery Cover Lock Tab until it unlocks and lifting it out from the radio.2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing thebatteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit. Also install the NiMH battery pack as shown below.3. Return the Battery Cover by pushing it down into the back of the radio until the Battery Cover Lock Tab locks into place. INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAPTo install the SHOULDER STRAP, slide the SHOULDER STRAPCLIP down into the metal pins on the top of the radio until it locks intoplace. To remove the SHOULDER STRAP, press the SHOULDERSTRAP CLIP tab down, then remove it from the radio.Battery Cover Lock TabAlkaline BatteriesNiMH Battery PackBattery CompartmentBattery Cover
Model XT511A SeriesPage 10 midlandusa.comYour radio is equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery packwhich can be recharged using an AC wall adapter (included) or a DCadapter (included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend chargingthe battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radiofrom the charger when the charge time expires. For the location of theCHARGING JACK see page 20.In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it isrecommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 hours with the radio turned OFF.You can also charge the rechargeable NiMH battery pack using theDynamo Crank. To charge using the Dynamo Crank rotate rapidly theDynamo Crank handle clockwise or counter-clockwise. To get the best charging condition, charge the battery pack thruthe Dynamo Crank with the radio turned OFF. Speed and length oftime of cranking will determine the charge of the NiMH BatteryPack. Two minutes of cranking gives up to 5 minutes of radio usetime (receiving and monitoring only).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.CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK!Shoulder StrapMetal PinMetal Pin Shoulder Strap ClipShoulder Strap Clip
Model XT511A SeriesPage 11 midlandusa.comPOWER 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 LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display willindicate the last channel/frequency selected.SETTING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODETo set your radio to GMRS/FRS mode, move the BAND switch inGMRS/FRS position. The LCD will show the current GMRS/FRSchannel setting.TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALLTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the samechannel and Privacy Code.1. 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.When using a HAND MIC, press and hold the PTT button on the side of the HAND MIC and speak in a normal voice.For maximum clarity, hold the HAND MIC 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.OPERATING YOUR RADIOBATTERY LEVEL INDICATORYour radio has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that showsthe battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, thestronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the BatteryShell icon will flash in the display indicating your batteriesshould be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack.SELECTING THE POWER SOURCEYour radio can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeableNiMH battery pack. Just set the BATTERY SOURCE switch to either“Alkaline” or “Rechargeable” (for NiMH battery pack) mode.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 12 midlandusa.com2. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appearon the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.ABOUT RANGEYour XT511A Series radios are designed to give you maximum rangeunder optimum 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 willcause 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.lBe sure to point the ANTENNA upward.MENU MODE FUNCTIONSXT511A MENU MODE QUICK REFERENCE CHARTMENU VOXPrivacy PowerH/LWX Channel1~10Call Alert1~10Roger BeepOn/OffoF/1~9CTCSSDCS1~381~83Dual WatchoF/1~22WX AlertOn/OffSilent OperationOn/OffPrivacyCTCSSDCS1~381~83Only when Dual Watch is ONHour Setting12hr AM/PMMinute Setting0~59Alarm Hour Setting Alarm Minute Setting0~59Clock/Alarm Clock Function12hr AM/PMWX Scan1~10Press and holdthe MENU button for 5 secondsSOSMENUoF/CTCSS/DCS oF/CTCSS/DCS
Model XT511A SeriesPage 13 midlandusa.comCHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)Turn the TUNING knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select oneof the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. MONITORPressing the MONITOR button will let you check activity on yourcurrent channel before transmitting. This could also be used to adjustthe volume level of the radio when it is not receiving a signal.Press the MONITOR button again to get out of MONITOR mode.SCANYour radio can scan all 22 channels for any activity. To enter, pressthe SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio willrapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel.Your radio will stay on the active channel as long as the signal ispresent and will resume scanning 5 seconds after the signal is nolonger present.When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, thescanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, press the SCAN button.CALL ALERTYour radio can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. To senda call alert, press the CALL/LOCK button. The TX icon will appearwhile transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on thespeaker for confirmation. Your radio has 10 call alert selections. SOS SIRENTo activate the SOS SIREN function, press and hold the MENUbutton for 5 seconds. The radio will send out a loud siren sound, thedisplay backlight will flash and the flaslight will flash; spelling out aS.O.S. pattern in Morse Code and a “Sos”icon will appear on thedisplay. To deactivate the SOS SIREN function press the PTT buttontwice. Press the PTT button twice to stop the SOS SIREN function. Warning: The SOS Siren is to be used only in the event of an emergency. Midland Radio Corporation is not responsibleif there is no response to the SOS Siren.!
Model XT511A SeriesPage 14 midlandusa.comKEYPAD LOCKTo avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press and hold theCALL/LOCK button for about 4 seconds. The LOCK icon will appearon the display. The PTT, CALL, and MONITOR function will still beactive. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.DISPLAY ILLUMINATIONDuring Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when theMENU, SCAN, or MONITOR button is pressed. It can also beactivated if the TUNING knob is turned.Note: In Clock Mode (Power Off) the display illumination can beactivated by pressing any button or when the Tuning knobis turned.SETTING PRIVACY CODESYour radio has 121 Privacy Codes available. The selected PrivacyCode may be different for each channel. To select a Privacy Codefor the current channel press the MENU button once, and then turnthe TUNING knob to select between oF/CTCSS/DCS. Then pressagain the MENU button, and then turn the TUNING knob to selectone of the 38 CTCSS Privacy Code or one of the 83 DCS PrivacyCode. The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate whetheryou set your Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm theselection, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to moveto the next feature setting.Note : If you select any CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa. Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature. To communicate between two XT511A Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Privacy Code selections.TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTIONYour radio has 2 power level settings. To select the power level onchannels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon willappear on the display. Then turn the TUNING knob to selectTRANSMIT POWER LEVEL (H: Hi or L: Lo). To confirm, press thePTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next featuresetting.!
Model XT511A SeriesPage 15 midlandusa.comWhen 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 FCCregulations.VOX (Hands-free Transmission)Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9).To turn the VOX on, press the MENU button until a “Vo”appears,while on the right, the “oF” setting appears. Turn the TUNING knobto make the VOX setting selections. To confirm, push the PTT key orpress the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.VOX will be more sensitive on the “1”setting than on the “9”setting.To turn the VOX off, press the MENU button until a “Vo”appears,while on the right, the current VOX setting appears. Select “oF” byturning the TUNING knob. To confirm, push the PTT key or press theMENU button again to move to the next feature setting.Note: For VOX Hands-free operation use Midland headset accessories or built-in internal microphone. Theaccessory hand mic is also intended for VOX mode use.SILENT OPERATIONYour radio has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all“beeps” and “tones” are disabled. To set the SILENT OPERATION, press the MENU button until thedisplay shows a “bP” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by turning the TUNINGknob. To confirm, push the PTT key or press MENU button to moveto the next feature setting.When the SILENT OPERATION is off, the icon will appear on thedisplay.ROGER BEEP (End of Transmission) TONEWhen the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm toother users that your transmission has finished. To set the ROGER BEEP tone, press the MENU button until thedisplay shows an “rb” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by turning theTUNING knob. !
Model XT511A SeriesPage 16 midlandusa.comTo confirm, push the PTT key or press the MENU button to move tothe next feature setting.When the ROGER BEEP tone is on, the RGB icon will appear on thedisplay.CALL ALERT SELECTIONYour radio has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (1~10).To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears and tothe right of the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting isdisplayed. Then turn the TUNING knob to make the CALL ALERTselections - the radio will emit a corresponding tone for eachselection. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button tomove to the next feature setting.DUAL WATCHYour radio has a DUAL WATCH function, to enable user to scan 2channels for any activity. The first channel will be the currentchannel/privacy code setting and the second channel will be theselected channel on the MENU.To turn on the DUAL WATCH function, press the MENU button untilthe display shows the DW icon and “oF” icon. Select the secondchannel by turning the TUNING knob. To select a Privacy Code forthe current channel press the MENU button once, and then turn theTUNING knob to select between oF/CTCSS/DCS. Then press againthe MENU button, and then turn the TUNING knob to select one ofthe 38 CTCSS Privacy Code or one of the 83 DCS Privacy Code. ThePrivacy Code icon on the display will indicate whether you set yourPrivacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm the selection,press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to thenext feature setting. The DW icon will remain on the display. The radio will rapidly scan the two channels selected and stop on anyactive channel. Your radio will stay on the active channel as long asthe signal is present and will resume scanning 5 seconds after thesignal is no longer present.To turn off the DUAL WATCH function, press the SCAN button. Thecurrent GMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the DW iconwill disappear on the display.Note: When the radio is in Dual Watch or Scan mode for GMRS, it will be overridden with a weather alert.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 17 midlandusa.comNOAA WEATHER RADIO / SCANYour radio has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable theuser to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function, to enablethe user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO. To turn the NOAA WEATHER SCAN on, move the BAND switch toWX position. The radio will go to WX Band mode and start scanningall 10 channels and stop on any active channel. The ALERT, SCANand the icon appears on the display while the radio is scanning.When the channel becomes inactive for 10 seconds the radio willresume scanning.To stop the NOAA WEATHER (WX) SCAN and set the channelmanually on the WX Band, press the SCAN button during NOAAWEATHER (WX) SCAN. The radio will stop scanning and stay on thelast active WX Band channel. While in WX Band mode press theMENU button and turning the TUNING knob to select one of the 10NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND channels. To confirm, press the PTTbutton or press the MENU button. To resume the NOAA WEATHER(WX) SCAN function, press the SCAN button again.To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, move the BAND switchfrom WX position to other position.NOAA WEATHER ALERT Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable youto automatically receive weather alert from designated NOAAstations. The NOAA WEATHER ALERT function is automatically on duringNOAA WEATHER SCAN function.To manually turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on, press theMENU button once while in WX Band. The ALERT icon will appearon the display while on the right an "oF" icon appears. Select "on"by turning the TUNING knob. To confirm, press the PTT or the MENUbutton. The radio will return to WX BAND and the ALERT icon willremain on the display. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal froma designated NOAA station while on WX mode, the radio will beepfor 20 seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the displaywhile the FLASHLIGHT and the display illumination will blinkaltogether. Afterwhich the radio will automatically go to NOAAWEATHER RADIO mode.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 18 midlandusa.comIf the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAAstation while on AM/FM or GMRS/FRS mode, the radio will beep for20 seconds while the ALERT icon will appear blinking on the displaywhile the FLASHLIGHT and the display illumination will blinkaltogether. In this case, the user should set the BAND switch to WXposition to listen for any weather alert broadcast.The ALERT icon will remain blinking on the display when itreceives a WX ALERT signal unless the BAND switch is set toWX mode or any button is pressed. This is to remind the userthat a WX Alert signal has been received, in case they missed it.To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENUbutton once while in WX Band. The ALERT icon will appear on thedisplay while on the right an "on" icon appears. Select "oF" byturning the TUNING knob. To confirm, press the PTT or MENUbutton.SETTING THE RADIO TO AM/FM RECEIVER MODETo set your radio to AM/FM RECEIVER mode, move the BANDswitch in AM or FM position. The LCD will show the current AM or FMchannel setting.Note: When switching from Weather or GMRS modes to AM or FMradio, you may notice a delay before the radio tunes into a station.This is normal operation and is not an indication the radio is notworking. You may also notice this delay when Powering the RadioON in AM or FM modes.CHANNEL SELECTION (AM/FM BAND)Turn the TUNING knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select theAM or FM frequency. Turning and holding the TUNING knob willmake the radio scan for the frequency continuously until it receives astrong signal. SETTING THE RADIO TO CLOCK MODETo set your radio to CLOCK mode, just turn the POWER/VOLUMEswitch to OFF. The display will show the current time setting.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 19 midlandusa.comCHANGING THE HOUR SETTINGTo change the hour setting of the clock, press the LOCK/CALL/HOUR button while in CLOCK mode, and the hour digit of the clockwill blink. Turn the TUNING knob to change the hour setting. Pressthe PTT/SELECT button to confirm.Note: The clock of the XT511A uses a 12-hour format, which meansthe clock will automatically change to AM or PM setting when youscroll at every 12:00 hour mark. CHANGING THE MINUTE SETTINGTo change the minute setting of the clock, press the SCAN/MINUTEbutton while in CLOCK mode, and the minute digit of the clock willblink. Turn the TUNING knob to change the minute setting. Press thePTT/SELECT button to confirm.SETTING THE ALARM CLOCKThe radio can also function as an ALARM CLOCK. To turn theALARM CLOCK on, press the ALARM ON/OFF button while inCLOCK mode. The icon will appear. To set the hour setting of the ALARM, press the LOCK/CALL/HOURbutton while in CLOCK mode, and the hour digit of the clock will blink.Turn the TUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press thePTT/SELECT button to confirm.To set the minute setting of the ALARM, press the SCAN/MINUTEbutton while in CLOCK mode, and the minute digit of the clock willblink. Turn the TUNING knob to change the minute setting. Press thePTT/SELECT button to confirm.To turn the ALARM CLOCK off, press the ALARM ON/OFF buttonwhile in CLOCK mode. The icon will disappear.ALARM CLOCK SNOOZE When the ALARM CLOCK goes off, you can activate the SNOOZEfunction by pressing the SNOOZE button. Everytime the SNOOZEbutton is pressed the ALARM CLOCK will go off again after 8minutes.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 20 midlandusa.comUSING THE FLASHLIGHTYour radio has a built-in FLASHLIGHT.To turn the FLASHLIGHT on, set the LIGHT switch to ON.To turn the FLASHLIGHT off, set the LIGHT switch to OFF.EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKYour radio can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. You canalso use the HAND MIC thru the SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK.To use an optional speaker/microphone or headset:lOpen the SPEAKER/MIC Jack 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 desiredposition.Note: When the HAND MIC is connected, all audio will play throughthe HAND MIC because it is a speaker mic. This is normal operation.USB JACKYour radio can be used to charge a mobile phone by the DYNAMOCRANK, AC, or DC Adapter thru the USB Jack.lOpen the USB Jack Rubber Cap on the side of the radio.lAttach a USB Charging Cable (not included) to the mobile phone.lConnect the other end of the USB Charging Cable to the USBJack of the XT511A.lRecharge the mobile phone battery by turning rapidly the DYNAMO CRANK, or by attaching the AC or DC Adapter in the Charging Jack.USB JACKEXTERNAL SPK/MIC JACKCHARGING JACKNote: Charging a mobile phone thru the USB Jack is intended for emergency purpose only. It is not intended for recharging a fully discharged battery.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 21 midlandusa.comPROBLEM SOLUTIONNo Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries.Cannot ReceiveMessages- Confirm the radios have the same channel and Privacy Code 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 12)Radio is not respondingto button presses- Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock onPage 13). - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.- Ensure accessory microhone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.Charger not functioning - Ensure the Charger Plug is installed in the radioproperly.- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged in is functioning properly.- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio properly.USE AND CARE1. 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.5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.If you have a problem which you believe requiresservice, please call first and speak with a servicetechnician at 816-241-8500. Many problems can beremedied over the phone without returning the unit forservice.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Model XT511A SeriesPage 22 midlandusa.comSPECIFICATIONSChannels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHzAM : 520kHz ~ 1710kHz - 10kHz stepsFM : 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz - 100kHz stepsPower Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable NiMH battery packGMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.1462.56252462.58753462.612511 467.63754462.637512 467.66255462.662513 467.687521 462.70006462.687514 467.712522 462.72507462.712515 462.55008467.562516 462.57509467.587510 467.612517 462.600018 462.625019 462.650020 462.6750NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 3 162.475 8 161.650 4 162.425 9 161.775 5 162.450 10 163.275 * Channels 8, 9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels
Model XT511A SeriesPage 23 midlandusa.comDCS PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART No. CODE No. CODE No. CODE 1 023 29 174 57 445 2 025 30 205 58 464 3 026 31 223 59 465 4 031 32 226 60 466 5 032 33 243 61 503 6 043 34 244 62 506 7 047 35 245 63 516 8 051 36 251 64 532 9 054 37 261 65 546 10 065 38 263 66 565 11 071 39 265 67 606 12 072 40 271 68 612 13 073 41 306 69 624 14 074 42 311 70 627 15 114 43 315 71 631 16 115 44 331 72 632 17 116 45 343 73 654 18 125 46 346 74 662 19 131 47 351 75 664 20 132 48 364 76 703 21 134 49 365 77 712 22 143 50 371 78 723 23 152 51 411 79 731 24 155 52 412 80 732 25 156 53 413 81 734 26 162 54 423 82 743 27 165 55 431 83 754 28 172 56 432 − − CTCSS CODES FREQUENCY CHART CODE Freq.CODE Freq.CODE Freq.CODE Freq.1 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 2 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 3 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 4 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 5 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 6 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 7 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 8 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 9 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2 31 192.8 32 203.5 33 210.7 34 218.1 35 225.7 36 233.6 37 241.8 38 250.3 IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved byMIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio isset up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against thelaw to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed thoselimitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
Model XT511A SeriesPage 24 midlandusa.comLIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada)Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair orreplace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which failsdue to a defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the initialconsumer purchase.This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse ofunauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any chargers,microphones, and cables.This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of theproduct in a vehicle or other mounting.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND TO THE DURATIONOF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ASPROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BELIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TONEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGEAND DEATH) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THEPRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE ORPROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHERFINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY ORINABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENTTHESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.For Product Purchased in the USA:Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning thewarranted product, prepaid freight, 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 have other rights,which vary from state to state.Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the UnitedStates 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 thewarranted product, along with proof of purchase, to your place of purchase inCanada.This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may beprovided by law in some areas within Canada.
Page 25 midlandusa.comModel XT511A SeriesAVPH2- Closed Face Helmet Headset KitAVP1- Over the Ear Headsets ACCESSORIESAccessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com.AVPH3- Surveillance HeadsetsAVPH5- Behind theHead HeadsetsAVPH4 - Wrap Around the EarHeadsetsAVPH7- CamoHeadsets with Boom Mic AVP-H8- Acoustic ThroatMic AVP7- Pair of Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery PacksAVPH10- Shoulder Speaker Mic
Model XT511A SeriesPage 26 midlandusa.comIMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'IndustrieCanada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitationest autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pasproduire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toutbrouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.FVIN Information: Vxxx. To verify the FVIN, press and hold theSCAN button while the XT511A is powered-off, then rotate theVOLUME Switch to power on the radio.Then the FVIN will be displayed in the LCD for about 2 seconds.
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