Midland Radio LXT420, LXT320 Operating Your Radio, Power ON/OFF and Volume, About Range

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Model LXT320/420 Series

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OPERATING YOUR RADIO

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME

Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 2 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.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL

To communicate, all radios in your group 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 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:

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 - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low power

Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.

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Contents TRA Talk Table of Contents Features Welcome to the world of Midland electronicsImportant NOTICE, FCC License Required for Gmrs Operation LCD Display ControlsBattery Installation Installing the Belt ClipTo charge using a Desktop Charger Charging the Optional Battery PackBattery Level Indicator Power ON/OFF and Volume Operating Your RadioTransmitting and Receiving a Call About RangeMonitor ScanCall Alert Keypad LockSetting Privacy Codes Channel Selection GMRS/FRS BandRoger Beep end of transmission Tone VOXVibrate Alert LXT420 Series only Call Alert Selection Silent OperationNoaa Weather Radio External SPEAKER/MICROPHONE Jack Troubleshooting Guide USE and CareSpecifications GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart MHzNoaa Weather WX Radio Frequency Chart MHz Privacy Codes Frequency Chart HzDCS Privacy Code Chart Limited Warranty Accessories $39.99$19.99 $49.99AVP-H3 Model LXT320/420 Series Accessories Order Form Name Address City State Zip Code Tel emailMidland Radio Corporation