Midland Radio GXT800, GXT850 Keypad Lock, Display Illumination, Channel Selection GMRS/FRS Band

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Model GXT800/808/850 Series

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KEYPAD LOCK

To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION

During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU, MON/SCAN, and / button is pressed.

CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)

Press the MENU 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 MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

USING THE RADIO IN GROUP MODE

Your GXT800/808/850 Series has GROUP MODE function which lets you make direct callsto other people within the group without alerting the entire group.

In order to use the GROUP MODE function you need to set the following in your radio:

Set the radio to Group Mode Set a Group Code

Set the ID

Set the Caller ID

Set the Ring Tone

!Note : To communicate between two GXT800/808/850 Series radios in Group Mode, the radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Group Code selections.

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Contents TRA Talk Page Table of Contents Welcome to the world of Midland electronics FeaturesModel GXT800/808/850/850 Series Controls LCD DisplayInstalling the Belt Clip Battery InstallationTo charge using a Desktop Charger Charging the Optional Battery PackBattery Level Indicator About Range Power ON/OFF and VolumeOperating Your Radio Transmitting and Receiving a CallCall Alert GXT800/808/850 Series Quick Reference ChartMonitor ScanChannel Selection GMRS/FRS Band Keypad LockDisplay Illumination Setting the Caller ID Number Setting the Radio to Group ModeSetting Group Codes Setting the ID NumberMaking a Direct Call Setting the Ring ToneSetting Privacy Codes Setting the Radio to Standard ModeTransmit TX Power Level Selection Call Alert Selection Silent OperationRoger Beep end of transmission Tone Noaa Weather Alert Vibrate AlertNoaa Weather Radio External SPEAKER/MICROPHONE Jack USE and Care Troubleshooting GuideCtcss Privacy Codes Frequency Chart Hz SpecificationsGMRS/FRS Frequency Chart MHz Noaa Weather WX Radio Frequency Chart MHzDCS Privacy Code Chart Limited Warranty $19.99 Accessories$49.99 $39.99 Model GXT800/808/850 Series Type Exp Accessories Order FormName Address City State Zip Code Tel email Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO Call Midland Radio Corporation