Midland Radio GXT808, GXT850, GXT800 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, USE and Care

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Model GXT800/808/850 Series®

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

No Power

- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries

 

 

 

 

Cannot Receive

- Confirm the radios have the same channel

 

Messages

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 9)

 

Radio is not responding

- Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"

 

to button presses

(Page 11).

 

 

- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then

 

 

on.

 

 

- Ensure accessory microphone is set properly

 

 

 

 

Display is dim

- Recharge or replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

Charger not functioning

- Contacts on the back of the radio may require

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

- Ensure the outlet where the charger 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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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 InstallationBattery Level Indicator Charging the Optional Battery PackTo charge using a Desktop Charger About Range Power ON/OFF and VolumeOperating Your Radio Transmitting and Receiving a CallCall Alert GXT800/808/850 Series Quick Reference ChartMonitor ScanDisplay Illumination Keypad LockChannel Selection GMRS/FRS Band 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 Roger Beep end of transmission Tone Silent OperationCall Alert Selection Noaa Weather Radio Vibrate AlertNoaa Weather Alert 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 Name Address City State Zip Code Tel email Accessories Order FormType Exp Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO Call Midland Radio Corporation