Midland Radio GXT550 Series Operating Your Radio, Power ON/OFF and Volume, About Range

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Model GXT500/550 Series

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OPERATING YOUR RADIO

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME

Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a self-test message for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.

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 GXT 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 PackLOW Battery Level Indicator Power ON/OFF and Volume Operating Your RadioTransmitting and Receiving a Call About RangeScan GXT500/550 Series Quick Reference ChartMonitor Call Tone Keypad LockDisplay Illumination Channel Selection GMRS/FRS BandEVOX Hands-free Transmission Setting Privacy CodesTransmit TX Power Level Selection Vibrate Alert Roger Beep end of transmission ToneWeather WX Band Receiver Call Tone SelectionSilent Operation External SPEAKER/MICROPHONE Jack USE and Care Troubleshooting GuideProblem Solution Privacy Codes Frequency Chart Hz SpecificationsGMRS/FRS Frequency Chart MHz Limited Warranty Accessories AVP-1$19.95 AVP-4Accessories Order Form City State Zip CodeMidland Radio Corporation Clay St Kansas City MO Call