Midland Radio GXT740 Series Operating Your Radio, Power ON/OFF and Volume, About Range

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Model GXT740/785 Series

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 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons 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 Page Table of Contents Welcome to the world of Midland electronics FeaturesImportant NOTICE, FCC License Required for Gmrs Operation LCD Display ControlsInstalling the Belt Clip Battery InstallationCharging the Optional Battery Pack Battery Level IndicatorTo charge using a Desktop Charger Operating Your Radio Power ON/OFF and VolumeTransmitting and Receiving a Call About RangeMonitor GXT740/785 Series Quick Reference ChartScan Call AlertKeypad Lock Setting Privacy CodesDisplay Illumination Channel Selection GMRS/FRS BandSilent Operation Roger Beep end of transmission Tone Call Alert SelectionVibrate Alert Noaa Weather Alert Noaa Weather RADIO/SCANExternal SPEAKER/MICROPHONE Jack USE and Care Troubleshooting GuideGMRS/FRS Frequency Chart MHz SpecificationsNoaa Weather WX Radio Frequency Chart MHz Ctcss Privacy Codes Frequency Chart HzCode DCS Privacy Code ChartLimited Warranty Model GXT740/785 Series AVP-7 AccessoriesName Address City State Zip Code Tel email Accessories Order FormPage Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO Call Midland Radio Corporation