Midland Radio GXT720 Series, GXT775 Series owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, USE and Care

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Model GXT720/775 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 8)

 

Radio is not responding

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

 

to button presses

(Page 10).

 

 

- 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 Features Welcome to the world of Midland electronicsImportant NOTICE, FCC License Required for Gmrs Operation Controls LCD DisplayBattery Installation Installing the Belt ClipBattery Level Indicator Charging the Optional Battery PackTo charge using a Desktop Charger Power ON/OFF and Volume Operating Your RadioTransmitting and Receiving a Call About RangeGXT720/775 Series Quick Reference Chart MonitorScan Call AlertSetting Privacy Codes Keypad LockDisplay Illumination Channel Selection GMRS/FRS BandSilent Operation Call Alert Selection Roger Beep end of transmission ToneVibrate Alert Noaa Weather RADIO/SCAN Noaa Weather AlertExternal SPEAKER/MICROPHONE Jack Troubleshooting Guide USE and CareSpecifications GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart MHzNoaa Weather WX Radio Frequency Chart MHz Ctcss Privacy Codes Frequency Chart HzDCS Privacy Code Chart Limited Warranty Model GXT720/775 Series Accessories AVP-H3AVP-7Accessories Order Form Name Address City State Zip Code Tel emailPage Midland Radio Corporation Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO Call