LXT114 Series
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Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your
IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The LXT114 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the LXT114 Series. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also
GMRS/FRS Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD DISPLAY
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CONTROLS
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1.TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal.
2.VOLUME METER – Indicates the volume setting of the radio.
3.RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission.
4.LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low.
5.VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
6.CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band.
7.PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication.
8.SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.
9.UP s and DOWN t Button – Make adjustments in MENU mode.
10.SPEAKER –
11.ANTENNA
12.EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG. JACK
13.POWER / MODE Button – Press and hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. Press momentarily to access Menu mode.
14.MIC –
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
-United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2
-American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
-Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95.
-National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986
-International Commission on
1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your LXT114 Series radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or a NiMH rechargeable batteries. The belt clip should be removed to ease installa- tion or removal of the batteries.
To install the batteries:
1.With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.
2.Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown on the Battery Compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit.
3.Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place. BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
Press here and push down to open
BELT CLIP
LATCH
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your LXT114 Series is equipped for using rechargeable NiMH batteries which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the batteries when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the
!1. Only use our NiMH batteries.
2.Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.
3.For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.charger when the charge time expires.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK | SPK | |
To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset: | ||
• Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks |
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• Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into | MIC | |
your desired position. | ||
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\t button during RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the volume setting of the radio.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
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.
SCAN
Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.
CALL ALERT
Your LXT114 Series can transmit a call alert. To send, press the PTT button twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
KEYPAD LOCK
Press the LOCK button for 4 seconds. The “Lo” icon will appear on the display. PTT will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad, a “LF” icon will appear on the display.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
Press the MODE button once, and then the s\t buttons to select one of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press the MODE button again to move to the next feature setting.
Note : To communicate between two LXT114 Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
VOX
To turn VOX on, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX” blinking while below the “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the s\t buttons and push the PTT key or MODE button again to confirm.
To turn VOX off, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX” blinking while below the “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the s\t buttons and push the PTT key or MODE button again to confirm.
