~I OLAND ' "'• ·i'f .:1t: ..., - ..... ... "11''1:-f' ' .. ~· ""~ MOBILE rM GMRS 2-WAY RADIO MXT1 05 midlandusa.
~I OLAND Model MXT1 05 Table of Contents ·•·•·•··········•·•••·••••···········•···••·•············ •·•••·· 2 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 3 FEATURES ......................................................... ....................... . FCC NOTICE Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy •....•.•••....•..•..•..•..•..•.•.•........•..•....•. INSTALLING YOUR RADIO Preparation for Installation ......................................................... .
~I DLA N D ____.......;.._______ M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_0_5 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your MXT1 05 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high tech engineering. Designed for General Mobile radio Service (GMRS) operation, this compact package is big on performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components.
~I DLA N D ____________M_o_d_e_lM_X_T_1_0_5 FCC NOTICE The MXT105 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1-7 or 15-22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the MXT105. Serious penalties may result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
~I DLAN D ____________ M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_0_5 INSTALLING YOUR RADIO Preparation for Installation This radio may be installed in any 12-volt negative ground system vehicle Most current U.S. and Foreign vehicles use a negative ground system, but some older models and some newer large trucks may have a positive ground. Check the specifications for your vehicle before beginning installation. Generally, you have a negative-ground system if the negative (-) battery terminal is connected to the motor block.
~I DLAN D _______ _____M_o_d_e_lM_X_T_1_0_5 Installing the Mounting Bracket 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of each screw hole under the dash. Use a nail or other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations. / 2. Attach the bracket to the dash with the Phillips head sheet metal screws provided. Tighten the screws securely. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. 3. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_.0_5 Installing the Antenna The MXT1 05 includes a "magnetic mount" antenna, intended to be attached to the vehicle's roof, trunk or similar location. Specific installation requirements vary between vehicles. Use the following guidelines to install the antenna. *Where you locate your antenna does make a difference.* 1. Some general rules for antenna location that can aid radio performance. 2.
~I DLA N 0 ____________M_o_d_e_I_M_X_T_1_05 Electrical and Rear Panel Connections Refer to Rear Panel Connections for rear panel connector locations. NOTE: Radio antenna is installed separately. 1. The power cord supplied with the MXT105 is equipped with a cigarette lighter adapter for easy installation. Simply plug the connector into the vehicle's cigarette lighter.
~I D LAN o ____________M....,o.....d..-ei_M_X_T_1;....;0..;.5 Using an External Speaker The MXT1 05 provides a rear-panel jack for connection of an optional external speaker (purchased separately}. When selecting an external speaker, ensure the speaker has 8-ohm impedance and is rated for 4.0 watts. NOTE: When an external speaker is connected, the radio's internal speaker is automatically disabled. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .• Operating Controls 1. A Volume Up 2. ~ Channel Up 3. :: Menu and o-r, Lock 4.
~I DLA N D _____ _____ __ M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_0_5 LCD Display I 8 1. 2. (T~ ~ -·· n I~I ~ ' •• •• •• - • 0 •4>) Receiving Icon- Indicates the radio is receiving transmission from another user. 5 -CTCSS /.nr DCS Icon- Indicates a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digitally Coded Squelch (DCS) Privacy Code has been enabled for the currently selected channel. 3. (~ Scanning Icon- Indicates the "auto-scan" function is active. 4.
~ 1 D LAN o _______ ____. . . ;.;.M,;,; ;o. .; ; d.; .ei;. .; M;.;.;X;.;.T.;. .1;. ; 0. ;.5 OPERATING YOUR RADIO About Range Your MXT1 05 is designed to give you maximum operating range under optimum conditions . £AJlUJ~,, ,,,u----~ f .....a.uJ.. t L •!..('-- .. Maximum Range I No Sight Obstruction .!. JMedium Range I Partial Obstruction to Line of Sight l1 IJ.
~I DLAN D ________ _____M_o_d_e_lM_X_T_10_5 Power On/Off To turn the radio on and off: CD 1. With the radio off, press and hold the Power On/Off button for two seconds to turn the radio on. • The LCD display will show all icons for one second and then display the most recently selected channel. CD 2. With the radio on, press and hold the Power On/Off button for two seconds to turn the radio off. • The LCD display will go blank when the radio turns off.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____;.M;.;..o;;...d_e_I_M_X_T_10_5 • The RXITX J icon will show continuously on the LCD display while transmitting. 3. To receive a call, release the PTT button on the microphone. • The RX/TX icon will show on the LCD display when your radio is receiving a transmission . 4 . If necessary, press the Volume Up increase or decrease radio volume. 1\ or Volume Down V button to UTILITY FUNCTIONS Utility functions let you configure several operational parameters of the MXT1 0
~I D LAN 0 _______ _______,;.M;.;..o;...;d.;...;e..-I_M_X_T_10.;..;..5 To 11/ock" and 11Unlock" the keypad: 1. Be sure the radio is turned on (see Power On/Off) 2. Press and hold the Menu:: button for two seconds. • The Keypad Lock On icon will show on the ~CD display when the keypad is "locked." 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to "unlock" the keypad.
~I DLAN D _______ _____M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_0_5 4. Press the Volume Up 1\ or Volume Down decrease radio volume. V button to increase or 5. Once the radio volume has been adjusted to the desired level, briefly press and release the Monitor/Quiet Channel •4>) button to exit Monitor mode. NOAA Weather Radio/Scan Your MXT1 05 has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations.
~I D LAN o ____________M_o_de_I_M_X_T_1_0_5 Scanning for Active Channels Your MXT1 05 includes an "auto-scan" mode that continuously scans all 15 available channels for activity. Additionally, if desired, you can remove one or more channels from the list of scanned channels. To enter and exit ~~auto-scan" mode: 1. Be sure the radio is turned on (see Power On/Off) 2.
~I D LAN o ____________M_o_d_e_I_M_X_T_1_0_5 3. Press and hold the Scan (~button. • The selected channel is removed from the list of "scanned" channels and will not be included in "auto-scan." 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to return a removed channel to the list of "scanned" channels. "MENU"MODE FUNCTIONS The "Menu" mode provides access to the features and functions shown in the chart below. For additional utility functions, see UTILITY FUNCTIONS.
~I DLA N D ___________. . . ;.M.; .;. o; ;. ;d;.;. ;e;.;. I.;.;.M.;.; . X; . ; .T. ;.1.;. ; ;.05 When a transmission with the correct tone is received, the mute is removed and the voice audio can be heard. When the transmission ends the channel is muted again. Transmissions that do not have the correct tone are not heard. The MXT1 05 has 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes and 104 DCS codes), which can be applied to any channel. If desired, you can select a different Privacy Code for each channel.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M_o_d.-.e.;...lM._X_T_1...,0_..5 Adjusting Squelch Sensitivity The MXT1 05 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level of 00 is the most sensitive, which allows the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting of 09 requires very strong signals to open the squelch. To adjust the squelch sensitivity: 1. Press the Menu:: button to place the radio in "Menu" mode. 2. Use the Channel Up ...
~ 1 o LAN o ___________......;,;,M;..,;.o...;.;d..;.ei_M.;;.;.;X;.;.T...1_o...;;.s Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level The MXT1 05 provides two transmit power levels; HI and Lo. the Lo power level is generally suitable when operating under optimum conditions (see About Range). The HI power level is recommended to ensure you get maximum range from your radio. To adjust the transmit power level: 1. Press the Menu : : button to place the radio in "Menu" mode. 2. Use the Channel Up_.
~I DLAN o ____________M.-o....d....e-1M_X_T1_0_5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: DO NOT use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. DO NOT immerse the radio in water. 1. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the radio. 2. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience difficulties using your MXT1 05, refer to the following chart to correct common operation problems.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M_o_d_e_lM_X_T_1_0_5 SPECIFICATIONS Channels: 15 GMRS Channels and 10 NOAA Weather Channels Privacy Codes: Operating Frequency: Power Source: 38 CTCSS; 104 DCS UHF; 462.5500 - 462.725 MHz 13.8 VDC Nominal GMRS Frequency Chart Ch. Freq. {MHz) Ch. No. 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 462.6625 462.6875 6 462.7125 7 Ch 8 - 14 Reserved for FRS Ch. No. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ch. Freq. {MHz) 462.550 462.575 462.600 462.625 462.650 462.675 462.700 462.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M_od_e_I_M_X_T_1_0_5 CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Freq. Code 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 Freq. 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 Code 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Freq. 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 Code 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Freq 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 Code 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 DCS Privacy Codes Chart No.
~1D LAN o ______________;,M.;.;.o.;. d;;.;. ;e;.;.I.;.;;.M.;.;;.X;;..;.T. .;.1.;. .;;;.05 ~I OLAND 4 ( 2-Way Radios Weather Radios 2-Way Radios Emergency Crank Radios ' :;,' ~~ ,'- HD Wearable Video Cameras LXT I GXT Page 24 CB Radios midlandusa.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,;,;.M~o~d.;.ei;.....;M.;;.;.;X;...;;.T.;...1~0.-5 ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com MXTA5 3dB Gain Antenna $29.99 I. I .I -~ I For more Micro Mobiles and accessories, please visit our website at midlandusa.com midlandusa.
~I D LAND _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M_o_d_ei_M_X_T_1_0_5 LIMITED WARRANTY (United States) Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.
I OLA ND ® MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 816.241.8500 We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at: You(D Broadcast Yourself .. or by visiting us at: midlandusa.com Note: Features and Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
~I OLAND midlandusa.com MXT105 QUICK START GUIDE [ Volume Up ] [Channel Up) [ [ Power On/off ] Menu ) I // ~ 10 ~ B """ ' ./ e l I ;~n ~u . I-~-.
Instructions for application 1. Clean and dry the surface on the MicroMobile where you would like to apply the fastener 2. Peel the tape from the fastener and press firmly into place on the MicroMobile 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for applying the fastener to the surface of your vehicle *Be sure that the two sides of the fastener aline with one another* 3. The adhesive will.
® IDLAND MI~ MOBILE® GMRS 2-WAY RADIO
I ® L~ND MICRO MCBILE®-GMRS 2-WAY RADIO Microphone Flip-Frame Detachable Mount User choice for mount orientation Full 5 Watt Radio .--------• External Speaker Jack Antenna Jack Detachable Mount Power On/Off Monitor I Weather Channel (Press and hold for weather channels) Magnetic Mount Antenna i High Contrast (Backlit) LCD TALK TO OTHER HAND HELD GMRS RADIOS Reversible Channel Channel Scan With Controlled Frequency Synthesizer -t·l) 0 ~ ,.( (t· l (t.
~I OLAND Channels - 15 High/Low Power GMRS Channels Only; 1-7 & 15-22 10 Weather Channels Privacy Codes - 142 Channel Scan Weather Scan Manual Squelch Monitor Mode Keypad Lock Keystroke Tones External Speaker Jack Silent Operation Backlit Display (LCD) Digital Volume 12V Power Cord with Car Adapter (Included) MicroMobile• GMRS 2-Way Radio Flip-Frame Detachable Mount Mounting Hardware Microphone Microphone Holder 12V Power Cord with Car Adapter Magnetic Mount Antenna with 19FT.
~I OLAND © Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. .,,""""'rffWJ Weather and other hazard information NOA/( ! ~-_::.:.~. MXT105 brought to you by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. FCC license required . Made in China. 0 Visit midlandusa.
