MXT575
Model MXT575 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND............................…………………………………....…….3 FEATURES................………………………………………………………………………………………....3 FCC NOTICE................……………………..…………….……………………………………………..…..4 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy................………..……………………………………………........4 INSTALLING YOUR RADIO...............………………………………………………………………….…...5 Preparation for Installation.............…........…………………………………………....5 Installing the Mounting Bracket.............…...
Model MXT575 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Midland product. Your MXT575 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. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board.
Model MXT575 FCC NOTICE The MXT575 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, 15-22 or RP15-22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the MXT575. 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).
Model MXT575 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.
Model MXT575 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. Once the bracket is secured to the vehicle, slide the radio into the bracket.
Model MXT575 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA An external antenna (50Ω) is required for the MXT575. The antenna is 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 affects performance.* 1. Metal surfaces covered by fiberglass or vinyl may affect radio range. Avoid these locations. 2. Mount the antenna as high on the vehicle as possible.
Model MXT575 CONNECTING THE RADIO TO A POWER SOURCE 1. Connect the positive lead (RED wire with in-line fuse holder) to either (a) the fuse block or (b) directly to the positive post of the vehicle’s battery. NOTE: The fuse block is usually the most convenient connection point. The power cord positive lead can also be connected to the Accessory terminal on the fuse block or ignition switch, so the radio automatically turns off when the ignition is turned off. 2.
Model MXT575 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS MICROPHONE CONTROLS 1. LCD Display 2. Speaker Mic Jack 3. Menu Button 4. Call Button 5. Volume Buttons 6. Lock Button 7. Microphone 8. WX Button 9. Monitor Button 10. Scan Button 11. Transmit / Receive Indicator 12. Power button 13. PTT button 14. Channel up 15. Channel down 15 12 14 13 midlandusa.
Model MXT575 FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. Microphone Jack 2. USB-C Port 1 Page 10 2 midlandusa.
Model MXT575 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. Antenna Jack 2. External Speaker Jack 3. Intercom Jack 2 3 1 midlandusa.
Model MXT575 LCD DISPLAY 12 1. Channel Icon - Shows the selected transmit/receive channel. 2. Receiving Icon - Indicates the radio is receiving a transmission from another user. 3. Repeater Icon - Indicates the channel is configured to operate through a repeater. 4. 5. user. Transmitting Icon - Indicates the radio is transmitting to another CTCSS Icon - Indicates a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System. Transmit Power Level Icon - Indicates the Power Level Setting. 6. 7.
Model MXT575 OPERATING YOUR RADIO About Range Your MXT575 is designed to give you maximum operating range under optimal conditions.
Model MXT575 POWER ON/OFF 1.To power on, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. You will hear a tone when the radio is on. • The LCD display will show all icons for one second and then display the most recently selected channel. 2. To power off, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. The LCD will go blank when the radio turns off.
Model MXT575 TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL IMPORTANT! To communicate between two MXT575 radios or any GMRS radio, both radios must be set to the same channel and privacy code (see Selecting a Privacy Code) selections.. 1.To transmit a call, press and hold the PTT button on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. • The TX/RX LED indicator will illuminate red while your radio is transmitting. • The TX icon will show continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
Model MXT575 LOCKING THE KEYPAD You can use the keypad “lock” function to prevent accidentally changing your radio’s settings. When the function is enabled, the current radio settings are “locked” in place. NOTE: When the “lock” function is enabled, the PTT button, Volume Buttons and the Call Button on the microphone remain active. 1. To “lock”, press and hold the LOCK button for two seconds. • The LCD will show “LC” for 1 second and the key lock icon will display on the LCD when the radio is “locked”. 2.
Model MXT575 SCANNING FOR ACTIVE CHANNELS Your MXT575 includes an “auto-scan” mode that continuously scans all 15 GMRS channels for activity. 1.Press the SCAN button to enter “auto-scan” mode. • Your radio will rapidly scan through the 15 GMRS channels and will pause on any active channel. • “Auto-scan” will resume when there has been no activity on the current channel for five seconds. 2.
Model MXT575 NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your MXT575 has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA Weather Scan function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels for the NOAA National Weather Service. To Enter and Exit Weather Scan: 1. Press and release the WX button to enter weather mode. 2. The radio will then scan all 10 weather channels and will lock on to the strongest weather channel in your area. 3.
Model MXT575 To Enable/Disable Weather Alert: 1. With Weather mode activated, press the SCAN button to exit scanning mode • The weather icon and active channel will stop flashing and will continuously be displayed on the LCD 2. Use the CHANNEL buttons on the microphone to select the desired Weather Channel 3. Press and hold the WX button to turn the Weather Alert on. • The weather icon will begin flashing and an “on” message will display on the LCD 4.
Model MXT575 MENU FUNCTIONS Menu functions let you configure several operational parameters of the MXT575 to suit your personal preferences. SELECTING A PRIVACY CODE Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digitally Coded Squelch (DCS) are systems that allow several users to share the same channel without disturbing each other. When CTCSS or DCS are enabled for a selected channel, the channel is muted to all incoming signals unless they carry the correct CTCSS or DCS tone.
Model MXT575 To set the privacy tone for receiving and transmitting on standard channels: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons knob to navigate to menu setting “Pt”. 2. To edit the privacy codes, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between “of”, “Ct”, or “dC”. • “oF” – privacy codes are disabled • “Ct” – CTCSS privacy codes (see CTCSS PRIVACY CODE CHART) • “dC” – DCS privacy codes (see DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART) 3.
Model MXT575 NOTE: “rC” and “tC” menu settings are only on repeater channels. NOTE: DCS Privacy Codes 100-104 are shown on the LCD display as A0-A4. NOTE: Selecting a Privacy Code of “oF” will disable the Privacy feature. NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled, and vice-versa. SELECTING A TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL The MXT575 provides up to 2 transmit power levels; Hi and Lo.
Model MXT575 SQUELCH SENSITIVITY The MXT575 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level (00) is the most sensitive, allowing the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting (09) requires very strong signals to open the squelch. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu setting “59” 2. To set the squelch sensitivity, press the LOCK button.
Model MXT575 CALL ALERT TONE Your MXT575 has five selectable call alert tones. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu setting “CA”. 2. To set the call alert tone, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05. • When scrolling through the five options, the sound will be played for you. 3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection.
Model MXT575 2. To enable the repeater channels, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between “oF” and “oN”. 3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE REPEATER CHANNEL SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGED. • When activated the repeater channels will be displayed as the channel number (Ex. 15, 16, 17, etc.
Model MXT575 2. To set the channel bandwidth, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between “bn” and “bw. Select “bn” for narrow band and “bw” for wide band. 3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE DISPLAY COLOR WILL NOT BE CHANGED. CHOOSING YOUR OUTPUT SPEAKER You can choose which speaker you would like to use for your audio. 1. Press and release the LOCK button. 2.
Model MXT575 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience difficulties using your MXT575, refer to the following chart to correct common operation problems. If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call our Midland customer service representatives at 816-241-8500 on Monday – Friday between 8 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service. PROBLEM No Power SOLUTION . Check vehicle power source (battery); replace as needed.
Model MXT575 SPECIFICATIONS Channels: 15 GMRS Channels and 8 Repeater Channels Privacy Codes: Receive Frequency: Transmit Frequency: Power Source: 38 CTCSS; 104 DCS UHF; 462.5500 ~ 462.725 MHz UHF; 462.550 ~ 467.725 MHz 13.
Model MXT575 GMRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) Ch. No. Ch. Freq. (MHz) Ch. No. Ch. Freq. (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 462.550 462.575 462.600 462 .625 462.650 462.675 462.700 22 462.725 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CH 8-14 Restricted to Portable Use Only GMRS REPEATER FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) Ch. Number TX Freq. (MHz) RX Freq. MHz) 15RP 467.5500 462.5500 16RP 467.5750 462.5750 17RP 467.6000 462.6000 18RP 467.6250 462.6250 19RP 467.6500 462.
Model MXT575 CTCSS PRIVACY CODE CHART Code Freq. Freq. Code Freq. Code 67.0 9 Freq. 91.5 Code 1 Code 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 Freq. 210.7 2 71.9 10 9 4.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.1 3 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.7 4 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.6 5 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.8 6 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.3 7 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192 .8 8 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.
Model MXT575 FCC WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Midland Radio Corporation 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Model MXT575 LIMITED WARRANTY (United States) Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any MXT575 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.
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MXT575 GMRS two-way radio MXT575 KEY FEATURES • Full 50 Watt Radio • 8 GMRS Repeater Channels for Increased Communication Range • Split-Tone Capable • Compatible with Midland FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkies • 15 Hi Power GMRS Channels • Fully Integrated Control Mic • 142 Privacy Codes • USB-C Port – Fast Charging • Power Hi/Mi/Lo Settings • NOAA Weather Scan + Alert • Magnetic Mount Antenna • Channel Scan and Keypad Lock • Monitor Mode • Silent Operation • Speaker Mic Jack • GMRS License Required 1 Year Warranty
MXT575 Specs UPC Code 0-46014-50974-0 Product Size (H x W x D) 5.5” x 1.5” x 7.3” Product Weight (lbs) 3 Gift Box Size (H x W x D) 14” x 9.5” x 2.
