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Model LXT110/80 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Battery Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories Accessories Order Form 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 - 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 - 17 19 Page 3 www.midlandradio.
Model LXT110/80 ® Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big in 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 LXT110/80 ® IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States) The LXT110/80 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 LXT110/80 Series.
Model LXT110/80 ® LCD DISPLAY 1 4 2 5 3 6 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. CONTROLS 11 7 12 8 13 9 14 7. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. 8.
Model LXT110/80 ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your LXT110/80 Series radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or a NiMH rechargeable battery. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation 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.
Model LXT110/80 ® CHARGING THE BATTERY Your LXT110/80 Series is equipped for using an rechargeable NiMH battery 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 battery when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires. ! 1. Only use our NiMH battery. 2.
Model LXT110/80 ® OPERATING YOUR RADIO POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the / button during RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the volume setting of the radio.
Model LXT110/80 ® LXT110/80 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel VOX 1~22 On/Off SCAN Your LXT110/80 Series 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.
Model LXT110/80 ® VOX Your LXT110/80 Series has a VOX function. 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 / 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 / buttons and push the PTT key or MODE button again to confirm.
Model LXT110/80 ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel 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 9) Radio is not responding to button presses - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" (Page 10). - Radio might need to be reset.
Model LXT110/80 ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 CH. No 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH. Freq. 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 CH. No 17 18 19 20 21 22 CH. Freq. 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
Model LXT110/80 ® LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak or abuse. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any antennas, chargers, or earphones.
Model LXT110/80 ® ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. AVP-6 6 - 1 Dual Desk Charger 2 Rechargeable battery packs 1 AC Adapter 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter - $39.99 Page 15 www.midlandradio.
Model LXT110/80 ® AVP-1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 AVP-H H1 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 AVP-H H2 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 Page 16 www.midlandradio.
Model LXT110/80 ® AVP-H H3 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 AVP-H H4 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 AVP-H H5 - 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99 Page 17 www.midlandradio.
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Model LXT110/80 ® ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State _____Zip Code _____________ Tel: ______________________ email: ___________________________ CC# _____________________ Type: __________ Exp.
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
