XT·70 DUAL BAND (PMR446/LPD) WALKIE-TALKIE * Depending on terrain › Instruction Guide up to 12Km*
Content of the package • • • • • 2 transceivers with belt clip 1 USB cable 1 double fast desktop charger 2 rechargeable battery packs 1000mAh 2 earphone mikes MA21L Coverage (referred to PMR frequency band) The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space. The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or a metallic constructions, the range can be reduced.
Main functions • Dual Band LPD/PMR transceiver Channels: 24 PMR446 (8+16 pre-programmed) + 69 LPD • Side Tone: end transmission noise muffler • Wide LCD display with backlight • Low battery indicator • Auto power save: automatic current economy circuit • 38 CTCSS and 83 DCS tones in TX and RX • CALL button with 5 tones selectable • Battery life up to 17 hours • Fast charger (4h) • Monitor function • BAby Sitter function • Buttons for the channel selection • Knob for volume adjustement • Out of range functio
Above all….Safety! Warnings ! Do not open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mechanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty. ! Do not use detergents, alcohol, solvents, or abrasives to clean the equipment. Just use a soft, clean cloth.
Identifying the parts 3 2 4 5 6 7 HL 8 DCSCTCSS 9 1 11 10 12 13 14 CALL 15 HL XT70 XT70 XT70 HL MENU CALL 20 HL DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS MON MON MENU SCAN MENU SCAN CALL 22 19 MON SCAN 16 16 17 21 23 18 HL 4| HL HL DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS DCSCTCSS XT70 user’s manual
LCD Display 1. Selected channel (P1-P8/9P-24P: PMR446 /1-69:LPD) 2. VOX - Function activated 3. - Keypad lock activated 4. H/L - Indicates the high / low power selection in transmission (only in PMR band) 5. - Battery status indicator 6. RX - Radio in rx mode (busy channel) 7. TX - Radio in transmission (PTT pressed) 8. - It appears when you are operating with the Out of range function 9. DCS/CTCSS - Type of sub-audio tone selected 10. Code of the selected CTCSS or DCS tone (CTCSS: 1-38; DCS: 1-83) 11.
Preparing the transceiver The radio can be recharged with different type of batteries: here below the possibilities. Note: To optimize the recharge process, we suggest you switch off the radio to recharge it. Recharging the NIMH batteries (3 x AA) Place your transceiver into the cradle of the desktop charger or connect the USB cable to the proper jack of the radio.
Installing/removing the battery pack 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the belt clip; Open the battery compartment as shown in picture 1; Remove or insert the battery pack; Close the battery cover and fix the belt clip.
Basic operations Turning on/off To turn on the transceiver, turn the VOLUME knob clockwise until you hear it clicks: the LCD display will light up and do an Auto-Test. Subsequently you will hear 2 beeps of different tones. To turn off the transceiver, turn the knob counter-clockwise until you hear another click. Volume control Turn the knob VOLUME to about half way and adjust it to a comfortable level as soon as you receive a signal.
Transmitting TOT Setting The TOT function is used to prevent a too long transmission. This function temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted. Once reached the preset timer (1 minute), the radio will be forced in reception mode. MON button (Monitor) The Monitor button is for temporarily excluding (opening) the squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the squelch permanently opened.
Power Save The battery power saving feature enables a reduction in the consumption of up to 50%; power saving comes on automatically when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds. When the batteries are discharged, bt LO appears on the display: replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack. MENU button Channel selection Press once the MENU button. The number of the channel will start flashing on the display.
Choosing high or low transmission power (PMR band) Batteries are drained more quickly during transmission. In order to extend the battery life you can select the low power when transmitting over short distances. Procedure: 1. Press the MENU button for 3 times and Pr H will be displayed. 2. Select L using the scroll buttons▲/▼. 3. Press PTT to confirm, or wait for 5 seconds. If you want to transmit a longer distance repeat the above procedure to select the high power. At step 2 select H.
ROGER BEEP (End transmission tone) When your transmission is finished (PTT released), XT70 gives out a sound that indicates to the other party that s/he can start talking. This function is enabled by default. To deactivate it: 1. Press the MENU button until the display shows “rb on”; 2. Using the scroll buttons ▲/▼ select “off” and “rb off” will be displayed; 3. To confirm the roger beep deactivation, press PTT button or wait for 5 seconds. CALL function XT70 can send 5 different call tones.
Automatic Out-of-Range By setting this mode a pair of XT70 is transmitting every 30 seconds a data control code. As soon as the contact between both units is getting lost and one radio doesn’t receive this data control code, the icon starts flashing in the display and you will hear a beep tone. Automatic Out of range Activation: Press MENU till the display shows “Or of”, select “Or on” (activated) with the ▲▼ buttons. Confirm the setting by pushing the PTT or wait for 5 seconds. The display will show .
Baby Sitter function XT70 is equipped with the “Baby Sitter” function. Press the MENU button till the display shows “Bs of”. Select with the scroll buttons ▲▼ the baby mode “b” or the sitter (parents) mode “p”. To confirm, press the PTT button or wait for 5 seconds. The display will show the selected mode and the icon . The baby channels “b” (from b1 to b9) have the VOX feature set on the highest sensitivity (1).
Troubleshooting and radio reset Your Midland XT70 is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance. If for some reason problems arise, refer to this chapter before contacting a service centre in your region. Reset If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction (improper symbols on the display, blocking of functions, etc.), it may not be experiencing a true failure, but rather a problem caused by external factors.
Technical specifications Channels...................................................................................... 24 PMR; 69 LPD Frequency range.................................. 446.00625 ÷ 446.09375MHz (PMR) ............................................................................. 433.075 - 434.775MHz (LPD) Channel spacing.................................................12.5 KHz (PMR); 25 KHz (LPD) Power supply.....................................................................
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Prodotto o importato da: CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l. Via. R.Sevardi 7- 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia www.midlandeurope.com L’uso di questo apparato può essere soggetto a restrizioni nazionali (per l’uso in Italia è richiesta una dichiarazione di possesso) . Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le istruzioni. Produced or imported by: CTE INTERNATIONAL s.r.l. Via. R.Sevardi 7 42124 Mancasale Reggio Emilia Italy Imported by: ALAN - NEVADA UK Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants.
