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Model XT511 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Welcome to the World of Midland Features FCC Notice LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery Pack Battery Level Indicator Selecting the Power Source Operating Your Radio Power On/Off and Volume Setting the Radio to GMRS/FRS Mode Transmitting and Receiving a Call About Range MENU Mode Functions XT511 MENU Mode Quick Reference Chart Channel Selection (GMRS/FRS Band) Monitor Scan Call Alert SOS Siren Keypad Lock Displ
Model XT511 Series Setting the Radio to AM/FM Receiver Mode Channel Selection (AM/FM Band) Setting the Radio to Clock Mode Changing the Hour Setting Changing the Minute Setting Setting the Alarm Clock Alarm Clock Snooze Using the Flashlight External Speaker/Microphone Jack USB Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart NOAA Weather (WX) Radio Frequency Chart CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart DCS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart Limited Warranty Accessories MIDLAND Produc
Model XT511 Series Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on the purchase of your high quality MIDLAND product. Your two-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering and is designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation. 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 XT511 Series IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States) The XT511 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 radio.
Model XT511 Series LCD DISPLAY 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 15 7 16 8 17 9 18 1. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON – Indicates the NOAA Weather Alert function is on. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal. 3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. 4. DUAL WATCH ICON – Indicates the Dual Watch function is on. 5. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON – Indicates TX Power setting (H/L) 6. CLOCK AM/PM ICON – Indicates the clock is set in AM or PM. 7.
Model XT511 Series CONTROLS 19 28 29 20 30 21 31 22 32 23 33 24 NOAA’s National Weather Service 34 25 35 26 36 27 37 19. ANTENNA 20. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – Press to turn on the Monitor function in GMRS mode. Press and hold to turn alarm on/off in Clock mode. 21. SCAN/MINUTE Button – Press to set the Scan mode on/off in GMRS mode. Press to change the Minute setting in Clock mode. 22. LOCK/CALL / HOUR Button – Press and hold to set the key pad lock on/off in GMRS mode.
Model XT511 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or a NiMH battery pack. Please ensure the rechargeable NiMH battery pack is installed in the radio before using the AC or DC adapters. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by pressing down the Battery Cover Lock Tab until it unlocks and lifting it out from the radio. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown.
Model XT511 Series Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Clip Metal Pin Shoulder Strap Clip Metal Pin CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your radio is equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using an AC wall adapter (included) or a DC adapter (included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on.
Model XT511 Series BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Your radio has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the Battery Shell icon will flash in the display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack. SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE Your radio can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
Model XT511 Series To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Privacy Code. ABOUT RANGE Your XT511 Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Model XT511 Series CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND) Turn the TUNING knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select one of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. MONITOR Pressing the MONITOR button will let you check activity on your current channel before transmitting. This could also be used to adjust the volume level of the radio when it is not receiving a signal. Press the MONITOR button again to get out of MONITOR mode. SCAN Your radio can scan all 22 channels for any activity. To enter, press the SCAN button.
Model XT511 Series KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press and hold the LOCK/CALL button for about 4 seconds. The LOCK icon will appear on the display. The PTT and CALL function will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad. DISPLAY ILLUMINATION During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU/SOS, SCAN, or MONITOR button is pressed.
Model XT511 Series When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar , the TX Power will automatically switch from Hi(H) to Lo(L) level. ! Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per FCC regulations. VOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9). To turn the VOX on, press the MENU/SOS button until the VOX icon appears, while on the right, the “oF” setting appears. Turn the TUNING knob to make the VOX setting selections.
Model XT511 Series To confirm, push the PTT key or press the MENU/SOS button to move to the next feature setting. When the ROGER BEEP tone is on, the RGB icon will appear on the display. CALL ALERT SELECTION Your radio has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (1~10). To select, press the MENU/SOS button until the “CA” icon appears and to the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting is displayed.
Model XT511 Series NOAA WEATHER RADIO / SCAN Your radio 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 of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO. To turn the NOAA WEATHER SCAN on, move the BAND switch to the WX position. The radio will go to WX Band mode and start scanning all 10 channels and stop on any active channel.
Model XT511 Series If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA station while in AM/FM or GMRS/FRS mode, the radio will beep for 20 seconds, the ALERT icon will appear blinking on the display, and the FLASHLIGHT and the display illumination will blink together. If this happens, you should set the BAND switch to the WX position to listen for any weather alert broadcast.
Model XT511 Series CHANGING THE HOUR SETTING To change the hour setting of the clock, press the HOUR button while in CLOCK mode, the hour digit of the clock will blink. Turn the TUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press the PTT/SELECT button to confirm. Note: The clock of the XT511 uses a 12-hour format, which means the clock will automatically change to AM or PM setting when you scroll at every 12:00 hour mark.
Model XT511 Series USING THE FLASHLIGHT Your radio has a built-in FLASHLIGHT. To turn the FLASHLIGHT on, set the LIGHT switch to ON. To turn the FLASHLIGHT off, set the LIGHT switch to OFF. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your radio can be used with an optional external speaker/ microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. You can also use the HAND MIC thru the SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK.
Model XT511 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Cannot Receive Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel and Privacy Code 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 12) Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock on to button presses Page 14).
Model XT511 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz AM : 520kHz ~ 1710kHz - 10kHz steps FM : 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz - 100kHz steps Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable NiMH battery pack GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CH. Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 CH.
Model XT511 Series CTCSS PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART CODE Freq. CODE Freq. 1 67.0 11 97.4 2 71.9 12 100.0 3 74.4 13 103.5 4 77.0 14 5 79.7 15 6 82.5 7 85.4 8 CODE Freq. CODE Freq. 21 136.5 31 192.8 22 141.3 32 203.5 23 146.2 33 210.7 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3 9 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.
Model XT511 Series LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the exclusions set forth below, 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, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.
Model XT511 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com. AVP1 AVPH5 - Over the Ear Headsets - Behind the Head Headsets AVP7 AVPH7 - Pair of Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Packs - Camo Headsets with Boom Mic AVPH2 AVP-H8 - Closed Face Helmet Headset Kit - Acoustic Throat Mic AVPH3 AVPH10 - Surveillance Headsets - Shoulder Speaker Mic AVPH4 - Wrap Around the Ear Headsets Page 25 midlandusa.
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