Midland LX218 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
1. Install 3 AAA Batteries
2. To turn the radio on, press and hold the MENU/POWER
Button for 3 seconds
3. To select a channel, press and release the MENU button
once, then press the
UP/CALL or DOWN/LOCK buttons to select 1 of the 22
FRS channels
* Press the TALK button to exit the MENU
4. Press and hold the TALK button to talk
1. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~22 on FRS band (1~10 on Weather
Band).
2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio
is transmitting a signal.
3. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery
level.
4. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON –
Indicates when the radio is in Weather
Band mode.
5. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK
mode is on.
6. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is
receiving a transmission.
7. SCAN ICON - Indicates the radio is in
scan mode
8. MIC – Built-in microphone.
9. MENU/Power Button – Press to enter
the Menu mode. Press and hold to turn
the radio on/off.
10. TALK Button – Press and hold to
transmit
voice communication.
11. DOWN/LOCK Button – Press to adjust
the volume, or to scroll through the menu.
Press and hold to lock the keypad
12. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
13. UP/CALL Button – Press to adjust the
volume, or to scroll through the menu.
Press and hold to send a call tone
14. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to
enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to
enter MONITOR mode.
15. ANTENNA
MONITOR
Pressing and holding the MONITOR/SCAN button for 3 seconds will let you hear
noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal.
This could also be used to check any activity on your current channel before
transmitting. Press and hold the MONITOR/SCAN button for 3 seconds again to
get out of MONITOR mode.
ABOUT RANGE
Your radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum
conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
* Over water
* Open rural areas without obstructions
* Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
* Be sure to use fresh batteries - low batteries will cause reduced range.
MENU Quick Reference Chart
CHANNEL SELECTION (FRS BAND)
Press the MENU button once, and then press the UP/CALL or
DOWN/LOCK buttons to select one of the 22 FRS channels. To confirm the
selection, press the TALK button or press the MENU button again to move to the
next feature setting.
ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONE
When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that
your transmission has finished. To set the ROGER BEEP tone, press the MENU
button until the display shows an “rb” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by pressing the UP/
CALL or DOWN/LOCK buttons. Push the TALK key to exit, or press the MENU
button to move to the next feature setting.
SILENT OPERATION
Your radio has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all “beeps” and “tones”
are disabled. To set SILENT OPERATION, press the MENU button until the
display shows a “bP” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by pressing the UP/CALL or DOWN/
LOCK buttons. Push the TALK key to exit, or press the MENU button to move to
the next feature setting.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function to enable the user to receive
weather reports from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA WEATHER
RADIO on, press and hold the DOWN/LOCK and the UP/CALL buttons for 3
seconds while in FRS mode. The radio will go to the Weather Band mode. To set
the channel in Weather Mode, press the MENU button, the display will show the
current WX Band channel. While in WX Band mode press the UP/CALL or DOWN/
LOCK buttons to select one of the 10 NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND channels.
To confirm, press the TALK button or press the MENU button to move to the next
feature setting. To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, press the TALK button.
The current FRS radio setting will be displayed and the Weather icon will go off,
unless alert is set.
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable you to automati-
cally receive weather alerts from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA
WEATHER (WX) ALERT on while in Weather Radio mode, press the MENU button
twice while in Weather Radio mode. The display shows “AL,” while on the right
an “oF” icon appears blinking. Select “on” by pressing the UP/CALL or DOWN/
LOCK buttons. To confirm, press the TALK button or press MENU button. The
radio will return to Weather Radio mode and the icon will continue blinking. If the
radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA station while in FRS
Radio mode, the radio will beep for 20 seconds while the display will automatically
switch to Weather Radio mode. To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off,
press the MENU button twice while in Weather Radio mode. The display shows
“AL,” while on the right an “on” icon appears blinking. Select “oF” by pressing the
UP/CALL or DOWN/LOCK buttons. To confirm, press the TALK button or press the
MENU button.
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.
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off.
During Power On, the radio will beep once, the LCD will display all icons for 1
second and then the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the up or down arrow buttons during
RX or STANDBY mode
RESTORING YOUR RADIO TO THE ORIGINAL SETTING
To reset your radio to the original (default) setting, turn on the radio while pressing
and holding the TALK button. The LCD display will reset to standby mode on chan-
nel 1 with no Privacy Code, VOX Off, Roger Beep On, and Key Beep On.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the TALK button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while
transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the TALK button. The RX icon will appear on the
display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
o3 Bars = Full Ba�ery
o2 Bars = 2/3 Ba�ery
o1 Bar = 1/3 Ba�ery
oNo bar = ba�ery low
(Flashing)
CALL ALERT
Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send a call alert, press the
UP/CALL button for 3 seconds. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call
alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
KEYPAD LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the DOWN/LOCK button for
3 seconds. The icon will appear on the display. The TALK and CALL buttons will
still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.
SCAN
Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter scan mode press and
release the MONITOR/SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your ra-
dio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 6
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.
To resume scanning, press and release the MONITOR/SCAN button.
* If the UP/CALL button or the DOWN/LOCK button are pressed while the radio
is scanning, the scan direction will change to increasing or decreasing
depending on which button was pressed.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn
operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for
this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
TX RX
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3 4 5
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LCD Display
TALK
MENU
SCAN
MON
CALL
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MENU Channel Roger Beep Silent Operation
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WX Channel WX Alert

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time.
The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
Body-Worn Operation
If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland
supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use
of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/Health
Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessories supplied or
approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.
LIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada)
Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its
option without charge, any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or work-
manship 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. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase,
including any chargers, microphones, and cables. This warranty does not include the cost of labor
for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH
HEREIN AND TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEATH)
FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER
FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED
BY LAW.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted
product, prepaid freight, along with proof of purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America
or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S.Military exchange.
For Product Purchased in Canada:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted
product, along with proof of purchase, to your place of purchase in Canada. This warranty gives
you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within
Canada.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 22 FRS Channels for FCC, 14 channels for IC
10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline batteries
CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1462.5625
2462.5875
3462.6125
11 467.6375
4462.6375
12 467.6625
5462.6625
13 467.6875
21 462.7000
6462.6875
14 467.7125
22 462.7250
7462.7125
15 462.5500
8467.5625
16 462.5750
9467.5875
10 467.6125
17 462.6000
18 462.6250
19 462.6500
20 462.6750
NOAAWEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1 162.5506 162.500
2 162.4007 162.525
3 162.4758 161.650
4 162.4259 161.775
5 162.45010 163.275
PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)
Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq.
1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.7
2 71.9 10 94.8 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 32 203.5
* Channels 8, 9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS channels
FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
1. NO POWER - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
PROBLEM
CANNOT RECEIVE MESSAGES
- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings
- Make sure that you are withing range of the other radios
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communicatoin
PROBLEM
RADIO IS NOT RESPONDING TO BUTTON PRESSES
-Make sure key lock is not on
-Radio may need to be reset. Turn radio off. Turn the radio on while pressing
the TALK button
PROBLEM
Display is dim - Replace the batteries.
USE AND CARE
1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio.
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
3. Do not immerse the radio in water.
4. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.
FEATURES
- 22 FRS Channels
- Call Alert
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Key Pad Lock
- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
MIDLAND RADIO CORP. 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.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Some models operate on an
included rechargable NiMH batteries. 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) then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center
and sliding it down from the radio.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown.
Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may
damage the unit.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the radio
until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP, pull the LOCK TAB
away from the radio, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio.
IMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please
call first and speak with a service technician at 816-241-8500. Many
problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit
for service.
IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
For a PDF of the LX218 Series Manual visit
www.midlandusa.com
TALK
MENU
SCAN
MON
CALL
Front Side
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your radios are equpped for using a rechargable NiMH batteries which can be re-
charged usinga USB charger. The battery meter will flash during charge and quit
flashing when complete. For longest battery life, recharge when low battery icon
comes on and remove radios when charging is complete. Charge with units OFF
To charge using the included charger
1. Place battery packs in the radio and plug in charging cable
2. Plug into a USB style charger
WARNING!
1. Only use the Midland NiMH batteries with charger
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any other batteries other than the
Midland NiMH batteries
3. For long term storage of the radio turn radio OFF and remove batteries.
!
This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled RF exposure
environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. An
appropriate warning label is affixed to all units. In order to comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum
distance of 2.5 cm must be maintained when held-to-face, and body-worn operations are restricted to the
approved original accessories (belt clip), a minimum distance of 0 cm. Do not use this device when antenna
shows obvious damages.
This product is compliance to FCC RF Exposure requirements and refers to FCC website https://apps.fcc.gov/
oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm search for FCC ID: MMALXT218VP to gain further information include
SAR Values.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) L' appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L' appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d' en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This EUT is compliance with SAR for controlled exposure limits in IC RSS-102
at operating duty factors of up to 50% and had been tested in accordance with
the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC
62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 2.5cm must be maintained when held-to-face, and body-worn
operations are restricted to the approved original accessories (belt clip), a
minimum distance of 0 cm.
Cet EUT est conforme au SAR pour les limites d'exposition contrôlées dans IC
RSS-102 àdes facteurs de service allant jusqu'à50% et a ététesté
conformément aux méthodes et procédures de mesure spécifiées dans IEEE
1528 et IEC 62209. Cet équipement doit être installéet utiliséavec une
distance minimale de 2,5 cm doit être maintenu lorsqu'il est tenu face àface, et
les opérations portées sur le corps sont limitées aux accessoires d'origine
approuvés (clip de ceinture), une distance minimale de 0 cm.