Midland GXT-250 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
For Models GXT-250
GMRS/FRS Radio
FEATURING
•22 Channels
•38 CTCSS codes
•VOX
•Monitor function
•Call Alert
•Back-Lit LCD
•Scan
•Roger Beep Tone

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Use and Care
1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
2. Do not immerse the radio in water.
3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio
4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.
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 received, including
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. (Tested with Headset Model:
AVP-1.)

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Index
Accessories 4
Accessories order form 5
Introduction 6
FCC Licensing Information 6
Controls and Buttons 7
LCD Display 8
Installing Batteries 9
Charging the Batteries 10
Operation 11-18
Problems & Solution 19-20
Frequency and CTCSS Charts 21
Technical Specification 22
Warranty Information 23
MIDLAND Family Products 24

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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- 1
AVP-2
-2 Over the ear Mic.
-Headsets w/ PTT.
-$19.95
-One Dual Desk Charger
-2 Rechargeable battery packs
-1 AC Adapter
-$39.95

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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM
Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below.
Please DO NOT sent cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.
Name:___________________________ ____ __________________
Address:________________________________________________
City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________
Tel: _________________ email: __________________________
CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________
Qty Item Price Total
AVP-1 $19.95
AVP-2 $39.95
Sub-Total ____________
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only) ____________
S&H (U.S. only) _______ $8.95
Total $___________
Mail To:
Midland Radio Corporation
Consumer. Dept.
1120 Clay St.
N. Kansas City MO 64116
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Or Call 816.241.8500.
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To order online go to
www.midlandradio.com

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Introduction
Your GXT-250 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for 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. Your GXT-250 is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
FCC Licensing Information
Your GXT-250 operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to
the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC
requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a
radio license before operating their equipment for business, personal or recreational use. A
GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. To obtain
the application form, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov.
Please request forms 605 and 159 which include all necessary forms and instructions.
For questions concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-
5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html.

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Control Buttons & Indicators
Speaker Microphone
Use to:
Monitor Channel
Activity
Use to:
- Scan for active
channels
- Lock the key pad
Use to:
- Turn On/Off the Radio
- Enter/Exit the menu
Use to:
- Increase the volume
- Scroll through the menu
Use to:
- Decrease the Volume
- Scroll through the menu
Ext. Spk/Mic
Use to:
- Talk on the Radio
- Send a Call Tone
- Save a setting

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LCD Display
VOX Icon
Low Battery level Indicator Key Pad Lock Icon
Transmit (TX) Icon
Channel Indicator CTCSS Channel Indicator
Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator

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Installing Batteries
Your GXT-250 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH
battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) to ease installation or
removal. To install the batteries:
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down
from the unit.
2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or can damage the unit.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up from the unit.
Note: Batteries are not included

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Charging the batteries
Your GXT-250 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (not included)
which can be recharged by an A/C Charger/Adaptor (not included) through the MIC Jack of the
radio, or using a Desktop Charger (not included). Batteries must be charged when the low
battery icon flashes on the display. Do not charge alkaline batteries of any kind in the unit.
To charge through the MIC Jack :
- Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger into an A/C Wall Outlet
- Insert the Adaptor/Charger jack into the MIC Jack of the radio found at the side of the unit.
To charge through a Desktop Charger:
- Connect the AC Adaptor into an A/C Wall outlet
- Insert the Adaptor Jack into the Desktop charger jack
- Place the units into the Desktop Charger slot and note that the LED indicator of the Desktop
Charger will light up to indicate charging function.
Note :
1. Only use batteries indicated in the manual, or our NiMH battery pack. (see page 4)
2. Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the
one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage the unit.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the unit OFF and remove the batteries from the
radio.