Midland GXT255 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
For Model GXT255
GMRS/FRS Radio
FEATURING
•22 Channels
•38 CTCSS codes
•VOX
•Monitor function
•Call Alert
•Backlit 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.

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Index
Accessories 4
Introduction 5
Controls and Buttons 6
LCD Display 7
Installing Batteries 8
Charging the Batteries 9
Operation 10-15
External Speaker/Microphone Jack 15
Installing the Belt Clip 16
Problems & Solutions 17
Technical Specification 18
Frequency and Privacy Code Charts 19
Warranty Information 20

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

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Introduction
Your GXT255 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 GXT255 is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.

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

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LCD Display
VOX Icon
Low Battery Level Indicator Keypad Lock Icon
Transmit (TX) Icon
Channel Indicator Privacy Code Indicator
Receive (RX) Icon Power Hi/Lo Indicator

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Installing Batteries
Your GXT255 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH
Battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 16) 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 GXT255 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.
Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 8 – 12 hours thereafter.
For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the batteries when the low battery indicator comes
on.
Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires.
Accessories: CA-1410D. Wall adapter for charging through the MIC jack.
AVP2. Desktop charger with 2 AAA rechargeable battery packs.
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.

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Operation
Power On/Off : Press the button for more than 1 second to turn the radio on.
Press the button for over 3 seconds to turn the radio off.
Volume : Press the button to increase the volume, and press the button to
decrease the volume during normal operation.
Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the
same channel and privacy code.
•For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
•Press and hold PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone.
The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display when transmitting.
•To receive messages, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the
display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
Monitor button : Pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds will let you hear
noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal.
The should be used to check activity on current channel before transmitting.
Press and hold the for 2 seconds to return to normal operation.