Midland X-tra Talk LXT118 Series User manual

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your
2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. Designed for
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is
big on 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 two-way radio is designed
for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
LCD DISPLAY
1. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.
2. VOLUME METER – Indicates the
volume setting of the radio.
3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates
radio is receiving a transmission.
4. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates
the battery level is low.
5. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX
mode is active.
6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes
from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band.
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CONTROLS
7. PTT Button – Press and hold to trans-
mit voice communication.
8. SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter
SCAN mode. Press and hold to turn
KEY LOCK on/off.
9. UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ Buttons – Make
adjustments in MENU mode.
10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
11. ANTENNA
12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG
JACK
13. POWER / MODE Button – Press and
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.
14. MIC – Built-in microphone.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR
GMRS OPERATION
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
The LXT118 Series 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 LXT118 Series. Serious penalties
could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules,
as stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel
interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your
transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website:
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
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.
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.

MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
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think of your new Midland product at
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your LXT118 Series radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH
rechargeable batteries. The belt clip should be removed 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) for easy access, 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 on the Battery
Compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit
from operating or may damage the unit.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
Press here and
push down to open
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
BELT CLIP
LATCH
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your LXT118 Series is equipped for using rechargeable NiMH batteries
which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge
jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 12 hours thereaf-
ter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the batteries when
the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when
the charge time expires.
1. Only use our NiMH batteries.
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or bat-
tery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may
cause leakage and damage to the radio.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove
the batteries from the radio.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset:
lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
lPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic to your
desired position.
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SPK MIC
CHG

OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/
off. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the ▲\▼ buttons during
RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the volume
setting of the radio.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT 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 PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the
display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
SCAN
Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the
SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly
scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 4 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, quickly press the SCAN button.
CALL ALERT
Your LXT118 Series can transmit a call alert. To send, press the PTT button
twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a
tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
KEYPAD LOCK
Press the LOCK button for 4 seconds. The “Lo” icon will appear on the
display. PTT will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the
keypad, a “LF” icon will appear on the display.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
Press the MODE button once, and then the ▲\▼ buttons to select one of
the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT but-
ton or press the MODE button again to move to the next feature setting.
Note : To communicate between two LXT118 Series radios, all radios in
your group must be set to the same channel.
VOX
To turn VOX on, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX”
blinking while below the “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the
▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm.
To turn VOX off, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX”
blinking while below the “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the
▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm.

SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline or Rechargeable NiMH batteries
GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)
CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1 462.5625 9 467.5875 17 462.6000
2 462.5875 10 467.6125 18 462.6250
3 462.6125 11 467.6375 19 462.6500
4 462.6375 12 467.6625 20 462.6750
5 462.6625 13 467.6875 21 462.7000
 462.6875 14 467.7125 22 462.7250
7 462.7125 15 462.5500
8 467.5625 1 462.5750
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels
ABOUT RANGE
Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under
optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
lOver water
lOpen rural areas without obstructions
lFlat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
lBe sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause
low power conditions.
lBe sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by
the FCC to low power.