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Midland GXT720 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® GXT720/775 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model GXT720/775 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio External Speaker/Microphone Jack Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Important Notice, Fcc Licensing

    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.

  • Page 6: Overview And Controls

    Model GXT720/775 Series LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS Page 5 1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 2. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON– Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.

  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    Model GXT720/775 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT720/775 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries: 1.

  • Page 8: Charging The Optional Battery Pack

    Model GXT720/775 Series CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your GXT720/775 Series is equipped for using an optional recharge- able NiMH battery pack which can be recharged using a desktop charger. Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12 hours thereafter.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Radio

    Model GXT720/775 Series OPERATING YOUR RADIO POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the radio will beep 2 times with different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.

  • Page 10: Call Alert

    Model GXT720/775 Series GXT720/775 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Privacy 1~36 CTCSS *** Only on Ch 1 ~ 22 MONITOR Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 1 second will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal.

  • Page 11: Keypad Lock

    Model GXT720/775 Series KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.

  • Page 12: Transmit (Tx) Power Level Selection

    Model GXT720/775 Series TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION Your GXT720/775 Series has 3 power level settings. To select the power level on channels 1~7 and 15~36, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon will appear blinking on the display. Then press the buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/ M: Mid/L: Lo).

  • Page 13: Call Alert Selection

    CALL ALERT SELECTION Your GXT720 Series has 10 selectable CALL ALERTS (15 for GXT775). To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears and to the right of the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting is displayed.

  • Page 14: Noaa Weather Radio/Scan

    Model GXT720/775 Series ® NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your GXT720/775 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO function, to enable user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your GXT720/775 Series also has a NOAA WEATHER SCAN function, to enable user to scan all the 10 channels of the NOAA WEATHER RADIO.

  • Page 15: External Speaker/Microphone Jack

    Model GXT720/775 Series If any button is pressed during beeping while on GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND. To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL", while on the right an "on"...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Model GXT720/775 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to button presses Display is dim Charger not functioning 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.

  • Page 17: Gmrs/Frs Frequency Chart (Mhz)

    Model GXT720/775 Series SPECIFICATIONS Channels 36 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) CH. No CH.

  • Page 18: Dcs Privacy Code Chart

    Model GXT720/775 Series DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART CODE Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1~22 only Page 17 CODE CODE www.midlandradio.com ®...

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Model GXT720/775 Series ® LIMITED WARRANTY 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 or abuse.

  • Page 20: Midland Family Products

    Model GXT720/775 Series ® Page 19 www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Model GXT720/775 Series ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. A A V V P P -1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 A A V V P P -H H 1 1 - 1 Open Face Helmet...

  • Page 22: Accessories Order Form

    ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard information and mail to the address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State _____Zip Code _____________ Tel: ______________________ email: ___________________________ CC# _____________________ Type: __________ Exp.
  • Page 24 M I I D D L L A A N N D D R R A A D D I I O O C C O O R R P P O O R R A A T T I I O O N N visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features &...

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