Midland Gxt-250 Gmrs/frs Radio Owners Manual

 
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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...

 
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Call Tone : Your GXT-250 can transmit a call tone for a fixed length of time. To send 
a call tone, press the PTT twice rapidly.  The TX icon will appear during transmitting a 
call tone and tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. 
 
Scan :  Your GXT-250 can scan all of the 22 channels to observe for any activity. To 
enter the scan mode, press the       button for...

 
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User Interface 
To access the advanced features of your GXT-250, your radio has the following 
menu functions: 
 
                                                            
 
 
 
 
 Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 5 seconds of no button activity 
during menu setting. 
 
Channel Selection : Your GXT-250 has 22 channels available. To change...

 
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CTCSS Selection : Your GXT-250 has 38 CTCSS codes available. The selected 
CTCSS code may be different for each channel. To select a CTCSS code for the 
current channel: 
•  With the desired channel selected, repeatedly press         until the 
current CTCSS Code number or  “oF” flashes. 
•  Use the           or          button to change the CTCSS code number. 
•  Press the...

 
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Power Selection : Your GXT-250 has two transmit power levels. To select the power 
level on channels 1~7 and 15~22: 
•  Press        until the “Pr” appears on the display. 
•  Press         or          to select between high and low power levels. The 
Hi/Lo icon will alternately appear during setting. 
• Press the PTT button to save and exit. 
 
The HI or LO icon will...

 
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Roger Beep Tone : Whenever you release the PTT button, a “Roger Beep” tone 
may be transmitted to let your friends know you are finished talking. To enable the 
Roger Beep, press the          button repeatedly until the “rb” appears on the display. 
Press the            and            to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF” 
will appear on the display...

 
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External Speaker/Microphone Jack : Your GXT-250 can be used with an optional 
external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use 
an optional / speaker / microphone or headset: 
•   Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC 
jacks 
•   Place the earbud into your ear, and 
adjust the mic into your desired 
position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
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Belt Clip :  
 
To install the belt clip: 
•  Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until the latching 
mechanism clicks. 
 
To remove the belt clip: 
•  Pull the latching tab outward, then 
gently slide the belt clip down 
toward the bottom of the radio. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
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PROBLEM    SOLUTION 
 
No Power  - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 
Cannot Receive 
Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. 
- Make sure the you are with in range of the other transceivers. 
- Buildings and other obstructions may interfere with your communication.  
Radio is not 
responding to 
button presses - Make sure key lock is...

 
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Technical Specification 
 
A. Specification 
Channels      22 Channels 
Operating Frequency  UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz 
Power Source    4 AAA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries 
Output Power    Typically 2 Watts HI, 0.5 Watts LO 
 
B. Current Drain : 
•  Receive : 150mA max 
•  Transmit  : 900mA max 
•  Standby : Average 14mA max 
 
C. Operating Time : Based on 900mAH...