Midland Gxt-444 Gmrs/frs Radio Owners Manual

							  GXT444 GMRS/FRS Radio
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OWNERS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
Introduction3
Important Notice, FCC Licensing4
LCD Display5
Controls5
Battery Installation6
Installing the Belt Clip6
Charging the Optional Battery Pack7
Operating Your  Radio8 - 10
External Speaker/Microphone Jack10
Troubleshooting Guide11
Use and Care11
Specifications and Frequency Charts12
Warranty Information13
MIDLAND Family Products14
Accessories14
Accessories Order Form15 
						

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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 the state-of-the-art in high-tech
engineering. Designed for GMRS (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 two-way radio is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance for years to come.
Features
- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel 
- eVOX
- Silent Operation
- Power High / Power Low Settings
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Low Indicator
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. (Tested with Headset Model:
AVP-1)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
The GXT444 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 GXT444. Serious penalties could result for 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 their
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 FCCs website:
www
.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/licensing.html
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 being 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 Engineer (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.
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GXT444
HI  LO
Hi/LowVOX
CONTROLS
HI  LO
LCD DISPLAY
1. LOW BATTERY ICON– Indicates the
battery level is low.
2. eVOX– Indicates when eVOX mode is
active. 
3. CHANNEL NUMBER– Changes from 
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band .
4. RECEIVE (RX) ICON– Indicates radio
is receiving a transmission.
5. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON– Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal. 
6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON–
Indicates TX Power setting (HI/LO). 
7. POWER/VOLUME KNOB– Turn clock
wise to turn the power on and increase
the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise
to decrease the volume level and turn
the power off.
8. PTT Button– Press and hold to transmit
voice communication. 
9. TX POWER HI/LO Button– Press to
toggle between HI and LO TX Power
setting.  
10. MIC– Built-in microphone.
11. SPEAKER– Built-in speaker.
12. ANTENNA.
13. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.
14. MENU Button– Press to access Menu
mode.  
15. eVOX Button– Press to activate
/ deactivate the eVOX function.
16. UP and DOWN      Button– Make
adjustments in MENU mode.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your GXT444 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. 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  4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. 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.
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INSTALLING THE  BELT  CLIP
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into the slot on the back
of the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCHclicks. To remove the BELT
CLIP, press the LOCK TABdown , then gently pull the belt clip up
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CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK
Your GXT444 is equipped for using an optional rechargeable NiMH
battery pack (not included) which can be recharged using a desktop
charger (not included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge
time of 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we  recommend
charging the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on.
Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires.
To charge using a Desktop Charger:
1. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.
2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.
3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if    
charging in vehicle) into the desktop charger jack.
4. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LED
indicator with REDcolor will light up, indicating charging function. 
In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is  
recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 
hours.
1. Only use our NiMH battery pack.
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 to the radio.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and 
remove the batteries from the radio.
LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your GXT444 has a LOW BATTERY ICON which will only
appear on the LCD display if the battery voltage level is low. At this
point, the battery needs to be charged for at least 12hrs.
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							POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME 
Rotate the POWER/VOLUMEknob  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 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a
“self-test” message for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the
last channel selected.
TRANSMITTING AND  RECEIVING A  CALL 
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel.
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTTbutton and speak in a normal voice 
into the microphone. The TXicon will appear continuously 
on the LCD Display while transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the PTTbutton. The RXicon will 
appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
ABOUT RANGE
Your GXT444 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
lBe sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
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OPERATING YOUR  RADIO
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MENUChannel
1~22
Silent Operation
On/Off
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION 
During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7
seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the
MENUbutton is pressed.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
Press the MENUbutton once, and then the        buttons to select one
of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the
PTTbutton or press the MENUbutton again to move to the next
feature setting.
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION :
Your GXT444  has 2 transmit power levels . To select the power level
on channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the TX POWER HI/LO button and
the TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICONwill toggle between HIand LO
setting.
Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS   
channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per FCC          
regulations.
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Your GXT444 has eVOX(hands-free transmission) function.
To turneVOX on, press the eVOXbutton . The display shows “VOX”
on the upper left corner of the display.   
To turn eVOXoff, press the eVOXbutton . The “VOX” on the upper left
corner of the display will disappear.
SILENT OPERATION 
Your GXT444 has a SILENT OPERATIONmode. In this mode, all
“beeps” and “tones” are disabled. 
To turn the SILENT OPERATIONmode on, press the MENUbutton
twice and a “bo” icon appears on the display. Select “bF” by pressing
the         buttons and push the PTTkey, or press MENUbutton to exit. 
To turn the SILENT OPERATIONmode off, press the MENUbutton
twice and a “bF” icon appears on the display. Select “bo” by pressing
the         buttons and push the PTTkey, or press MENUbutton to exit.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK :
Your GXT444 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:
lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MICjacks
lPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust the
mic into your desired position.
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