Midland Gxt255 Gmrs Radio Owners 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.