Midland Radio Two Way Radio GXT800 Series User Manual

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GXT800/808/850 Series  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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Introduction  
4
Important Notice, FCC Licensing  
LCD Display  
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6
Controls  
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Battery Installation  
7
Installing the Belt Clip  
Charging the Optional Battery Pack  
Low Battery Level Indicator  
OperatingYour Radio  
External Speaker/Microphone Jack  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Use and Care  
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9 - 18  
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19  
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Specifications and Frequency Charts  
Warranty Information  
MIDLAND Family Products  
Accessories  
20 - 21  
22  
23  
23 - 25  
27  
Accessories Order Form  
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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  
- 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 104 DCS)  
- Water Resistant (IP4 Standard)  
- Direct Call  
- VOX  
- Selectable Call Alert (additional Animal Sound on GXT850)  
- NOAA Weather Radio  
- NOAA Weather Alert  
- VIBRATE ALERT  
- Scrambler Function  
- Monitor Function  
- Roger Beep Tone  
- Silent Operation  
- Keypad Lock  
- Power HI/MED/LO Settings  
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks  
- Battery Meter / 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 GXT800/808/850 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 GXT800/808/850 Series.  
Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation  
of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's 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 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 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.  
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.  
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1. BATTERY METER – Indicates the  
LCD DISPLAY  
battery level.  
2. SCRAMBLER ICON – Indicates when  
the Scrambler feature is on.  
3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
LOCK mode is on.  
4. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX  
9
mode is active.  
5. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–  
Indicates when the radio is in Weather  
Band mode.  
6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from  
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on  
WX band).  
10  
11  
12  
13  
7. PRIVACY CODE Indicates Privacy  
Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~104).  
8. GROUP MODE ICON – Indicates  
when the Group Mode is on.  
9. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates  
when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.  
10. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates  
radio is receiving a transmission.  
CONTROLS  
11. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates  
radio is transmitting a signal.  
12. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –  
Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)  
13. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates  
Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).  
14. 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.  
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15. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit  
voice communication.  
16. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a  
CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to turn  
KEY LOCK on/off.  
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17. MENU Button – Press to access Menu  
mode. Press and hold to go to WX Band  
Receiver mode.  
18. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.  
19. ANTENNA.  
15  
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22  
23  
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17  
20. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.  
21. UP  
and DOWN  
Button – Make  
adjustments in MENU mode.  
22. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to  
enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to  
enter MONITOR mode  
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23. MIC – Built-in microphone.  
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BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Your GXT800/808/850 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. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see  
diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover  
by pulling down the Battery Cover Latch and lifting up the Battery  
Cover from the radio.  
2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing  
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating or  
may damage the radio.  
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio and push up  
the Battery Cover Latch until it locks into place. Replace the belt  
clip, making sure it locks into place.  
BATTERY COVER  
One Battery inserted  
in this slot  
BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
BATTERY COVER  
LATCH  
BELT CLIP  
LOCK TAB  
INSTALLINGTHE BELT CLIP  
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip down into  
the slot on the back of the radio until the BELT  
CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP,  
press the LOCK TAB down , then gently pull the  
belt clip up toward the top of the radio.  
BELT CLIP  
LATCH  
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CHARGINGTHE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series is equipped for using an optional  
rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included) which can be recharged  
using a desktop charger (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 RED color 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 with the radio turned OFF.  
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.  
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BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has a BATTERY LEVEL METER  
that shows the battery power level. The greater the number  
of bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level  
is low, the Battery Shell  
icon and “Lo bt” will flash in the  
display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if  
using a rechargeable battery pack.  
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OPERATINGYOUR 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.  
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL  
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same  
channel and Privacy Code.  
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.  
ABOUT RANGE  
Your GXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range  
under optimum conditions.  
Optimum Conditions are:  
l Over water  
l Open rural areas without obstructions  
l Flat areas where you can see the other person  
To ensure you get maximum range:  
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will  
cause low power conditions  
l Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are  
restricted by the FCC to low power  
l Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.  
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GXT800/808/850 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART  
Caller ID  
Ring Tone  
ID Setting  
MENU  
Channel  
Group Code  
Group Mode  
On  
Press &  
hold Menu  
button  
4 digit code (0~9),  
Press MON to  
choose each digit  
Off  
1~10  
0~5  
1~22  
0~142  
Power  
Roger Beep  
Call Tone  
Silent Operation  
Vibrate  
On/Off  
eVOX  
Scrambler  
On/Off  
Privacy  
WX Channel  
WX Alert  
On/Off  
1~5  
H/M/L  
oF~9  
On/Off  
Off  
1~10  
On/Off  
1~10 for GXT850  
CTCSS  
DCS  
1~38  
1~104  
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. This should be used to check activity on your  
current channel before transmitting.  
Press and hold the MONITOR button for 1 second again to get out  
of MONITOR mode.  
SCAN  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series 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. Your radio will resume scanning after 4 seconds  
when the channel is no longer active.  
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the  
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10  
seconds before resuming scan when PTT button is no longer pressed.  
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To resume scanning, quickly press the  
button.  
CALL ALERT  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length  
of time. To send a call alert, press the CALL button. The TX icon will  
appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the  
speaker for confirmation.  
The GXT800/808 has 5 call alert selections while the GXT850 has 10  
call alerts including 5 “animal sound” call alerts - Turkey, Duck, Crow,  
Cougar, Wolf.  
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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.  
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION  
During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5  
seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the  
/
MENU, MON/SCAN, and  
button is pressed.  
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)  
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Press the MENU button once, and then the  
buttons to select one  
of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the  
PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next  
feature setting.  
USINGTHE RADIO IN GROUP MODE  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has GROUP MODE function which lets  
you make direct callsto other people within the group without  
alerting the entire group.  
In order to use the GROUP MODE function you need to set the  
following in your radio:  
l Set the radio to Group Mode  
l Set a Group Code  
l Set the ID  
l Set the Caller ID  
l Set the Ring Tone  
Note : To communicate between two GXT800/808/850 Series  
radios in Group Mode, the radios in your group must be set  
to the same channel and Group Code selections.  
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SETTINGTHE RADIOTO GROUP MODE  
To turn the GROUP MODE on, press the MENU button until the  
display shows “Gr” blinking, while an “oF” appears on the right of the  
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display. Select “on” by pressing the  
buttons and press the PTT  
button to confrim or press MENU button again to move to the next  
feature setting.  
When the radio is in GROUP MODE the Group Mode icon will appear  
on the display.  
SETTING GROUP CODES  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has 142 Group Codes available. To  
select a Group Code press the MENU button while in Group Mode  
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until the Privacy Code blinks, and then the  
buttons to select one  
of the 142 Group Codes. The Privacy Code icon on the display will  
indicate your Group Code setting. To confirm the selection, press the  
PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next feature  
setting.  
SETTINGTHE ID NUMBER  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has 10 ID Number available. The  
selected ID NUmber may be different for each Group Code. To select  
an ID Number for the current Group Code press the MENU until the  
display shows “Id”, while the current ID number setting appears  
blinking on the right of the display. Press the  
buttons to select one  
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of the 10 ID Numbers. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button  
or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.  
SETTINGTHE CALLER ID NUMBER  
You can select your individual 4-digit Caller ID Number to indicate you  
when making “direct call” to other radios within your group. To set  
your Caller ID Number within the current channel, Group Code and  
ID number press the MENU button while in Group Mode 5 times, and  
then press the  
buttons to select “1 ~ 9” on each digit. To move to  
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another digit press the MON/SCAN button. To confirm the selection,  
press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next  
feature setting.  
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SETTINGTHE RINGTONE  
Your GXT800/808/850 has 5 selectable Ring Tone. Your selected ring  
tone will be playbacked when receiving a “direct call” from another  
person of the same Group Code and ID Number. To select a Ring  
Tone for the current Group Code and ID Number press the MENU  
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button until an “rt” appears on the display, and then the  
buttons  
to make the selection. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button  
or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting  
MAKING A DIRECT CALL  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has a “direct call” function which  
enables you to call another person without alerting the other people  
within the group.  
In order to make a direct call to another radio while in Group Mode,  
both must have the same channel, Group Code, and ID Number.  
To make a “direct call” press the CALL button while in Group Mode,  
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an “AL” will appear on the display. Press the  
buttons to select the  
ID Number of the radio that you will call. Press again the CALL  
button to send the direct call. Only the radio with the same ID Number  
will receive the call.  
You can also send a “direct call” to all the radio within the group.  
Press the CALL button while in Group Mode, an “AL” will appear on  
the display. Press again the CALL button to send the direct call and  
all the radio within the group will receive the call.  
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USINGTHE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE  
You can set your GXT800/808/850 Series to Standard Mode to  
communicate with radios which do not have the Group Mode feature.  
SETTINGTHE RADIOTO STANDARD MODE  
To turn the STANDARD MODE on, press the MENU button until the  
display shows “Gr” blinking, while an “on” appears on the right of the  
/
display. Select “of” by pressing the  
buttons and press the PTT  
button to confrim or press MENU button again to move to the next  
feature setting.  
When the radio is in STANDARD MODE the Group Mode icon will  
disappear on the display.  
SETTING PRIVACY CODES  
When the GROUP Mode is turned off, you can use the normal Privacy  
Codes which is common to other radios which are not set to Group  
Mode. Your GXT800/808/850 Series has 142 Privacy Codes avail-  
able. The selected Privacy Code may be different for each channel.  
To select a Privacy Code for the current channel press the MENU  
/
button twice, and then the  
buttons to select between “Off/CTCSS/  
/
DCS”. Press again the MENU button and the  
button to select one  
of the 38 CTCSS Codes or one of the 104 DCS Codes.  
The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate whether you set  
your Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm the selection,  
press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next  
feature setting.  
Note : If you select any CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected  
DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa.  
Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy  
feature. To communicate between two GXT800/808/850  
Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the  
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same channel and Privacy Code selections.  
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SETTING SCRAMBLER FUNCTION  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has a SCRAMBLER function that will  
change the sound being transmitted; making it incomprehensible to  
other user with different radios . This will to enable you to communicate  
privately with other GXT800/808/850 with SCRAMBLER function.  
To turn the SCRAMBLER function on, press the MENU button until the  
display shows an “Sc” icon while on the right of the “Sc” display, an “of”  
/
icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the  
key or MENU button.  
buttons and push the PTT  
To communicate properly using the SCRAMBLER function, both  
radios’ SCRAMBLER function must be turned ON.  
To turn the SCRAMBLER function off, press the MENU button until the  
display shows an “Sc” icon while on the right of the “Sc” display, an “on”  
icon appears. Select “of” by pressing the  
key or MENU button.  
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buttons and push the PTT  
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has 3 power level settings. To select the  
power level on channels 1~7 and 15~22, 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). To  
confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to  
the next feature setting. When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar  
,
the TX Power will automatically switch from Hi(H) or Med(M) to  
Lo(L) level.  
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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VOX (Hands-freeTransmission)  
Your radio has 9 VOX level settings: (oF/1~9).  
To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”  
blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an  
/
oF” icon appears. Select “1~9” by pressing the  
buttons and push  
the PTT key, or press MENU button again to move to the next feature  
setting.  
VOX will be more sensitive on the 1setting than on the 9setting.  
To turn VOX off, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”  
blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, a “1~9”  
/
icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the  
buttons and push the PTT  
key, or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.  
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SILENT OPERATION  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In  
this mode, all “beeps” and “tones” are disabled.  
To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button  
until the display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”  
/
display, an “on” icon appears. Select “of” by pressing the  
and push the PTT key or MENU button.  
buttons  
To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button  
until the display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”  
/
display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the  
and push the PTT key or MENU button.  
buttons  
ROGER BEEP (end of transmission)TONE  
When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to  
other users that your transmission has finished.  
To turn the ROGER BEEP tone on, press the MENU button until the  
display shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an  
oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the  
/
buttons and push  
the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature  
setting.  
To turn the ROGER BEEP tone off, press the MENU button until the  
display shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an  
/
on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the  
buttons and push  
the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature  
setting.  
CALL ALERT SELECTION  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has 5 selectable CALL ALERTS (10 for  
GXT850). 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. Then press the  
buttons to make the CALL ALERT se-  
lections, the radio will emit a corresponding tone for each selection. To  
confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button to move to the  
next feature setting.  
Note : GXT850 has 5 additional “Animal Sound” CALL Alerts -  
Turkey, Duck, Crow, Cougar, Wolf.  
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VIBRATE ALERT  
To turn the VIBRATE ALERT on, press the MENU button until the  
display will show the VIBRATE-ALERT icon blinking, while on the right  
of the CHANNEL NUMBER, an “oF” icon appears. Select onby  
/
pressing the  
buttons and push the PTT button, or press MENU  
button. The VIBRATE ALERT icon will remain on the display.  
To turn the VIBRATE ALERT off, press the MENU button until the  
display will show the VIBRATE ALERT icon blinking, while on the right  
of the CHANNEL NUMBER, an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by  
/
pressing the  
buttons and push the PTT button, or press MENU  
button. The VIBRATE ALERT icon will go off.  
NOAA WEATHER RADIO  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series has a NOAA WEATHER RADIO  
function, to enable user to receive weather reports from designated  
NOAA stations.  
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO on, press and hold the  
MENU button for 3 seconds. The current WX CHANNEL and WX  
BAND icon will appear on the display. Press the MENU button and the  
/
buttons to select one of the 10 WX BAND channels. To confirm,  
press the PTT button or MENU button.  
To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, press and hold the MENU  
button for 3 seconds or press the PTT button. The current GMRS/FRS  
radio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND icon will go off.  
NOAA WEATHER ALERT  
Your GXT800/808/850 has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to  
enable you to automatically receive weather alert from designated  
NOAA stations.  
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on, press the MENU  
button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL", while on the  
right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the  
/
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The  
radio will return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue  
blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated  
NOAA station while on GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep  
for 10 seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display,  
after which will automatically go to WX BAND.  
If any button is pressed during beeping while on GMRS/FRS Radio  
mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND.  
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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" icon appears blinking. Select "oF" by pressing the  
/
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU.  
Note: The RX icon blinks on briefly when the unit is listening for  
a NOAA WEATHER ALERT tone signal.  
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK  
Your GXT800/808/850 Series 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:  
l Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio.  
l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks  
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the  
mic into your desired position.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
No Power  
- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries  
Cannot Receive  
Messages  
- Confirm the radios have the same channel  
and Privacy Code settings.  
- Make sure that you are within range of the other  
transceivers.  
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with  
your communication.  
(See ABOUT RANGE on Page 9)  
Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"  
to button presses  
(Page 11).  
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then  
on.  
- Ensure accessory microphone is set properly  
Display is dim  
- Recharge or replace batteries.  
Charger not functioning - Contacts on the back of the radio may require  
cleaning.  
- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged  
into is functioning properly.  
- Check that the battery pack is installed in the  
radio properly.  
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. Do not immerse the radio in water.  
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.  
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please  
call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can  
be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for  
service.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Channels  
22 GMRS/FRS Channels +142 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. Freq.  
462.5625  
462.5875  
462.6125  
462.6375  
462.6625  
462.6875  
462.7125  
467.5625  
CH. No  
9
CH. Freq.  
467.5875  
467.6125  
467.6375  
467.6625  
467.6875  
467.7125  
462.5500  
462.5750  
CH. No  
17  
CH. Freq.  
462.6000  
462.6250  
462.6500  
462.6750  
462.7000  
462.7250  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channels  
NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)  
CH. No  
CH. Freq.  
162.550  
162.400  
162.475  
162.425  
162.450  
CH. No  
CH. Freq.  
162.500  
162.525  
161.650  
161.775  
163.275  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
* Channel 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies  
CTCSS PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)  
Code  
Freq.  
67.0  
71.9  
74.4  
77.0  
79.7  
82.5  
85.4  
88.5  
Code  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Freq.  
91.5  
94.8  
Code  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
Freq.  
118.8  
123.0  
127.3  
131.8  
136.5  
141.3  
146.2  
151.4  
Code  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
Freq.  
156.7  
162.2  
167.9  
173.8  
179.9  
186.2  
192.8  
203.5  
Code  
33  
34  
35  
36  
Freq.  
210.7  
218.1  
225.7  
233.6  
241.8  
250.3  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
97.4  
100.0  
103.5  
107.2  
110.9  
114.8  
37  
38  
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel  
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DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART  
No.  
CODE  
No.  
CODE  
No.  
CODE  
1
023  
025  
026  
031  
032  
043  
047  
051  
054  
065  
071  
072  
073  
074  
114  
115  
116  
125  
131  
132  
134  
143  
152  
155  
156  
162  
165  
172  
174  
205  
223  
226  
243  
244  
245  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
251  
261  
263  
265  
271  
306  
311  
315  
331  
343  
346  
351  
364  
365  
371  
411  
412  
413  
423  
431  
432  
445  
464  
465  
466  
503  
506  
516  
532  
546  
565  
606  
612  
624  
627  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
-
631  
632  
654  
662  
664  
703  
712  
723  
731  
732  
734  
743  
754  
036  
053  
122  
145  
212  
225  
246  
252  
255  
266  
274  
325  
332  
356  
446  
452  
454  
455  
462  
523  
526  
-
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel  
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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.  
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including  
any antennas, chargers, or earphones. This warranty does not include  
the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a  
vehicle or other mounting. Performance of any obligation under this  
warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, prepaid  
freight, along with proof of purchase to:  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Warranty Service Department  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights, which vary from state to state.  
Note : The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in  
the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions  
thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.  
Midland Radio Corporation  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
Tel: (816) 241-8500  
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ACCESSORIES  
Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in  
the form on the following page and mail it to our address.  
AVP-7  
- 2 Rechargeable battery packs  
- $19.99  
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AVP-1  
- 2 Over the Ear Mic.  
Headsets w/ PTT  
- $19.99  
AVP-H1  
- 1 Open Face Helmet  
Microphone Kit  
- $49.99  
AVP-H2  
- 1 Closed Face Helmet  
Microphone Kit  
- $49.99  
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AVP-H3  
- 2 Surveillance Headset  
- $39.99  
AVP-H4  
- 2 Ear Wrap Headset  
- $39.99  
AVP-H5  
- 2 Behind the Head Headset  
- $39.99  
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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. ____________  
Mail To:  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Consumer Dept.  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
----------------  
Or Call 816.241.8500.  
----------------  
Qty  
Item  
Price  
$19.99  
$19.99  
Total  
AVP-7  
AVP-1  
AVP-H1 $49.99  
AVP-H2 $49.99  
AVP-H3 $39.99  
AVP-H4 $39.99  
AVP-H5 $39.99  
To order online go to  
Sub-Total  
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only)  
S & H  
___________  
___________  
_____ $14.95  
(Applies to Domestic U.S. only.  
For Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto  
Rico S&H will be $36.25 for 1lb  
and $64.25 for 2lbs or more).  
Total  
$___________  
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5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
Call 816.241.8500  
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its  
packaging.  
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