Midland Gxt-250 Gmrs/frs Radio Owners Manual

							 
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                   Owner’s Manual 
      For Models GXT-250  
                          GMRS/FRS Radio 
      
FEATURING 
 
• 22 Channels 
• 38 CTCSS codes 
• VOX 
• Monitor function 
• Call Alert 
• Back-Lit 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.
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 received, including 
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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Index 
 
Accessories   4 
Accessories order form    5 
Introduction   6 
FCC Licensing Information  6 
Controls and Buttons    7 
LCD Display   8 
Installing Batteries    9 
Charging the Batteries   10 
Operation   11-18  
Problems & Solution    19-20 
Frequency and CTCSS Charts  21 
Technical Specification    22 
Warranty Information    23 
MIDLAND Family Products    24  
						

							 
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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- 1
 
 
 AVP-2 
 
 
  
- 2 Over the ear Mic.  
- Headsets w/ PTT. 
 
 
- $19.95 
 
- One Dual Desk Charger 
- 2 Rechargeable battery packs 
- 1 AC Adapter 
 
- $39.95 
 
  
						

							 
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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM 
 Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below. 
Please DO NOT sent cash or checks.  Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation. 
 
Name:___________________________ ____ __________________ 
Address:________________________________________________ 
City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________ 
Tel: _________________ email: __________________________ 
CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________
  
Qty Item Price  Total 
 AVP-1 $19.95  
 AVP-2 $39.95  
 
Sub-Total          ____________ 
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only)      ____________ 
S&H (U.S. only)             _______ $8.95 
Total            $___________
  
Mail To: 
Midland Radio Corporation 
Consumer. Dept. 
1120 Clay St. 
 N. Kansas City MO 64116 
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Or Call 816.241.8500.   
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To order online go to  
www.midlandradio.com  
						

							 
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Introduction 
Your GXT-250 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 GXT-250 is designed for  
reliable and trouble-free performance.
 
 
FCC Licensing Information  
Your GXT-250 operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to 
the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC 
requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a 
radio license before operating their equipment for business, personal or recreational use. A 
GMRS license held by an individual may be shared by immediate family members. To obtain 
the application form, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov
. 
Please request forms 605 and 159 which include all necessary forms and instructions. 
For questions concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC    (1-888-225-
5322), or go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html
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Control Buttons & Indicators 
                                     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speaker 
Microphone 
  Use           to: 
  Monitor Channel 
  Activity 
  Use              to: 
  
- Scan for active 
  channels 
- Lock the key pad 
 Use                 to: 
  
- Turn On/Off the Radio 
- Enter/Exit the menu 
 Use               to: 
  - Increase the volume 
  - Scroll through the menu 
  
 Use               to: 
   - Decrease the  Volume 
   - Scroll through the menu 
Ext. Spk/Mic   Use            to: 
 
- Talk on the Radio 
- Send a Call Tone 
- Save a setting  
						

							 
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LCD Display
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VOX Icon Low Battery level Indicator 
Key Pad Lock Icon 
 
Transmit (TX) Icon 
Channel Indicator CTCSS Channel Indicator 
Receive (RX) Icon  Power Hi/Lo Indicator  
						

							 
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Installing Batteries
 
Your GXT-250 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH 
battery Pack. The belt clip should be removed (Page 18) 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 GXT-250 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. Do not charge alkaline batteries of any kind in the unit. 
 
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.