Midland Radio X TRA TALK LXT385 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION  
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)  
LCD DISPLAY  
Welcome to the world of Midland electronics  
1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the  
battery level is low.  
The LXT380/385 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 LXT380/385 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).  
Congratulations on your purchase of  
a
high quality MIDLAND  
2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates  
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radio is transmitting a signal.  
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.  
3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from  
1~22 on GMRS/FRS band.  
4. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY  
LOCK mode is on.  
5. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates  
radio is receiving a transmission.  
6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON  
Indicates TX Power setting (H/L)  
LXT380/385 Series  
GMRS/FRS Radio  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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.  
CONTROLS  
7. PTT Button – Press and hold to  
transmit voice communication.  
Features  
- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel  
- Call Alert  
- Scan Function  
- Roger Beep Tone  
- Silent Operation  
- Keypad Lock  
- Power HI/LO Settings  
- Auto Squelch  
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks  
- Battery Life Extender  
- Battery Low Indicator  
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8. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send  
a CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to  
turn KEY LOCK on/off.  
9. MIC – Built-in microphone.  
10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.  
11. ANTENNA  
12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG.  
JACK  
13. POWER / MENU Button – Press and  
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the  
radio on/off. Press momentarily to  
access Menu mode.  
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.  
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Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy  
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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  
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14. SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN  
mode.  
15. UP s and DOWN t Button – Make  
adjustments in MENU mode.  
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &  
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992  
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- 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.  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Your LXT380/385 Series radio operates with either  
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.  
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AAA alkaline  
batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be  
removed 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 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing  
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may  
damage the unit.  
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.  
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.  
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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BELT CLIP  
LOCK TAB  
ABOUT RANGE  
Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range  
under optimum conditions.  
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.  
BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
COVER  
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.  
Press here and  
push down to open  
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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Optimum Conditions are:  
BELT CLIP  
LATCH  
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Over water  
Open rural areas without obstructions  
Flat areas where you can see the other person  
LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR  
Your LXT380/385 Series has a LOW BATTERY  
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION  
5900 Parretta Drive  
ICON which  
INSTALLINGTHE BELT CLIP  
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.  
To ensure you get maximum range:  
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip up into the slot on the back of  
the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT  
CLIP, press the LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the belt clip down  
toward the bottom of the radio.  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
Call 816.241.8500  
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Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will  
cause low power conditions  
Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are  
restricted by the FCC to low power  
OPERATINGYOUR RADIO  
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME  
Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the  
radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with  
different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the  
LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.  
Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.  
CHARGINGTHE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK  
LXT380/385 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART  
Your LXT380/385 Series is equipped for using an optional recharge-  
able NiMH battery pack which can be recharged with the optional  
desktop charger (as described below). The LXT380/385 can also be  
charged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. Initial  
charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 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.  
Roger Beep  
Silent Operation  
MENU  
Channel  
Power  
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\t button during  
RX or STANDBY mode.  
1~22  
H/L  
On/Off  
On/Off  
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL  
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same  
channel.  
SCAN  
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.  
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.  
Your LXT380/385 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 for 4 seconds before resuming scan.  
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.  
When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the  
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To  
resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.  
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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