Midland Radio Radio LXT340 Series User Manual

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LXT340/345 Series  
GMRS/FRS Radio  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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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  
- 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  
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.  
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IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION  
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)  
The LXT340/345 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 LXT340/345 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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LCD DISPLAY  
1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the  
battery level is low.  
2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates  
1
2
3
4
5
6
radio is transmitting a signal.  
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)  
CONTROLS  
7. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit  
voice communication.  
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  
11  
12  
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.  
7
13  
14  
14. SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN  
MENU  
8
SCAN  
mode.  
15. UP  
and DOWN  
Button – Make  
adjustments in MENU mode.  
9
15  
10  
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BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Your LXT340/345 Series radio operates with either 4 AAA 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 AAA 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.  
BELT CLIP  
LOCK TAB  
BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
COVER  
Press here and  
push down to open  
BELT CLIP  
LATCH  
INSTALLINGTHE BELT CLIP  
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.  
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CHARGINGTHE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK  
Your LXT340/345 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 LXT340/345 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.  
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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LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR  
Your LXT340/345 Series 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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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.  
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To increase/decrease the volume level, press the  
RX or STANDBY mode.  
button during  
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 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 LXT 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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LXT340/345 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART  
Roger Beep  
Silent Operation  
MENU  
Channel  
1~22  
Power  
H/L  
On/Off  
On/Off  
SCAN  
Your LXT340/345 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.  
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.  
CALL ALERT  
Your LXT340/345 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.  
KEYPAD LOCK  
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK  
button for 4 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.  
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)  
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.  
Note : To communicate between two LXT340/345 Series radios, all  
radios in your group must be set to the same channel.  
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TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION  
Your LXT340/345 Series has 2 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/L: Lo). To  
confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to  
the next feature 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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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.  
SILENT OPERATION  
Your LXT340/345 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  
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK  
Your LXT340/345 Series can be used with an optional external speak-  
er/ microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use  
an optional speaker / microphone or headset:  
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.  
Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH  
battery pack thru the CHG Jack  
(see page 7).  
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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  
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 8)  
Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"  
to button presses  
(Page 9).  
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then  
on.  
Display is dim  
- Recharge or replace batteries.  
Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom 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  
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz  
Power Source  
4 AAA Alkaline or 4.8V 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  
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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-6  
- 1 Dual Desk Charger  
- 2 Rechargeable battery packs  
- 1 AC Adapter  
- 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter  
- $39.99  
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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  
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Or Call 816.241.8500.  
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Qty  
Item  
Price  
$19.99  
$39.99  
Total  
AVP-1  
AVP-6  
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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MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION  
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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