Midland LXT 330 Two Way Radios User Manual

Midland LXT 330 Two-Way Radios User Manual

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
• 38 Privacy Codes
• eVOX
• Selectable CALL Tone
• Weather (WX) Band Receiver (GXT400/450 Series only)
• VIBRATE ALERT (GXT400/450 Series only)
• SCAN Function
• MONITOR Function
• Roger Beep Tone
• Key Pad Lock
• Power High / Power Low Settings
• Speaker / Microphone Jacks
• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION

Your GXT300/325/400/450 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed before operating on channels 1 – 7 or 15 – 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the LXT276/330/335 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 beings to radiofrequency 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 Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986
• International Commission on Non-ionizing 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.

LCD DISPLAY

1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low.
2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal.
3. eVOX – Indicates when eVOX mode is active.
4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band GXT400/450 Series only).
5. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission.
6. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.
7. WX BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode (GXT400/450 Series only).
8. VIBRATE-ALERT ICON – Indicates when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on (GXT400/450 Series only).
9. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by the user (oF~38) .
10. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON – Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L for GXT400/450 Series and H/L for GXT300/325 Series).
    CONTROLS
    
11. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the volume level. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the power off.
12. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication.
13. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a CALL tone signal. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.
14. MIC – Built-in microphone. 15. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
15. ANTENNA.
16. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK.
17. MENU Button – Press to access Menu mode. Press and hold to go to WX Band Receiver mode (GXT400/450 Series only).
18. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode 20. UP and DOWN Button – Make adjustments in the MENU mode.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your GXT300/325/400/450 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 the 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

INSTALLING THE 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.

CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK

Your GXT300/325/400/450 Series is equipped with an optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack, or with an optional desktop charger (as described below). The 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 to an AC wall outlet.
3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if charging in the 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 the charging function.

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.

LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your LXT276/330/335 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 12 hours.

OPERATING YOUR 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. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the

button during RX or STANDBY mode.

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:

• Overwater
• Open rural areas without obstructions
• Flat areas where you can see the other person

To ensure you get maximum range:

• 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
• Be sure to set your radio to use Hi-power.

GXT300/325 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART

GXT400/450 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART

SCAN
Your GXT300/325/400/450Series 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 the 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 GXT300/325/400/450 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.

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION
During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 7 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU button is pressed.

CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
Press the MENU button once, and then the buttons 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

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 LXT276/330/335 Series radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.

TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION
Your LXT276/330/335 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 appears blinking on the display. Then press the buttons to select the TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To confirm, press the PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next feature setting.

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 pushing the PTT key, or press the 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 pushing the PTT key, or press the MENU button to move to the next feature setting.

SILENT OPERATION
Your GXT300/325/400/450 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 buttons and the PTT key or MENU button.

To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button until the display shows a “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP” display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the buttons and the PTT key or MENU button.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
Your GXT300/325/400/450 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:

• Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks
• Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic to your desired position.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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 to button presses	– Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock” (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 a 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 that 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 Privacy Codes 10 Weather (WX) Band Channels (GXT-400/450 Series only)
• Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
• Power Source 4 AA Alkaline or 4.8V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack

GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

CH. No	CH. Freq.	CH. No	CH. Freq.	CH. No	CH. Freq.
1	462.5625	9	467.5875	17	462.6000
2	462.5875	10	467.6125	18	462.6250
3	462.6125	11	467.6375	19	462.6500
4	462.6375	12	467.6625	20	462.6750
5	462.6625	13	467.6875	21	462.7000
6	462.6875	14	467.7125	22	462.7250
7	462.7125	15	462.5500
8	467.5625	16	462.5750

* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license-free channels

(GXT400/450 Series) WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

CH. No	CH. Freq.	CH. No	CH. Freq.	CH. No	CH. Freq.
1	462.5625	9	467.5875	17	462.6000
2	462.5875	10	467.6125	18	462.6250
3	462.6125	11	467.6375	19	462.6500
4	462.6375	12	467.6625	20	462.6750
5	462.6625	13	467.6875	21	462.7000
6	462.6875	14	467.7125	22	462.7250
7	462.7125	15	462.5500
8	467.5625	16	462.5750

* Channels 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies

PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)

Code	Freq.	Code	Freq.	Code	Freq.	Code	Freq.	Code	Freq.
1	67.0	9	91.5	17	118.8	25	156.7	33	210.7
2	71.9	10	94.8	18	123.0	26	162.2	34	218.1
3	74.4	11	97.4	19	127.3	27	167.9	35	225.7
4	77.0	12	100.0	20	131.8	28	173.8	36	233.6
5	79.7	13	103.5	21	136.5	29	179.9	37	241.8
6	82.5	14	107.2	22	141.3	30	186.2	38	250.3
7	85.4	15	110.9	23	146.2	31	192.8
8	88.5	16	114.8	24	151.4	32	203.5

LIMITED WARRANTY

Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS/GMRS transceiver that 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 the 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

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

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

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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