Owner's Manual: Model LXT 300/315 FRS/GMRS Radio Features
Owner's Manual: Model LXT 300/315 FRS/GMRS Radio Features
Owner's Manual: Model LXT 300/315 FRS/GMRS Radio Features
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Index
Introduction 3
FCC Information 4-5
Controls and Buttons 6-7
LCD 8
Belt Clip 9
Installing Batteries 10
Charging the Batteries 11
Operation, Volume, Talking/
Listening and Monitor 12
Call Alert, Scan and Keypad Lock 13
User Interface 14
Channel Selection, Keystroke Tone,
and Roger Beep 15
External Speaker/Microphone
Jack 16
Troubleshooting 17
Technical Specification 18
Channel Frequency Chart 19
Accessories 20
Accessories Order Form 21
Warranty 22
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Introduction
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FCC Information
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.
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FCC Information Cont…
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Controls and Buttons
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Controls and Buttons Cont…
Button Description
Talk/Call Talk on the radio
Send a call tone
Save a setting
Scan/Lock Scan for active channels
Lock the key pad
Volume Decrease the volume
Down Scroll through the menu
Volume Up Increase the volume
Scroll through the menu
Menu/ Enter/Exit the menu
Monitor To monitor channel activity
Power on/off Turn on/off the radio
Ext.Speaker To use external ear-microphone
/Mic
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LCD Display
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Belt Clip
To install the belt clip, slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio until
the latching mechanism clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull the latching tab
outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio.
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Installing Batteries
Your LXT-300/315 radio operates with either four AAA alkaline batteries or a
NiMH rechargeable battery pack. To install the batteries:
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip by sliding it
off of the unit. Then un-lock the locking-latch, and remove the battery
cover.
2. Insert four AAA batteries or the battery pack, observing the polarity as
shown. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from
operating and can damage the unit.
3. Return the battery cover and lock the locking latch.
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Charging the batteries
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Operation
Power On/Off
Press the “Power button” for more than 2 seconds to turn the radio on. Press
“Power button” again for 2 seconds to turn the radio off.
Volume
Press the “Up” button to increase the volume, and press the “Down” button
to decrease the volume during normal operation.
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to turn the radio off and on, TX/RX, and send a call tone when the radio is
locked. To unlock, press the “SCAN button” for 2 seconds.
User Interface
To access the advanced features of your LXT-300/315 radio, it has the following
menu functions:
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Channel Selection
Your LXT-300/315 has 22 channels available. To change channels:
With the radio on, press “Menu button” until the current channel segment
flashes.
Use “Up” button or the “Down” button to change the channel.
Press the PTT button to save the new channel.
Keystroke Tone
Whenever you press a button, a “Beep” tone may be heard when this function is
selected. To enable the “Beep tone, press ”Menu” repeatedly until the “Beep
tone Icon” appears on the display. Press the volume up or and volume down
button, to set the beep on or off. To save your selection, press “Menu” again.
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External Speaker / Microphone Jack
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No Power Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Confirm the radios have the same channel
Cannot Receive settings.
Messages Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.
Buildings and other obstructions may interfere
with your communication.
Make sure key lock is not on.
Radio is not responding Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
to button presses on.
Ensure accessory microphone is set properly
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Technical Specification
Specification
Channels : 22 channels
Operating Frequency : UHF 462.5500 ~467.7125 MHz
Power Source: four AAA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Power Output: 1 watt HI, 0.5W on Lo
Current Drain
Receive: 120mA max
Transmit : 600mA max
Standby: Average 20mA max
Operation Time
Talk Time : 1.75 hours (With 4 “AAA” Alkaline batteries)
Receive Time : 9 hours
Standby Time : 53 hours
Combined(5-5-90 duty) Time : 22 hours
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Channel Frequency Chart
CH.No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.
1 462.5625 12 467.6625
2 462.5875 13 467.6875
3 462.6125 14 467.7125
4 462.6375 15 462.5500
5 462.6625 16 462.5750
6 462.6875 17 462.6000
7 462.7125 18 462.6250
8 467.5625 19 462.6500
9 467.5875 20 462.6750
10 467.6125 21 462.7000
11 467.6375 22 462.7250
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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-H1-$49.99 AVP-H2-$49.99 AVP-H3-$39.99
Open face helmet Closed face helmet Surveillance Headset
Microphone kit microphone kit
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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 send cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corporation.
Name:___________________________ ____ __________________
Address:________________________________________________
City:_____________________ State_____ Zip Code_____________
Tel: _________________ email: __________________________
CC#______________________ Type:___________ Exp._________
Total $____________
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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.
This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or antennas, which may have been part of or
included with the warranted product; or the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a
vehicle or other mounting. Accessories (batteries, AC adapter, dual desktop charger) have a limited 90 day
warranty. Under this warranty return the warranted product, freight prepaid, 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
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: www.midlandradio.com
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Kansas City, MO 64120
Call 816.241.8500
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not
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