Midland Radio Two Way Radio LXT 300 Series User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
Model LXT 300/315 FRS/GMRS Radio  
Features:  
22 Channels  
Channel Scan  
Auto Squelch  
Auto Battery Save  
Keypad Lock  
Roger Beep  
Mic/Headphone Jack  
3 Call Alerts  
Keystroke Tones  
Water Resistant  
Backlit Display  
Silent Operation  
Monitor  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Midland GMRS radio. Your  
LXT-300/315 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 LXT-300/315 is designed for reliable and  
trouble- free performance.  
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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.  
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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FCC Information Cont…  
Your LXT-300/315 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 forms and instructions or for questions  
concerning licensing, please contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-  
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  
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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 for active channels  
Lock the key pad  
Decrease the volume  
Scroll through the menu  
Increase the volume  
Scroll through the menu  
Enter/Exit the menu  
To monitor channel activity  
Scan/Lock  
Volume  
Down  
Volume Up  
Menu/  
Monitor  
Power on/off Turn on/off the radio  
Ext.Speaker  
/Mic  
To use external ear-microphone  
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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  
Your LXT-300/315 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery  
pack which can be recharged by the A/C desktop charger. Batteries must be  
charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display. Do not charge  
alkaline batteries of any kind in the radio.  
To charge through a desktop charger: (included in the LXT300VP3 and LXT315VP3  
only)  
1. Connect the AC adapter into an A/C wall outlet.  
2. Insert the adapter jack into the desktop charger jack.  
3. Place the radios into the desktop charger slot and note that  
the desktop charger lights up to indicate charging function.  
Note : Only use batteries indicated in this manual.  
1. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries/  
battery packs other than the ones indicated in this manual.  
This may cause leakage and damage the radio.  
2. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio off and  
remove the batteries from the radio.  
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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.  
Talking and Listening (Receiving)  
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.  
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches from your  
mouth.  
Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into  
the microphone. The TX icon appears continuously on the LCD  
display when transmitting.  
To receive messages, release the PTT button. The RX icon  
appears on the display when your radio is receiving a  
transmission.  
Monitor  
To enable the monitor function, hold down the menu button for 2 seconds. To  
take the radio off monitor, repeat process.  
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Call Alert  
Your LXT-300/315 can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. To send a  
call alert, press the PTT button twice rapidly. The TX icon appears during the  
transmission of a call alert and the alert can be heard on the speaker for  
confirmation. To choose a call alert, press the menu button to scroll through to  
the call alert screen. Then using the “Up” or “Down” buttons, select one of the  
three alerts. To save your selection, press the PTT button.  
Scan  
Your LXT-300/315 can scan all of the 22 channels to observe for any activity. To  
enter the scan mode, press the “SCAN” button. Your radio rapidly scans each of  
the 22 channels and stops on any active channel for about 5 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, press the” up” or “down” button. When you are in SCAN  
mode, the “SCAN” icon on LCD will be on. To exit the scan mode, press the  
“SCAN” button again.  
Keypad Lock  
To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press “SCAN” for 2 seconds.  
The “Lock” icon appears on the display. When the ”Lock” is active, the menu  
button and the volume up/down buttons are disabled. However, you are still able  
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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.  
Roger Beep Tone  
Whenever you release the PTT button, a “Roger Beep” tone may be transmitted  
to let your friends know you are finished talking. To enable the Roger Beep,  
press ”Menu” repeatedly until the “Roger Beep Icon” appears on the display.  
Press Vol. Up or Vol. down button to set the Roger Beep tone on or off. To save  
your selection, press PTT.  
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External Speaker / Microphone Jack  
Your LXT-300/315 can be used with an optional external speaker /microphone or  
headset. To use an optional speaker/microphone or headset:  
1. Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.  
2. Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired  
position.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
No Power  
Check battery installation and/or replace batteries  
Confirm the radios have the same channel  
settings.  
Make sure that you are within range of the other  
transceivers.  
Buildings and other obstructions may interfere  
with your communication.  
Cannot Receive  
Messages  
Make sure key lock is not on.  
Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then  
Radio is not responding  
to button presses  
on.  
Ensure accessory microphone is set properly  
Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require  
cleaning.  
Ensure the outlet that the charger is plugged into  
is functioning properly.  
Check that the batteries are installed into the  
radio properly.  
Charger not functioning  
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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.  
462.5625  
462.5875  
462.6125  
462.6375  
CH. No  
12  
CH. Freq.  
467.6625  
467.6875  
467.7125  
462.5500  
1
2
3
4
13  
14  
15  
5
6
7
16  
17  
18  
462.6625  
462.6875  
462.7125  
462.5750  
462.6000  
462.6250  
8
9
19  
20  
467.5625  
467.5875  
462.6500  
462.6750  
10  
11  
21  
22  
467.6125  
467.6375  
462.7000  
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  
Open face helmet  
Microphone kit  
AVP-H2-$49.99  
Closed face helmet  
microphone kit  
AVP-H3-$39.99  
Surveillance Headset  
AVP-H4-$39.99  
AVP-H5-$39.99  
AVP1-$19.99  
Ear Wrap Headsets  
Behind the Head Headset  
Pair of Headsets  
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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._________  
Qty  
Item  
AVP-1  
Price  
Total  
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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To order online go to  
$19.99  
$49.99  
$49.99  
$39.99  
$39.99  
$39.99  
AVP-H1  
AVP-H2  
AVP-H3  
AVP-H4  
AVP-H5  
Sub-Total  
Tax (MO, CO, IL, FL only)  
S&H (U.S. only)  
____________  
____________  
_______ $9.50  
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  
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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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