MIDLAND GXT500/550 - Manual (Page 8)

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and
increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to
reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On,
the radio will beep 3 times with different tones, the LCD will display a
“self-test” message for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the
last channel selected.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Privacy Code.
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 GXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
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Over water
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Open rural areas without obstructions
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Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
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Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
cause low power conditions
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Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
restricted by the FCC to low power
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Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
Model GXT500/550 Series