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Troubleshooting guide – MIDLAND GXT5000 User Manual

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Model GXT5000 Series

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

No Power

- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries

Cannot Receive
Messages

- Confirm the radios have the same channel and

Privacy Code 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 10).

- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then

on.

- Ensure accessory microphone is set properly

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. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
4. 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE