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X-TRA TALK
LXT340/345 Series
GMRS/FRS Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Introduction 3 Important Notice, FCC Licensing 4 LCD Display 5 Controls 5 Battery Installation 6 Installing the Belt Clip 6 Charging the Optional Battery Pack 7 Low Battery Level Indicator 7 Operating Your Radio 8 - 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Use and Care 12 Specifications and Frequency Charts 13 Warranty Information 14 MIDLAND Family Products 15 Accessories 15 - 17 Accessories Order Form 19 Page 2 www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® 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
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION (Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States) The LXT340/345 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the LXT340/345 Series. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® LCD DISPLAY 1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates 1 4 radio is transmitting a signal. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 2 5 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band. 4. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY 3 6 LOCK mode is on. 5. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. 6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON – Indicates TX Power setting (H/L) CONTROLS 7. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. 8. CALL/LOCK
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® BATTERY INSTALLATION Your LXT340/345 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 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 ba
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your LXT340/345 Series is equipped for using an optional recharge- able NiMH battery pack which can be recharged with the optional desktop charger (as described below). The LXT340/345 can also be charged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. 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. R
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® 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
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® LXT340/345 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Roger Beep Silent Operation Channel Power 1~22 H/L On/Off On/Off SCAN Your LXT340/345 Series 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 scan. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION Your LXT340/345 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 will appear blinking on the display. Then press the / buttons to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to the next feature setting. Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14). They are
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your LXT340/345 Series can be used with an optional external speak- er/ microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset: l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position. Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH battery pack thru the CHG Jack (see page 7). Page 11 www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive - Confirm the radios have the same channel Messages 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 - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" to button presses (Page 9)
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® SPECIFICATIONS Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz Power Source 4 AAA 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 9 17 462.5625 467.5875 462.6000 2 10 18 462.5875 467.6125 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 14 22 462.6875 467.7125 462.7250 7 462.
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® 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. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any antennas, chargers, or earphones. This warranty does not include the cost of labor for
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® ACCESSORIES Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address. A AV VP P-6 6 - 1 Dual Desk Charger - 2 Rechargeable battery packs - 1 AC Adapter - 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter - $39.99 Page 15 www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® A AV VP P-1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 A AV VP P-H H1 1 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 A AV VP P-H H2 2 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 Page 16 www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® A AV VP P-H H3 3 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 A AV VP P-H H4 4 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 A AV VP P-H H5 5 - 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99 Page 17 www.midlandradio.com
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Model LXT340/345 Series ® ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/MasterCard 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# _____________________ Ty
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M MIID DL LA AN ND D R RA AD DIIO O C CO OR RP PO OR RA AT TIIO ON N 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 816.241.8500 visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
