IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)
1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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LOCK mode is on.
LCD DISPLAY
2. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode
is active.
The LXT560 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 LXT560 Series. Serious penalties
could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as
stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
Your LXT560 Series radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack
or optional 4 AAA alkaline batteries. 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 batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may
damage the unit.
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high quality MIDLAND
3. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON–
Indicates when the radio is in Weather
Band mode.
4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~36 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX
band).
5. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy
Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~83). It
can only be set in Ch 1~22.
6. BATTERY METER – Indicates the battery
level.
7. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is
receiving a transmission.
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product. Your 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech
engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
operation, this compact package is big on 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 two-way radio is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
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You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station
identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also
cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel
interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your
transmission time.
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Features
8. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio
is transmitting a signal.
9. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON
Indicates TX Power setting (H/L).
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website:
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the
belt clip, making sure it locks into place.
- 36 GMRS/FRS Channels
- 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)
- VOX
- Selectable Call Alert
- NOAA Weather Scan
- NOAA Weather Radio
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Scan Function
- Monitor Function
- Roger Beep Tone
- Silent Operation
- Key Pad Lock
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10. PRIVACY CODE ICON
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Indicates
Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).
BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the
time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
CONTROLS
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
11. PTT Button – Press and hold to
transmit voice communication.
12. CALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a
CALL ALERT signal. Press and hold to
turn KEY LOCK on/off.
13. MIC – Built-in microphone.
14. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
15. ANTENNA
16. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG.
JACK
17. POWER / MENU Button – Press and
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.
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Press here and
push down to open
- Power High / Low Settings
- Speaker / Microphone Jacks
- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator
BELT CLIP
LATCH
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18. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to
enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to
enter MONITOR mode.
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
that may cause undesired operation.
INSTALLINGTHE BELT CLIP
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19. UP/WX SCAN s and DOWN t
Buttons – Make adjustments in MENU
mode. Press and hold the UP button for
5 seconds to activate the NOAA
Weather Scan function.
To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip up into the slot on the back of
the radio until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT
CLIP, press the LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the belt clip down
toward the bottom of the radio.
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IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate
this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an
assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings
inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment
to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
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.
LXT560 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART
SETTING PRIVACY CODES
Your LXT560 Series has 121 Privacy Codes available to use in
channels 1~22. You may select a different Privacy Code for each
channel. To select a Privacy Code for the current channel press the
CHARGINGTHE BATTERY PACK
OPERATINGYOUR 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 2 times with
different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the
LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.
Call Alert
Silent Operation
On/Off
Roger Beep
MENU
Channel
VOX
Power
Privacy
Your LXT560 Series is equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH
battery pack which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into
the radio charge jack, or with optional desktop charger (as described
below). 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. Remove the radios
from the charger when the charge time expires.
On/Off
1~5
MENU button twice, and then the buttons to select one of the
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oF/1/2/3
1~36
H/L
38 CTCSS Privacy Codes. Press the MENU button again and then
the s\t buttons to select one of the 83 DCS Privacy Code. The
Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate whether you set your
Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm the selection,
press the PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the
next feature setting.
WX Scan
1~10
WX Channel
WX Alert
On/Off
CTCSS
DCS
oF~38
oF~83
To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\t buttons
during RX or STANDBY mode.
Press and hold UP/WX
button for 5 seconds
1~10
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and/or 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.
MONITOR
To charge using a Desktop Charger:
1. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.
2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.
3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if
charging in vehicle) into the desktop charger jack.
4. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LED
indicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function.
In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is
recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12
hours with the radio turned OFF.
Pressing and holding the MONITOR button for 3 seconds will let you
hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not
receiving a signal. This could also be used to check any activity on
your current channel before transmitting.
Note : If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected
DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa.
Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature.
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To communicate between two LXT560 Series radios, all radios in
Press and hold the MONITOR button for 3 seconds again to get out
of MONITOR mode.
your group must be set to the same channel and/or Privacy Code
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selections. The Privacy Code can only be set in channels
1~22.
Call 816.241.8500
3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will
appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmision.
SCAN
Your LXT560 Series can scan all 36 channels for activity. To enter,
quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit.
Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 36 channels and stop on any
active channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan.
TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION
Your LXT560 has 2 power level settings. To select the power level on
channels 1~7 and 15~36, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon will
appear blinking on the display. Then press the s\t buttons to select
TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To confirm, press the
PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting. When the PTT button is pressed during Low
Battery Level condition, the TX Power will automatically switch
from Hi(H) to Lo(L) level.
ABOUT RANGE
Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.
1. Only use our NiMH battery pack and AC adapter.
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries
or battery packs other than the one indicated in the
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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, quickly press the SCAN button.
manual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the radio.
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CALL ALERT
Your LXT560 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time.
To send a call alert, press the CALL button. The TX icon will appear
while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the
speaker for confirmation.
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Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS
channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per FCC
Optimum Conditions are:
l Over water
l Open rural areas without obstructions
l Flat areas where you can see the other person
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your LXT560 Series has a BATTERY LEVEL METER
shows the battery power level. The greater the number of bars
visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low,
regulations.
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KEYPAD LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK
button for 4 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display.
PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to
unlock the keypad.
VOX
Your LXT560 Series has 3 VOX level settings: (oF/1/2/3).
To ensure you get maximum range:
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
cause low power conditions.
l Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
restricted by the FCC to low power.
l Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
the Battery Shell
icon will flash in the display indicating
To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX”
blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an
your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a recharge-
able battery pack.
CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)
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“oF” icon appears. Select “1”,“2” or “3” by pressing the
and push the PTT key, or press the MENU button again to move to
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.
Press the MENU button once, and then the s\t buttons to select
one of the 36 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press
the PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the next
feature setting.
the next feature setting.
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