Midland Radio Two Way Radio LXT560 User Manual

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  
Welcome to the world of Midland electronics  
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.  
Congratulations on your purchase of  
a
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:  
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.  
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  
10. PRIVACY CODE ICON  
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.  
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION  
5900 Parretta Drive  
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)  
s t  
\ buttons  
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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