Midland MXT115 User Manual

Page 3
midlandusa.com
Model MXT115
Page 2
midlandusa.com
Model MXT115
Table of Contents....................................................................
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO.......................................................
FEATURES.....................................................................................................................
FCC NOTICE...................................................................................................................
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy............................................................................
INSTALLING YOUR RADIO.............................................................................................
Preparation for Installation.....................................................................................
Installing the Mounting Bracket..............................................................................
Installing the Antenna.............................................................................................
Electrical and Rear Panel Connections.................................................................
Connecting the Microphone...................................................................................
Using an External Speaker....................................................................................
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS......................................................................................
Operating Controls.................................................................................................
Microphone Controls..............................................................................................
Rear Panel Connections........................................................................................
LCD Display...........................................................................................................
OPERATING YOUR RADIO............................................................................................
About Range..........................................................................................................
Power On/O󰀨.........................................................................................................
Selecting the Active Channel.................................................................................
Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................
Transmitting and Receiving a Call.........................................................................
UTILITY FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................
Locking the Keypad...............................................................................................
Using Monitor Mode..............................................................................................
Scanning for Active Channels................................................................................
NOAA Weather Radio/Scan..................................................................................
To Manually Set the Weather Channel..................................................................
To Enable Weather Alert........................................................................................
MENU MODE FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................
MXT115 Menu Mode Quick Reference Chart........................................................
Selecting a Privacy Code......................................................................................
Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level..............................................................
Adjusting Squelch Sensitivity.................................................................................
Roger Beep...........................................................................................................
Call Alert Tone.......................................................................................................
Silent Operation.....................................................................................................
Repeater Channels................................................................................................
Selecting the LCD Display Background Color.......................................................
RESTORING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................................
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................................................................
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
8
9
9
9
10
10
11
12
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
20
20
21
22
22
23
23
24
25
25
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................
GMRS Frequency Chart.....................................................................................
Wx Band Chart...................................................................................................
CTCSS Privacy Codes Frequency Chart...........................................................
DCS Privacy Codes Chart..................................................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada)....................................................
26
26
26
27
27
30
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.Your
MXT115 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high tech engineering.
Designed for General Mobile radio Service (GMRS) operation, this
compact package is big on performance. It is a quality piece of electronic
equipment, skillfully constructed with the nest components. The circuitry
is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your
MXT115 radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for
years to come.
FEATURES
– 15 GMRS Channels
– 10 NOAA Weather Channels
– 8 Repeater Channels
– 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 104 DCS)
– Monitor Function
– Keypad Lock
– Power Hi/Lo Settings
– External Speaker Jack
IMPORTANT!
Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 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 qualied technicians.

Midland MXT115 Specifications

General

Rated power	15 W
Product type	Speaker/microphone
Compatibility	Midland FRS/GMRS radios
Product color	Black
Brand compatibility	Midland
Quantity	1
Package type	Box
Package depth	101.6 mm
Package width	254 mm
Package height	304.8 mm
Package weight	1133.98 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	127 mm
Width	133.35 mm
Height	25.4 mm
Weight	467.2 g