X-TRA TALK ® LXT340/345 Series GMRS/FRS Radio OWNER'S MANUAL www.midlandradio.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Introduction Important Notice, FCC Licensing LCD Display Controls Battery Installation Installing the Belt Clip Charging the Optional Battery Pack Low Battery Level Indicator Operating Your Radio Troubleshooting Guide Use and Care Specifications and Frequency Charts Warranty Information MIDLAND Family Products Accessories Accessories Order Form 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 - 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 - 17 19 Page 2 www.midlandradio.
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.
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.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® LCD DISPLAY 1 4 2 5 3 6 1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal. 3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band. 4. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY 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 11 12 7 13 8 9 MENU SCAN 14 15 7.
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.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® CHARGING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Your LXT340/345 Series is equipped for using an optional rechargeable 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.
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.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® LXT340/345 Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART MENU Channel Power Roger Beep Silent Operation 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.
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).
Model LXT340/345 Series ® EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK Your LXT340/345 Series can be used with an optional external speaker/ 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.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries Cannot Receive Messages - Confirm the radios have the same channel 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) - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" (Page 9). - Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 CH. No 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH. Freq. 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 CH. No 17 18 19 20 21 22 CH. Freq. 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.
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.
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. AVP-6 6 - 1 Dual Desk Charger 2 Rechargeable battery packs 1 AC Adapter 1 DC Cigarette lighter adapter - $39.99 Page 15 www.midlandradio.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® AVP-1 1 - 2 Over the Ear Mic. Headsets w/ PTT - $19.99 AVP-H H1 - 1 Open Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 AVP-H H2 - 1 Closed Face Helmet Microphone Kit - $49.99 Page 16 www.midlandradio.
Model LXT340/345 Series ® AVP-H H3 - 2 Surveillance Headset - $39.99 AVP-H H4 - 2 Ear Wrap Headset - $39.99 AVP-H H5 - 2 Behind the Head Headset - $39.99 Page 17 www.midlandradio.
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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.
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 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.
