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Model MXT115

Repeater Channels

Your MXT115 has the ability to access repeater channels. The use of a  
repeater can significantly increase a radio’s range and coverage area.  
Prior to using a repeater you must coordinate with the owner of the  
repeater to gain permission to use the repeater. Be sure to understand  
and follow the sharing and usage rules for each repeater system.

To Set the Repeater Channel:

1. Press and release the 

Menu

       button to place the radio in “Menu” 

mode.

2. Use the 

Channel Up 

      or 

Channel Down

        button to scroll through 

the menu options until the LCD display shows 

rP.

3. Press the 

Monitor/Scan

       /     button to confirm your selection.

4. Use the Channel Up      or Channel Down     button to select ON or OFF.
5. Press the 

Monitor/Scan

       /      button to confirm your selection. 

YOU

 

MUST PRESS THE 

MONITOR/SCAN

 BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION 

OR THE REPEATER CHANNEL SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGED.

 ▪

When activated the repeater channels will be displayed as the 

channel number (Ex.15,16,17,etc.) and the 

rP

 icon.

 ▪

Repeater channels will appear immediately following the standard 

GMRS channels (Ex: 20,21,22,15

rP,

16

rP

17

rP

 etc).

Selecting the LCD Display Background Color

Your MXT115 has 8 different color options for the LCD Display 
background.

To select the LCD Display background:

1. Press and release the 

Menu

      button to place the radio in “Menu” 

mode.

2. Use the 

Channel Up

      or 

Channel Down

      button to scroll through 

the menu options until the LCD display shows 

db.

3. Press the 

Monitor/Scan 

      /      button to confirm your selection.

4. Use the Channel Up       or Channel Down      button to select the LCD 

Display background color (01 - 08).

Summary of Contents for MICRO MOBILE MXT115AGVP3

Page 1: ...MXT115...

Page 2: ...ng the Active Channel Adjusting the Volume Transmitting and Receiving a Call UTILITYFUNCTIONS Locking the Keypad Using Monitor Mode Scanning for Active Channels NOAA Weather Radio Scan To Manually Set...

Page 3: ...cuitry 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 Weat...

Page 4: ...C or go to the FCC s website http www fcc gov and request form 605 Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards a...

Page 5: ...ginning installation 2 Read and follow all safety precautions in your vehicle s Service Manual 3 Make sure all necessary tools materials and parts are on hand 4 Disconnect the negative battery cable b...

Page 6: ...o mark the hole locations 2 Attach the bracket to the dash with the Phillips head sheet metal screws provided Tighten the screws securely DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 3 Slide the radio into the mounting bracke...

Page 7: ...tenna as high on the vehicle as possible The higher the better 3 If possible mount the antenna in the center of whatever surface you choose 4 The antenna cable is 19 7 feet 6 meters long Be sure the m...

Page 8: ...the vehicle s battery NOTE The fuse block is usually the most convenient connection point The power cord positive lead can also be connected to the accessory terminal on the fuse block or ignition swi...

Page 9: ...lock the keypad 8 Monitor Scan Press to enter scan mode or long press to enter monitor mode Using an External Speaker The MXT115 provides a rear panel jack for connection of an optional external spea...

Page 10: ...Panel Connections 1 ANT Jack SO 239 UHF connector for external antenna included 2 EXT SPKR Jack 3 5mm Audio connector for optional external speaker purchased separately see Using an External Speaker f...

Page 11: ...lly Coded Squelch Privacy Code has been enabled for the currently selected channel 7 Scanning Icon Indicates the auto scan function is active 8 Repeater Icon Shows the selected transmit receive repeat...

Page 12: ...In open rural areas without obstructions On flat areas where you can see the other radio user To ensure you get maximum range Be sure to mount the antenna included as high as possible on your vehicle...

Page 13: ...select the active channel 1 Be sure the radio is turned on See Power On Off 2 Press and release the Channel Up button on the microphone to scroll forward through the available channels Press and relea...

Page 14: ...will show on the LCD display when your radio is receiv ing a transmission 4 If necessary turn the volume knob clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the radio volume UTILITY FUNCTIONS...

Page 15: ...ive channel You can also use Monitor mode to adjust the volume of your radio when not receiving a signal To enter and exit Monitor mode 1 Be sure the radio is turned on see Power On Off 2 Be sure you...

Page 16: ...nt channel for four seconds 3 To transmit during auto scan press and hold the PTT button on the microphone while the radio is paused on the desired channel The radio will remain on the active channel...

Page 17: ...continuously be displayed on the LCD 2 Using the Channel Up Channel Down buttons on the microphone manually set the active weather channel To Enable Weather Alert 1 With Weather mode activated press...

Page 18: ...privacy code on repeater channels Pr Transmit Power Level Use this option to change the transmit power level to Hi or Lo Sq Squelch Sensitivity Use this option to adjust squelch sensitivity rb Roger...

Page 19: ...PORTANT To communicate between two radios both radios must be set to the same channel see Selecting the Active Channel and Privacy Code selections To select a Privacy Code 1 Press and release the Menu...

Page 20: ...ce the radio in Menu mode 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down buttons to scroll the menu options until the LCD display shows Pr 3 Press the Monitor Scan button to confirm your selection 4 Use the Cha...

Page 21: ...n to confirm your selection YOU MUST PRESS THE MONITOR SCAN BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE SQUELCH SENSITIVITY WILL NOT BE CHANGED Roger Beep When the PTT button on the mic is released the ra...

Page 22: ...n to confirm your selection YOU MUST PRESS THE MONITOR SCAN BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE CALL ALERT TONE WILL NOT BE CHANGED Silent Operation The MXT115 has a SILENT OPERATION mode In this...

Page 23: ...on to select ON or OFF 5 Press the Monitor Scan button to confirm your selection YOU MUST PRESS THE MONITOR SCAN BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE REPEATER CHANNEL SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGED...

Page 24: ...UND COLOR WILL NOT BE CHANGED RESTORING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS You can restore the original factory default settings for your MXT115 at any time To restore the default settings 1 Be sure the radio is tu...

Page 25: ...with a service technician at 816 241 8500 Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service PROBLEM No Power Cannot Receive Messages Check vehicle power source batter...

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Page 28: ...NEGLIGENCE BODILY INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEATH FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY OR FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND O...

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