Midland MXT575 Troubleshooting Guide

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 2 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND............................…………………………………....…….3 FEATURES................………………………………………………………………………………………....3 FCC NOTICE................……………………..…………….……………………………………………..…..4 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy......

Page 4 - FCC NOTICE; Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy; between the antenna and all persons when transmitting.

Page 4 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 FCC NOTICE The MXT575 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1-7, 15-22 or RP15-22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the MX...

Page 5 - INSTALLING YOUR RADIO; Preparation for Installation; Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into the dash

Page 5 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 INSTALLING YOUR RADIO Preparation for Installation This radio may be installed in any 12-volt negative ground system vehicle. Most current U.S. and foreign vehicles use a negative ground system, but some older models and some newer large trucks may have a positive ...

Page 6 - INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET

Page 6 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of each screw hole under the dash. Use a nail or other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations. 2. Attach the bracket to the dash with the Phillips head sheet metal screws provided. Tighten the ...

Page 7 - INSTALLING THE ANTENNA; An external antenna (50Ω) is required for the MXT575. The antenna is

Page 7 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA An external antenna (50Ω) is required for the MXT575. The antenna is intended to be attached to the vehicle’s roof, trunk or similar location. Specific installation requirements vary between vehicles. Use the following guidelines to install t...

Page 9 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; MICROPHONE CONTROLS

Page 9 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS MICROPHONE CONTROLS 1. LCD Display2. Speaker Mic Jack3. Menu Button4. Call Button5. Volume Buttons6. Lock Button7. Microphone8. WX Button9. Monitor Button10. Scan Button11. Transmit / Receive Indicator12. Power button13. PTT button14. Channe...

Page 10 - FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS

Page 10 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. Microphone Jack 2. USB-C Port 1 2

Page 11 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Page 11 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. Antenna Jack2. External Speaker Jack3. Intercom Jack 1 3 2

Page 12 - LCD DISPLAY; - Indicates the channel is configured to operate

Page 12 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 LCD DISPLAY 1. Channel Icon - Shows the selected transmit/receive channel. 2. Receiving Icon - Indicates the radio is receiving a transmission from another user. 3. Repeater Icon - Indicates the channel is configured to operate through a repeater. 4. Transmitting ...

Page 13 - OPERATING YOUR RADIO; About Range; • On flat areas where you can see the other radio user; To ensure you get maximum range:; • Be sure to mount the antenna as high as possible on your vehicle

Page 13 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 OPERATING YOUR RADIO About Range Your MXT575 is designed to give you maximum operating range under optimal conditions. Optimal conditions for maximum operating range are: • Over water • In open rural areas without obstructions • On flat areas where you can see the...

Page 14 - SELECTING THE ACTIVE CHANNEL; To communicate between two MXT575 radios or any GMRS; ADJUSTING THE VOLUME; Press and release the; Volume Up; button to increase the volume; Volume Down; button to decrease the volume

Page 14 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 POWER ON/OFF 1.To power on, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. You will hear a tone when the radio is on. • The LCD display will show all icons for one second and then display the most recently selected channel. 2. To power off, press and hold the PO...

Page 15 - TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL

Page 15 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL IMPORTANT! To communicate between two MXT575 radios or any GMRS radio, both radios must be set to the same channel and privacy code (see Selecting a Privacy Code) selections.. 1.To transmit a call, press and hold the PTT button on...

Page 16 - LOCKING THE KEYPAD; settings are “locked” in place.; USING MONITOR MODE

Page 16 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 LOCKING THE KEYPAD You can use the keypad “lock” function to prevent accidentally changing your radio’s settings. When the function is enabled, the current radio settings are “locked” in place. NOTE: When the “lock” function is enabled, the PTT button, Volume Butt...

Page 17 - SCANNING FOR ACTIVE CHANNELS; current channel for five seconds.

Page 17 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 SCANNING FOR ACTIVE CHANNELS Your MXT575 includes an “auto-scan” mode that continuously scans all 15 GMRS channels for activity. 1.Press the SCAN button to enter “auto-scan” mode. • Your radio will rapidly scan through the 15 GMRS channels and will pause on any ac...

Page 18 - NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN; To Enter and Exit Weather Scan:; • The Weather icon and active channel will stop flashing and will

Page 18 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 NOAA WEATHER RADIO/SCAN Your MXT575 has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA Weather Scan function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels for the NOAA National W...

Page 19 - • The weather icon and active channel will stop flashing and will

Page 19 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 To Enable/Disable Weather Alert: 1. With Weather mode activated, press the SCAN button to exit scanning mode • The weather icon and active channel will stop flashing and will continuously be displayed on the LCD2. Use the CHANNEL buttons on the microphone to selec...

Page 20 - MENU FUNCTIONS; MXT575 to suit your personal preferences.; SELECTING A PRIVACY CODE

Page 20 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 MENU FUNCTIONS Menu functions let you configure several operational parameters of the MXT575 to suit your personal preferences. SELECTING A PRIVACY CODE Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digitally Coded Squelch (DCS) are systems that allow several u...

Page 23 - SQUELCH SENSITIVITY; Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS; NOTE; squelch operation for most applications; ROGER BEEP; to other users that your transmission is complete.

Page 23 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 SQUELCH SENSITIVITY The MXT575 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level (00) is the most sensitive, allowing the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting (09) requires very strong signals to open the squ...

Page 24 - CALL ALERT TONE; Your MXT575 has five selectable call alert tones.; SILENT OPERATION; REPEATER CHANNELS; Be sure to be aware of the local sharing and usage policies set

Page 24 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 CALL ALERT TONE Your MXT575 has five selectable call alert tones. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu setting “CA”.2. To set the call alert tone, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between 01,...

Page 25 - DISPLAY COLOR; SELECTING A CHANNEL BANDWIDTH

Page 25 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 2. To enable the repeater channels, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between “oF” and “oN”. 3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE REPEATER CHANNEL SELECTION WILL N...

Page 26 - CHOOSING YOUR OUTPUT SPEAKER

Page 26 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 2. To set the channel bandwidth, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between “bn” and “bw. Select “bn” for narrow band and “bw” for wide band. 3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SE...

Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM; SOLUTION

Page 27 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience difficulties using your MXT575, refer to the following chart to correct common operation problems. If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call our Midland customer service representatives at 816-241...

Page 28 - SPECIFICATIONS; MENU QUICK REFERENCE CHART

Page 28 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 SPECIFICATIONS Channels: Privacy Codes:Receive Frequency:Transmit Frequency:Power Source: MENU QUICK REFERENCE CHART 15 GMRS Channels and8 Repeater Channels38 CTCSS; 104 DCSUHF; 462.5500 ~ 462.725 MHzUHF; 462.550 ~ 467.725 MHz13.8 VDC Nominal Standard Channel Menu...

Page 29 - WX BAND CHANNELS

Page 29 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 Ch. Number TX Freq. (MHz) RX Freq. MHz) 15RP 467.5500 462.5500 16RP 467.5750 462.5750 17RP 467.6000 462.6000 18RP 467.6250 462.6250 19RP 467.6500 462.6500 20RP 467.6750 462.6750 21RP 467.7000 462.7000 22RP 467.7250 462.7250 GMRS REPEATER FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) WX B...

Page 31 - FCC WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS; Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

Page 31 midlandusa.com Model MXT575 FCC WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications 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...

Page 34 - MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION

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