Midland X-TRA TALK GXT900 Series User Manual download pdf

COMMUNICATE

Communication can be critical during a crisis. Phones may

not work when most needed.

Midland Radio Corporation makes a two-way radio capable of transmitting at the maximum power

allowed for its class by the FCC. These consumer radios are inexpensive and do a good job reaching

through our rough terrain. We found they transmitted over 8 miles on high power in our tests.* We

recommend these radios over other similar radios.

The radios are available in sets from Amazon.com for about $60 plus shipping.** The set's

model number is GXT900VP4. Manufacturer is Midland.

Each set includes two radios, rechargeable batteries, two-station

charger with wall and car adapters, and headphone / microphone sets.

Radio Features:

• 5 watts maximum power = maximum range.*

• Use either 4 AA batteries or the included rechargeable battery

pack.

• Additional features: 22 channels, scan, NOAA weather, splash

resistant, etc.

If you think this is a good idea, tell others. Copy or print this document and give it to your neighbors.

The more radios in your area the more useful they are to communicate.

Email bigsurcats@aol.com if you have questions.

* Use of high-power channels requires an FCC license ($85 for 5 years). One license required for each family.

No license required for use of channels 8-14 (low power). There is a large fine for use of high-power channels

without a license. We recommend that before using these channels you get a license, which is fast and easy

to do over the Internet. Transmit distance depends upon terrain. On high power, we got 8 miles with almost

line of sight, and over 2 miles with moderate obstruction by trees and terrain. Expect only a few hundred feet if

both radios are in a canyon in dense woods. Will transmit over slight landforms, but not at all if a substantial

landform is in the way. Low-power transmit distance should be less than half high-power transmit distance.

** The radios were in stock on Amazon.com when we checked November 7, 2008. They are currently on

backorder at the factory, but Midland says they will start receiving shipments the week of November 9, so they

should be back in stock soon if Amazon runs out. You can also find them on other websites.

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Page 1 - COMMUNICATE

COMMUNICATE ! Communication can be critical during a crisis. Phones may not work when most needed. Midland Radio Corporation makes a two-way radi

Page 2 - Page 1 of 2

Page 1 of 2 Suggested use of Midland GXT900 FRS/GMRS radios for emergency communications. Ver5 12/2/08 General notes: • If phones are working,

Page 3 - Emergency use notes:

Page 2 of 2 Emergency use notes: 1. Until you are familiar with the radios use only the default settings, except as directed below. Always follow

Page 4 - RADIO ETIQUETTE

Page1of4RADIO ETIQUETTEfor two-way radios[Adaptedfrom the website of the National Interagency Fire Center]Radiouseis a command and control tool. It is

Page 5 - Used when signal received is

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Page 6 - Radio Efficiency

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