Midland MXT575 User manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIDLAND RADIO
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Midland product. Your MXT575 2-way radio
represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. esigned 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 finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a
rugged printed circuit board. Your MXT575 radio is designed for reliability and trouble-free performance
for years to come.
FEATURES
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50-Watt GMRS Radio
15 GMRS Channels
8 Repeater Channels
Split Privacy Tones for Repeater Channels
142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS/104 CS)
Controls on Mic – ability to remote the
unit Monitor Mode
Keypad Lock
Call Function
Scan Function
High/Low Power Settings
External Speaker Jack
Intercom Jack
USB-C port – charging only
1 Year Warranty
Compatible with all Midland GMRS radios
GMRS License Required
FCC NOTICE
The MXT575 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) license. Serious penalties may result from unlicensed use of GMRS
channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502
(amended). You will be issued a call sign by the FCC that should be used for station identification when
operating your radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible
transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the
length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application,
contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website:
http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENGERGY
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Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and
guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2
sub-part J
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States,
Report 86, 1986
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled
environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable
RF energy exposure only when transmitting. The consumer must maintain a minimum safe separation
distance of 16 inches (40 cm) from the antenna when transmitting.
INSTALLING YOUR RADIO
PREPARING 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 ground. Check the specifications for your vehicle before beginning installation. Generally, you
have a negative-ground system if the negative (-) battery terminal is connected to the motor block.
Contact your dealer if you are unable to determine your vehicle’s polarity system.
Read these instructions completely before beginning installation.
Read and follow all safety precautions in your vehicle’s Service Manual.
Make sure all necessary tools, materials, and parts are on hand.
isconnect the negative (-) battery cable before installing your radio. Be sure to reconnect the
cable when installation is complete.
etermine a mounting location for your radio. The MXT575 is designed to be installed under the
dash or vertically on the center console. Choose a location that does not impair visibility or
interfere with driving. Also, take into consideration the routing and length of the lead wires and
cables to the power source, antenna, and/or optional external speaker.
CAUTION: Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into the dash to avoid damage to under dash
electronic ignition, cruise control, instrument and/or accessory wiring.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of each screw hole. Use a nail or
other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations.
2. Attach the bracket with the supplied self-tapping screws. Tighten the screws securely. O NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Once the bracket is secured to the vehicle, slide the radio into the bracket. Be sure the radio
locks into the bracket so it does not shift while the vehicle is in motion.
INSTALLING AN ANTENNA
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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 the antenna:
*Where you locate your antenna does make a difference*
1. Metal surfaces covered by fiberglass or vinyl may affect radio range. Avoid these locations.
2. Mount the antenna 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 mounting location will allow for
connection of the cable to the radio.
5. Be sure the mounting location is clean and dry before installing the antenna.
6. Route the antenna cable through an accessible entry point, such as a rear door or trunk opening.
7. When routing the antenna cable inside the vehicle, keep the cable away from noise sources,
such as the ignition system, gauges, etc.
8. Exercise care to prevent cable damage. Make use of existing gaskets, grommets and weather
stripping to protect the cable along its route.
CONNECTING THE RADIO TO A POWER SOURCE
1. Connect the positive lead (RE wire with in-line fuse holder) to either (a) the fuse block or (b)
directly to the positive post of 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 switch, so the radio
automatically turns off when the ignition is turned off.
2. Tightly connect the ground lead (BLACK wire) directly to the vehicle’s metal frame. A good direct
metal-to-metal ground is essential for optimum performance.
CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE
Insert the RJ45 connector into the front of the MXT575.
USING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER
The MXT575 provides a rear-panel jack for connection of an optional external speaker (sold separately).
The rear-panel jack is compatible with 3.5mm audio connector. When selecting an external speaker,
ensure the speaker has 8-ohm impedance and is rated for 4 Watts. NOTE: When an external speaker is
connected, the base unit internal speaker is automatically disabled.
USING AN INTERCOM
The MXT575 provides a rear-panel jack and supplied cable assembly for connection to an intercom or
headsets with a TA5 mini XLR connector.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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OPERATION CONTROLS – MIC
1 LC isplay
2 Speaker Mic Jack
3 Menu Button
4 Call Button
5 Key Pad Lock Button
6 Microphone
7 Volume
/Me
nu Navigation Buttons
8 WX Button
9 Monitor Button
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Scan
Button
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TX/RX Indicator
12 PTT Button
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Channel own Button
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Power Button
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Channel Up Button
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS
1 Microphone Jack
2 USB-C Port
BACK PANNEL CONNECTIONS
1 Antenna Jack
2 External Speaker Jack
3 Intercom Jack
LCD DISPLAY
1 Channel Icon
2 Receive Indicator
3 Repeater Channel Indicator
4 Transmit Indicator
5 CTCSS Privacy Tone
6 Power Level Icons
7 CS Privacy Tone
8 Scan Indicator
9 Key Lock
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Monitor Mode
Signal Strength
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
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ABOUT RANGE
Your MXT575 is designed to give you maximum operating range under optimum conditions. Optimum
conditions for maximum operating range are:
Over water
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 (sold separately) as high as possible on your vehicle
Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power (see Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level)
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 LC display will show all icons for one second and then display the most recently
selected channels.
2. To power off, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. The LC will go blank when
the radio turns off.
SELECTING AN ACTIVE CHANNEL
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. Press the CHANNEL UP button on the microphone to scroll forward through the available
channels. Press the CHANNEL OWN button on the microphone to scroll backwards through the
available channels.
The channel icon on the LC will display the active channel selection.
To make the repeater channels selectable, see Activate Repeater Channels.
ADJUSTNIG THE VOLUME
1. Press the VOLUME UP button to increase the volume
2. Press the VOLUME OWN button to decrease the volume
TRASNMITTING 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 the microphone, and speak into the
microphone in a normal voice.
The TX/RX LE indicator will illuminate red while your radio is transmitting.
The TX icon will show continuously on the LC display while transmitting.
The signal strength indicator on the LC will display the transmit signal strength
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2. To receive a call, release the PTT button on the microphone.
The TX/RX LE indicator will illuminate green while your radio is receiving.
The RX icon will show continuously on the LC display while receiving.
The signal strength indicator on the LC will display the receive signal strength
3. If necessary, press the VOLUME butttons to increase or decrease radio volume.
NOTE: For maximum clarity, hold the microphone 2 to 3 inches from your mouth when speaking.
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 Buttons and the Call Button on the
microphone remain active.
1. To “lock”, press and hold the LOCK button for two seconds.
The LC will show “LC” for 1 second and the key lock icon will display on the LC when
the radio is “locked”.
2. To “unlock”, press and hold the LOCK.
USING MONITOR MODE
Monitor Mode lets you check for activity on the current active channel. You can also use Monitor Mode
to adjust the volume of your radio when not receiving a signal.
1. Press the MONITOR button to enter Monitor Mode.
You will hear any activity on the current selected channel.
2. Press the VOLUME buttons to increase or decrease radio volume.
3. Release the MONITOR button to exit Monitor Mode.
SCANNING function
Your MXT575 includes an “auto-scan” mode that continuously scans all channels .
1. Press the SCAN button to enter “auto-scan” mode.
Your radio will rapidly scan through all channels and will pause on any active channel.
“Auto-scan” will resume when there has been no activity on the current channel for four
seconds.
2. 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 for three seconds after the PTT button is
released.
3. To exit “auto-scan” mode, press the SCAN button.
The scanning icon will turn off when the radio is on longer in “auto-scan” mode.
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NOTE: If you transmit during “auto-scan” and the “auto-scan” has not found and active channel, it will
transmit on the last selected channel.
Your MXT575 has a scanning receiver function for 136-174MHz.
To Enter and Exit Scan:
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Press and release the WX button to scanning mode.
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The radio will then scan through channels and stop when it finds a broadcast in your
area.
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Use the CHANNEL buttons on the microphone to force the radio to re-scan the channels
while the radio is in scan mode
Pressing the SCAN button takes the radio out of scanning mode, locking in the active
channel. Press and release the SCAN button to reactivate scan.
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Press the PTT to exit scan Mode.
To Manually Set the Channel:
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With the Scan activated, press the SCAN button to exit scanning mode
The flashing scan icon will extinguish.
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Using the CHANNEL buttons on the microphone, manually set the active the channel.
MENU FUNCTIONS
Menu functions let you configure several operational parameters of the MXT575 to suit your personal
preferences.
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SELECTING A PRIVACY CODE
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and igitally Coded Squelch ( CS) are systems that
allow several users to share the same channel without disturbing each other. When CTCSS or CS are
enabled for a selected channel, the channel is muted to all incoming signals unless they carry the correct
CTCSS or CS tone.
When a transmission with the correct tone is received, the mute is removed, and the voice audio can be
heard. When the transmission ends, the channel is muted again. Transmissions that do not have the
correct tone are not heard.
The MXT575 has 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes and 104 CS codes), which can be applied to any
channel. If desired, you can select a different Privacy Code for each channel. See CTCSS Privacy Codes
Frequency Chart and CS Privacy Codes Chart for lists of available Privacy Codes.
IMPORTANT! To communicate between two MXT575 radios or any GMRS radio, both radios must be set
to the same channel (see SELECTING AN ACTIVE CHANNEL) and privacy code selections.
NOTE: The MXT575 can have separate privacy codes for receiving and transmitting on repeater
channels.
To set the privacy tone for standard channels:
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “Pt”.
2. To edit the privacy codes, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between
“of”, “Ct”, or “dC”.
• “oF” – privacy codes are disabled
• “Ct” – CTCSS privacy codes (see CTCSS PRIVACY CO E CHART)
• “dC” – CS privacy codes (see CS PRIVACY CO E CHART)
3. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate through the privacy tone options. Press the LOCK button
to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION
OR THE PRIVACY CO E WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
The CTCSS and CS icons and code number will show on the LC display, according to
your selections.
To set the privacy tones for repeater channels:
1. See REPEATER CHANNELS section and enable repeater channels.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “rC” (receive privacy tones) and “tC” (transmit privacy tones).
3. To edit the privacy codes, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose between
“of”, “Ct”, or “dC”.
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4. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate through the privacy tone options. Press the LOCK button
to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION
OR THE PRIVACY CO E WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
The CTCSS and CS icons and code number will show on the LC display, according to
your receive privacy tone selection.
NOTE: The separate receive and transmit privacy code settings, “rC” and “tC”, are only available on
repeater channels.
NOTE: CS Privacy Codes 100-104 are shown on the LC display as A0-A4.
NOTE: Selecting a Privacy Code of “oF” will disable the Privacy feature.
NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected CS Privacy Code will be cancelled, and vice-
versa.
SELECTING A TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL
The MXT575 provides up to 2 transmit power levels; Hi and Lo. The Lo power level is generally suitable
when operating under optimum conditions (see ABOUT RANGE). The Hi power level is recommended to
ensure you get maximum range from your radio.
IMPORTANT! Channels 1-7 cannot be removed from the Lo transmit power setting due to power output
regulations.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “Pr”.
2. To edit the transmit power level, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose
between “Hi” and “Lo”.
3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO
CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE POWER LEVEL WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
• The transmit power will down on the LC display, according to your selection.
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 squelch.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “59”
2. To set the squelch sensitivity, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose
between 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 06, 08 and 09.
3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO
CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE SQUELCH SENSITIVITY WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
If the squelch sensitivity is set to 00, the RX icon will appear on the LC and the TX/RX
indicator light will be green
NOTE: The default squelch setting is 04, which generally provides reliable squelch operation for most
applications.
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ROGER BEEP
When the PTT button on the mic is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your
transmission is complete.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “rb”.
2. To set the roger beep, 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 ROGER BEEP WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
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, 02, 03, 04, and 05.
When scrolling through the five options, the sound will be played for you.
3. Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO
CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE CALL ALERT TONE WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
SILENT OPERATION
The MXT575 has a Silent Operation mode. In this mode, all beeps and tones are disabled.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “bP”.
2. To set the silent operation, 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 SILENT OPERATION SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGE .
REPEATER CHANNELS
The MXT575 can talk to GMRS repeaters, which can greatly increase radio range. You can enable and
disable the repeater channels on the MXT575. There are 8 repeater channels.
NOTE: Be sure to be aware of the local sharing and usage policies set forth by the owner and operator of
the repeater.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “rP”.
2. To set the repeater channel, 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 NOT BE CHANGE .
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