Manual for MXT275 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for MXT275 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: MIDLAND

Category: GMRS 2-WAY RADIO

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Uploaded: March 30, 2025, 4:25 p.m.

Warranty Summary

MIDLAND MXT275 has a one year warranty for defects, accessories have a 90 day warranty, excluding water damage and misuse.
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Basic Operation Summary:
  • Power On/Off: Press and hold the power button.
  • Channel Selection: Use Channel Up/Down buttons on the microphone.
  • Volume Adjustment: Use Volume Up/Down buttons on the microphone.
  • Transmit: Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone.
  • Receive: Release the PTT button to listen.
  • Monitor Mode: Press MON button to check channel activity.
  • Scan Mode: Press Scan button to automatically scan channels.
  • Weather Radio: Press WX button to enter weather radio mode.

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power Check vehicle power source (battery); replace as needed. Check input power connection and/or wires to vehicle power source.
Cannot Receive Messages Verify both radios have the same channel selection and Privacy Code settings. Make sure you are within range of the other radio. Confirm communication is not affected by buildings and other structures (see About Range)
Keypad is not Responding Make sure keypad "lock” is not on (see Locking the Keypad) Reset the radio (turn radio off then back on)
Display Backlight is Dim Confirm your backlight setting is enabled

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power Check vehicle power source (battery); replace as needed. Check input power connection and/or wires to vehicle power source.
Cannot Receive Messages Verify both radios have the same channel selection and Privacy Code settings. Make sure you are within range of the other radio. Confirm communication is not affected by buildings and other structures (see About Range)
Keypad is not Responding Make sure keypad "lock” is not on (see Locking the Keypad) Reset the radio (turn radio off then back on)
Display Backlight is Dim Confirm your backlight setting is enabled