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Midland T71, T75, T77, T77J, and T79 FRS Radio Owner's Manual

Customer Experience
Updated

The Midland T71 and T75 two-way radios are FRS two-way radios designed for reliable communication with modern features such as 36 GMRS/FRS channels, privacy codes, NOAA Weather alerts, hands-free operation, and a variety of customization features.

Key Features

  • 36 GMRS/FRS Channels
  • 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)
  • Hands-Free VOX with 9 levels
  • 5 Call Alerts (T71) and 10 Call Alerts including animal sounds (T75)
  • Vibrate Alert (T75 only)
  • NOAA Weather Radio + Scan + Alert
  • Scan & Monitor Function
  • Roger Beep
  • Silent Operation
  • Keypad Lock
  • High/Low Power Options
  • USB Charging
  • External Speaker/Mic Jack
  • Battery Level Meter

FCC Compliance

For GMRS channels (1–7, 15–22), an FCC license is required in the U.S. Learn more at www.fcc.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC.

LCD Display Icons and Controls

  1. Transmit Power Level Icon - High or Low Power
  2. NOAA Weather (WX) Band
  3. Key Lock Icon
  4. VOX Icon
  5. Channel Number - Changes from 1-36 on GMRS/FRS (1-10 on WX band)
  6. Vibrate Alert Icon
  7. Battery Meter
  8. Receive (RX) Icon
  9. Transmit (TX) Icon
  10. Privacy Code Icon
  11. Privacy Code - Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF ~38/oF~83). Can only be set in Ch 1-22
  12. Power/Volume Knob
  13. PTT Button - Push to talk
  14. Call/Lock Button
  15. Mic
  16. USB Charging Jack
  17. Antenna
  18. External Speaker Mic/Jack
  19. Menu Button - Press momentarily to access Menu mode
  20. Monitor/Scan Button - Press to enter SCAN mode; press and hold to enter MONITOR mode
  21. Up/WX Scan Up and Down Buttons - Make adjustments in MENU mode. Press and hold the UP button for 3-5 seconds to active the NOAA Weather Scan function
  22. Speaker

 

Getting Started

Battery Installation

  • Use NiMH battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries.
  • Remove belt clip, slide off battery cover, insert batteries with correct polarity, and reassemble.

Belt Clip Installation

  • Slide into slot until it clicks. To remove, pull the lock tab and slide upward.

Charging Instructions

Charge using:

  • USB Cable: Plug directly into USB charging jack
  • Optional Desktop Charger: Insert USB into charger and dock the radios

Charging Indicators:

  • Bars flash while charging; "FULL" appears when complete
  • Charge with radio turned off for best results

Power & Volume

  • Turn knob clockwise to power on and adjust volume.
  • Turn counterclockwise to decrease volume and power off.

Radio Functions

Transmit/Receive

  • Hold PTT to talk (TX icon displays)
  • Release to listen (RX icon appears)

Range

Optimal range in open areas or over water; use high power setting and fully charged batteries for best performance.

Main Menu Features

Function Access Settings
Channel Selection MENU > ▲/▼ 1–36
Privacy Code (CTCSS/DCS) MENU x2 > ▲/▼ Off/CTCSS(1–38)/DCS(1–83)
VOX MENU until “VOX” Off, 1–9 (lower = more sensitive)
Power Level MENU until “Pr” Hi/Lo (GMRS channels only)
Call Alert MENU until “CA” 1–5 (T71), 1–10 (T75)
Silent Operation MENU until “bP” On/Off
Roger Beep MENU until “rb” On/Off
Vibrate (T75 only) MENU until vibrate icon On/Off

NOAA Weather Radio

  • Press and hold UP/WX to activate WX Scan
  • Press MENU during scan to stop and choose manual WX Channel (1–10)
  • WX Alert: Auto ON during WX Scan; can be toggled in WX mode (MENU x2)

Additional Functions

Scan Mode

  • Press SCAN to scan all 36 channels
  • Stops on active channel for 6 seconds
  • Press PTT to transmit on found channel

Monitor Mode

  • Press and hold MONITOR for 3 seconds to listen for weak signals
  • Use for volume checks and pre-transmission listening

Reset to Default

  • Turn on radio while holding ▲ button

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
No Power Check/replace batteries
No Reception Ensure same channel & code, verify range
Dim Display Recharge/replace batteries
Not Charging Clean contacts, verify power source
No Response Unlock keypad or reset device

Frequency Charts

GMRS/FRS Channels:
462.5625–467.7125 MHz

NOAA Weather Channels:
162.400–163.275 MHz

CTCSS/DCS Privacy Codes:
121 combinations

Specifications

  • Channels: 36 GMRS/FRS + 121 Privacy Codes
  • Weather Channels: 10 NOAA
  • Power: 3 AA or Rechargeable NiMH
  • Compliance: FCC/IC Certified

Accessories (Available at midlandusa.com)

Accessory Description  
AVP1 Over-the-Ear Mic Headsets  
AVPH4 Ear Wrap Headsets  
AVPH5 Behind the Head Headsets  
AVPH7 Around Ear Boom Mic (Mossy Oak)  
AVPH10 Shoulder Speaker Mic  
AVP14 Rechargeable Battery Packs (2)  
AVPH1/2 Helmet Mic Kits  
AVPH3 Surveillance Headsets (2)  

Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

  • Three-year warranty from date of purchase on radios.
  • 90-day warranty on accessories.
  • Does not cover misuse, water damage, or unauthorized repair.
  • Submit warranty claims in the Midland Returns and Claims Portal

Download the full owner's manual here.

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