Midland GXT1000 Two-Way Radio – Complete Owner’s Guide

The Midland GXT1000 is a feature-packed GMRS two-way radio designed for maximum range, durability, and versatility. It offers up to 50 channels, NOAA Weather Radio, privacy codes, hands-free operation, and more, making it a top choice for both recreational and professional use.

Key Features

• 50 GMRS channels (22 standard FRS/GMRS + 28 extra)

• 142 privacy codes (38 CTCSS + 104 DCS)

• NOAA Weather Radio with weather alerts

• 9 VOX sensitivity levels for hands-free use

• Channel scan and dual watch modes

• High/Medium/Low power settings

• 10 call alert tones

• Vibrate alert

• Silent operation

• Roger beep (on/off)

• Keypad lock

• Battery life extender

• Water-resistant design

• External mic/speaker jack

FCC Licensing

Use of GMRS channels requires an FCC license in the U.S.

• Apply at: www.fcc.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC

• Channels 1–7 & 15–22: GMRS (license required)

• Channels 8–14: FRS (no license required)

Display and Controls

1. BATTERY METER– Indicates the  battery level.
2. WHISPER ICON – Indicates when the Whisper feature is on.
3. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on.
4. VOX ICON– Indicates when VOX mode is active.
5. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.
6. CHANNEL NUMBER– Changes from 1~50 on GMRS band (1~10 on WX band).
7. GROUP MODE ICON– Indicates when the Group Mode is on.  
8. VIBRATE ALERT ICON– Indicates when the Vibrate-Alert feature is on.
9. SOS SIREN ICON– Indicates the SOS Siren is on.
10. TRANSMIT (TX) / RECEIVE (RX) ICON - Indicates radio is transmitting (TX) a signal, or radio is receiving (RX) a transmission.
11. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON - Indicates TX Power setting (H/M/L)
12. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates Privacy Code setting (CTCSS/DCS).
13. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~104). It can only be used on Ch 1~22
14. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise to turn the power on and increase the volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume level and turn the power off. 
15. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. 
16. Call/Lock button – Press to send a CALL ALERT signal. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off.
17. UP and DOWN / SOS SIREN Buttons - Make adjustments in MENU mode. Press and hold the DOWN button for 5 seconds to activate the SOS Siren function.
18. SPEAKER– Built-in speaker.
19. ANTENNA
20. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC JACK
21. MENU/WX SCAN Button – Press to access Menu mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to activate the NOAA Weather Scan function.
22. MONITOR/SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode.
23. MIC

Power & Battery Options

• NiMH rechargeable pack (included)

• 4 AA alkaline batteries (optional)

Charging

• Use Midland-approved desktop charger or adapter

• Initial charge: 24 hours

• Recharging: ~12 hours

• Do not charge alkaline batteries

Basic Operation

Power On/Off & Volume:
Rotate power/volume knob clockwise to turn on & increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease or turn off.

Transmitting:
Hold PTT, speak clearly 2–3 inches from mic, release to listen.

Receiving:
Release PTT; RX icon appears when receiving a signal.

Menu Navigation

Press MENU repeatedly to cycle through settings, use ▲/▼ to change values, and PTT to save.

1. Channel Select: Choose channel (1–50)

2. Privacy Code: Select CTCSS (oF–38) or DCS (oF–104)

3. VOX: Set sensitivity 1–9 or off

4. Call Alert: Select tone (CA 1–10)

5. Vibrate Alert: On/off

6. Roger Beep: On/off

7. Silent Operation: On/off

8. Dual Watch: Monitor two channels at once

9. Power Level: High, Medium, or Low

NOAA Weather Radio

To Activate: Press WX to enter weather mode.
Scan: Hold ▲ for 5 seconds to scan all NOAA channels.
Weather Alerts: In WX mode, press MENU twice → set AL on/oF.

Special Functions

Dual Watch

Monitors two selected channels for activity.

Scan

Press SCAN to sweep channels; stops on activity for 5 seconds.

Monitor

Hold MONITOR to open squelch and listen for weak signals.

Vibrate Alert

Radio vibrates instead of sounding tones when receiving transmissions.

Keypad Lock

Hold CALL/LOCK for 4 seconds to lock buttons.

Range

Maximum range occurs:

• Over open water

• In flat, unobstructed terrain

• With fully charged batteries & high power mode

Troubleshooting

Technical Specs

• Channels: 50 GMRS

• Privacy Codes: 142 (38 CTCSS + 104 DCS)

• Weather Channels: 10 NOAA

• Frequency Range: 462.5500–467.7125 MHz

• Power Source: NiMH pack or 4 AA batteries

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