CT2000
DUAL BAND VHF / UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Index
What’s in the box 1
Maintenance 1
Caratteristiche principali 2
Installing the radio 3
Installation 3
Power supply 4
Replacing fuses 5
Installing an antenna 5
External speakers 5
Microphone 5
Controls and display description 6
Display 8
Rear panel 9
Microphone 9
Main operations 10
Turning on and o 10
Volume adjustment 10
Squelch adjustment 10
Selecting a band 10
Selecting the VHF or UHF band 10
Switching from frequency to channel mode 11
Frequency/channel adjustment 11
Frequency step selection 11
Receiving 12
Transmitting 12
Output power selection 12
Menu settings 13
Menu access 13
MENU 13
List of the menu functions 14
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Operating with repeaters and setting
of CTCSS or DCS tones 16
Setting the frequency oset and its direction 16
Setting the CTCSS and DCS tones 16
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx 16
Quick setting of CTCSS and DCS tones 17
Transmitting a repeater access tone 17
Activating the frequency inversion 17
“Talk around” function 18
Memory channels 19
Storing a channel 19
Quick storage of a memory channel 19
To recall a channel 19
Deleting a channel 20
Scan function 20
Selective call 20
Setting CTCSS or DCS tones 21
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx 21
Shortcuts for activating CTCSS and DCS tones 21
CTCSS tones chart 22
DCS codes chart 22
DTMF functions 23
Transmitting a DTMF code 23
Transmitting a memory DTMF code 23
Changing a memory DTMF code 23
Changing the transmission time of DTMF codes 24
Selective calls with DTMF codes 24
Other functions 25
Activating/deactivating the keypad tones 25
Setting the Time Out Timer: 25
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock: 25
Display backlight 25
Auto power-o 26
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Squelch opening 26
Selecting frequency mode, channel name mode, channel number
mode 26
Setting a password 26
Secondary display 27
Buttons on the front panel of the radio 27
Welcome message 28
Displaying the memory channel name or frequency 28
Selecting the transmission priorities 28
Inhibiting transmission 29
Acoustic sound for the secondary frequency 29
Reset 29
Troubleshooting 30
Technical specifications 31
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What’s in the box
• 1 CT2000 transceiver;
• 1 microphone with keypad;
• 1 mounting bracket;
• 1 power supply cable;
• Fixing screws;
• Mike holder
• 1 protection fuse
If any item is missing, please verify with your Midland dealer.
Maintenance
CT2000 is an electronic product of exact design and should be treated with
care. The suggestions here below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations
and to enjoy this product for many years.
• Do not attempt to open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mechanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment; for
the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as
it has been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of
the transceiver will void the warranty.
• Do not store the Radio under the sunshine or in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain
plastics.
• Do not store the radio in dusty and dirty areas.
• Keep the Radio dry. Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits.
• If it appears that the Radio diuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut o
its power immediately.
• Do not transmit without antenna.
• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is very dangerous.
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Main features
• VHF and UHF bands and channel name displayed
• Frequency bands (they will be set according to the country where you operate): 144-146 MHz & 430-440MHz (Rx / Tx).
• Operating modes: UHF-VHF, VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF
• 203 memory channels
• Multi-color graphic display
• 1750/2100/1000/1450Hz repeater access tones
• 104 + 104 DCS codes + 51 CTCSS tones
• Bandwidth selectable in 3 dierent levels 25 kHz/20 kHz/12,5 kHz
• Channel number or channel number + frequency displayed
• Frequency inversion
• Scan
• Frequency step: : 2,5 kHz - 5 KHz - 6,25 kHz - 7,5 KHz - 8,33 kHz - 10
kHz - 12,5 kHz - 15 kHz - 20 kHz - 25 kHz - 30 kHz - 50 kHz.
• Selectable output power: high (25W) middle (10W) or high (5W)
• Frequency oset and oset direction selection
• Tx power level shown in the display
• TOT (time out timer)
• Keypad lock
• IP54 protection grade, water and dust proof
• USB programmable thanks to the optional programming kit PRG510
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Installing the radio
Installation
Safety and convenience are the primary considerations for mounting any piece of mobile equipment. All controls must be readily available to the operator
without interfering with the movements necessary for safe operation of the
vehicle. To install the transceiver select a location that will minimize danger to
your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion; the location should
be well-ventilated and shielded from direct sunlight.
1. Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping
screws and flat washers.
Car body
Rondelle
Viti
Staa di montaggio
2. Install the bracket into the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws
and washers.
3. Set an appropriate angle for the unit, using the 3 slots on the rear edge
of the bracket.
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Power supply
Be sure the transceiver is o.
On the rear of the radio you will see a bi-color power supply cable with a fuse
holder on the red cable.
This cable is supplied with a connector suitable for the connection to the radio
and vehicle’s battery.
In the direct-voltage power supply, it is very important to observe the polarity
even if the unit is protected against the accidental inversion.
Red = positive pole (+)
Black = negative pole (-)
The same colors are present on the battery and in the fuse box of the car.
Correctly connect the cable terminal to the battery.
Be sure to use a 12V vehicle battery that has sucient current capacity. Never
connect the transceiver to a 24V battery.
Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure
that the polarities are correct.
Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver.
Attention: To obtain best performances we recommend installing the radio in a
position with a good air circulation.
Ext. power jack DC power cable
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Replacing fuses
If the fuse blows, try to find a cause before replacing it. If necessary, contact a
service center for assistance.
• The fuse on the rear of the radio has a current rating of 15A
• The fuse on the power supply cable has a current rating of 15A
Installing an antenna
• Place the antenna as high as possible
• The longer is the antenna, the better will be the performance
• If possible, mount the antenna in the centre of the surface
• Keep the antenna cable away from noise sources, such as the ignition
switch, gauges, etc
• Make sure you have a solid metal-to-metal ground connection
• Prevent cable damage during antenna installation
Attention: To prevent damage, never operate your radio without connecting a proper antenna. A periodical control of the cable and of the S.W.R. is recommended.
External speakers
If you use external speakers, the impedance must be 8 Ω. The external speaker
jack accepts a 3.5mm mono plug.
Make sure the speaker does not have a direct-to-ground connection.
Microphone
Plug-in the supplied microphone to the proper connector on the front panel
of the radio.
The microphone can be also hung up thanks to its holder supplied in the package.
Microphone connector External speaker
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Controls and display description
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1. Power ON/OFF control. Keep pressed to turn on/o the unit.
2. TX LED: transmission led; it lights up red while the radio is transmitting
3. Main knob: it allows to select many settings. Rotate it to look through the
menu, change frequency, channel, scan direction, etc
4. F key: function key. By pressing this button you will activate the secon-
dary functions shown on the front keys of the radio.
5. Mz (ST): shortly press to change the frequency band of 1MHz in VFO
mode or to skip 10 channels forwards or backwards. Keep pressed to
adjust the frequency of 10MHz. Rotate the main knob to select the desired option and confirm by pushing Mz again.
6. PW/
7. Multicolor graphic display.
8. CT/T-S: push this button to enable the CTCSS/DCS tones in tx and rx.
9. V/M –MW. Short press: to switch from frequency to channel mode. Long
10. A/B –SQ: shortly press to switch from the main display to the secondary
11. VOL: volume knob. Rotate the knob to select the desired volume level.
12. MIC: microphone connector. Plug-in the microphone into this jack.
: shortly push to change the level of the output power (high:
25W/middle: 10W/low: 5W). Long press: you will enter the frequency
oset setting; push the button again to enable you to change the oset
direction; rotate the knob to set the desired level and confirm your selection by pushing PW again.
T-S: push F and then CT to select the desired tone.
press: channel storage. MW: press F followed by V/M for a quick storage
of the first channel available.
one. SQ: push F and then A/B to change the squelch level.
: Press F and then PW to lock the keypad.
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Display
Main display
Secondary display
Keypad beep activated
SCAN function activated
Auto power-o
Selected output power. H: high, M: middle, L: low
Selected bandwidth. W: wide, M: middle, N: narrow
DCS tone activated
Oset activated with negative direction
Selective call with DTMF code activated
Frequency mode
Memory channel
Talk Around function activated
Oset activated with positive direction
Activated CTCSS tones in rx
Activated CTCSS tones in tx
The icon indicates the display you are operating on
Keypad lock activated
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Rear panel
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13. ANT: SO239 antenna connector.
14. EXT SPK: external speaker.
15. DATA: USB port for the connection to a PC
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Microphone
1. PTT: push to transmit
2. Led: It turns red, while the radio is transmitting. In rx mode it is white
3. MIC: microphone location
4. Numeric keypad: edit the desired frequency, channel number or the
DTMF code
5. UP/DOWN: push to increase/decrease the volume or to look through
the settings
6. A/B-BAND: press to switch from the main display to the secondary one
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Main operations
Turning on and o
Push ⏻ key for 1 second to switch on the radio. Push it again for 2 seconds
to turn it o.
Volume adjustment
Rotate the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise
to reduce it.
Note: if you receive no signal, you can press the MON button on the microphone to close the squelch and enable the audio. Then, rotate the VOL knob
to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Note: it is possible to adjust the volume also with the UP/DOWN controls on the
microphone.
Squelch adjustment
Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the
squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a
signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger must be the signals
in order to hear them.
Squelch can be adjusted either on the mike keypad or on the front panel of
the radio.
To adjust the squelch from the keypad of the microphone, press the F button
and then [6]. Select the desired level with the UP/DOWN keys and push PTT
for confirmation.
While to do it from the radio, press the F button and then A/B. Select the
desired level by rotating the tuning knob.
Selecting a band
The LCD display shows two frequencies; the one at the bottom is the main
band (A), while the one in the upper part is the sub-band (B).
Press A/B (on the mike or on the radio) to select the desired band, A or B.
Everytime you press A/B, you will see
close to the band you selected.
Selecting the VHF or UHF band
In frequency mode it is possible to choose the operating band.
Keep pressed the A/B button to switch from VHF to UHF band and viceversa.
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Switching from frequency to channel mode
When the transceiver is in stand-by mode, push V/M on the radio or on the
mike to switch from frequency to channel mode. The mode will be changed on
the frequency in use (A or B).
In frequency mode “VFO” will appear on the display, while in channel mode you
will see the channel number.
It is possible to use the frequency mode in band A and channel mode in band
B or viceversa.
Frequency/channel adjustment
In frequency mode you can change the frequency number with the main knob:
clockwise to increase the value and counter-clockwise to reduce it.
Each “clic” you hear from the knob corresponds to an increase or decrease of
the frequency (it is the same as the set step).
If the desired frequency is far from the one in use, the quickest way is the
MHz tuning. To activate it press Mz on the front panel of tha radio. With a
short press you will change the frequency of 1 MHz step, while a long press (2
seconds) it will change of 10 MHz steps.
Or you can manually edit the desired frequency thanks to numeric keypad on
the microphone. If the frequency does not match with the current frequency
step, it will be automatically selected the nearest available frequency.
In channel mode it is possible to change the channel by turning the main knob.
Note: it is possible to adjust the frequency or the channel through the UP/
DOWN keys on the microphone. This can be done only if you enable UP/
DOWN to this feature: press [#].
Frequency step selection
The correct frequency step allows you to select the exact rx frequency through
the main knob or the UP/DOWN buttons.
The following frequency steps can be selected: 2,5 kHz - 5 KHz - 6,25 kHz
- 7,5 KHz - 8,33 kHz - 10 kHz - 12,5 kHz - 15 kHz - 20 kHz - 25 kHz - 30
kHz - 50 kHz.
To set the desired frequency step press FUN + [2]. Select the step by turning
the main knob or the UP/DOWN controls.
To confirm push PTT or wait for 5 seconds.
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Receiving
When the radio receives a signal the display will show “RX” and the signal
strength. In case you won’t hear the incoming signal, you may need to set the
CTCSS or DCS tones in rx.
Transmitting
Before transmitting on the frequency or channel you have set, please check
they are not busy.
Press PTT and speak towards the microphone.
While you are transmitting, the led on the front panel will turn red and the
display will show output power signal strength. Release the PTT to receive.
Output power selection
You can set three dierent output power levels: high (25W), middle (10W),
low (5W).
Press Pw on the front panel of the radio. Everytime Pw is pressed, the output
power indicator in the display will change: “H” (high), “M” (middle) e“L” (low).
The output power can be selected also with the microphone: press FUN followed by [8].
Note: you can set dierent output powers for the two bands A and B.
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Menu settings
You can access the menu either by the radio or by the mike keypad.
The menu allows you to set/customise the functions of the radio.
Menu access
1. Push the F button on the front panel for 2 seconds or the MENU control
on the microphone;
2. To select the desired function rotate the main knob or use the UP/
DOWN of the microphone;
3. Press F or MENU or PTT on the mike to enter the option of the selected
function;
4. Rotate the main knob or press UP/DOWN on the mike to select the
desired option;
5. Confirm by pushing F / MENU or PTT on the microphone.
6. To return back to the previous menu level press A/B on the radio or V/M
on the mike.
7. Push FUN on the microphone to exit the menu and to return to stand-by
condition.
MENU
Signal
DTMF List
2Tone List
5Tone List
Scan
Utilities
Radio Setting
Signal Select
Sql model
Power level
Bandwith
CTC/DCS
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Busy Lock
DTMF ID
5Tone ID
TOT
Auto Power o
DTMF Send Time
SQL Level
Scan mode
Display Mode
Repeater Tone
Password lock
Back light
Step
Sub screen
Key fun Pw
Key fun Mz
Key fun CT
Key fun V/M
Key fun A/B
Instr Screen
TX Channel
TX inh
Reset
Sub ring
Radio Info
List of the menu functions
On the display Menu N.Function Selectable options
DTMF List 1 Selection of the DTMF code to
send with the CALL button
2Tone List 2 Selection of the 2-tone DTMF
code to send with the CALL
button
5Tone List 3 Selection of the 5-tone DTMF
code to send with the CALL
button
Signal Select 1 Selection of the operating
mode in rx
Sql model 2 Squelch mode SQL, Sig, CTC, Sig Or Ctc,
Power level 3 Output power level High Power,Mid Power,Low
Bandwidth 4 Band narrow width Width,Middle,Narrow
CTC/DCS 5 Selection of the CTCSS and
DCS codes in tx and rx
Busy Lock 6 Tx lock on busy channels/fre-
quencies
DTMF ID 7 DTMF code displayed on the
radio
5Tone ID 8 5-tone DTMF code displayed
on the radio
TOT 9 Time out Timer in tx Infinite,1, 2, …, 30 Minutes
Auto Power o 10 Setting the automatic power o OFF, 30, 60, 120 Minutes
DTMF Send Time 11 Time for sending DTMF codes 50,100,200,300,500 ms
SQL Level 12 Squelch level OFF, LEV 1, … , LEV 9
DTMF-01, DTMF-02,
DTMF-03*
2Tone-01*
5Tone-01, 5Tone-02,
5Tone-03*
OFF,DTMF,2Tone,5Tone
Sig and Ctc
Power
Ctc Encode,Ctc
Decode,Dcs Encode,Dcs
Decode
OFF,CTC/DCS,Carrier
001
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Scan mode 13 Scan mode TO, CO, SE
Display Mode 14 Selection amongst: frequency
mode, channel mode and
memory mode
Repeater Tone 15 Selection of the repeater access
tone
Password lock 16 Lock with password OFF, ON
Back Light 17 Backlight on interval On, 5s, 10s
Step 18 Frequency step selection 2,5 - 5 - 6,25 - 7,5 - 8,33
Sub screen 19 Selection of the function in the
upper part of the screen
Key fun PW 20 Selection of the function of the
PW control
Key fun Mz 21 Selection of the function of the
Mz control
Key fun CT 22 Selection of the function of the
CT control
Key fun V/M 23 Selection of the function of the
V/M control
Key fun A/B 24 Selection of the function of the
A/B control
Instr Screen 25 Welcome message OFF, Char String, Picture
TX Channel 26 Selection of the tx mode
between selected channel/VFO
and last received channel/VFO.
TX inh 27 Enabling of the tx lock Tx Enable, Tx Inhibit
Reset 28 Reset Factory, Setup
Sub ring 29 Rx beep sound in the sub-VFO OFF, ON
* the option list may vary in case some DTMF settings have been modified with the optional programming kit.
Vfo Mode, CH Display
Mode, MR Display Mode
1750Hz, 2100Hz, 1000Hz,
1450Hz
- 10 - 12,5 - 15 - 20 - 25 30 - 50 kHz
OFF, Frequency, Voltage
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Last Received, Select
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Operating with repeaters and setting of CTCSS or DCS tones
Setting the frequency oset and its direction
• Select the rx frequency on the A or B band.
• Set the oset direction:
• Press the Pw button for 3 seconds. Select the desired oset by turning the
knob or by the UP/DOWN controls on the microphone. The oset set by
default is 0,6 MHz.
• Press Pw for 3 seconds. The display will show -: this means that an oset
with negative direction has been set, therefore the tx frequency will be lower than the rx frequency. If you want to set an oset with positive direction, press Pw again for 3 seconds. Now + will appear on the display and the
tx frequency will be higher than the rx one.
• For confirmation press Pw again.
Setting the CTCSS and DCS tones
• Setting a CTCSS or DCS tone in tx
• Push MENU on the mike and keep pressed F on the front panel to access
the radio menu;
• Select option no.3 “Utilities”;
• Select “Radio Setting”, then “CTC/DCS”;
• Select “CTC Encode” or no.3 “DCS Encode”;
• Set the desired CTCSS tone or DCS code with the main knob or with the
UP/DOWN keys on the microphone
• To confirm push PTT on the mike
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to standby condition.
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx
• Push MENU on the mike and keep pressed F on the front panel to enter
the radio menu;
• Select option no.3 “Utilities”;
• Select “Radio Setting”, then “CTC/DCS”;
• Select “CTC Decode” or “DCS Decode”;
• Set the desired sub-audio CTCSS tone or DCS code with the knob or with
UP/DOWN control of the mike
• Confirm your selection by pushing PTT on the mike
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to standby condition.
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Quick setting of CTCSS and DCS tones
It is possible to activate the CTCSS or DCS tones in tx and rx with a quick
setting on the keypad.
• Press FUN and then MENU. The display will show T to indicate that a
CTCSS tone in tx is active.
• Press F + MENU again to activate the CTCSS tones in rx. T SQ will appear
on the display of the radio.
• To change the tone press FUN and then [3]. With the UP/DOWN keys
on the microphone select the desired CTCSS tone in tx. Press FUN again
to change the CTCSS tone in rx. Select the desired tone with the UP/
DOWN keys on the microphone.
• To activate a DCS code in tx push FUN + MENU twice, till the display
shows DCS: it indicates that a DCS code in tx and rx is active.
• To change a DCS code press F and then [3]. You can select the desired
code with UP/DOWN keys.
Transmitting a repeater access tone
• Press PTT and DOWN at the same time to transmit a repeater access
tone. The tone set by default is 1750 Hz.
• If you want to change the tone frequency follow these steps:
• Press MENU on the mike or keep pressed F on the front panel to enter
the radio menu;
• Select option no. 3 “Utilities”;
• Select “Radio Setting” and then “Repeater Tone”;
• Now you can choose amongst these options:
1750 Hz
2100 Hz
• Push PTT on the mike to confirm your selection;
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to standby condition.
1000 Hz
1450 Hz
Activating the frequency inversion
The frequency inversion can be activated only if a frequency oset (positive or
negative) is enabled.
• To activate the inversion press FUN followed by [#].
• The icons + or – start blinking on the display.
• When this function is activated, the frequency oset will be disabled and
the radio will receive on the same tx frequency.
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“Talk around” function
This function can be activated only if a frequency oset (positive or negative)
is enabled.
• To activate the “talk around” push FUN and then [*].
• The icon A will be shown on the display.
• Now you can communicate with the other users without using a repeater.
• When the Talk Around function is activated, the frequency oset will be
disabled and the radio will transmit on the rx frequency.
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Memory channels
CT2000 allows you to store up to 203 channels.
The channels let you store the frequency and data. So that you don’t have to
re-program the same data repeatedly and you can immediately tune on the
desired channels.
Storing a channel
• Make sure the radio is in frequency mode. You can use the V/M control on
the microphone or on the front panel of the radio to switch from channel
to frequency mode.
• Set all the desired parameters to the channel you want to store (frequency,
tones, oset, etc).
• Keep pressed V/M for 3 seconds, the icon showing the channel number will
start blinking on the display. Select the desired channel by rotating the knob
or using the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone.
• Press the F button on the radio or FUN on the microphone to store the
channel. To delete the memory press MENU on the mike.
Note: for a quick storage of the first channel available keep pressed the V/M control
on the radio. The icon indicating the channel number will start blinking and the radio
will tune on the first channel available. Shortly press V/M to store the channel.
Quick storage of a memory channel
It is possible to quickly store the VFO settings of the first memory channel
available.
• In frequency mode press FUN + MON. The VFO settings will be stored on
the first memory channel available.
Note: In channel mode this function copies the channel in use on the first channel
available.
To recall a channel
• Make sure the radio is in frequency mode. You can use the V/M control on
the microphone or of the front panel to switch from channel to frequency
mode.
• To select the channel number to recall, you can edit the number on the
keypad, rotate the knob or use the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone.
Note: In case you use the keypad you have to edit all 3 digits: for example, channel
1, you will edit “0”,”0”, “1”.
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Deleting a channel
• Be sure the radio is in channel mode. You can use the [VFO] control of the
mike or of the radio to switch from frequency to channel mode.
• Select the channel to delete;
• Press FUN + V/M: the channel will be cancelled.
Scan function
CT2000 has 3 types of scanning:
• TO- Time-Operated scan: everytime a signal is detected, the radio will stop
scanning for a few seconds, then it will start scanning again on the other
frequencies even though the signal is still present.
• CO – Carrier-Operated scan: whenever a signal is detected, the radio will
stop scanning and will resume only after the signal disappears.
• SE – Search scan: the radio will stop scanning once a signal is picked up.
To select the desired type of scan, access the radio menu and follow these
steps: MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingScan Mode.
• Select the desired parameter.
• To start scanning press the F button on the mike and then [1].
• To change the scan direction use the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone.
• To stop scanning press FUN.
• When the PTT is pressed the scan and the transmission on the frequency
where the scan picked up a signal, will stop.
Note: the scan can also be activated through the radio menu. To start scanning
select: MENUScan
Selective call
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons or groups.
In this case, use the selective call function. This transceiver is equipped with
CTCSS tones and DCS codes. These selective calls allow you to ignore (not
hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency.
The transceiver unmutes only when it receives the signal having the same
CTCSS tone or DCS code.
CTCSS and DCS do not make your conversation private or scrambled. It only
relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.
Setting CTCSS or DCS tones
Setting a CTCSS or DCS tone in tx.
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• Press the MENU control on the microphone or keep pressed the F button
on the front panel of the radio to enter the radio menu;
• Select “Utilities”, then “Radio Setting” and “CTC/DCS”;
• Now select the type of tone; you can choose between “CTC Encode” or
“DCS Encode”;
• Set the desired CTCSS tone or the DCS code with the main knob or with
the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone;
• Confirm by pushing PTT;
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by mode.
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx
• Access the radio menu by pushing [menu] on the microphone or by keeping pressed the F control on the fron panel of the transceiver;
• Select “Utilities”, then “Radio Setting”;
• Select “CTC/DCS”;
• Now select the type of tone, you can choose between “CTC Decode” or
“DCS Decode”;
• Set the desired CTCSS tone or DCS code with the main knob of with the
UP/DOWN keys of the microphone;
• Push PTT for confirmation;
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by condition.
Shortcuts for activating CTCSS and DCS tones
The CTCSS or DCS tones in tx and rx can also be activated with shortcuts by
keypad.
• Press FUN and then MENU. The display will show T to indicate that a
CTCSS tone in tx is activated.
• Press F and MENU again to enable also the CTCSS tones in rx. T SQ will
appear on the display.
• To change a tone press FUN and then [3]. With the UP/DOWN controls
on the microphone select the desired CTCSS in tx.
• Now press FUN again to change the CTCSS tone in rx (of course, if it
has been previously set). Select the desired tone through the UP/DOWN
controls on the mike.
• To enable a DCS code in tx press FUN + MENU for 3 times while the radio
is in stand-by mode, till the display shows DCS. DCS indicates that a DCS
code in tx and rx is activated.
To change a DCS code press F and then [3]. Select the new code with UP/
DOWN on the microphone.
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CTCSS tones chart
CTCSS tones
62,5 94,8 136,5 177,3 218,1
67,0 97,4 141,3 179,9 225,7
69,3 100,0 146,2 183,5 229,1
71,9 103,5 151,4 186,2 233,6
74,4 107,2 156,7 189,9 241,8
77,0 110,9 159,8 192,8 250,3
79,7 114,8 162,2 196,6 254,1
82,5 118,8 165,5 199,5
85,4 123,0 169,9 203,5
88,5 127,3 171,3 206,5
91,5 131,8 173,8 210,7
DCS codes chart
DCS codes – Normal and Inverted
23 25 26 31 32 36 43 47
51 53 54 65 71 72 73 74
114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134
143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172
174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265
266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331
332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371
411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446
452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503
506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606
612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664
703 712 723 731 732 734 74 3 754
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DTMF functions
The microphone keypad includes 12 numeric buttons and other 4 controls
(V/M, MON, MENU, FUN) suitable for operating in DTMF mode.
CT2000 can store up to:
• 16 customised DTMF codes (24 digits max),
• 16 2-tone DTMF codes,
• 16 5-tone DTMF codes.
CT2000 is supplied by default with 3 customised DTMF codes: 1 code with 2
tones and 3 codes with 5 tones.
The DTMF code memories can be changed by means of the optional programming software.
Transmitting a DTMF code
• Keep pressed PTT.
• In tx mode press the controls corresponding to your DTMF code.
• You will hear the code from the speaker of the radio.
Transmitting a memory DTMF code
• Select the desired customised DTMF code
• Access the radio menu and follow these steps:
MENUSignalDTMF List
• Select the desired DTMF code and confirm by pushing MENU or PTT.
• Keep pressed PTT; while you are transmittng, press UP.
Changing a memory DTMF code
• Select the desired customised DTMF code; you can choose amongst the
list of codes available on the radio.
• Enter the radio menu and follow these steps: MENUSignalDTMF List
• Select a new customised DTMF code and confirm by pushing MENU or
PTT
• Press FUN + 9.
• Enter the new DTMF code (max 24 digits).
• To confirm your selection press A/B on the front panel of the radio.
Changing the transmission time of DTMF codes
• Access the radio menu and follow these steps:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingDTMF Send Time
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• Select the desired delay time; you have the following options: 50 ms, 100
ms, 200 ms, 300 ms and 500 ms
• Confirm by pushing MENU .
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
Note: the default delay time is 100 ms.
Selective calls with DTMF codes
CT2000 can answer selective calls and open the squelch only in case you received a call with your DTMF code (DTMF ID or 5 Tone ID).
To enable this function:
• Enter the radio menu and follow this procedure: MENUUtilitiesRadio
SettingSignal Select
• Select one of the following options:
. OFF: CT2000 opens the squelch if a carrier is detected (or carrier +
CTCSS/DCS tones if they are enabled).
. DTMF: the radio opens the squelch if a carrier is detected preceded by
a DTMF code corresponding to your DTMF ID. the display will show
DT.
. 2Tone: CT2000 opens the squelch if a carrier is picked up preceded
by a DTMF code corresponding to your 2tone ID. 2T will appear on
the display.
. 5Tone: the radio opens the squelch if a carrier is picked up preceded by
a DTMF code corresponding to your 5tone ID. 5T will appear on the
display.
• Press MENU for confirmation.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by mode.
Note: DTMF settings can be changed only thanks to the optional programming
software.
It is possible to display the ID codes of the radio with the following procedure:
• Enter the menu and select: MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingDTMF ID
• The radio will show your DTMF ID.
Access the menu and select:
MENUUtilitiesRadio Setting5 Tone ID
The radio will show your 5 Tone ID.
Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
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Other functions
Activating/deactivating the keypad tones
• Press FUN + [0] to enable/disable the keypad beep tones.
• When the keypad tones are activated, the display will show l’icona
Setting the Time Out Timer:
The time out timer (TOT) automatically switches the radio in reception if you talk
for too long, after a pre-set time that can change from 1 minute up to 30 min.
Before stopping the transmission, CT2000 emits an acoustic alarm to warn you.
We suggest you keeping this function enabled.
Note: TOT can be adjusted also from the radio menu.
Access the radio menu and follow this procedure:
• MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingTOT
• Set the desired time and confirm with MENU or PTT controls.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock:
Press FUN + [5] to enable or disable the keypad lock.
Or you can also push F and then Lo on the front panel of the radio.
Display backlight
The display backlight can be adjusted in 3 dierent levels:
• ON: backlight always on;
• 5S: backlight turns o after 5 seconds;
• 10S: backlight turns o after 10 seconds.
• Press FUN + [7]. Select the desired level. Press PTT for confirmation or
wait for 5 seconds.
• The backlight label can be adjusted also through the radio menu; follow this
path: MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingBack Light
Auto power-o
You can set the automatic turning o for CT2000.
• Enter the radio menu and follow this procedure:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingAuto Power O
• Set the desired level: 30/60/120 minutes and confirm by pushing MENU
or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
.
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Squelch opening
CT2000 automatically sets the squelch opening rules, that ensure a proper
working of the radio.
If you want to modify the squelch opening rules, follow this procedure:
• Enter the radio menu and follow these steps:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingSql Model
• Set the desired value Impostare il valore desiderato and confirm by pushing
MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
Selecting frequency mode, channel name mode, channel number mode
• Access the menu and follow these steps: MENUUtilitiesRadio
SettingDisplay Mode
• You can choose amongst the following options:
. Vfo Mode (frequency mode)
. CH Display Mode (channel mode. The channel name will be shown in
the display)
. MR Display Mode (channel mode. The channel number will appear in
the display)
Set the desired mode and confirm your selection by pushing MENU or PTT.
Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by mode.
Setting a password
It is possible to set a password that will be required at the turning on of the
radio.
• Access the menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingPassword Lock
• Now select the desired option:
. ON (everytime the radio is turned on a password will be required)
. OFF (no password required)
• Select the option and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return in stand-by condition.
Note: The password set by default is “000000”. The password can be changed
also through the optional programming software.
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Secondary display
In CT2000 it is possible to use also the secondary display “VFO B” (upper
part) for some functions:
• To display the frequency of the secondary VFO;
• To display the voltage
• You can disregard the secondary display and use only the main one.
• Enter the menu and follow these steps:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingSub Screen
• Now choose amongst:
. OFF
. Frequency
. Voltage
• Select the desired setting and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by condition.
Buttons on the front panel of the radio
CT2000 allows to assign functions to the buttons on the front panel of the
radio (Pw, Mz, CT, V/M e A/B).
• Enter the menu and follow these steps:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingKeyFun Pw (or KeyFun Mz, KeyFun
CT, KeyFun V/M o KeyFun A/B)
• Now choose amongst the following functions:
. A/B,
. LOW,
. MONI,
. SCAN,
• Set the desired option and confirm by pushing MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by condition.
Note: The default setting of these buttons is the following:
• Pw: LOW, quick selection of the tx power;
• Mz: MHz, quick change of the frequency (MHz digit);
• CT: TONE, quick selection of the CTCSS/DCS tones in tx and/or rx;
• V/M: M/V, quick selection of the frequency and channel mode.
• A/B: A/B, quick selection of band A or B.
. TONE,
. M/V,
. MHz,
. MUTE
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Welcome message
It is possible to customise what CT2000 displays when you turn it on.
• Access the menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingInstr Screen
• You can choose amongst the following options:
. OFF: no welcome message;
. Char String: welcome sentence split in two lines;
. Picture: Midland logo;
• Set the desired mode and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by condition.
Note: The default welcome message is set on “Picture”.
Thanks to the optional programming software it is possible to customise the
welcome sentence.
Displaying the memory channel name or frequency
• Access the menu and follow this procedure:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingCh Display
• Now you can choose between:
. Frequency,
. Name.
• Set the desired option and confirm by pushing MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by condition.
Note: this feature is displayed only when the radio is set in channel mode.
Selecting the transmission priorities
• Enter the radio menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingTX Channel
• Select one of the following options:
. Last receive: to transmit on the last VFO or on the channel that recei-
ved a signal
. Select, to transmit on VFO or selected channel.
• Set the desired option and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to stand-by mode.
Inhibiting transmission
In CT2000 the transmission can be inhibited: when this function is enabled,
the pressure of PTT won’t have any eect.
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• Enter the radio menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingTX Inh
• Choose one of these options:
. Tx Enable: to enable the transmission
. Tx Inhibit: to disable the transmission.
• Select the desired mode and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Exit the menu and return to stand-by mode by pressing FUN.
Note: The selected option can dier from frequency to channel mode and from
VFO A to VFO B.
Acoustic sound for the secondary frequency
If CT2000 is receiving a signal on the secondary frequency (sub-vfo) you will
be warned by an acoustic sound. The main frequency (or channel) on which
you are operating is indicated by AN arrow in the display.
On the secondary frequency or channel this icon does not appear.
• Enter the radio menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingSub Ring
• Now make your selection:
. OFF: to disable the acoustic sound
. ON: to enable the acoustic sound
• Select the desired setting and confirm with MENU or PTT.
• Exit the menu and return to stand-by mode by pressing FUN.
Reset
• Access the radio menu and follow this path:
MENUUtilitiesRadio SettingReset
• Now choose between:
. Factory: to make a complete reset (settings and memories)
. Setup: to reset the settings only.
• Set the desired option and confirm by pushing MENU or PTT.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The radio does not turn on Power supply cable disconnected or defective.
Check its status.
Fuse broken. Check the status of the fuses in
the radio and in your vehicle.
The display shows RX but the
radio does not receive
The keypad does not work The keypad lock is activated
While you are communicating with your group, you
receive interferences from
other groups
Verify the volume level is not too low!
Check that you have set the same CTCSS to-
nes and DCS codes of your group.
Change the CTCSS tone or DCS code of your
group
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Technical specifications
Frequency band 144-146MHz & 430-440MHz (Rx / Tx)
Memory channels 203
Power supply 12,6V DC ± 10%
Operating temperature 25°C to + 55°C
Operating mode monoband/dualband
Selectable output power 25W/10W/5W
Modulation F3E(FM)
Tones 51 CTCSS / 208 DCS
Duty cycle TX 5% / RX 5% / Stand-by 90%
Max frequency deviation ≤ ±5KHz
Spurious emissions < -13dBm
Frequency stability ±1.0 ppm
Rx sensitivity @12dB SINAD < 0.3uV
Output power ≥ 3W
Dimensions 115x43x125 (LxAxP)
Weight (mike included) 858g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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INFORMAZIONE AGLI UTENTI: Ai sensi dell’art. 13 del decreto legislativo
25 luglio 2005, n.151 “Attuazione delle Direttive 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/
CE e 2003/108/CE, relative alla riduzione dell’uso di sostanze pericolose nelle
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fine vita agli idonei centri di raccolta dierenziata dei rifiuti elettronici ed elettrotecnici, oppure riconsegnarla al rivenditore al momento dell’acquisto di una
nuova apparecchiatura di tipo equivalente, in ragione di uno a uno. L’adeguata raccolta dierenziata per l’avvio successivo dell’apparecchiatura dismessa
al riciclaggio, al trattamento e allo smaltimento ambientalmente compatibile
contribuisce ad evitare possibili eetti negativi sull’ambiente e sulla salute e
favorisce il riciclo dei materiali di cui è composta l’apparecchiatura. Lo smaltimento abusivo del prodotto da parte dell’utente comporta l’applicazione delle
sanzioni amministrative di cui al dlgs. n.22/1997 (articolo 50 e seguenti del
dlgs. n.22/1997).
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