Midland CT3000 Instruction Manual

CT3000

DUAL BAND VHF / UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

 INSTRUCTION GUIDE

SPECIAL FEATURES

Output

Power

Flip function

180°

Extra loud

speaker

25W

3W

Midland CT3000 instruction guide

Index

What’s in the box 1

Maintenance 1

Main features 2

Installing the radio 3

Installation 3
Power supply 3
Replacing fuses 4
Installing the microphone 4
Installing an antenna: 4
External speakers 4

Controls and display description 5

Display 6
Rear panel 7
Microphone 8

Main operations 9

Turning on and o 9
Volume adjustment 9
Selecting a band 10
Selecting the VHF or UHF band 10
Switching from frequency to channel mode 10
Frequency/channel adjustment 11
Frequency STEP selection: 11
Output power selection 12
Keypad lock 12

Menu settings 13

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Menu access 13
Menu: 14
List of the menu functions 15

Operating with repeaters and setting of CTCSS or DCS tones 17

Setting the frequency oset and its direction 17
Setting the CTCSS and DCS tones in TX: 17
Setting a CTCSS or DCS tone in RX 17
CTCSS tone chart 18
DCS codes chart 18
Transmitting a repeater access tone RPT TONE 19
Activating the frequency inversion 19
“Talk around” function 19

Memory channels 20

Storing a channel and its settings: 20
To recall a channel 20
Deleting a channel: 20

Scan function 21

Scan resume time 21
Selective call 21

DTMF functions 22

Transmitting a DTMF code 22
Transmitting a memory DTMF code 22
Changing a memory DTMF code and the tx time of DTMF codes 22
Selective calls with DTMF codes 22

Other functions 23

Activating/deactivating the keypad tones: 23
Setting the Time Out Timer: 23
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock: 23
Display backlight 23
Auto power-o 24

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Squelch opening 24
Selecting frequency mode, channel name mode, channel number
mode: 24
Setting a password 25
Inhibiting transmission 25
Flip function 26
Reset 26

Troubleshooting 27

Technical specifications 28

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What’s in the box

• 1 CT3000 transceiver with power supply cable;

• 1 microphone;

• 1 mounting bracket;

• Fixing screws;

• 1 protection fuse;

If any item is missing, please verify with your Midland dealer.

Maintenance

CT3000 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 diuses 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/UHF multi-band

• Operating modes: UHF-VHF, VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF

• Frequency bands (to set according to the country where you operate):
144-146 MHz & 430-440MHz (Rx / Tx).

• VHF and UHF bands displayed

• Channel number or channel number + frequency displayed

• Selectable output power: high (25W) middle (10W) or low (5W)

• Multi-color TFT display

• Flip display 180°

• Power supply 12,6V +/- 10%

• Metal chassis

• Programmable buttons

• Memory channel scan

• Digital automatic squelch adjustable in dierent levels

• Scan

• Dual watch

• Roger beep

• 200 memory channels

• TOT (time out timer)

• Adjustable backlight

• Automatic turning on/o

• Keypad lock

• Microphone with multi-function keypad and with RJ45 connector

• Software programmable (through the optional programming kit PRG­3000 cod. C1352)

• 1750/2100/1000/1450Hz repeater access tones

• 104 + 104 DCS codes + 51 CTCSS tones

• Bandwidth selectable in 3 dierent levels 25 kHz/20 kHz/12,5 kHz

• Frequency inversion

• Frequency STEP: 2,5 kHz-5 KHz-6,25 kHz-10 kHz-12,5 kHz-20 kHz-25

kHz-30 kHz-50 kHz

• Frequency oset and oset direction selection

• Tx power level shown in the display

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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.

2. Mount the radio onto the bracket into the vehicle using the supplied

screws and tighten them properly considering the vibrations caused by
the vehicle.

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 or to an optional cigarette lighter plug.
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 sucient current capacity. Never
connect the transceiver to a 24V battery.

1. Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and en-

sure that the polarities are correct.

2. 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.

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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 10A

10A 250V FUSE

IN-LINE FUSE HOLDER

Installing the microphone

Plug-in the microphone into the proper socket on the front panel of the radio.
If you prefer, the microphone can also be hung up thanks to its holder supplied
in the package.

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 iginition
switch, gauges, etc

• Prevent cable damage during antenna installation

Attention: To prevent damage, never operate your radio without connecting a pro-

per 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 4  or 8 . The external
speaker jack accepts a 3.5mm mono plug.

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Controls and display description

1. Power ON/OFF control. Keep pressed to turn on/o the unit. Briefly

press to activate/deactivate the speaker.

2. P1 programmable key

3. P2 programmable key

4. P3 programmable key

5. P4 programmable key

6. P5 programmable key

7. P6 programmable key

8. FUNC key: function key. By pressing this button you will activate the

secondary functions shown on the front keys of the radio. Keep it pressed
to enter the radio’s menu

9. MIC: microphone connector. Plug-in the microphone or the program-

ming cable (optional) into this jack.

10. Main knob: keep it pressed to lock/unlock the keypad.

11. In normal conditions turn the knob to adjust the volume: clockwise to

increase it, counter-clockwise to reduce it. When you enter the menu,
rotate it to look through the menu options; inside the menu rotate it to
change the settings and then briefly press it for confirmation.

12. Multicolor graphic display.

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

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Display

A. Received signal strength indicator or power level indicator (in tx mode)
B. W/N: selected bandwidth. W: wide, N: narrow.
C. Functions associated to P1-P6 keys
D. Channel or band indicator
E. Channel or frequency in use
F. Here are located the main parameters that can be selected through the

function keys. By default the power voltage is indicated

G. Secondary display: second frequency in use and its signal strength
H. Main display: indicates the main frequency in use

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Rear panel

1. ANT: SO239 antenna connector.

2. EXT SPK: external speaker mike.

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

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