Content: Maintenance Main functions Description of the device LCD display Transceiver Basic operations Antenna Turning on and off the power Monitoring function Transmitting Select Mode Dual-band mode Channel Mode Frequency Mode Radio Function The Flank Key Definition DTMF Code DTMF programmed by software ANI PTT-ID Operation Shortcuts Operation Cloning function...
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Menu function Menu Operation Menu Function List Menu Function introduction and setting Emergency Alarm Setting Reverse Frequency Function Scanning Select scan type VOX Sensitivity Setting Power Setting (high or low) Squelch Threshold Setting Scrambler Setting Backlight On/Off Setting Backlight Color Selection Beep On/Off Keypad Lock Function Setting Transmitting TOT Setting...
Content: • CT 710 transceiver • Antenna • Li-ion battery pack 1600mAh • Belt clip • Desktop charger with wall adaptor • Quick Guide If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please notify your MIDLAND dealer.
Description of the device LCD display Indicators: DTMF codes FM radio Vox function Inverted frequency (reverse) Frequency offset +/- Channel spacing wide/narrow ID code activation Battery level Emergency call Scan Priority scan CT710 Instruction Guide...
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Compander CTCSS tone DCS code Keypad lock RSSI - Potenza segnale ricevuto/trasmesso Scrambler Menu/channel number High/middle/low power transmitting Band A selected Band B selected Frequency CT710 Instruction Guide...
Transceiver Power switch/volume control Encoder Knob Antenna LCD display MENU ENTER (To enter the menu functions and confirm your selections) Alphanumerical keypad LOCK (keypad lock) T-R (Frequency inversion activation) 10. VFO/MR (to change the radio modes) CT710 Instruction Guide...
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PTT (push to talk) key Flank key1: A/B frequency selector - single or dual band -, FM radio Flank key2: 1750/1450/2315 tone (programmable) or DTMF (pro- grammable) Ext. speaker/microphone jack Battery latches CT710 Instruction Guide...
Basic operations Antenna Insert the base of the supplied antenna into the SMA connector by rota- ting the antenna clockwise, then make sure that it has set down. Take out the antenna from the base by counter clockwise rotation until pull out it from SMA connector.
4. Frequency mode. flank key1 Press for two seconds to enter or exit the dual-band or single- band mode. Dual-band mode When the dual-waiting mode is selected, the display will show two bands A or B. When the band A is displayed, it means that frequency A can recei- ve and transmit, but the other frequencies on the B band can only receive and cannot transmit.
Frequency Mode ‘SINGLE BAND’ R 430.02500 receive frequency T 430.02500 transmit frequency ‘DUAL BAND’ A 145.025 B 430.025 flank key1 Press for two seconds to enter or exit the dual-band or single- band mode. Radio Function This radio comes with the FM function. MENU flank key 1 or 2 Press...
→ → MENU VFO/MR → → ENTER Tasto laterale 2 DTMF programmed by software (see the instructions of the Programming software) Once the optional call signaling DTMF function is programmed on the desired channels, press the flank key2 and the display will show DTMF. Now you can input the 8-digit DTMF codes.
Shortcuts Operation MENU ANI setting MENU scan mode MENU priority scan mode (only in VFO mode) MENU VOX Sensitivity setting MENU output power setting MENU SQ adjust MENU scrambler on/off setting MENU backlight on/off setting MENU backlight color setting MENU beep on/off MENU receive and transmit CTCSS/DCS setting...
Menu function Menu Operation To enter the Menu functions, follow this procedure: Press MENU to enter the menu mode. Turn the encoder to select the menu. Press ENTER into the menu mode to set the desired function: you can press the number key directly, but for some functions (such as TOT, Voice, Frequency offset) you have to rotate the encoder to find the desired op- tion.
Menu Function List Menu display Instruction Channel or frequency scan SCAN Priority Channel Scan VOX Sensitivity Transmission power Squelch threshold setting Scrambler SCRM Backlight On/Off setting Backlight color select LIGHT Beep BEEP Automatic number identification programmable via software Keypad lock KEYBO Time Out Timer Scan selection...
Menu Function introduction and setting Emergency Alarm There are two types of alarms: 1. Press flank key 2 flank key 1 at the same time: the radio will go to emergency alarm and will send out, at the same time, the alarm sound and ANI to your partner (if programmed).
scanning. Frequency or channel scan In channel /frequency mode, press MENU and 1SCAN: the radio will scan from current channel through all the channels and, whenever any signal is detected, the radio will stop scanning for 8 seconds. Then press transmit: it will then continue to scan after 8 seconds.
MENU and 4PWR: the screen will di- In channel/frequency mode, press splay ”004 POW?”. Press ENTER and the display will show ”POW L” (low power) or ”POW H” (high power): turn the encoder knob to select the desired power level. To confirm your selection press ENTER VFO/MR...
“007 ENTER The screen will show LED?”. Press and you will see on ”ON” (backlight on). Turn the encoder to select “ON” “OFF” the display “AUTO”. ENTER VFO/MR Press to confirm, and to exit. Backlight Color Selection In channel/frequency mode, press MENU and 8COLOR: the display will show...
Transmitting TOT Setting The TOT function is used to prevent a too long transmission. This function temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted. Once reached the preset timer, the radio will be forced in reception mode. This unit can set OFF/30-270 seconds continued transmitting limit, it will send out warning sound when the limit transmitting time is coming.
The CTCSS tones available are 50, while DCS codes are 105I and 105N. Procedure: Press MENU #T-R keys, the display will show “016 C-CDC?”. Press ENTER and turn the encoder to select desired CTCSS (OFF-254.1). Press to switch CTCSS and DCS. The DCS range is OFF-D754N. Press ENTER to confirm and...
Wide/Narrow Band In channel/frequency mode, press MENU and turn the encoder to item “021 N/W?” ENTER will be displayed. Press and the display will show “WIDE” (wide band). Turn the encoder to select “NARROW/WIDE” and confirm by pressing ENTER. Press VFO/MR to exit.
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time. The display will show “RESET?”. ENTER key, the LCD will show “VFO?”. Press the Press ENTER to confirm and all the settings of frequency mode will be deleted. Delete all contents of frequency mode and channel mode (Reset FULL) Turn on the radio while keeping pressed the MENU key at the same...
Table of solutions PROBLEM SOLUTION The radio doesn’t switch The battery may be exhausted. Recharge it. Uncorrected installation. Re-install it. Battery recharge doesn’t The battery pack is over. Change it with a last long new one. Battery pack is not completely charged. Reception led turns on Make sure the volume is not too low but no sound heard...
Technical Specification General Frequency range 144-146MHz / 430-440MHz Operative temperature -20° +55°C Operating voltage 7.4V 1600mAh Operating mode mono band / dual band Dimensions 95(H) x 55(L) 31(D) mm Weight 230gr (antenna included) Antenna impedance 50Ω Duty cycle 5/5/90 Transmitter Frequency stability ±2.5ppm Output power...
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ALAN COMMUNICATIONS, SA C/Cobalt, 48 - 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat Barcelona España Tel: +34 902 384878 Fax: +34 933 779155 www.midland.es El uso de este equipo puede estar sujeto a la obtención de la correspondiente autorización administrativa. Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de usar el equipo. si el producto contiene pilas o baterías no las tire al fuego ni las disperse en el ambiente después de su uso, utilice los contenedores apropiados...