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Midland CT590 User Manual

Midland CT590
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DUAL BAND VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
› USER MANUAL
CT590
SPECIAL FEATURES
Voice
announcement
FM radio 3 colors
display
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Midland CT590 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channel Capacity128 channels
Power Output5W
ModulationFM
Dimensions58 x 110 x 32 mm
BatteryLi-ion 1500 mAh
CTCSS/DCSYes
Power Supply7.4V DC
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours
Waterproof RatingIP54

Summary

CT590 User Manual

Main Features

Main Controls and Parts of the Radio

LCD Display

Detailed explanation of symbols and indicators on the radio's LCD screen.

Buttons and Controls of the Radio

Battery Recharge

Device Installation

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for attaching the radio antenna.

Installing the Battery Pack

Steps to insert and secure the battery pack.

Keypad Controls

Main Keypad Controls

Explanation of the primary keypad functions and navigation keys.

Basic Operations

Transmitting and Receiving

Procedures for speaking into the microphone and listening.

Scan Function Usage

Activating RX/TX reverse and scanning features.

Working Modes and Menu Navigation

Menu Setting Procedure

Steps to access and set radio functions via the menu.

Menu Operations and Feature Configuration

Squelch Level (SQL)

Adjusting the squelch sensitivity in 10 levels for signal filtering.

Step Frequency (STEP)

Selecting the desired frequency step size for tuning.

Output Power (TXP)

Configuring high or low output power for transmission.

VOX Function (VOX)

Enabling hands-free voice-activated transmission.

Radio Settings and Functions (Part 1)

Dual Watch Operation (TDR)

Receiving signals on two channels simultaneously.

Receiving DCS (R-DCS)

Setting up Digital Coded Squelch for private channels.

Radio Settings and Functions (Part 2)

Receiving CTCSS (R-CTCSS)

Setting up Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch for private channels.

Transmitting DCS (T-DCS)

Setting DCS codes for outgoing transmissions.

Transmitting CTCSS (T-CTCSS)

Setting CTCSS tones for outgoing transmissions.

Radio Settings and Functions (Part 3)

Scan Resume Mode (SC-REV)

Configuring how scanning resumes after detecting a signal.

Radio Settings and Functions (Part 4)

Busy Channel Lock (BCL)

Preventing transmission on occupied channels.

Frequency Offset Direction (SFT-D)

Setting the direction of frequency offset for repeaters.

Frequency Offset (OFFSET)

Setting the frequency deviation between transmit and receive.

Channel Management and Backlight Settings

Channel Store (MEM-CH)

Storing frequencies and parameters into memory channels.

Technical Specifications