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Frequency scanning

This function can scan the frequency.

1. 

In frequency mode , press 

*

 key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start 

scanning the frequency according to the set frequency step.

2. 

You can change the scanning direction with the 

/

 keys.

3. 

Press any key to stop the scanning.

Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.18.

Channel scanning

This function can scan the channels.

1. 

In frequency mode, press 

*

 key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start 

scanning according to the channel you set.

2. 

You can change the scanning direction with the 

/

 keys.

3. 

Press any key to stop scanning.

Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.18.

Automatic search FM Radio (FM)

This feature automatically searches the FM radio frequency. 

The frequency range is 87.5-108MHz.

1. 

In frequency or channel mode, press 

CALL

.

2. 

Repeatedly press 

*

 to automatically seach the FM Radio frequency. 

3. 

To exit FM, push 

CALL

 again. 

Note: while you are listening to the radio, the frequency or channel of A/B recei-

ving signal will automatically switch to the frequency or channel mode for normal 

transmitting and receiving. 
When the signal disappears the radio will automatically switch again to FM radio 

mode. 

Summary of Contents for CT590

Page 1: ...DUAL BAND VHF UHF TRANSCEIVER USER MANUAL CT590 SPECIAL FEATURES Voice announcement FM radio 3 colors display...

Page 2: ...pattery pack 7 Releasing the battery pack 7 Main keypad controls 8 Basic operations 9 Power volume switch 9 Transmitting and receiving 9 CALL button 9 Monitor key 9 Band Key 9 Scan function 9 CALL MO...

Page 3: ...NU No 15 17 DTMFST DTMFST MENU No 16 17 Signal code S CODE MENU No 17 18 SCAN Resume Mode SC REV MENU No 18 18 PTT ID PTT ID MENU No 19 18 PTT ID delay PTT LT MENU No 20 18 Channel A Display Mode MDF...

Page 4: ...22 Display mode at the turning on PONMSG Menu No 38 22 Roger beep ROGER Menu No 39 22 Reset RESET Menu No 40 23 Keypad lock 23 FM Radio FM 23 Rapid Alarm ALARM 23 Flashlight 23 Monitor MON 24 Cloning...

Page 5: ...hanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment for the same reason the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance U...

Page 6: ...n Dual Watch functions Channel spacing 25KHz 12 5KHz Channel or frequency mode selection TOT Time out timer DTMF function Reverse function Alarm function CTCSS and DCS codes research Setting and stori...

Page 7: ...led 8 Reverse frequency 9 Narrow bandwidth N narrow W wide 10 This icon indicates the keypad lock To unlock it press 11 Battery level indicator When the battery is almost used up the icon starts blink...

Page 8: ...4 CT590 user s manual Buttons and controls of the radio PTT MON CALL R S T V MIC SP PTT MON CALL U PTT MON CALL A B C D E G F K H I J Q P O M N L...

Page 9: ...Led transmission red reception green O VFO MR to change the frequency or the channel mode P A B This control is useful to select the desired frequency VHF or UHF Q BAND to switch from VHF to UHF band...

Page 10: ...ights up red on the desktop charger When the battery pack is completely charged the led turns green Remove the battery or the radio from the charger CHARGING NOTES After the battery is charged to its...

Page 11: ...the pattery pack Slide the battery pack into the back of the radio then lock it with the battery release button you will hear a click Releasing the battery pack Turn off the radio before releasing th...

Page 12: ...move the scanning upwards key Keep it pressed it for more than 2 seconds the channel and frequency will move downwards rapidly in SCAN mode press this control to move the scanning downwards EXIT key...

Page 13: ...gain to turn off this feature Monitor key Press it for a short time to light up the flashlight If you push this button again the flashlight will light up to strobo mode Press MON a third time to turn...

Page 14: ...the desired MENU Push it again to enter the function Use A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 or EXIT SCAN SQL 0 A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 to change the setting Press MENU to confirm your selection or the EX...

Page 15: ...T OFF S CODE 1 14 15 16 17 VOICE ON ANI ID DTMFST DT ST S CODE 13 18 19 20 21 SC REV TO PTT ID OFF PTT LT 0 MDF A FREQ 18 19 20 21 SC REV SE PTT ID BOT PTT LT 1 MDF A CH 22 23 24 25 MDF B FREQ BCL OFF...

Page 16: ...EP OFF TOT 15 R DCS OFF R CTCS OFF T DCS OFF T CTCS OFF 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SQL 6 STEP 12 5K TXP LOW SAVE 2 VOX 9 WN NARR ABR NARR TDR ON BEEP ON TOT 600 R DCS D023N R CTCS 67 0HZ T DCS D0...

Page 17: ...0 11 12 13 QL TEP 2 5K XP OW AVE VOX WN NARR ABR NARR DR ON BEEP ON OT 00 R DCS D023N R CTCS 7 0HZ DCS D023N 14 15 16 17 VOICE OFF ANI ID DTMFST OFF S CODE 1 14 15 16 17 VOICE ON ANI ID DTMFST DT ST S...

Page 18: ...136 225 FM 100 700 3 4 400 875 136 225 3 4 400 875 136 225 3 4 3 4 400 875 136 225 Press key to change the scanning direction Scan upwards or downwards according to the set step frequency Auto PTT EX...

Page 19: ...Output power TXP MENU No 2 In this MENU you can select the high low output power Low power 1W High power VHF 5W UHF 5W Note select the output power can improve the quality of the call while the low o...

Page 20: ...A and channel B at the same time If a signal is detected will blink on the corresponding channel or frequency Note In Dual Watch operation mode you can change the parameter of AB chan nel or frequenc...

Page 21: ...rmal R DCS D023N D754N and inverted R DCS D023I D754I Note the groups of DCS codes are 208 DCS codes cannot be changed in chan nel mode Transmitting CTCSS T CTCSS MENU No 13 In this Menu you can set a...

Page 22: ...a signal is detected PTT ID PTT ID MENU No 19 With this function you can decide when sending the ANI ID code in tx mode You can choose amongst 4 possibilities OFF press PTT to turn it off BOT the code...

Page 23: ...Release the PTT and transmit as soon as the frequency is no longer busy Auto Keypad Lock AUTOLK MENU No 24 When this feature is activated the keypad will be automatically locked after 15s this preven...

Page 24: ...l Delete DEL CH MENU No 28 In this menu you can delete a channel of the radio Standby backlight WT LED MENU No 29 In this MENU you can choose the color of the backlight when the radio is in standby mo...

Page 25: ...mitting You can choose amongst the following settings OFF CT590 can receive in both VFO not simultaneously or will blink on the transmitting frequency band A the radio can receive in both VFO not simu...

Page 26: ...disable this function in normal using lest affect your normal con versation Delay time of side tone elimination in communication through repeater RPT RL Menu No 37 With this function you have the conf...

Page 27: ...red radio frequency with the or keys or input the fre quency Press to change the radio station Press CALL to exit FM radio Note while you are listening to the radio the frequency or channel of A B rec...

Page 28: ...and the green led of the sub radio will blink CL OUT will appear on the display 5 When the two leds do not blink anymore the LCD of the main radio shows COPYING and the sub radio reboots this means t...

Page 29: ...ing to the channel you set 2 You can change the scanning direction with the keys 3 Press any key to stop scanning Note for Scan mode see Menu No 18 Automatic search FM Radio FM This feature automatica...

Page 30: ...dio will beep and stop scanning 6 After setting press MR VFO for confirmation and store or press PTT or EXIT to return to standby mode NOTE 1 the DCS scanning has the same procedure of CTCSS code but...

Page 31: ...requency step 2 5 5 6 25 10 12 5 25KHz Frequency offset 0 69 990KHz Duty cycle TX 5 RX 5 Stan by 90 Antenna impedance 50 Ohm Spurious radiation 7 5 V Sensitivity 122dBm 12dB SINAD Weight 203 gr Dimens...

Page 32: ...ing or instruction ma nual of same must not be thrown away into normal disposal bins but brought to specialised waste disposal centres Here the various materials will be divi ded by characteristics an...

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Page 34: ...w nevada co uk The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions Read the instructions carefully before installation and use Importado por MIDLAND IBERIA SA C Cobalt 48 08940 Cornell...

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