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INSTRUCTIONS

PTT MICROPHONE ADAPTER

CT-23

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 carefully and 

completely before using this product.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! NEVER

 connect a power adapter 

to the CT-23 other than the specified one. This 

may cause a fire or damage the CT-23. 

CAUTION: NEVER

 connect a microphone 

to the CT-23 other than the specified one. 

Other microphones may have different pin 

assignments, and could damage the CT-23 or 

the microphone. 

CAUTION: NEVER

 expose the CT-23 to rain, 

snow or any liquids. This may damage the CT-23.

CAUTION: NEVER

 let metal, wire or other 

objects protrude into the connector.

DO NOT

 use or place the CT-23 in areas with 

temperatures

 

below 0°C (32°F)

 

or above 

40°C (104°F).

DO NOT

 use harsh solvents such as Benzine 

or alcohol to clean the CT-23. They will damage 

the CT-23’s surfaces.

TIP:

 Output audio from the CT-23 includes high 

pitch tones that humans can hardly hear. 

However, when you playback any recorded 

audio while using the CT-23, it might be better 

to not

 

turn the volume too high.

FCC INFORMATION

DISPOSAL

For CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FEATURES

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Make Land Mobile microphones usable 

for NXDN or dPMR system

When the SM-26/SM-25 (discontinued product) 

stand

 

microphone

 or the HM-152 

hand

 

microphone

 

is connected to a Remote Communicator (PC) 

through the CT-23, you can make full use of the 

microphone for your NXDN or dPMR system.

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POWER/TRANSMIT indicator

The CT-23 has a POWER/TRANSMIT indicator 

on the top panel that indicates the operating 
status.

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External switch is connectable

When an external switch is connected, you can 

use it instead of the microphone’s [PTT] switch 

or [MONITOR] switch.

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Easy connections

The CT-23 has 4 different types of connectors 

for safe, easy connection.

SUPPLIED ITEMS

Item Qty.

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 CT-23 ................................................... 1

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 Self tapping screws .............................. 2

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 Audio cable .......................................... 1

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