Midland CT2000 Manual

DUAL BAND VHF / UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
CT2000
SPECIAL FEATURES
Output
Power Certified Extra loud speaker
25W 3W IP54
 INSTRUCTION GUIDE

Midland CT2000 instruction guide
Index
What’s in the box 1
Maintenance 1
Caratteristiche principali 2
Installing the radio 3
Installation 3
Power supply 4
Replacing fuses 5
Installing an antenna 5
External speakers 5
Microphone 5
Controls and display description 6
Display 8
Rear panel 9
Microphone 9
Main operations 10
Turning on and o 10
Volume adjustment 10
Squelch adjustment 10
Selecting a band 10
Selecting the VHF or UHF band 10
Switching from frequency to channel mode 11
Frequency/channel adjustment 11
Frequency step selection 11
Receiving 12
Transmitting 12
Output power selection 12
Menu settings 13
Menu access 13
MENU 13
List of the menu functions 14

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Operating with repeaters and setting
of CTCSS or DCS tones 16
Setting the frequency oset and its direction 16
Setting the CTCSS and DCS tones 16
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx 16
Quick setting of CTCSS and DCS tones 17
Transmitting a repeater access tone 17
Activating the frequency inversion 17
“Talk around” function 18
Memory channels 19
Storing a channel 19
Quick storage of a memory channel 19
To recall a channel 19
Deleting a channel 20
Scan function 20
Selective call 20
Setting CTCSS or DCS tones 21
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx 21
Shortcuts for activating CTCSS and DCS tones 21
CTCSS tones chart 22
DCS codes chart 22
DTMF functions 23
Transmitting a DTMF code 23
Transmitting a memory DTMF code 23
Changing a memory DTMF code 23
Changing the transmission time of DTMF codes 24
Selective calls with DTMF codes 24
Other functions 25
Activating/deactivating the keypad tones 25
Setting the Time Out Timer: 25
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock: 25
Display backlight 25
Auto power-o 26

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Squelch opening 26
Selecting frequency mode, channel name mode, channel number
mode 26
Setting a password 26
Secondary display 27
Buttons on the front panel of the radio 27
Welcome message 28
Displaying the memory channel name or frequency 28
Selecting the transmission priorities 28
Inhibiting transmission 29
Acoustic sound for the secondary frequency 29
Reset 29
Troubleshooting 30
Technical specifications 31

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What’s in the box
• 1 CT2000 transceiver;
• 1 microphone with keypad;
• 1 mounting bracket;
• 1 power supply cable;
• Fixing screws;
• Mike holder
• 1 protection fuse
If any item is missing, please verify with your Midland dealer.
Maintenance
CT2000 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 me-
chanics 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 tempe-
ratures 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 dan-
gerous.

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Main features
• VHF and UHF bands and channel name displayed
• Frequency bands (they will be set according to the country where you ope-
rate): 144-146 MHz & 430-440MHz (Rx / Tx).
• Operating modes: UHF-VHF, VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF
• 203 memory channels
• Multi-color graphic display
• 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
• Channel number or channel number + frequency displayed
• Frequency inversion
• Scan
• Frequency step: : 2,5 kHz - 5 KHz - 6,25 kHz - 7,5 KHz - 8,33 kHz - 10
kHz - 12,5 kHz - 15 kHz - 20 kHz - 25 kHz - 30 kHz - 50 kHz.
• Selectable output power: high (25W) middle (10W) or high (5W)
• Frequency oset and oset direction selection
• Tx power level shown in the display
• TOT (time out timer)
• Keypad lock
• IP54 protection grade, water and dust proof
• USB programmable thanks to the optional programming kit PRG510

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Installing the radio
Installation
Safety and convenience are the primary considerations for mounting any pie-
ce 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. Install the bracket into the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws
and washers.
3. Set an appropriate angle for the unit, using the 3 slots on the rear edge
of the bracket.
Car body
Rondelle
Viti
Staa di montaggio

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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.
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.
Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure
that the polarities are correct.
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.
Ext. power jack DC power cable

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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 15A
• The fuse on the power supply cable has a current rating of 15A
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 ignition
switch, gauges, etc
• Make sure you have a solid metal-to-metal ground connection
• 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 8 Ω. The external speaker
jack accepts a 3.5mm mono plug.
Make sure the speaker does not have a direct-to-ground connection.
Microphone
Plug-in the supplied microphone to the proper connector on the front panel
of the radio.
The microphone can be also hung up thanks to its holder supplied in the packa-
ge.
Microphone connector External speaker

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Controls and display description
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1. Power ON/OFF control. Keep pressed to turn on/o the unit.
2. TX LED: transmission led; it lights up red while the radio is transmitting
3. Main knob: it allows to select many settings. Rotate it to look through the
menu, change frequency, channel, scan direction, etc
4. F key: function key. By pressing this button you will activate the secon-
dary functions shown on the front keys of the radio.
5. Mz (ST): shortly press to change the frequency band of 1MHz in VFO
mode or to skip 10 channels forwards or backwards. Keep pressed to
adjust the frequency of 10MHz. Rotate the main knob to select the desi-
red option and confirm by pushing Mz again.
6. PW/
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:shortly push to change the level of the output power (high:
25W/middle: 10W/low: 5W). Long press: you will enter the frequency
oset setting; push the button again to enable you to change the oset
direction; rotate the knob to set the desired level and confirm your selec-
tion by pushing PW again.
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: Press F and then PW to lock the keypad.
7. Multicolor graphic display.
8. CT/T-S: push this button to enable the CTCSS/DCS tones in tx and rx.
T-S: push Fand then CT to select the desired tone.
9. V/M –MW. Short press: to switch from frequency to channel mode. Long
press: channel storage. MW: press Ffollowed by V/M for a quick storage
of the first channel available.
10. A/B –SQ: shortly press to switch from the main display to the secondary
one. SQ: push Fand then A/B to change the squelch level.
11. VOL: volume knob. Rotate the knob to select the desired volume level.
12. MIC: microphone connector. Plug-in the microphone into this jack.

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Display
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Main display
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Secondary display
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Keypad beep activated
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SCAN function activated
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Auto power-o
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Selected output power. H: high, M: middle, L: low
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Selected bandwidth. W: wide, M: middle, N: narrow
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DCS tone activated
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Oset activated with negative direction
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Selective call with DTMF code activated
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Frequency mode
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Memory channel
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Talk Around function activated
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Oset activated with positive direction
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Activated CTCSS tones in rx
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Activated CTCSS tones in tx
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Rear panel
13. ANT: SO239 antenna connector.
14. EXT SPK: external speaker.
15. DATA: USB port for the connection to a PC
Microphone
1. PTT: push to transmit
2. Led: It turns red, while the radio is transmitting. In rx mode it is white
3. MIC: microphone location
4. Numeric keypad: edit the desired frequency, channel number or the
DTMF code
5. UP/DOWN: push to increase/decrease the volume or to look through
the settings
6. A/B-BAND: press to switch from the main display to the secondary one
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Main operations
Turning on and o
Push ⏻key for 1 second to switch on the radio. Push it again for 2 seconds
to turn it o.
Volume adjustment
Rotate the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise
to reduce it.
Note: if you receive no signal, you can press the MON button on the micro-
phone to close the squelch and enable the audio. Then, rotate the VOL knob
to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Note: it is possible to adjust the volume also with the UP/DOWN controls on the
microphone.
Squelch adjustment
Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the
squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a
signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger must be the signals
in order to hear them.
Squelch can be adjusted either on the mike keypad or on the front panel of
the radio.
To adjust the squelch from the keypad of the microphone, press the Fbutton
and then [6]. Select the desired level with the UP/DOWN keys and push PTT
for confirmation.
While to do it from the radio, press the Fbutton and then A/B. Select the
desired level by rotating the tuning knob.
Selecting a band
The LCD display shows two frequencies; the one at the bottom is the main
band (A), while the one in the upper part is the sub-band (B).
Press A/B (on the mike or on the radio) to select the desired band, A or B.
Everytime you press A/B, you will see
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close to the band you selected.
Selecting the VHF or UHF band
In frequency mode it is possible to choose the operating band.
Keep pressed the A/B button to switch from VHF to UHF band and viceversa.

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Switching from frequency to channel mode
When the transceiver is in stand-by mode, push V/M on the radio or on the
mike to switch from frequency to channel mode. The mode will be changed on
the frequency in use (A or B).
In frequency mode “VFO” will appear on the display, while in channel mode you
will see the channel number.
It is possible to use the frequency mode in band A and channel mode in band
B or viceversa.
Frequency/channel adjustment
In frequency mode you can change the frequency number with the main knob:
clockwise to increase the value and counter-clockwise to reduce it.
Each “clic” you hear from the knob corresponds to an increase or decrease of
the frequency (it is the same as the set step).
If the desired frequency is far from the one in use, the quickest way is the
MHz tuning. To activate it press Mz on the front panel of tha radio. With a
short press you will change the frequency of 1 MHz step, while a long press (2
seconds) it will change of 10 MHz steps.
Or you can manually edit the desired frequency thanks to numeric keypad on
the microphone. If the frequency does not match with the current frequency
step, it will be automatically selected the nearest available frequency.
In channel mode it is possible to change the channel by turning the main knob.
Note: it is possible to adjust the frequency or the channel through the UP/
DOWN keys on the microphone. This can be done only if you enable UP/
DOWN to this feature: press [#].
Frequency step selection
The correct frequency step allows you to select the exact rx frequency through
the main knob or the UP/DOWN buttons.
The following frequency steps can be selected: 2,5 kHz - 5 KHz - 6,25 kHz
- 7,5 KHz - 8,33 kHz - 10 kHz - 12,5 kHz - 15 kHz - 20 kHz - 25 kHz - 30
kHz - 50 kHz.
To set the desired frequency step press FUN + [2]. Select the step by turning
the main knob or the UP/DOWN controls.
To confirm push PTT or wait for 5 seconds.

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Receiving
When the radio receives a signal the display will show “RX” and the signal
strength. In case you won’t hear the incoming signal, you may need to set the
CTCSS or DCS tones in rx.
Transmitting
Before transmitting on the frequency or channel you have set, please check
they are not busy.
Press PTT and speak towards the microphone.
While you are transmitting, the led on the front panel will turn red and the
display will show output power signal strength. Release the PTT to receive.
Output power selection
You can set three dierent output power levels: high (25W), middle (10W),
low (5W).
Press Pw on the front panel of the radio. Everytime Pw is pressed, the output
power indicator in the display will change: “H” (high), “M” (middle) e“L” (low).
The output power can be selected also with the microphone: press FUN fol-
lowed by [8].
Note: you can set dierent output powers for the two bands A and B.

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Menu settings
You can access the menu either by the radio or by the mike keypad.
The menu allows you to set/customise the functions of the radio.
Menu access
1. Push the Fbutton on the front panel for 2 seconds or the MENU control
on the microphone;
2. To select the desired function rotate the main knob or use the UP/
DOWN of the microphone;
3. Press For MENU or PTT on the mike to enter the option of the selected
function;
4. Rotate the main knob or press UP/DOWN on the mike to select the
desired option;
5. Confirm by pushing F/ MENU or PTT on the microphone.
6. To return back to the previous menu level press A/B on the radio or V/M
on the mike.
7. Push FUN on the microphone to exit the menu and to return to stand-by
condition.
MENU
Signal
DTMF List
2Tone List
5Tone List
Scan
Utilities
Radio Setting
Signal Select
Sql model
Power level
Bandwith
CTC/DCS
Busy Lock
DTMF ID
5Tone ID
TOT
Auto Power o
DTMF Send Time
SQL Level
Scan mode
Display Mode
Repeater Tone
Password lock
Back light
Step
Sub screen
Key fun Pw
Key fun Mz
Key fun CT
Key fun V/M
Key fun A/B
Instr Screen
TX Channel
TX inh
Reset
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List of the menu functions
On the display Menu
N.
Function Selectable options
DTMF List 1 Selection of the DTMF code to
send with the CALL button
DTMF-01, DTMF-02,
DTMF-03*
2Tone List 2 Selection of the 2-tone DTMF
code to send with the CALL
button
2Tone-01*
5Tone List 3 Selection of the 5-tone DTMF
code to send with the CALL
button
5Tone-01, 5Tone-02,
5Tone-03*
Signal Select 1 Selection of the operating
mode in rx
OFF,DTMF,2Tone,5Tone
Sql model 2 Squelch mode SQL, Sig, CTC, Sig Or Ctc,
Sig and Ctc
Power level 3 Output power level High Power,Mid Power,Low
Power
Bandwidth 4 Band narrow width Width,Middle,Narrow
CTC/DCS 5 Selection of the CTCSS and
DCS codes in tx and rx
Ctc Encode,Ctc
Decode,Dcs Encode,Dcs
Decode
Busy Lock 6 Tx lock on busy channels/fre-
quencies
OFF,CTC/DCS,Carrier
DTMF ID 7 DTMF code displayed on the
radio
001
5Tone ID 8 5-tone DTMF code displayed
on the radio
12345
TOT 9 Time out Timer in tx Infinite,1, 2, …, 30 Minutes
Auto Power o 10 Setting the automatic power o OFF, 30, 60, 120 Minutes
DTMF Send Time 11 Time for sending DTMF codes 50,100,200,300,500 ms
SQL Level 12 Squelch level OFF, LEV 1, … , LEV 9

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Scan mode 13 Scan mode TO, CO, SE
Display Mode 14 Selection amongst: frequency
mode, channel mode and
memory mode
Vfo Mode, CH Display
Mode, MR Display Mode
Repeater Tone 15 Selection of the repeater access
tone
1750Hz, 2100Hz, 1000Hz,
1450Hz
Password lock 16 Lock with password OFF, ON
Back Light 17 Backlight on interval On, 5s, 10s
Step 18 Frequency step selection 2,5 - 5 - 6,25 - 7,5 - 8,33
- 10 - 12,5 - 15 - 20 - 25 -
30 - 50 kHz
Sub screen 19 Selection of the function in the
upper part of the screen
OFF, Frequency, Voltage
Key fun PW 20 Selection of the function of the
PW control
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Key fun Mz 21 Selection of the function of the
Mz control
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Key fun CT 22 Selection of the function of the
CT control
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Key fun V/M 23 Selection of the function of the
V/M control
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Key fun A/B 24 Selection of the function of the
A/B control
A/B, LOW, MONI, SCAN,
TONE,M/V,MHZ,MUTE
Instr Screen 25 Welcome message OFF, Char String, Picture
TX Channel 26 Selection of the tx mode
between selected channel/VFO
and last received channel/VFO.
Last Received, Select
TX inh 27 Enabling of the tx lock Tx Enable, Tx Inhibit
Reset 28 Reset Factory, Setup
Sub ring 29 Rx beep sound in the sub-VFO OFF, ON
* the option list may vary in case some DTMF settings have been modified with the op-
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Operating with repeaters and setting of CTCSS
or DCS tones
Setting the frequency oset and its direction
• Select the rx frequency on the A or B band.
• Set the oset direction:
• Press the Pw button for 3 seconds. Select the desired oset by turning the
knob or by the UP/DOWN controls on the microphone. The oset set by
default is 0,6 MHz.
• Press Pw for 3 seconds. The display will show -: this means that an oset
with negative direction has been set, therefore the tx frequency will be lo-
wer than the rx frequency. If you want to set an oset with positive direc-
tion, press Pw again for 3 seconds. Now + will appear on the display and the
tx frequency will be higher than the rx one.
• For confirmation press Pw again.
Setting the CTCSS and DCS tones
• Setting a CTCSS or DCS tone in tx
• Push MENU on the mike and keep pressed Fon the front panel to access
the radio menu;
• Select option no.3 “Utilities”;
• Select “Radio Setting”, then “CTC/DCS”;
• Select “CTC Encode” or no.3 “DCS Encode”;
• Set the desired CTCSS tone or DCS code with the main knob or with the
UP/DOWN keys on the microphone
• To confirm push PTT on the mike
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to standby condition.
Setting a sub-audio tone in rx
• Push MENU on the mike and keep pressed Fon the front panel to enter
the radio menu;
• Select option no.3 “Utilities”;
• Select “Radio Setting”, then “CTC/DCS”;
• Select “CTC Decode” or “DCS Decode”;
• Set the desired sub-audio CTCSS tone or DCS code with the knob or with
UP/DOWN control of the mike
• Confirm your selection by pushing PTT on the mike
• Press FUN to exit the menu and return to standby condition.