6 | Midland CT890 instruction guide
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Press ▼/▲ keys to set functions/parameters.
By keeping pressed these keys, a quick search of the functions will be
done.
RPT- Single/Dual Band switch
To set the single/dual band switch, press RPT.
A/B switch
Press the A/B switch to select the master frequency. The master fre-
quency is the main frequency and is shown on the display with MAIN.
‘* SCAN’ key
Press slightly the *SCAN key to set/disable the reverse frequency. Keep it
pressed for 2 seconds to activate the Scan function.
DTMF code
Press PTT and push the key corresponding to the desired DTMF code.
RPT, ▲, ▼, VFO/MR correspond to A, B, C and D.
Reverse Frequency function
Using the Reverse frequency function, the transmitting and receiving
frequencies can be interchanged, as well as the CTCSS and DCS codes.
In standby mode, press *SCAN to turn on the Reverse frequency fun-
ction; press it again to turn it off.
NOTE: Ensure to set the frequency shift direction first (MENU 23 and 24).
Low battery level
When the battery pack has low power, you will hear a beep every 5 se-
conds and the battery icon shows the low level. If you press PTT, you will
hear a vocal message ‘BATTERY LOW’.
