MIDLAND CT710 - 2014 - Manual (Page 40)

10 | CT710 Instruction Guide
Basic operations
Antenna
Insert the base of the supplied antenna into the SMA connector by rota-
ting the antenna clockwise, then make sure that it has set down. Take out
the antenna from the base by counter clockwise rotation until pull out it
from SMA connector.
Turning on and off the power
If you want to turn on the power, rotate the PWR/VOL (turning on) knob
clockwise until a beep sound is heard. All icons and frequencies appear
on the screen. (Due to the automatic squelch function, the speaker will
not send out any sound before receiving a call). You can adjust your desi-
red volume by turning the button. If you want to turn off the power, turn
PWR/VOL knob in counter clockwise rotation until a beep is heard. All
icons and frequencies disappear from the display.
Monitoring function
If you hold down the ENTER key for two seconds and adjust your desired
volume by PWR/VOL knob, you can directly hear a background noise wi-
thout waiting to receive any signals. If you press the PTT key, the squelch
will turn off.
Transmitting
Press the PTT key then speak to the radio in ordinary tone. The transmit-
ting indicator lights up red while the PTT key is pressed.
If you are too close to the microphone or your voice is too loud, the re-
ception won’t sound clear.
Release the
PTT key so as to listen a response from your partner.
Select Mode
You can select four different operative modes:
1. Dual-band mode
2. Single band mode
3. Channel mode