12 | Midland CT990 instruction guide
Scan of frequencies with CTCSS (Seek QT) - Menu Utilities 11
The function allows to scan the frequencies with CTCSS tone enabled.
In standby mode, press Menu Utilities + 11; “SEEK QT” will appear on the di-
splay.
Press Menu and the scan of CTCSS tones will start.
NOTES
The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode.
The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.
Scan of frequencies with DCS (Seek DQT) - Menu Utilities 12
This function allows to scan the frequencies with DCS code enabled.
In standby mode, press Menu Utilities + 12; the display will show “SEEK DQT”.
Press Menu and the scan of DCS codes will start.
NOTES:
The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode.
The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.
VOX (VOX function) - Menu Utilities 13
The VOX feature allows hands-free conversations without using the PTT but-
ton. Just speak towards the microphone and the communication will be auto-
matically activated.
To enable or disable the VOX, follow these steps:
in Standby mode press Menu Utilities + 13; the display will show “VOX
FUNCTION”.
Press Menu to enter the function. Push the ▼/▲ controls or turn the encoder
to select ON or OFF. Confirm by pushing Menu and return to standby mode
by pressing Back.
VOX sensitivity (VOX Level) - Menu Utilities 14
In this Menu it is possible to select the VOX sensitivity level.
In Standby mode press Menu Utilities + 14; the display will show “VOX LE-
VEL”.
Press Menu to enter the function. Push the ▼/▲ keys or rotate the encoder
to select the desired sensitivity level (1-9); then push Menu again for confir-
mation. To return to standby mode, press Back.
NOTE: Level 1 is the least sensitive, while level 9 is the most sensitive.
When the radio is in Scan or FM radio mode, the VOX feature is not enabled.
