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BASIC OPERATION
■
Setting weather alert function
An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
fore any important weather announcements. When the
weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects
the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op-
erated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
checked any time during standby, or while scanning.
• Push , then push [SQL•
WX-ALERT] to turns the weather
alert function ON (Indicates “”)/OFF (Indicates
“”).
■ Accessing 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency
The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can quickly gain access to the
121.5 MHz emergency frequency. This function can be acti-
vated even when the key lock function is in use.
q Push [121.5] for 2 sec. to call the emergency frequency.
w Push [CLR•
DEL] to exit from the emergency frequency.
■ Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
accidental function activation.
q Push , then push [7• ] to turn the lock function ON.
•“ ” appears.
w To turn the function OFF, repeat step q above.
•“ ” disappears.
■ Side tone function
When using an optional headset, the transceiver outputs your
transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. Connect the
optional headset with the transceiver when using this function
(OPC-499
HEADSET ADAPTER and headset are required).
(p. 34)
D Setting the side tone level
q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.
w During transmit mode, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the monitor-
ing level.
• ‘ST--0’ is OFF and ‘ST--10’ is Max. level.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol-
ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may
occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.
■ Setting beep tone
The beep tone which sounds at the push of a switch can be
set, if desired.
q Push
,
then push [8•
BEEP] to enter the beep tone
setting mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] to set the beep level.
• ‘BEP-- 0’ is OFF and ‘BEP-- 9’ is Max. level.
e Push [CLR•DEL] to exit the beep tone set mode.
■ Backlighting
Push [LIGHT] to turn the display and keypad backlighting ON
or OFF.
