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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)
DSetting 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.
