Icom IC-3FGX, Instruction Manual

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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
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Tx code channel selection
Your radio may be programmed for Tx code channel selection. In
this case, you can choose a Tx code channel to be transmitted
when using the call function (p. 17).
Push the Tx code channel switch (assigned to one of the dealer-
programmable switches) to activate the function, then enter digits
via the keypad to select the desired Tx code channel.
• The selected code channel (containing a pre-programmed 5-tone
code) is transmitted when using the call function.
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Manual 5-tone codes
Depending on programming, you may be able to send 5-tone codes
manually.
Push the Tx code switch to activate the function, then enter the de-
sired transmit code (up to 7 digits) using the keypad.
• Activate the call function to transmit the 5-tone code.
• Blinking indicates keypad entry is acceptable.
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Transmitting notes
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TIME-OUT TIMER
After continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period, the
time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiver to stop transmit-
ting and automatically select receive.
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PENALTY TIMER
Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited
for a period determined by the penalty timer.
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