Icom IC-446S, Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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ATS (Automatic Transponder System)
This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached the re-
ceiving party even if the operator is temporarily away from the
transceiver. No “Ring” tone is emitted with this function.
➥
Push [MODE], while [PTT] is
ON to turn the function
ON/OFF.
• “ ” appears on the display.
• The transceiver starts to send a
searching signal every 60 sec.
- When the transceiver receives an
answer back signal, “ ” stays on
the display until the next search
transmit.
- If no reply is received, “ ” blinks until the next search transmit.
NOTE: Above setting is for the calling station only. A called party
automatically sends an answer back signal without any preset-
tings.
All IC-446S’s operating on the same operating channel will an-
swer back to your call in your communication area.
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LCD backlight
➥
Automatically turns ON for 5 sec. when you push any key, ex-
cept [PTT].
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Auto power save
➥
The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve
battery power.
- The function automatically turns ON when no operation is per-
formed or no signal is received for 5 sec.
UP
DO
WN
MODE
POWE
R
appears.
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