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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes
and accidental function activation.
q
Hold down
[DIAL] for 2 seconds to turn the lock function
ON.
• “
O
D
” appears when DIAL lock mode is selected.
• “
O
P
” appears when PANEL lock mode is selected.
w
To turn the function OFF, repeat step
q
above.
• “
O
D
” or “
O
P
” disappears.
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Accessing 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency
The IC-A210 can be set to the 121.5 MHz emergency fre-
quency quickly. This function can be activated even when the
key lock function is in use.
q
Push
[EC] to call the emergency frequency to the standby
frequency, and enter the DualWatch operation automati-
cally.
w
Push
[
↔
] to transfer emergency frequency to the active
frequency if necessary.
• “EC” appears.
e
Push
[
↔
] to exit from the emergency frequency.
• Set the frequency except 121.500 MHz before pushing
[
↔
] to
the standby frequency if necessary.
• “EC” disappears.
NOTE: “EC” also appears on the display while the active
frequency is set to 121.500 MHz.
NOTE:
AUTOMATIC LOCK RELEASE FUNCTION
This transceiver has an “Automatic Lock Release Function”
which releases the Lock function automatically when an
operator gets into a panic.
The lock function is released when pushing any keys (ex-
cept
[EC]) eight times or rotating any dials (except [VOL])
25-clicks for 5 seconds.
CONVENIENT!:
Hold down
[EC] for 2 seconds to enter
the direct frequency setting mode (p. 8), and set the emer-
gency frequency (121.5 MHz).
• “EC” appears.