Accessing the 121.5 MHz
■
emergency frequency
The IC-A24E and IC-A6E can set to the 121.5 MHz emer-
gency frequency quickly. This function can be activated even
when the key lock function is in use.
q
Push [121.5] for 2 seconds to select the emergency fre-
quency.
w
Push [CLR•
DEL
] to exit the emergency frequency.
Setting beep tone
■
If desired, the beep tone, which sounds at the push of a
switch, can be set.
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 maximum level.
• 2 beeps sound tone to verify set beep tone level.
e
Push [CLR•
DEL
] to exit the beep tone setting mode.
Side tone function
■
When using an headset (other manufacture’s product),
the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the head-
set for monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the
transceiver when using this function (OPC-499
HEADSET
ADAPTER and headset are required
). (p. 33)
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 maximum level.
R
WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a
headset at high volume levels for long period. A ringing
in your ears may occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or
discontinue use.
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.
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