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Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys (except for
[PTT]
,
[VOL/
SQL]
,
[MONI]
(VOL/SQL),
[
]
(Hi/Lo) and
[
Y
]
or
[
Z
]
*) to pre-
vent accidental changing of the channel and function access.
* Only in the volume or squelch adjustment mode, and volume loud
and Volume Mute functions.
➥
Hold down
[
]
(Hi/Lo) for 1 second to turn the Lock
function ON and OFF.
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Monitor function
The Monitor function opens the squelch. The monitor key ac-
tion can be selected in the Set mode. (p. 19)
➥
The Monitor function is activated by holding down
[MONI]
(VOL/SQL).
•
“
” blinks and the squelch opens.
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Automatic backlighting
This function lights the function display and keys, and is con-
venient for night-time operation. The automatic backlighting
can be activated in the Set mode. (p. 19)
➥
Push any key except for
[PTT]
to turn ON the backlight.
•
The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds of
inactivity.
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AquaQuake Water Draining function
The AquaQuake Water Draining function removes water
from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffl e
the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver makes
a vibrating sound when this function is activated.
➥
Hold down both
[SCAN]
and
[Hi/Lo]
.
•
A low vibration tone sounds for 9 seconds to drain water, re-
gardless of the volume level setting.
•
The transceiver does not accept key operations while the
AquaQuake Water Draining function is activated.
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BASIC OPERATION
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Appears while the Lock function is activated.
Hold down
for 1 second
Blinks while the monitor function is activated.
Hold down