Icom IC-M421, Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
New2001
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Channel comments
Memory channels can be labelled with alphanumeric com-
ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni-
tion.
More than 9 characters comment scrolls automatically at the
channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (
- . /
)
and space can be used.
q
Select the desired memory channel.
• Cancel dualwatch, tri-watch or scan in advance.
w
While pushing [CH•DUAL] , push [16•C] to edit the channel
comment.
• A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.
e
Select the desired character by pushing [
▲
] or [
▼
] .
• Push [CH•DUAL] or [16•C] to move the cursor forward or back-
ward, respectively.
r
Repeat step
e
to input all characters.
t
Push [ENT] to set the comment.
• Push [CLR] to cancel.
• The cursor disappears.
y
Repeat steps
q
to
t
to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.
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Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks [
Y
]/[
Z
] and
[HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
➥
While pushing [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON
to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
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Display backlighting
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
➥
While pushing [SCAN•TAG] , push [
Y
] or [
Z
] to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
[HI/LO]
[
J
]/[
K
]
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