Icom iF610, Instruction Manual

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7
CONVENTIONAL MODE
‘ ‘ Conventional Mode operation
This transceiver has conventional mode capability. You can
use up to 32 pre-programmed conventional channels. These
channels can be selected with the [
] or [ ].
➥
Push the [Mode] key assigned as the dealer programma-
ble key to toggle between Trunking mode and Conventional
mode. The transceiver memorizes the operating mode until
Mode key is pushed, even if the power is turned OFF.
NOTE: You must assign the [Mode] function to a dealer pro-
grammable key, both for the Trunking mode and the
Conventional mode in the key Assign screen of the cloning
software.
• CTCSS tone squelch function is available in the
Conventional mode. You can select the desired operating
channel and make a communication with [PTT].
• While the Conventional mode is selected, the [Clear/P
4
] key
functions as [Monitor]. (Default setting.)
➥
Pushing this key allows you to open the transceiver’s
squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or
not.
‘ ‘ Programmable key assignment
Dealer programmable keys [P
0
], [P
1
], [P
2
], [P
3
], [P
4
], [OP F0],
[OP F1], [OP F2], [ ∫ ∫ ], [ √ √ ], [ ] and [ ] can be pro-
grammed for one of several functions by your Icom dealer.
In the following explanations, programmable function names
are bracketed; the specific switch used to activate the func-
tion depends on programming.
Conventional mode only;
[Monitor]
The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s
squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or
not.
[CH Up]/[CH Down]
Push to select the operating channel.
[Simplex]
The Simplex function changes duplex channels to simplex
channels.
Simplex allows you to contact other portable transceivers
directly.
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