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Receiver Accessories
AM/FM DIAL
In the AM and FM modes, the
knob is locked out (via the setting of Menu #04) so
as to allow “channelized” tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency, rotate
the
knob.
If you wish to enable the
knob for tuning in the AM and FM modes, change the set-
ting of Menu #04. See page 54 for details.
The “channelized” mode of tuning on AM and FM automatically rounds off the fre-
quency to the next “logical” step when you rotate the
knob one “click” in ei-
ther direction. This eliminates the inconvenience of having to preset the frequency
to an “even” channel.
Automatic Power-Off Feature
The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the transceiver off
after a user-defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity. The
available selections for the time before power-off are 1 ~ 6 hours, as well as “APO Off”.
The default condition for the APO is OFF, and here is the procedure for activating it:
1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the
knob to recall Menu #08 (APO TIME).
3. Rotate the
knob to select the desired time period after which the radio will auto-
matically shut down.
4. Press and hold the key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
Once you have programmed a time interval, the APO countdown timer will start whenever
some front panel action (tuning, transmission, etc.) is completed.
When the APO is activated, the “ ” icon will appear at the center bottom on the LCD. If
there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, the microprocessor will shut
down the radio automatically.
Just press and hold in the
switch for one second to turn the transceiver back on after
an APO shutdown, as usual.