Icom IC-M2A instruction manual Call channel programming, Automatic backlighting

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■Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de- fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan- nels in each channel group for quick recall.

qPush [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. to

select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed.

wPush [16•9] for 1 sec. to select

the call channel of the selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number appear.

e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call chan- nel programming condition.

-Call channel number and channel group to be programmed ﬂash.

BASIC OPERATION 3

r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the de- sired channel.

tPush [16•9] to program the dis-

played channel as the call chan- nel.

- The call channel number and chan- nel group stop ﬂashing.

■Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- matic backlighting can be deactivated in SET mode. (p. 15)

•Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

-The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in- activity.

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Contents IM2A Safety Training Information Case of Emergency Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with FreshWord Definition Rwarning For U.S.A. only Table of Contents Radio licenses Operating RulesPriorities Privacy0PTT Switch PTT Panel DescriptionFront, top and side panels To attach the battery case Battery Case Release Screw To remove the battery caseFunction display 0SUB Channel Readout 1BATTERY Indicator5CHANNEL Group Indicator p 6TRANSMIT Power IndicatorChannel 9 Call channel Basic OperationChannel selection ChannelAdjusting the squelch level Lock functionWeather channels Push Y/Z to select the desired channel Rotate OFF/VOL clockwise to turn power onPush H/L to select the output power if necessary Receiving and transmittingAutomatic backlighting Call channel programmingDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Simulation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription OperationNormal Scan Scan OperationScan types Priority ScanStarting a scan Setting tag channelsBeep tone bP SET ModeSET mode programming SET mode itemsMonitor action selection Sq Scan resume timer StPriority scan function Pr Auto scan function ASLCD contrast selection LC Auto power save function PSContrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels Automatic backlighting bLBattery voltage indicator bt Meter/RF meter indicator SrFunction Indication Switch Recycling information U.S.A. only Battery ChargingBattery charging Battery cautionsCharging connections Installing batteries Battery caseOptional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103 Handstrap Supplied Accessories and AttachmentsSupplied accessories Flexible antennaTo attach Swivel belt clipTo remove Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingChannel List Low power onlySpecifications and Options SpeciﬁcationsOptions Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan