Icom IC-M2A instruction manual Setting tag channels, Starting a scan

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5 SCAN OPERATION

Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN) independently.

qSelect the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by

pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.

wSelect the desired channel to set as a tag channel.

ePush [SCN•TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.

-“TAG” appears in the function display.

rTo cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCN•TAG] for 1 sec.

-“TAG” disappears.

Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing [SCN•TAG], turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group.

Starting a scan

Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)

qSelect the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.

-When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired weather channel with [CH/WX] and the [Y]/[Z].

wPush [SCN•TAG] to start priority or normal scan.

-“SCAN” blinks in the function display.

-“16” appears during priority scan.

-When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap- pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)

-Push [Y]/[Z] to check tag channels, to change the scanning di- rection or resume the scan manually.

eTo stop the scan, push [SCN•TAG].

-“SCAN” disappears.

-Pushing [PTT], [16•9], [CH/WX] or [DW•TRI] also stops the scan.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan pauses when receiving a

Scan starts.

signal and audio is emitted.

Push

 

Push

TAG

TAG

SCN

SCN

to stop the scan.

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Contents IM2A Safety Training Information Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with Fresh Case of EmergencyWord Definition Rwarning For U.S.A. only Table of Contents Privacy Operating RulesPriorities Radio licenses0PTT Switch PTT Panel DescriptionFront, top and side panels Battery Case Release Screw To remove the battery case To attach the battery caseFunction display 6TRANSMIT Power Indicator 1BATTERY Indicator5CHANNEL Group Indicator p 0SUB Channel ReadoutChannel Basic OperationChannel selection Channel 9 Call channelAdjusting the squelch level Lock functionWeather channels Receiving and transmitting Rotate OFF/VOL clockwise to turn power onPush H/L to select the output power if necessary Push Y/Z to select the desired channelCall channel programming Automatic backlightingOperation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SimulationPriority Scan Scan OperationScan types Normal ScanSetting tag channels Starting a scanSET mode items SET ModeSET mode programming Beep tone bPAuto scan function AS Scan resume timer StPriority scan function Pr Monitor action selection SqAutomatic backlighting bL Auto power save function PSContrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels LCD contrast selection LCBattery voltage indicator bt Meter/RF meter indicator SrFunction Indication Switch Battery cautions Battery ChargingBattery charging Recycling information U.S.A. onlyInstalling batteries Battery case Charging connectionsOptional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103 Flexible antenna Supplied Accessories and AttachmentsSupplied accessories HandstrapSwivel belt clip To attachTo remove Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionLow power only Channel ListSpecifications and Options SpecificationsOptions Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan