3 BASIC OPERATION

Lock function

The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation.

qPush , then push [KEY LOCK] to turn the function ON. w To turn the function OFF,repeat step q above.

disappears”.

Display backlighting

Push [LIGHT] to turn the display backlighting ON or OFF.

Low battery indicator

Low battery indicator appears when the battery power has decreased to a specified level. The attached battery pack re- quires recharging.

Low battery

indicator

REC/PLAY the signals /messages

DRecording a signal

then

/message

 

Push , then push [ANL (REC)] to start to record the message for 20 sec.

‘REC’ blinks on the display.

Push [CLR] to cancel the recording.

No message is recorded when no audio comes from the speaker. (e.g. When the squelch is closed.)

You can record your own message by pushing and holding [PTT] during the recording mode. Frequency or memory CH display disappears in this case.

No transmission available during the recording mode.

Only the latest message is remains.

DPlay

Push

, then push

then

[BANK (PLAY)] to play back the message.

• ‘PLAY’ appears on the dis- play.

Push [CLR] to cancel the play back.

Play back the message during the transmit mode, you can trans- mit the recorded message.

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Icom IC-A5 instruction manual Lock function, Display backlighting, Low battery indicator, REC/PLAY the signals /messages