DAutomatic backlighting “bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for [PTT].

The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

Automatic backlighting ON (default)

DLCD contrast selection “LC”

The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.

1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)

LCD contrast (default)

SET MODE 6

DAuto power save function “PS”

The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat- ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

Auto power save ON (default)

DSelf check function “SC”

The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it- self, and informs you in case a problem is found. The follow- ing items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it switches to operation mode.

Temperature (Outside of –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F)

Connected battery voltage

• Water intrusion

When error messages as shown

 

below are displayed, see trouble

 

shooting for advice (p. 23).

Self check OFF (default)

Error messages

 

Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error

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Icom IC-M2A Automatic backlighting bL, LCD contrast selection LC, Auto power save function PS, Self check function SC