■Public Address (PA) function

The IC-M422 has a Public Address function for voice amplifi- cation, making an announcement on-board via an external speaker or hailer.

Connect an external speaker or hailer as described on p. 35.

•Transmitting is not possible during Public Address mode.

qPush [PA•RX ] to enter the Public Address mode.

wPush and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone.

•“ ” or “ ” appears at the channel comment indicator when [PTT] is pushed or released, respectively.

•To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z].

eTo return to normal operation, push [PA•RX ].

• [16•9] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available.

While in the Public Address mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the Public Address function is not available.

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■RX Speaker function

The IC-M422 has an RX Speaker function. When this function is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the deck or tower via an external speaker or hailer.

Connect an external speaker or hailer as described on p. 35.

qPush [PA•RX ] for 1 sec. to enter the RX Speaker mode.

• “

” appears

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• To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z] while pushing

 

[PA•RX ].

Appears

w To return to normal operation, push [PA•RX ] for 1 sec.

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