Icom IC-M88 Auto scan function AS, Dual/Tri-watch function dt, Monitor switch action Sq

DAuto scan function “AS”

The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, or no operation is performed for 30 sec.

PUSH

Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON

DDual/Tri-watch function “dt”

This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 15 for details.

	PUSH
Dualwatch function	Tri-watch function
(default)

SET MODE 8

DMonitor switch action “Sq”

The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem- porarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below.

•Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio while pushing and holding [SQL]. (default)

•Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL] is released. To close the squelch, push any key.

	PUSH
Monitor action PUSH	Monitor action Hold
(default)

DAutomatic backlighting “bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- matic backlighting can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (bright); 3 (default). Select 1–3 to turn this function ON.

•The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for [PTT] is pushed.

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

	PUSH
Automatic backlighting	Automatic backlighting
(default)	OFF

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