Set Mode; Set Mode Programming; Set Mode Items - Icom IC-M2A Instruction Manual

SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver
functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting,
weather alert function, normal/priority scan, scan resume
timer and power save function.
q Turn power OFF.
w While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue push-
ing [SQL] until "bP" appears.
e Release [SQL].
r Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary.
t Push [
]/[ ] to select the desired condition of the item.
y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or
push [16•9].
Beep tone
Battery
S/RF
voltage
meter
MONI
Self
check Push
SQL
Automatic
LCD
Auto
backlighting
contrast
power save
Scan
Weather
type
alert
Scan resume
timer
Monitor Auto
switch scan

SET MODE

SET mode items

D Beep tone
"bP"
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a
switch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume is
linked with [OFF/VOL].
Beep tone AUTO (default)
D Weather alert function
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then
flashes the "ALT" indicator until the transceiver is operated.
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked
periodically during standby or while scanning.
• "ALT" appears when the function is set ON.
Weather alert function OFF (default)
6
"AL"
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