Quick Set Mode Items; Initial Set Mode Items - Icom IC-R8500 Instruction Manual

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SET MODE

Quick set mode items

DIMMER
This item toggles the intensity of the display back-
lighting between high or low.
BEEP
A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed for con-
firmation. This function can be turned OFF for silent
operation.
LOCK
This item sets the lock function to electronically lock
the main dial only or both the main dial and the panel
switches.
AUTO TS
This item sets the auto tuning speed. The main dial
normally changes the frequency [400] [tuning step]/
revolution. When auto tuning speed is turned on this
increases to [2000] [tuning step]/revolution during
quick rotation of the dial.
HF ANT
This item sets the active HF antenna connector on
the rear panel. Either the 50 Ω (SO-239 coaxial) or
500 Ω (phono RCA connector) can be activated.
REC REMO
This item activates/deactivates the REC REMOTE
jack on the front panel. When ON is selected, the
[REC REMOTE] jack is at a "low" level when the
squelch opens via the internal relay.
REC SPCH
When the optional UT-102
installed and scan is in use, the detected frequency
is announced each time scan pauses, regardless of
the [SPCH/LOCK] switch. This announcement can
be turned ON and OFF.
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VOICE SYNTHESIZER

Initial set mode items

HIGH
Bright backlighting
(default).
ON
Confirmation beeps
ON (default).
DIAL
Only the main dial
can be locked (default).
ON
The auto tuning speed
function is ON (default).
50
The SO-239 antenna con-
nector is activated (default).
ON
The REC REMOTE jack
can be used (default).
ON
The detected frequency is
announced when scan
pauses (default).
LOW
Dark backlighting.
OFF
Confirmation beeps
OFF.
PANEL
Both the main dial and panel
switches can be locked.
OFF
The auto tuning speed
function is OFF.
500
The RCA (phono) connector
is activated.
OFF
The REC REMOTE jack has
no function and no relay
switching sound is heard.
OFF
The optional voice synthe-
sizer activates via the
[SPCH] switch only.