Basic Operation; Channel Selection - Icom IC-M412 Instruction Manual

n Channel selection
ï Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du-
alwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
➥ Push [16] momentarily to select Channel 16.
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the display before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select an operating
channel.
Push
Convenient!
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 43),
[Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels
in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
• The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 11)

BASIC OPERATION

ï Channel 9 (Call channel)
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use Call
channel. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The
Call channels can be programmed (p. 8) and are used to
store your most often used channel in each channel group
for quick recall.
➥ Hold down [9](16) for 1 second to select the Call channel
of the selected channel group.
• "CALL" and Call channel number appear.
• Each channel group may have an independent Call channel
after programming a Call channel. (p. 8)
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the display before selecting
Call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select an operating
channel.
Hold down
for 1 sec.
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