I Channel Comments; I Microphone Lock Function; I Display Backlight - Icom IC-M422 Instruction Manual

I Channel comments

Memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com-
ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni-
tion.
Comments more than 7 characters long automatically scroll
at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9,
some symbols (= M + – . /) and space can be used.
q Select the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
w While pushing [CH/WX•
], push [16• ] to edit
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the channel comment.
• A cursor and the first char-
acter start blinking alter-
nately.
e Select the desired character by pushing [Y] or [Z].
• Push [CH/WX• ] or [16•
DUAL
backward, respectively.
r Repeat step e to input all characters.
t Push [DSC•
] to input and set the comment.
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• Push [LO/DX ] to cancel.
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• The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.
] to move the cursor forward or
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I Microphone Lock function

The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and
[HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
➥ While pushing [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON
to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.
[Y]/[Z]

I Display backlight

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
Display backlight is also adjustable via the Set mode. (p. 34)
➥ While pushing [SCAN
•TAG
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION
[HI/LO]
], push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the
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