Setting Weather Alert Function; Basic Operation; Accessing The 121.5 Mhz Emergency Frequency; Lock Function - Icom IC-A24 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Setting weather alert function

An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone
before any important weather announcements. When the
weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects
the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op-
erated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
checked any time during standby, or while scanning.
• Push , then push [SQL•
weather alert function (displays "
OFF (displays "
■ Accessing the 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency
The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can set to the 121.5 MHz emergency
frequency quickly. This function can be activated even when
the key lock function is in use.
q Push [121.5] for 2 sec. to select the emergency frequency.
w Push [CLR•
DEL

■ Lock function

The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes
and accidental function activation.
q Push , then push [7•
• " " appears.
w To turn the function OFF, repeat step q above.
• " " disappears.
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] to turn ON the
WX-ALERT
" for 1 second)/
" for 1 second).
] to exit the emergency frequency.
] to turn the lock function ON.

■ Side tone function

When using an headset (other manufacture's products), the
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for
monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the trans-
ceiver when using this function (OPC-499
ADAPTER and headset are required
IMPORTANT: Set the monitoring level to 'ST--0' when using
an optional HM-173
SPEAKER MICROPHONE
your voice will be heard from the speaker during transmitting.
D Setting the side tone level
q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.
w During transmit mode, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the monitor-
ing level.
• 'ST--0' is OFF and 'ST--10' is maximum level.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset at high volume levels for long period. A ringing in
your ears may occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or
discontinue use.

■ Setting beep tone

If desired, the beep tone, which sounds at the push of a
switch, can be set.
q Push , then push [8•
setting mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] to set the beep level.
• 'BEP-- 0' is OFF and 'BEP-- 9' is maximum level.
• 2 beeps sound tone to verify set beep tone level.
e Push [CLR• ] to exit the beep tone setting mode.
DEL
HEADSET
) (p. 33).
, otherwise,
] to enter the beep tone
BEEP