Accessing The 121.5 Mhz Emergency Frequency; Basic Operation; Setting Beep Tone; Side Tone Function - Icom IC-A24E Instruction Manual

Accessing the 121.5 MHz
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emergency frequency
The IC-A24E and IC-A6E can set to the 121.5 MHz emer-
gency frequency quickly. This function can be activated even
when the key lock function is in use.
q Push [121.5] for 2 seconds to select the emergency fre-
quency.
w Push [CLR• ] to exit the emergency frequency.
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Setting beep tone

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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
] to enter the beep tone
BEEP

Side tone function

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When using an headset (other manufacture's product),
the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the head-
set for monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the
transceiver when using this function (OPC-499
ADAPTER and headset are required
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.

Lock function

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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.

BASIC OPERATION

HEADSET
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] to turn the lock function ON.
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