Basic Operation; Channel Selection - Icom IC-M24 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Channel selection

IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation (p. 23). To avoid damage to the trans-
ceiver, turn OFF the power while charging.
D 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 in the standby mode, you must
monitor Channel 16.
q Push [16] momentarily to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX] to return to the channel used before se-
lecting Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a differ-
ent channel.
Push
Convenient!
While holding down [FAV], push [Y] or [Z] to select the fa-
vorite (TAG) channels.
• Pushing [FAV] only advances the displayed TAG channel.
• The favorite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting.
(p. 15)
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D 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, and are used to store
your most often used channel in each channel group, for
quick recall. (p. 12)
q Hold down [9] (16) for 1 second to select the Call channel
of the selected channel group.
• "CALL" and the Call channel number appear.
w Push [CH/WX] to return to the channel used before se-
lecting the Call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a
different channel.
Hold down
for 1 second