■ Accessing 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency
The IC-A24E and IC-A6E can set to the121.5 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 sec. to call the emergency frequency.
w Push [CLR•
DEL] to exit from the emergency frequency.
■ Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
accidental function activation.
q Push , then push [7• ] to turn the lock function ON.
•“ ” appears.
w To turn the function OFF, repeat step q above.
•“ ” disappears.
■ Side tone function
When using an headset (other manufacture’s product), the
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for
monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the transceiver
when using this function (OPC-499
HEADSET ADAPTER and
headset are required).
(p. 32)
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 Max. level.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol-
ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may
occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.
■ Setting beep tone
The beep tone which sounds at the push of a switch can be
set, if desired.
q Push
,
then push [8•
BEEP] to enter the beep tone
setting mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] to set the beep level.
• ‘BEP-- 0’ is OFF and ‘BEP-- 9’ is Max. level.
• ‘Sounds 2 beep tone to verify set beep tone level.
e Push [CLR•DEL] to exit the beep tone set mode.
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