ICOM 298700 User Manual
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SET MODE
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D Auto scan function
“AS”
The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically
when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for
30 sec.
when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for
30 sec.
D Dual/Tri-watch function
“dt”
This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for
details.
details.
D Monitor key action
“Sq”
The monitor key action cuts off the squelch function tem-
porarily. This key action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho)
settings as shown below.
porarily. This key action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho)
settings as shown below.
• Pu (PUSH) : After pushing [MONI]
(SQL)
for 1 sec., the squelch opens
and emits audio. The squelch is held open while contin-
uously pushing and holding [MONI]
uously pushing and holding [MONI]
(SQL)
. (default)
• Ho (HOLD): After pushing [MONI]
(SQL)
for 1 sec., the squelch
opens and emits audio even [MONI]
(SQL)
is released.
To close the squelch, push any key.
D Automatic Backlighting
“bL”
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back-
light can be selected from ON and OFF.
light can be selected from ON and OFF.
• The backlight is automatically activated when any key except for
[PTT] is pushed.
• The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Push
Auto backlighting ON
(default)
Auto backlighting OFF
Push
Push setting (default)
Hold setting
Push
Dualwatch function
(default)
Tri-watch function
Push
Auto scan OFF (default)
Auto scan ON