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3 BASIC OPERATION
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■ Channel comments
Memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com-
ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni-
tion.
More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the
channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, p, s, y, x, z), 0 to 9,
some symbols (= ✱ + – . /) and space can be used.
q Select the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
w While pushing [CH/WX•
DUAL], push [16•9] to edit
the channel comment.
• A cursor and the first char-
acter start blinking alter-
nately.
e Select the desired charac-
ter by pushing [Y] or [Z].
• Push [SCAN•TAG] or [CH/WX•DUAL] to move the cursor forward
or backward, respectively.
r Repeat step e to input all characters.
t Push [16•
9] to input and set the comment.
• Push [DSC•IC] to cancel.
• Acursor and the character stop blinking.
y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.
■ Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and
[HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
➥ While pushing [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON
to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
■ Display backlighting
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
➥ While pushing [SCAN
•TAG], push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
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