Icom IC-M422 - Manual (Page 37)

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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■ Public Address (PA) function
The IC-M422 has a Public Address function for voice amplifi-
cation, making an announcement on-board via an external
speaker or hailer.
Connect an external speaker or hailer as described on p. 35.
• Transmitting is not possible during Public Address mode.
q Push [PA• RX ] to enter the Public Address mode.
w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level
into the microphone.
• “ ” or “ ” appears at the channel comment indicator
when [PTT] is pushed or released, respectively.
• To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z].
e To return to normal operation, push [PA• RX ].
• [16•9] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available.
While in the Public Address mode, the transceiver func-
tions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the trans-
ceiver is in transmit condition, the Public Address function
is not available.
■ RX Speaker function
The IC-M422 has an RX Speaker function. When this func-
tion is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the
deck or tower via an external speaker or hailer.
Connect an external speaker or hailer as described on p. 35.
q Push [PA• RX ] for 1 sec. to enter the RX Speaker mode.
• “ ” appears
• To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z] while pushing
[PA• RX ] .
w To return to normal operation, push [PA• RX ] for 1 sec.
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