Icom IC-SAT100M Operating Manual - Page 7

3 OTHER FUNCTIONS Using the Message function The transceiver can receive and send short messages. DDReceiving When receiving, a received message's header and the Talkgroup name are displayed. LLPush [RX MSG] to display a received message. 00:00 HELLO! TALKGROUP01 Last Call RX MSG DDTransmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. 1. Rotate TALKGROUP SELECTOR to select a talkgroup. 2. Push [S1] to open the "Message List". LLYou can also assign [P1] key as a shortcut to the "Message List" (p. 8). 3. Select a message to send. TIP: Writing a new message 1. Select a blank on the "Message List" screen, and then push [OK]. ••The "Message Display" screen is displayed. 2. Push [OK] again to display the cursor. 3. Enter a message of up to 100 characters. Message Display abcde■ ✔ ddd˚ mm'ss" ✔ ✔ ✔ Using the Emergency mode In the Emergency mode, the transceiver can transmit an Emergency call, as shown below. LLConfirm the transceiver is connected and registered to a satellite. 1. Hold down [EMER] for 2 seconds. ••Beep sounds, and the transceiver enters the Emergency mode. LL"REQUESTING" is displayed while the transceiver requests the transmission. 2. When "TALKING" is displayed, the transceiver transmits the mic audio for 5 seconds. Using the Key Lock function You can use the Key Lock function to prevent accidental or unnecessary function access. 1. Assign the function to the [P2] key in the Menu screen. [OK] > Functions > Key Setup > P2 Key 2. P ush [P2] until "Lock ON" or "Lock OFF" is displayed to turn the function ON or OFF. ••" " is displayed while the function is ON. DDAuto Key Lock function The transceiver locks the keypad* when no key is pushed for 30 seconds. * Except for [EMER], [PTT], [VOL], and Talkgroup selector. zzTurn the function ON or OFF in the Menu screen. [OK] > Functions > Auto Key Lock ••" " is displayed while the function is ON. LLPush [P2] until "Lock OFF" is displayed to turn OFF the function. LLTo enter a character, push [Up] or [Down].  Usable characters: a ~ z, A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9, LLTo move the cursor, push [Right] or [Left]. LLTo insert a space, push [P1]. LLTo delete, push [P2] or [BACK]. 4. Push [PTT] to send the message. DDReceived message list You can read received messages on the "Received Message" screen. [OK] > PTT Options > Received Message LLYou can also read received messages to push [P2]. 4