Icom 4088A Instruction Manual - Page 26

9 OTHER FUNCTIONS I ATS (Automatic Transponder System) This allows the user to confirm whether or not a call has reached the receiving party even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. No "Ring" tone is emitted with this function. ➥ While pushing [PTT], push [MODE] to turn the function ON and OFF. • " " appears on the display. • The transceiver starts to send a [PTT] searching signal every 60 sec. - When the transceiver receives an answer back signal, " " stays on the display until the [MODE] next search transmit. - If no reply is received, " " blinks until the next search transmit. NOTE: Above setting is for the calling station only. A called party automatically sends an answer back signal without any presettings. All IC-4088A's operating on the same operating channel will answer back to the call in the surroundings communications area. ' Resetting the transceiver Initialize the operating conditions before using the transceiver for the first time, or if the function display shows erroneous information. ➥ While pushing [Z] and [MODE], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to initialize the transceiver. CAUTION: Resetting the transceiver returns all settings to [PWR] [MODE] [Z] their defaults. 20