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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Using the Home function The Home function resets the Set mode settings to default. zzHold down [CLR]/[HOME] for 2 seconds to reset the transceiver to its default settings. Using a Weather channel (For only the USA version) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to monitor broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected Weather channel, or while scanning. DDSelecting a Weather channel zzPush [FUNC], and then push [7]/[WX] to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. LLPush [▲] or [▼] to select a weather channel. LLPush [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Weather Channel Selection mode. DDReceiving a Weather Alert NOAA broadcast stations transmit a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements. The transceiver can detect the Weather Alert and sounds a beep tone. zzPush [FUNC], and then push [4]/[WX-ALT] to turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. LL"WX" is displayed when the function is ON. DDScanning Weather channel Repeatedly scans Weather channels. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [7]/[WX] to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [2]/[SCAN] to start a scan. LLPush [▲] or [▼] to change the scanning direction. LLWhen receiving a signal, the scan pauses and "RX" is displayed until the signal disappears. LLPush [CLR]/[HOME] to stop a scan. Using the Duplex function (For only the USA version) The duplex function enables you to call a flight service station while receiving on a VOR frequency. Turn ON the function, and set the flight service station's frequency on the Menu screen. DDSetting the Duplex frequency LLConfirm the VFO mode is selected. 1. Set the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz). 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [5]/[DUP-W]. ••"DUP" blinks and the transmit frequency is displayed. 3. Set the flight service station frequency, and then push [ENT]/[SET]. ••The NAV band frequency is displayed. DDUsing the Duplex function LLConfirm the VFO mode is selected. 1. S et the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz). 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [6]/[DUP] to enable the function. ••"DUP" is displayed. 3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit on the entered flight service station frequency. LLPush [FUNC], and then push [6]/[DUP] to disable the function. Using the Side tone function The Side tone function outputs the transmitting audio to the headset connected to the transceiver.  zzWhile transmitting, push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the side tone output level. ••The side tone level is displayed while adjusting. NOTE: When using the optional HM-240 speaker microphone, set the side tone output level to "0." Otherwise, your voice will be heard from the speaker while transmitting. 11

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
Using the Home function
The Home function resets the Set mode settings to
default.
z
Hold down [CLR]/[HOME] for 2 seconds to reset the
transceiver to its default settings.
Using a Weather channel
(For only the USA version)
The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels.
You can use these channels to monitor broadcasts
from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically
detects a Weather alert tone on the selected Weather
channel, or while scanning.
D
Selecting a Weather channel
z
Push [FUNC], and then push [7]/[WX] to enter the
Weather Channel Selection mode.
L
Push [▲] or [▼] to select a weather channel.
L
Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Weather Channel
Selection mode.
D
Receiving a Weather Alert
NOAA broadcast stations transmit a weather alert
tone before any important weather announcements.
The transceiver can detect the Weather Alert and
sounds a beep tone.
z
Push [FUNC], and then push [4]/[WX-ALT] to turn
the Weather Alert function ON or OFF.
L
“WX” is displayed when the function is ON.
D
Scanning Weather channel
Repeatedly scans Weather channels.
1.
Push [FUNC], and then push [7]/[WX] to enter the
Weather Channel Selection mode.
2.
Push [FUNC], and then push [2]/[SCAN] to start a
scan.
L
Push [▲] or [▼] to change the scanning direction.
L
When receiving a signal, the scan pauses and “RX”
is displayed until the signal disappears.
L
Push [CLR]/[HOME] to stop a scan.
Using the Side tone function
The duplex function enables you to call a flight service
station while receiving on a VOR frequency. Turn
ON the function, and set the flight service station’s
frequency on the Menu screen.
D
Setting the Duplex frequency
L
Confirm the VFO mode is selected.
1.
Set the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz).
2.
Push [FUNC], and then push [5]/[DUP-W].
• “DUP” blinks and the transmit frequency is displayed.
3.
Set the flight service station frequency, and then
push [ENT]/[SET].
• The NAV band frequency is displayed.
D
Using the Duplex function
L
Confirm the VFO mode is selected.
1.
Set the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz).
2.
Push [FUNC], and then push [6]/[DUP] to enable
the function.
• “DUP” is displayed.
3.
Hold down [PTT] to transmit on the entered flight
service station frequency.
L
Push [FUNC], and then push [6]/[DUP] to disable the
function.
Using the Duplex function
(For only the USA version)
The Side tone function outputs the transmitting audio
to the headset connected to the transceiver.
z
While transmitting, push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the
side tone output level.
• The side tone level is displayed while adjusting.
NOTE:
When using the optional HM-240 speaker
microphone, set the side tone output level to “0.”
Otherwise, your voice will be heard from the speaker
while transmitting.