Icom IC-M220 Instruction Manual - Page 44
Multiple-task mode, Holding a DSC task, Activating the held DSC task
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7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ■■ Multiple-task mode (For only the USA version, depending on the presetting.) If the Multiple-task function is enabled, the transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks. You can handle more than 2 DSC tasks simultaneously by switching between the tasks. To use the Multiple-task mode, select "Multiple" in the "Procedure" on the Menu screen. (p.37) [MENU] > DSC Settings > Procedure When the Multiple-task mode is activated, TASK is displayed on the operating screen. NOTE: The Task mode has a Time-out Timer (TOT) function. After a certain period of time has passed without any operation on a task, the transceiver automatically exits the Task mode and returns to the operating screen. When a Time-out Timer activates, an alarm sounds and a count down message is displayed for 10 seconds. DDHolding a DSC task In the Multiple-task mode, you can hold or activate the DSC task as follows. Example: When a Group call is received: 1. Push ALARM OFF to turn OFF the alarm. ••The received call's information is displayed. 2. Push HOLD . ••The received Group call task is held into the task list and returns to the operating screen. DDActivating the held DSC task 1. Push TASK to display the task list. ••The task list is displayed. 2. Select the task that you want to activate. 3. Push ACTIVE to activate the task. ••The activated task information is displayed. 4. Push [PTT] to communicate. 5. After finishing the communication, push DEL to delete the task. 34