Icom M88 Instruction Manual - Page 25

SET MODE 8 D Auto scan function "AS" The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, or no operation is performed for 30 sec. PUSH Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON D Dual/Tri-watch function "dt" This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 15 for details. PUSH Dualwatch function (default) Tri-watch function D Monitor switch action "Sq" The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function temporarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below. • Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio while pushing and holding [SQL]. (default) • Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL] is released. To close the squelch, push any key. PUSH Monitor action PUSH (default) Monitor action Hold D Automatic backlighting "bL" This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)-3 (bright); 3 (default). Select 1-3 to turn this function ON. • The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for [PTT] is pushed. • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity. PUSH Automatic backlighting (default) Automatic backlighting OFF 19