Icom IM422 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Public Address (PA) function
The IC-M422 has a Public Address function for voice amplifi-
cation, making an announcement on-board via a PAspeaker.
Connect a PA speaker as described on p. 35.
• Transmitting is not possible during Public Address mode.
q Push [PARX ] to enter the Public Address mode.
w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level
into the microphone.
“”or “”appears at the channel comment indicator
when [PTT] is pushed or released, respectively.
• To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z].
e To return to normal operation, push [PA
RX ].
[169] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available.
While in the Public Address mode, the transceiver func-
tions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the trans-
ceiver is in transmit condition, the Public Address function
is not available.
RX Speaker function
The IC-M422 has an RX Speaker function. When this func-
tion is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the
deck or tower via a PA speaker.
Connect a PA speaker as described on p. 35.
q Push [PA
RX ] for 1 sec. to enter the RX Speaker mode.
• “ ” appears
• To adjust the audio output level, push [Y] or [Z] while pushing
[PA
RX ]
.
w To return to normal operation, push [PA
RX ] for 1 sec.
Appears