Icom IC-M88

D Auto Scan function “AS”
The Auto Scan function automatically starts the desired scan
when no signal is received, or no operation is performed for
30 seconds.
Auto scan OFF (default)
Auto scan ON
PUSH
D Dualwatch or Tri-watch function “dt”
This item selects Dualwatch or Tri-watch as desired.
See page 15 for details.
Dualwatch function
(default)
Tri-watch function
PUSH
D Monitor Key Action “Sq”
The Monitor Key Action temporarily cuts off the squelch func-
tion.
• Pu (PUSH): After holding down [SQL] for 1 second, the squelch
opens, and audio sounds while holding down [SQL].
(default)
• Ho (HOLD): After holding down [SQL] for 1 second, the squelch
opens, and audio sounds even when [SQL] is re-
leased. To close the squelch, push any key.
Monitor Key Action
PUSH (default)
Monitor Key Action
Hold
PUSH
D Automatic Backlighting “bL”
This function is convenient for nighttime operation.
You can adjust the backlight level from OFF, 1 (dark) to 3
(bright). Select 1 to 3 to turn ON this function. (Default: 3)
• The automatic backlighting turns ON the backlighting when any key
except for [PTT] is pushed.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds of in-
activity.
Automatic backlighting
(default)
Automatic backlighting
OFF
PUSH
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