233 BASIC OPERATIONThe IC-2820H can simultaneously receive two signals on thesame band, such as 144 MHz band, using the para-watchfunction.qPush and hold either the left or right band’s [MAIN•BAND]for 1 sec. to select the frequency band selecting condition.wRotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired fre-quency band.e Push the [MAIN•BAND] to return to frequency indication.r Set the desired frequency.t Repeat the steps q to r for the other band (left or right).To activate the para-watch function from the HM-133, enterthe desired frequencies for each the left and right bands usingthe direct frequency input capability via the keypad; or per-form the following operation.z Push [BAND] to select the desired band (left orright) as the main band.• Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if neces-sary.x Push [ ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad fordigit input.c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [ ENT C(T-OFF)] to clear the input, then repeat input from the1st digit.v Push [VFO/LOCK] to change main band, thenrepeat the steps z to c for the other band.NOTE:• Memory channels are common for the left and right band.• Transmitting during the para-watch operation is possible.However, the sub band’s reception is deactivated duringtransmit as shown in the example at left.• DV mode receiving is available only one band.ENTC[Example]Can be switchedbetween VHF andUHF■ V/V, U/U simultaneous receive (Para-watch)
