Icom IC-A4 Setting squelch level, Lock function, Display backlighting, Low battery indicator

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3 BASIC OPERATION

Setting squelch level

The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while receiving no signal.

To open the squelch:

Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch. This is useful to listen to weak signals that do not open the squelch.

-BUSY” appears on the display.

To close the squelch:

Release [SQL] to close the squelch.

DSetting the squelch level

qWhile pushing [SQL], push [Y] or [Z] to select the squelch level.

-‘Sq 1’ is loose squelch and ‘Sq 9’ is tight squelch. (Initial level is 3.)

-‘oPEn’ indicates that the squelch circuit is turned off. w Release [SQL] to return to regular operation.

Lock function

The lock function prevents accidental channel changes and accidental function access. [PTT] and [SQL] still function while the lock function is in use.

Push [ ] for 2 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.

“ ” appears when the

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lock function is in use.

 

Display backlighting

Display backlighting automatically turns on when a key is pushed.

Low battery indicator

Low battery indicator appears

when the battery power has de-

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When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. via the OPC-752 HEAD SET ADAPTOR, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (p. 18)

creased to a specified level.

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Contents IA4 Equipment damage may occur Word Definition RwarningMay occur If disregarded, inconvenience only. No riskSupplied Accessories Accessories included with the transceiver QtyTable of Contents Antenna Accessory AttachmentBattery pack replacement Belt clipPanel Description Panel description2SPEAKER/MICROPHONE 0TRANSMIT Indicator1EXTERNAL DC Power Jack Charge 3EXTERNAL Speaker and Microphone Jacks SP/MICFunction display Receiving and transmitting Basic OperationMemory VFO Setting the squelch level Setting squelch levelLow battery indicator Lock functionDial select function VFO Full scan Scan OperationMemory lockout scan Scan resume conditionMemory Programming Setting lockout channelsProgramming a memory channel Memory names Programming memory namesResetting the CPU Initial set modeOther Functions Charging Battery pack Precautions Battery PacksDRapid charging with the BC-119 Multiple charging with the BC-121 Regular chargingBattery pack life About the battery packInstalling batteries in the battery case Operating periodCloning Cloning using PCCloning error Transceiver to transceiver cloningTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionDGeneral DTransmitter SpecificationsDReceiver Other options Battery packsOptions BC-110A/D/V Wall ChargerIC-A4 PTT switchOPC-752 HeadsetCount on us