Icom IGM1600 Lock function, Signal strength indicator, Monitor function, Backlighting function

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Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [SQL•MONI] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access.

Push [Hi/Lo• ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.

Push

for 1 sec.

Appears while the lock function is used.

Signal strength indicator

The received signal strength level is indicated by number of bars as below.

Only the antenna mark appears when receiving no signal or a very weak signal when the signal strength indicator is set to ON in the SET mode (p. 14).

This indicator can be hidden by using the SET mode (p. 14) if de- sired.

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Signal

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Monitor function

The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor switch action.

Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. and keep holding to activate

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the monitor function.

• “ ”appears and audio is emitted.

Backlighting function

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back- lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 12)

Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

VOX function (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)

The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts trans- mission without pushing [PTT] when you speak into the mi- crophone; then automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible).

NOTE: An optional headset and headset adapter (OPC- 1392) is required for the VOX operation.

Push and hold [SQL•MONI], then push [Hi/Lo• ] to turn the VOX function ON/OFF while connecting the optional headset and headset adapter to the [MIC/SP] connector.

“VOX” appears on the LCD while the VOX function is ON.

The “VOX gain” and “VOX delay” can be set in the SET mode. (pgs. 14 and 15)

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Contents IGM1600 Safety Training Information Word Definition Rwarning Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with FreshPrecaution Table of Contents Radio licenses Operating RulesPriorities PrivacyHandstrap Supplied Accessories and AttachmentsSupplied accessories AttachmentsTo remove the battery pack Battery packFront, top and side panels Panel Description0SQUELCH Switch Sqlmoni 1PTT Switch PTTFunction display Indication 0CALL Channel IndicatorCall channel Basic OperationChannel selection ChannelBasic Operation Receiving and transmittingCall channel programming Adjusting the squelch levelBacklighting function Signal strength indicatorLock function Monitor functionSET Mode SET mode programmingSET mode operation Backlighting function bL SET mode itemsMonitor switch action Sq Beep tone function bPSelf check function SC Auto power save function PSBattery voltage indicator bt Signal strength indicator SlSquelch sensitivity function SS SET Mode List VOX delay dL Available for on-board use onlyBP-234 Battery Pack Recycling information Battery Charging for ON-BOARD USE onlyBattery charging Battery cautionsCharging connections AD-109 installation Optional battery chargersRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109 Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109Detachment MB-86 contentsOptional Swivel Belt Clip AttachmentAlligator-type clip HM-125 descriptions AttachmentTX/RX Channel List for Survival OperationProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingReceiver SpecificationsGeneral TransmitterOptions Battery PacksKamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

IGM1600 specifications

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