3 FREQUENCY SETTING

When first applying power (CPU resetting)

Before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to section 2. Then, reset the transceiver using the fol- lowing procedure.

Note: Resetting clears all programmed contents in memory channels and returns all initial set mode and quick set mode contents to their default values.

[POWER]

USB

[Y]

[Z]

The transceiver displays

Make sure the transceiver power is OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

While pushing [Y] and [Z], push [POWER] to turn

S1 3 5 7

9 20 40

60dB

VFO A

BLANK

power ON.

 

PO

5

10

 

CH

• The internal CPU is reset.

 

M1 SPL A/B A=B

The transceiver displays as shown at right when reset- ting is complete.

DM1 display selection

If you can’t figure out how to return to the M1 display:

While pushing [MENU], turn power ON.

its initial frequency and mode.

Initial settings

After resetting the transceiver, set controls and switch-

CCW: counterclockwise

es as shown in the diagram below.

 

[POWER]: OFF

[P.AMP/ATT]: OFF (indicator lights out)

[TUNER/CALL]: OFF (indicator lights out)

[RIT/SUB]: OFF (indicator lights out)

[SHIFT]: Center

Turn power ON, then check the display. If any of the following indicators appear, turn them OFF as follows:

Tuning step indicators, Z, (SSB, CW or RTTY): Push [TS].

MHz tuning step indicator, Z, (FM, WFM or AM): Push [TS].

1 Hz frequency readout (SSB, CW or RTTY): Push and hold [TS].

Memory mode indicator, MEMO:

Use [(F-3)V/M] in the M2 display (p. 68).

Split indicator, ä:

Use [(F-1)SPL] in the M1 display (p. 68).

[AF]: Max. CCW

[RF/SQL]: Max. CCW

[LOCK]: OFF (indicator light out)

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Icom IC-706MKIIG Frequency Setting, When first applying power CPU resetting, Initial settings, DM1 display selection

I706MKTMG, IC-706MKIIG specifications

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