Icom IC-A5 Selecting a weather channel, Setting squelch level, Side tone function, Beep tone

■Selecting a weather channel

(U.S.A. version only)

The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability for flight planning.

qPush , then push [ENT (WX)] to select WX

channel mode.

• “WX--” and previously se-

lected channel number ap-

pears.

wRotate the [DIAL] to select the desired WX channel.

ePush [CLR] to exit the WX channel mode and return to fre- quency mode.

■Setting squelch level

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

DSetting the squelch level

qPush [SQL], then rotate the [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key) to select the squelch level.

•‘SQL--0’ is loose squelch and ‘SQL--24’ is tight squelch.

•Rx indicator turns to green during the squelch is open. w Push [SQL] or [CLR] to exit the squelch set mode.

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■Side tone function

When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. via the OPC-967 HEAD SET ADAPTOR, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (p. 32)

DSetting the side tone level

qPush [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.

wDuring transmit mode, push [Y]/[Z] several times to adjust the monitoring level.

• ‘ST--0’ is OFF and ‘ST--15’ is Max. level.

NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol- ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.

■Beep tone

The beep tone which sounds each times a switch is pushed can be adjusted, as desired.

qPush , then push [BEEP].

wRotate [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key) to adjust the beep level.

ePush [CLR] to exit the beep tone set mode.

•‘BEP-0’ is OFF and ‘BEP--9’ is Max. level.

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