Icom IC-A6 instruction manual Receiving, Transmitting, ANL function

3 BASIC OPERATION

■Receiving

qPush [PWR] to turn the power ON.

wPush [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] counterclock- wise to select the squelch level 0.

eRotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.

rPush [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until the noise is muted.

•“ ” indicator disappears.

tSet the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. y When a signal is received on the set frequency:

•“ ” indicator appears.

•Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.

When [SQL] control is too “tight,” squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch

■Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be- fore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the channel is clear.

qSet the desired frequency in COM band using [DIAL] or keypad.

•COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.975 MHz

wPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.

•“” indicator appears.

eSpeak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

•DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal.

rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.

■ANL function

The ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) function reduces noise components such as that caused by engine ignition systems while receiving.

•Push [ANL•SCAN] to turn the ANL function ON/OFF.

“ ” appears on the display while the ANL function is ON.

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