Tamron IC-R10 Basic Operation, General, Selecting VFO mode, Turn power ON, Adjust the volume

BASIC OPERATION 3

■General

Operating the IC-R10 is easy. However, in order to get the most out of its oper- ating potential, please go through the following procedures, step-by-step. Then, try the examples contained at the end of this chapter.

What is VFO?

The IC-R10 has several operating modes, each of which has its own dis- tinct functions. VFO (Variable Frequency Operation) is one of these modes.

VFO mode is used to change the oper- ating frequency, receive mode, tuning step, etc. Therefore, for most every day operations of the receiver, you will be using VFO mode.

■Selecting VFO mode

1. Turn power ON
Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
power ON.
• Opening message is displayed for 1
sec.
VFO
FM
Presented
by ICOM
Opening message	as
above is displayed on the
multi-function display.

2. Adjust the volume

Adjust the audio to a suitable level using [VOL].

Check the squelch position (see next page) or VSC function setting (p. 38) if no audio is emitted.

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