Icom IC-4008E, Instruction Manual

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5
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
10
q
Push and hold [
MODE
] 1sec.
to open the squelch.
• Adjust volume to the desired
audio level. (See p. 8)
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Select a desired operating channel.
When a signal is received:
• Squelch opens and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of [
VOL
] may be
necessary at this point.
• “BUSY” indicator appears on the dis-
play.
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Push and hold [
PTT
] to transmit then
speak into the microphone.
• Do not hold the transceiver too close
to your mouth or speak too loudly.
This may distort the signal.
• The transmit indicator “ ” appears
on the display.
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Release [
PTT
] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a
few sec. after pushing [
PTT
], hold the transceiver 4 to 6 inches
(10 to 15 cm) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice
level.
NOTE:
The transceiver has an auto power save function to conserve
the battery power. The power save function activates automati-
cally when no signal is received for 5 sec.
UP
DO
WN
MODE
POWE
R
UP
DO
WN
MODE
POWE
R
Busy indicator
appears.
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