![background image](http://html2.mh-extra.com/html/icom/ic-746/ic-746_instruction-manual_4128831033.webp)
31
4
USING DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES
Band keys
[MIC GAIN]
[RF PWR]
Connect microphone here
[AM/FM]
[TRANSMIT]
ı
TRANSMITTING
Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating
frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause inter-
ference to other stations on the same frequency.
➀
Connect a microphone to the [MIC] connector.
➁
Push a band key to select the desired band.
➂
Push [AM/FM] to select AM.
• Pushing [AM/FM] toggles between AM and FM.
➃
Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
➄
Push [TRANSMIT] or push and hold [PTT] to trans-
mit, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
• The P
0
meter indicates transmitted AM signal strength.
➅
Push [TRANSMIT] or release [PTT] to return to re-
ceive.
✔
Convenient functions for transmit
q
Speech compressor (p. 46)
The speech compressor compresses the transmitter
audio input to increase the average audio output level.
Therefore, talk power is increased. This function is ef-
fective for long distance communication or when prop-
agation conditions are poor.
w
VOX (voice activated transmit) (p. 43)
The VOX function starts transmission without pushing
the transmit switch or PTT switch when you speak into
the microphone; then, automatically returns to receive
when you stop speaking.
e
Transmit quality monitor (p. 45)
This function allows you to monitor the quality of your
transmitted signal.
Summary of Contents for IC-746
Page 90: ......