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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving
q
Push [PWR] for 2 sec. to turn the power ON.
w
Push [SQL•
WX-ALERT
], then rotate [DIAL] counterclock-
wise to select the squelch level 0.
e
Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
r
Push [SQL•
WX-ALERT
], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until
the noise is muted.
• “
” indicator disappears.
t
Set 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] setting is too “tight,” squelch may not open for
weak signals. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch.
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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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Transmitting
q
Set the desired frequency in COM band using [DIAL] or
keypad.
• COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.975 MHz
w
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “
” indicator appears.
e
Speak 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.
r
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
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Time-Out-Timer function
(Australia version only)
For the prevention of prolonged transmission, etc., according
to regulatory requirements, the IC-A6 (Australia version only)
has a Time-Out-Timer function. This timer cuts a transmission
OFF after 3 min. of continuous transmission.
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.
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