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BASIC OPERATION
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Call channel programming
The call channel switch is used to select the default channel,
however, you can program your most often-used channel for
quick recall.
q
Push [CALL] to select the call chan-
nel.
• “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
w
Push [CALL] again for 3 sec. (until a
long beep changes to 2 short beeps)
to enter call channel programming
condition.
• Call channel number to be programmed
flashes.
e
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the desired
channel.
r
Push [CALL] to program the dis-
played channel as the call channel.
• The call channel number stop flashing.
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Adjusting the squelch level
To adjust the IC-GM1600E’s squelch level, use the [
Y
]/[
Z
] keys
as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, the
squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.
q
Push [SQL•
MONI
], then adjust the squelch level with [
Y
]/[
Z
].
- “SQL” indicator starts blinking.
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely
open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.
- When no switch is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to
normal condition.
w
Push [SQL•
MONI
] again to return to normal condition.
Blinks during the squelch
level adjutment.
Indicates the
squelch level.
Push
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