Icom IC-M801E, Instruction Manual

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Basic voice transmission and reception
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Receiving a signal
q
Select the desired channel via [GRP] and [CH], or
keypad.
• Turn ON/OFF the squelch function or adjust the
squelch level as desired.
w
When a signal is received, “ RX ” indicator appears
and audio is output from the connected speaker.
• Rotating [VOL] to adjust the audio output level at this
moment is recommended.
• S-meter shows the received signal strength.
e
Use the following functions, if desired:
• Noise blanker
Push [
F
] then [1
NB
] to turn the noise blanker
ON and OFF.
• “ NB ” appears when the noise blanker is activated.
• See page 42 for the noise blanker level adjustment.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) OFF function
Push [
F
] then [5
AGC
×
] to turn the AGC OFF
function ON and OFF.
• “ ” appears when the AGC-OFF function is
activated (deactivating AGC).
• RF gain level
Push [
F
], [6
RF
-
G
] to enter the RF gain adjust-
ment mode, then rotate [CH] to adjust the gain.
• Adjust the gain within 0 (low sensitivity) to 9 (maxi-
mum sensitivity) range.
• Push [MODE
SET
] to exit the adjustment mode.
• Clarity
Push [
F
], [RX
CLAR
] to switch the clarity func-
tion ON and OFF, then rotate [CH] for critical
tuning.
[5
AGC
× ]
[1
NB
]
[
F
] [RX
CLAR
]
[6
RF-G
]
A G C
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Transmitting in voice
q
Select the desired channel via [GRP] and [CH], or
keypad.
w
Push [
F
], then push and hold [TX
TXF
] for a while
to monitor the transmit frequency of the selected
channel.
• The transmit frequency is displayed and “ TX ” blinks.
• When the channel is busy, wait until it becomes clear,
or change the channel.
e
When the optional AT-141 is connected, push
[TUNE
THRU
] to start manual tuning.
• “ TUNE ” appears when the antenna is tuned.
• “ TUNE ” blinks when a tuning error has occurred.
• Automatic tuning function is also available.
r
Push and hold [PTT] on the handset or micro-
phone to transmit.
• “ TX ” appears.
• If “ SWR ” appears during transmit, check your antenna
system.
t
Speak into the handset or microphone at your nor-
mal voice level.
y
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
• “ TX ” disappears.
[TUNE
THRU
]
[TX
TXF
] [GRP] [CH] [
F
]
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