Icom IC-F15 - Receiving and Transmitting

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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
■ Receiving and transmitting
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-
ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment.
Receiving:
q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.
w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F15S/F25S), rotate [CHAN-
NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F15/F25) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to
[MR-CH 4] key to select a channel.
For IC-F15S/F25S:
The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3]
and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned.
e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a com-
fortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at
a normal voice level.
• When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de-
scribed on p. 13 may be necessary.
w Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT!: To maximize the readability of your signal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing
[PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, then
speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.