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Icom IC-GM1600 - Lock and Monitor Functions; Backlit and Signal Indicators

Icom IC-GM1600
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BASIC OPERATION
10
Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT],
[SQL•
MONI] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channel
changes and function access.
Push [Hi/Lo•
] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
and OFF.
Signal strength indicator
The received signal strength level is indicated by number of
bars as below.
Only the antenna mark appears when receiving no signal or a very
weak signal when the signal strength indicator is set to ON in the
SET mode (p. 14).
This indicator can be hidden by using the SET mode (p. 14) if de-
sired.
Monitor function
The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to
check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor
switch action.
Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. and keep holding to activate
the monitor function.
appears and audio is emitted.
Backlit function
This function is convenient for night time operation. The
backlit brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 12)
Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlit ON.
appears and audio is emitted. The backlit is automatically
turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Indication
Strong Middle Weak
No signal or
Very weak
Signal
strength
Appears while the lock
function is used.
Push
for 1 sec.

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