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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.
• “C A LL” a nd c a ll c ha n ne l num b er
appear.
w Push [CALL] again for 3 sec. (until a
lo n g be ep chan g es to 2 shor t
beeps) to enter call channel pro-
gramming condition.
•
Call channel number to be pro
grammed
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 ashing.
■ 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