Icom ID-51A Advanced Instructions

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BC RADIO OPERATION
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Basic operation (Continued) ■
D Setting squelch level
The squelch level can be set only for the BC radio.
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to q
display the squelch level. (Default: AUTO)
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the w
squelch level.
 •“LEVEL1”isloosesquelch(forweaksignals)and“LEV-
EL3”istightsquelch(forstrongsignals).
 •“AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise
pulsecountingsystem.
 •“OPEN”showsacontinuouslyopensetting.
[DIAL]
[SQL]
D Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak BC Radio sig-
nals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to
manuallyopenthesquelch.
Holddown[SQL]tomonitortheoperatingfrequen- ➥
cy.
 •The1stsegmentoftheS-meterblinks.
The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in Func-
tionmenu.
MENU > Function > Monitor(p.16-66)
[SQL]
When“AUTO”isselected.
WhenLevel3(Maximum)
is selected.
Blinks
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Icom ID-51A Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Antenna Connector	SMA
GPS Receiver	Yes
Waterproof	IPX7
Modes	FM, DV
Weight	255 g
Memory Channels	1304 channels
Output Power	5W (High), 2.5W (Middle), 0.5W (Low)