Icom ID-51A - Setting the Squelch Level; Monitor Function

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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Monitorfunction
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
ing the squelch setting, or having to open the squelch manu-
ally, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are
in use.
While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors the ➥
operating frequency.
 •The1stsegmentoftheS-meterblinks.
 •ThisfunctionisdisabledintheDVmode.
The[SQL]keycanbesetto‘sticky’operationinFunction
menu.
MENU > Function > Monitor (p. 26)
The first segment blinks.
■ Settingthesquelchlevel
Whileholdingdown[SQL],rotate[DIAL]oneclicktodis- q
play the current squelch level.
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the w
squelch level.
 •“LEVEL1”isloosesquelch(forweaksignals)and“LEVEL9” is
tight squelch (for strong signals).
 •“AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse
counting system.
 •“OPEN”showsacontinuouslyopensetting.(Thisoptionisnot
selectable in the DV mode.)
Automatic squelch Maximum level
NOTE: The independent squelch level can be set to the A
band and B band.
The squelch level setting can be done only for the MAIN
band.