Icom IC-F80T [17/48] I call procedure

BASIC OPERATION

■ Call procedure

When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS

and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice

transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec-

tive calling system which allows you to call speciﬁc station(s)

only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.

q Select the desired TX code channel, 2/5-tone code,

Individual ID code* or Talkgroup ID code* according to

your System Operator’s instructions.

• This may not be necessary depending on programming.

• Refer to pgs. 14–16 for selection.

*Digital mode operation only.

w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-

mable keys; except for the Digital mode operation) or [PTT].

e After transmitting, the remainder of your communication

can be carried out in the normal fashion.

■ Receiving and transmitting

Receiving:

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.

w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-

TOR]* to select a channel in sequence.

*Depending on the pre-setting.

e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a

comfortable listening level.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.

q Push [CALL] when initiating a call from your side.

• Coded audio may be heard from the transceiver, then “”

appears.

• This operation may not be necessary depending on your signal-

ing system. Ask your dealer for details.

w While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-

phone at your normal voice level.

e 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 (2 to 4 inches) from

your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal

voice level.

Selective calling

Non-selective calling

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