Icom IC-GM1600 [14/32] I adjusting the squelch level

BASIC OPERATION

■ Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by de-

fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan-

nel for quick recall.

*The channel number depends on version.

q Push [CALL] to select the call chan-

nel.

•“CALL” and call channel number

appear.

w Push [CALL] again for 3 sec. (until a

long beep changes to 2 short beeps)

to enter call channel programming

condition.

• Call channel number to be programmed

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 stops ﬂashing.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

To adjust the IC-GM1600’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys.

In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad-

justed 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.

w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to normal condition.

- When no switch is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to

normal condition.

Blinks during the squelch

level adjutment.

Indicates the

squelch level.

Push