Icom IC-M3A [10/24] I adjusting the squelch level

BASIC OPERATION

D Weather channels

There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitor-

ing weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceano-

graphic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

The IC-M3A can detect a weather alert tone on a selected

weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items”

on p. 12.

• Push [CH/WX] to select weather channels.

■ Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys and switches to pre-

vent accidental frequency changes and function access.

• Push [H/L • LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and

OFF.

- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.

USA

Appears when the

lock function is in use.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

The IC-M3A has a squelch even

though there is no control knob

for it. In order to receive signals

properly, as well as for scan to

function, the squelch must be

adjusted to a suitable level.

q Push [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ ]/[ ]

keys.

- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OFF is completely

open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.

- When no key pushes within 5 sec., the display returns to normal

indication.

w Push [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is

indicated in the function display.

- The display returns to normal indication.

Level 10: Max. squelch level

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