Icom IC-M34 [18/36] I adjusting the squelch level

4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Adjusting the squelch level

To adjust the IC-M34’s squelch level, use the [

]/[

] keys as

described below. In order to receive signals properly, as well

as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be ad-

justed to the proper level.

q Push [SQL], then adjust the squelch level with [

]/[

• “SQL” indicator starts blinking.

• There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely

open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch.

• If no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to normal

operation.

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

■ Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT],

[SQL•MONI], [VOL•MUTE], [H/L•LOCK] and [

]/[

]*) to

prevent accidental channel changes and function access.

* After pushing [VOL•MUTE] or [SQL•MONI] only.

➥ Push and hold [LOCK] (H/L) for 1 sec. to turn the lock

function ON and OFF.

■ Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-

matic backlighting can be activated in set mode. (p. 19)

➥ Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in-

activity.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Appears while the lock

function is used.

Blinks during squelch

level adjustment.

Indicates the

squelch level.