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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.
level adjutment.
squelch level.
