Basic Operation - Icom IC-120 Full Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

Turning ON the transceiver
Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.
If the transceiver is preset for a start-up password,
enter the 6 digits password.
While in the Password Entry mode, "PASSWORD" is
displayed.
D Entering the password
Enter the password in the following manner.
KEY
0 1
NUMBER
5 6
Example:
If the password is 513824, push [SCAN], [PRI/DUAL],
[MENU/CLR], [MENU/CLR], [SQL/ ], and then push
[ /MHz/GRP].
• Note that each key represents 2 digits. That means,
"123456" and "678901" are entered in exactly the same
way (requires no multiple or extended pushing.)
• The entered password will not be displayed.
• If "PASSWORD" does not disappear after entering, the
entered password is incorrect. Turn OFF the transceiver,
and then try again.
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Receiving and transmitting
1. Setting the frequency
Setting the frequency in the Memory mode
1) Open the "MEMORY" menu.
➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP].
2) Select "GROUPS" item.
➥ Push [∫] or [√], and then push [ /MHz/GRP].
3) Select a desired group.
➥ Push [∫] or [√], and then push [ /MHz/GRP].
4) Select a desired channel.
➥ Push [∫] or [√].
Setting the frequency in the VFO mode
(For only EXP, USA, and EUR versions.)
1) Switch the transceiver to the VFO mode.
➥ Select "VFO MODE" group in the Menu mode
and then push [ /MHz/GRP].
MENU > VFO MODE/MEMORY MODE
2) Set the MHz digit.
➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP], and then push [∫] or [√].
• The MHz digit blinks.
3) Exit the MHz digit Selection mode.
➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP] again.
4) Set the kHz digit.
➥ Push [∫] or [√].
TIP: You can select the channel spacing in the "CH
SPACING" item*.
* The menu may not be displayed, depending on the
transceiver's presettings. Ask your authorized Icom
dealer or transceiver administrator for details.
CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel
Spacing of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall
not be used.
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