I If (Dsp) Filter Shape; I Noise Blanker; I Meter Peak Hold Function - Icom IC-746PRO Instruction Manual

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FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE
I IF (DSP) filter shape
The type of IF (DSP) filter shape for SSB and CW can
be selected independently from soft and sharp.
q Push [SSB] or [CW/RTTY] to select SSB, CW or
RTTY mode.
w Select the filter set mode.
• Push [FILTER] for 1 sec.
• Operating mode can be selected in this step.
e Push [FILTER] several times to select the desired
IF filter.
r Push the [F5] to select the filter shape from "
and " ."
t Push [MENU] to exit the set mode.

I Noise blanker

The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as
from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not available
for FM mode.
q Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker ON.
• [NB] indicator appears.
w Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter the NB level set mode.
e Rotate the tuning dial to adjust the noise blanker
level.
• Noise blanker level is indicated with bar meter and digit
in '%.'
r Push [NB] to exit the noise blanker set mode.
t Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker OFF.
• [NB] indicator disappears.
When using the noise blanker, received signals may
be distorted if the noise blanker level setting has
been too high.

I Meter peak hold function

The S-meter has a peak level holding function. The
peak level of the received signal strength is indicated
for 0.5 sec. (approx.). This function can be deactivated
in set mode if desired. (p. 82)
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"NB" appears while noise blanker is activated.
Shows noise blanker level
Shows peak level for approx. 0.5 sec.
Push [F5]
[NB]