Speech Compressor - Icom IC-7000 Instruction Manual

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FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT
■ Monitor function
The monitor function allows you to monitor your
transmitted signals in any mode through the speaker.
The CW side tone functions regardless of the
monitor function setting.
q Push [AF( )] momentarily to enter the Set
set
mode menu.
w Push [F-4 OTH] to enter the miscellaneous
(others) Set mode.
e Push [F-1 ≤] several times to select "Monitor."
r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the monitor function ON.
• Hold down [F-4 DEF] for 1 second to return to default
condition.
t Push [F-2 ≥] to select "Monitor Level."
y Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the monitor level.
• Hold down [F-4 DEF] for 1 second to return to default
level.
u Push [Z(
menu/grp
operating mode.
Use headphones to prevent feedback.

■ Speech compressor

The IC-7000 has a built-in, low distortion speech
compressor circuit. This circuit increases your average
talk power in SSB mode and is especially useful for
DX-ing or noisy condition when the receiving station is
having difficulty copying your signal.
q Select an SSB mode.
w Select M-3.
• Hold down [MENU/GRP] for 1 second once or twice
to select the menu group M.
• Push [MENU/GRP] momentarily one or more times
to select the menu M-3.
e Push [F-2 COM] momentarily to turn the speech
compressor function ON or OFF.
• " " appears.
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)] twice to return to normal
[AF]
[MENU/GRP] [F-1] [F-2]
Appears
[MENU/GRP] [F-2]
[F-4] [DIAL]