Monitor Function; Attenuator Function - Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis-
turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the
squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the
tone squelch are in use.
Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency.
• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.
The [SQL] switch can be set to a 'sticky' operation in the
Expand set mode. See page 43 for details.
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The 1st/2nd segments blink

Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting
when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or
when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting
station, are near your location.
While holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to toggle
the attenuator function ON or OFF.
• "ATT" appears when the attenuator functions is in use.
"ATT" appears while the
attenuator functions is in
use.