Receiving; Transmitting - Icom IC-A15 Instruction Manual

■ Receiving

q Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
w Push [SQLZ] several times to open the squelch.
• Select the squelch level 0.
e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
r Push [SQLY] several times until the noise is muted.
• The " " icon disappears.
t Set the frequency by pushing [Y]/[Z] or the keypad keys.
y When a signal is received on the set frequency:
• The " " icon appears.
• The squelch opens and audio is heard from the
speaker.
Appears when a signal is received.
When the squelch setting is too "tight" (large number setting),
squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker
signals, loosen (small number setting) the squelch.

■ Transmitting

NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until it is
clear.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
q Set the frequency by pushing [Y]/[Z] or the keypad keys
(IC-A15 only).
w Hold down [PTT] to transmit.
• The " " icon appears.
e Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r Release [PTT] to receive.
NOTE: About Time-Out-Timer function
To prevent prolonged transmission, according to regula-
tory requirements, the IC-A15/S has a Time-Out Timer
function. This timer cuts OFF transmission after the set
time period.
The Time-Out Timer is set in the Set mode. See page 23
for details.
[PTT]
Microphone
BASIC OPERATION
Appears while transmitting
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