Basic Operation; Receiving; Monitor Function; Setting A Squelch Level - Icom ID-31E PLUS Basic Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving

To receive, the following settings are required.
• Selecting the Frequency Selecting mode (p. 13)
• Selecting the operating mode (p. 14)
• Setting a frequency (p. 15)
• Setting a squelch level (p. 11)
■ Mfnitfo nunctifn
The Monitor function is used to listen to weak signals
without disturbing the squelch setting.
L In the DV mode, the Monitor function is disabled.
While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors the
operating frequency.
• The squelch opens.
• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.
Blinks
TIP: You can set the Monitor Hold function in the MENU
screen. The transceiver opens or closes the squelch each
time you push [SQL].
(MENU > Function > Mfnitfo)
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BASIC MANUAL

■ Setting a squelch level

1. While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] 1 click.
• The current squelch level is displayed.
L "AUTO" is set as the default.
2. While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the
squelch level.
Innforatifn
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• "LEVEL 1" is loose squelch (for weak signals) and
"LEVEL 9" is tight squelch (for strong signals).
• "AUTO" is an automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse
counting system.
• "OPEN" is a continuously open setting. (This option is not
selectable in the DV mode.)
Automatic squelch
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Maximum squelch level