Volume Loud Function; Volume Mute Function; Adjusting The Squelch Level - Icom IC-M36 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Volume loud function

The volume loud function can be temporarily activated by
pushing [LOUD MUTE].
The function does not work when the volume level is 31.
q Push [LOUD MUTE] to activate the volume loud function.
• The volume level is set to the maximum level (level 31).
• The bars of the volume level indicator repeatedly appears in
ascending order.
w Push [LOUD MUTE] again, or push [VOL/SQL MONI] to
turn OFF the volume loud function.

■ Volume mute function

The volume mute function can be temporarily activated by
holding down [LOUD MUTE].
The function does not work when the volume level is OFF.
q Hold down [LOUD MUTE] for 1 second to activate the
volume mute function.
• The volume level is set to the minimum level (OFF).
• The volume level indicator blinks.
w Push [LOUD MUTE] again, or push [VOL/SQL MONI] to
turn OFF the volume mute function.
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■ Adjusting the squelch level

The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL MONI]
and [Y]/[Z].
To properly receive signals, as well as for the scan to func-
tion effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper
level.
q Push [VOL/SQL MONI] twice to enter the squelch adjust-
ment mode, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].
• "SQL" indicator starts blinking.
• The transceiver has 11 squelch levels. OP is completely
open,10 is tight squelch, 1 is loose squelch.
• With no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-
ceiver returns to the normal mode.
w Push [VOL/SQL MONI] again to exit the squelch adjust-
ment mode.
Blinks while adjusting the squelch level.
Indicates the
squelch level.