Setting The Maximum Transmit Power; Adjusting The Microphone Gain - Icom IC-705 Basic Manual

Setting the maximum transmit
power
The maximum transmit power depends on the
power source.
• When using an external DC power supply
(13.8 V DC):
• When using the battery pack: 5 W
L When connecting an external power source with
a USB cable, the battery pack is used as a power
source while transmitting.
1. Push to open the FUNCTION screen.
2. Touch 2 at the bottom of the screen.
3. Touch [MAX TX PWR].
• Opens the MAX TX POWER screen.
4. Touch the desired maximum transmit power.
LIn the AM mode, the maximum transmit output
power is a quarter of the other mode's output.
5. To close the FUNCTION screen, push
• The maximum transmit power is displayed on
the Po meter.
LYou can also change the maximum transmit power
in the SET mode. (p. 8-4)
10 W
.
3-10
BASIC OPERATION

Adjusting the microphone gain

1. Set the operating band and mode to SSB,
AM, FM, or DV. (p. 3-2)
2. Push to open the Multi-function menu.
3. Hold down [PTT].
4. Touch [MIC GAIN], and rotate
adjust the microphone gain.
L Information
• Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then hold down [PTT] on the
microphone and speak at your normal voice level.
• In the SSB mode, touch the TX meter to select
the ALC meter, and rotate
microphone gain until the meter reading swings
between 30 to 50% of the ALC scale.
• In the AM, FM, or DV mode, check the audio clarity
with another station, or use the Monitor function
(p. 4-2).
5. Release [PTT].
• Returns to receive.
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