Basic Operation; Receiving And Transmitting - Icom IC-A25 Basic Manual

■ Receiving and transmitting

D Setting the frequency
L If the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push [CLR] to exit the
Memory mode.
z Use the keypad to set the frequency.
Using dial:
1. Push [F] and then rotate [DIAL] to set the MHz digit.
• " " is displayed while setting the MHz digit.
2. Within 3 seconds*, Push [F] again, and then rotate [DIAL]
to set the kHz digit.
• " " disappears.*
* " " automatically disappears in 3 seconds after [F] is pushed,
or set the MHz digit.
Selecting a Memory channel
1. Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode.
• The selected group and channel are displayed.
Example:
2. Rotate [DIAL], or use the keypad to select a channel.
TIP: To change the selected group:
1.
Push [F], and then push [GROUP]
to display the "Group List" screen.
2. Rotate [DIAL], to select a group,
and then push [ENT].

BASIC OPERATION

D Receiving
When receiving a signal, "RX" is
displayed and audio is heard.
L Rotate volume control knob to adjust
the audio output level.
D Adjusting the squelch level
z Push [SQL∫] or [SQL√] to adjust
the squelch level until the noise
just disappears, when no signal is
received.
• The adjustment screen is displayed while adjusting.
D Using the Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL) function
The function reduces noise components in the received
signal, such as those caused by engine ignition systems.
z Push [F], and then push [ANL] to turn the function ON or
OFF.
• "ANL" is displayed.
D Transmitting
z Hold down [PTT], and then speak at
your normal voice level.
• "TX" is displayed.
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