Selecting A Weather Channel; Setting A Squelch Level; Side Tone Function; Beep Tone - Icom IC-A23 Instruction Manual

Selecting a weather channel

(U.S.A. version only)
The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel
receiving capability for flight planning.
q Push
, then push
[ENT (WX)] to select WX
channel mode.
• "WX--" and previously se-
lected channel number ap-
pears.
w Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired WX channel.
e Push [CLR] to exit the WX channel mode and return to fre-
quency mode.
Setting squelch level
The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired
noise while receiving no signal.
D Setting the squelch level
q Push [SQL], then rotate the [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key)
to select the squelch level.
• 'SQL--0' is loose squelch and 'SQL--24' is tight squelch.
• Rx indicator turns to green during the squelch is open.
w Push [SQL] or [CLR] to exit the squelch set mode.

Side tone function

When using an optional headset, such as those from the
David Clark Co. via the OPC-967
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for
monitoring. (p. 32)
D Setting the side tone level
q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.
w During transmit mode, push [Y]/[Z] several times to adjust
the monitoring level.
• 'ST--0' is OFF and 'ST--15' is Max. level.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol-
ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may
occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.

Beep tone

The beep tone which sounds each times a switch is pushed
can be adjusted, as desired.
q Push
, then push [BEEP].
w Rotate [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key) to adjust the beep
level .
e Push [CLR] to exit the beep tone set mode.
• 'BEP-0' is OFF and 'BEP--9' is Max. level.
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BASIC OPERATION
the
HEAD SET ADAPTOR
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