Icom IC-R10 Instruction Manual page 16

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BASIC OPERATION
3. Adjust the squelch
Rotate [SQL] maximum counter-
clockwise, then rotate it clockwise
until audio is just muted when receiv-
ing no signal for FM, WFM or AM
mode. (see right page)
What is squelch?
A squelch circuit allows you to mute
undesired noise while receiving no
signal and emit audio while receiving
signals. This provides quiet standby.
The [MONI] switch changes the
squelch setting. This is useful for
weak signal reception (p. 64).
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3-1. Adjust the RF gain
Rotate [SQL] maximum counter-
clockwise, to adjust RF gain to opti-
mum level.
What is RF gain?
RF gain controls receive sensitivity
gain—reduce the gain when you
don't want to receive very weak sig-
nals or when excessively strong in-
terfering signals are being received,
etc.
4. Select VFO mode
When MEMORY mode is selected,
push [V/M] to select VFO mode.
When SET or TS set mode is se-
lected, push [CLR] to select VFO
mode.
• The VFO indicator appears.
VFO indicator
VFO
FM