Other Functions; D Squelch Function; D S-Meter Squelch Level; D Noise Blanker Function - Icom IC-GM800 Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS
■ Otheo functions
D Toansmit Foequency Monitoo function
When selecting a duplex channel, the transmit
frequency differs from the receive frequency.
To prevent from interference to other stations, the
transmit frequency should be monitored before you
transmit.

D Squelch function

The Squelch function mutes unwanted signals such
as noise or unmodulated beat signals. This function
enables quiet standby.
However, when you need to receive weak signals,
adjust the Squelch level, or turn OFF the function.
D S-meteo squelch level
When the Squelch function is ON, only signals
stronger than this set level are received.
Set to between 1 (open) and 100 (tight).
D Noise Blankeo function
The Noise Blanker function reduces pulse-type
noises that come from engine ignitions.
However, when the received strong signals are
distorted, adjust the Noise blanker level or turn OFF
the function.
D Noise blankeo level
When the Noise Blanker function is ON, adjust the
Noise blanker level to reduce various pulse-type
noises.
Set to between 1 and 10.
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1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until "TX FREQ Monitor" is
displayed in the Software Key area.
2. Hold down [TX FREQ Monitor]
the transmit frequency.
" blinks and the transmit frequency is
"
displayed.
1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until "SQL" is displayed in the
Software Key area.
2. Push [SQL] to turn the function ON or OFF.
 When the function is ON,
1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until "S-SQL Level" is displayed
in the Software Key area.
2. Push [S-SQL Level]
• The S-SQL level setting window is displayed.
3. Rotate [CH/GRP] to adjust the S-meter squelch
level.
1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until "NB" is displayed in the
Software Key area.
2. Push [NB] to turn the function ON or OFF.
 When the function is ON, "NB" is displayed.
1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until "NB Level" is displayed in
the Software Key area.
2. Push [NB Level] .
• The NB level setting window is displayed.
3. Rotate [CH/GRP] to adjust the Noise Blanker
level.
to monitor
is displayed.