Setting A Frequency; D Selecting A Tuning Step; D Selecting The 1 Mhz Tuning; Attenuator - Icom ID-50A Basic Manual

■ Setting a frequency

D Selecting a tuning step

When you select the frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the
VFO mode, it changes in the selected tuning step.
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Select "TS."
3. Select a tuning step.
Options (kHz):
5.0 6.25
25.0 30.0
* For only 108.000 MHz ~ 136.991 MHz
• Sets the tuning step, then returns to the standby screen.
L Information
• You can set the tuning step for both the VFO and
Memory mode.
• The VFO mode scan and the Band Scope function also
use this step to search for signals.
• On 108.000 MHz ~ 136.991 MHz, you can select only
8.33 kHz, 25.0 kHz, or Auto.

D Selecting the 1 MHz tuning

You can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz steps
for quick tuning.
1. In the VFO mode, push [V/MHz].
• Enters the 1 MHz Tuning Select mode, and the 1 MHz
digit blinks.
2. Rotate [DIAL].
• The frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.
3. Push [V/MHz].
• Exits the 1 MHz Tuning Select mode.
L The tuning step setting (above) remains.

■ Attenuator

The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming
distorted when a powerful signal is near the frequency, or
when a powerful electric field, such as from a broadcasting
station, is near your location.
L You can use the Attenuator only on the A band.
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Select "ATT."
3. Select "ON."
• "ATT" is displayed.
8.33* 10.0 12.5
50.0 100.0 125.0
BASIC OPERATION
15.0 20.0
200.0 Auto*
The 1 MHz Tuning
The Attenuator is ON.
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