Icom IC-W2A Instruction Manual page 7

When receiving a signal
The transceiver can receive a VHF and a UHF signal simul-
taneously. When receiving, the transceiver functions as
follows:
1, Emits the received signal(s) from the speaker.
2. Indicates the relative signal strength on the received band
S-indicator on the function display.
When receiving a signal
on the VHF band.
NOTE: When a [SQL] control is set too "tight" (ex-
tremely clockwise), squelch may not open for weak sig-
nals. At this time, set the squelch to a ''loose"' (less
clockwise) position, or push and hold the [MONI] key. bl
BASIC OPERATION 1
E1 Transmit a signal
The transceiver cannot transmit on both bands simul-
taneously.
NOTE: To prevent howling, AVOID setting the UHF fre-
quency near the 3rd multiple of the VHF frequency, ex-
ample, setting for 145.00 MHz and 435.00 MHz.
1) Push [V MAIN] or [U MAIN] to select the desired band for
transmitting.
2) Push [(8) HI/LOW] to select high or low output.
* "Low" conserves battery power and "'high"' ensures long dis-
tance communications.
* "LOW" appears when low power is selected.
3) Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
* The LED indicator on the front panel lights up to red when trans-
mitting. (The indicator is orange if the other band is in receive.)
4) Speak into the microphone.
* DO NOT hold the transceiver too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
5) Release [PTT] to receive.
* To use the repeater for long distance communications, see p.
19 for details.
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