Icom IC-725 Instruction Manual page 22

BASIC OPERATION 6
5-4 FM OPERATION
[SPLIT]
OFF
(pgs. 16, 21)
[AM/FM]
Push [AM/FM]
[ATT]
OUT position
(p. 15)
FM
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TRANSMIT
OFF
(pgs. 15, 21)
[NB]
OUT position
(p. 15)
[TUNER]
Activates only
when the AH-3 is
connected. (p. 10)
OUT position
(p. 15)
: OUT position
(p. 15)
The optional UI-7 AM «ΕΜ UNIT is required for FM (2) FM TRANSMITTING
receiving and transmitting. See p. 29 when installing the
unit.
NOTE: Listen before you transmit to prevent inter-
ference.
1) Set controls and switches as described on p. 13. [TRANSMIT] IN to transmit.
2) Push [POWER] IN to activate the transceiver. 2) Speak naturally into the microphone.
e When you transmit a signal, the meter needle indicates
3) Select the desired operating band. (See p. 13) a point and moves slightly according to your voice level.
4) Push [AM/FM] to select FM mode. 3) Adjust [RF POWER] to the desired output power level.
5) Adjust [AF] as desired. (See p. 15) 4) Set [MIC] to the center position.
| • To increase the mic gain, rotate [MIC] clockwise.
6) Adjust [SOL], if needed. (See p. 15)
5) Release the PTT switch to return to receiving.
7) Rotate the MAIN DIAL to receive a signal.
eSUBAUDIBLE TONE TRANSMITTING
8) Use the controls and switches described on p. 15 for
better reception. A subaudible tone is often required to access HF FM
repeaters. The optional 0|-7 AM * FM UNIT is required to
transmit the subaudible tone. See p. 29 when installing the
unit.
1) Push the PTT switch on the microphone or push
[TRANSMIT] IN to transmit.
2) Push [LOCK] IN to transmit tone signals.
3) Push [LOCK] OUT to stop transmitting tone signals.