Receiving; Anl Function; Transmitting; Time-Out-Timer Function (Australia Version Only) - Icom IC-A24 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving

q Push [PWR] for 2 sec. to turn the power ON.
w Push [SQL•
WX-ALERT
wise to select the squelch level 0.
e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
r Push [SQL•
WX-ALERT
the noise is muted.
• " " indicator disappears.
t Set the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad.
y When a signal is received on the set frequency:
• " " indicator appears.
• Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
When [SQL] setting is too "tight," squelch may not open for
weak signals. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch.

■ ANL function

While receiving, the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) function
reduces noise components such as those that are caused
by engine ignition systems while receiving.
• Push [ANL• ] to turn the ANL function ON/OFF.
SCAN
" " appears on the display while the ANL function is ON.
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], then rotate [DIAL] counterclock-
], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until

■ Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the
channel is clear.
q Set the desired frequency in COM band using [DIAL] or
keypad.
• COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.975 MHz
w Hold down [PTT] to transmit.
• " " indicator appears.
e Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r Release [PTT] to return to receive.
■ Time-Out-Timer function
(Australia version only)
To prevent prolonged transmission, and according to regula-
tory requirements, the IC-A6 (Australia version only) has a
Time-Out-Timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF
after 3 minutes of continuous transmission.