Setting A Squelch Level; Lock Function - Icom IC-A15S Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
n Setting a squelch level
The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute unde-
sired noise while receiving no signal.
q Push [SQLY] or [SQLZ] to select the squelch level.
• 'SQL--0' is open squelch and 'SQL--10' is tight squelch.
• " " indicator appears while the squelch is open.
w Wait for 1 sec. to return to the previous indication.
[SQLY]
[SQLZ]
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"SQL-- 0"; Squelch open
n Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes
and accidental function activation.
q Push [ ] to turn the lock function ON.
• " " indicator appears.
w To turn the function OFF, push and hold [
• " " indicator disappears.
[ ]
] for 2 sec.
Appears while key lock
function is activated.