Priority Channel; Basic Operation; D To Set The Priority Channel; D To Switch To The Priority Channel - Icom IC-41S Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

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Priority Channel

The priority channel allows the user to have quick access to a
specifi c channel. Only one channel can be set as the Priority
Channel. "P" appears when the Priority Channel is set.
D
To set the Priority Channel
q
Select the desired channel using [CH Up] and [CH Down]
w
Push and hold
as the Priority Channel.
D
To switch to the Priority Channel
➥
Push to switch from the current channel to the Pri-
ority Channel. "N/A" appears when there is no Priority
Channel set.
D
To cancel the Priority Channel
➥
Push [Top] to enter the Function Mode, then push and
hold for 2 seconds to cancel the Priority Channel. "P"
disappears.
10
for 2 seconds to set the current channel
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Monitor

The monitor function opens the squelch or tone squelch, al-
lowing weak signals to be received. This allows quick access
to an open squelch setting, to allow weak transmissions to
be received.
➥
To toggle the monitor function on or off, push [Side 1].
• " "
blinks when the monitor function is in use.
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Squelch

In order to receive signals clearly, the squelch level can be
adjusted to suit the operating environment. This eliminates
background noise when there are no signals present. A high-
er setting is better for inner city or noisy areas, and lower set-
ting is more benefi cial in quiet, rural and country areas.
To adjust the squelch sensitivity:
q
Push [Top] to enter second function mode, then push
[Side 1] to enter the squelch setting mode.
w
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to adjust the squelch level
from 0 to 9. (0= lowest setting, 9= highest setting)
e
Push [Side 1] to exit the squelch setting mode.