Setting Audio Volume; Squelch Function; Scan Function - Icom IC-F8100 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Setting audio volume

➥ Push [ +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level.
• If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or more
times to open the squelch.
• The display shows the volume level while adjusting.

■ Squelch function

The squelch function detects signals with voice com-
ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals.
This provides quiet stand-by.
When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch
can be turned OFF.

■ Scan function

The scan function repeatedly scans programmed
channels. This function is convenient to wait for calls
on multiple channels.
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[Stop]
Minimum audio level
Maximum audio level
➥ Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select a
squelch type. Selectable types are Call SQL, S-
meter SQL (level 1 to 50), Voice SQL and OFF.
• The S-meter squelch level can be adjusted in "Squelch
Level" in the User Menu.
• The Mute icon, "S," "L" or "V," appears when the
squelch function is turned ON.
q Push [SCAN](#) to start a scan.
• "Scanning" and the Scan type are displayed.
w When a signal is received, the scan pauses on
that channel.
e Push [Stop](§§) to cancel the scan.
• Pushing [SCAN](#) also cancels the scan.
NOTE: The scan resume setting (the action after
receiving a signal) can be changed in "Scan Re-
sume" in the Admin Menu. (p. 41)
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Mute icon