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

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BASIC OPERATION

Priority Channel

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The priority channel allows the user to have quick access to a
specific 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
Select the desired channel using [CH Up] and [CH Down]
q
Push and hold
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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

Monitor

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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.

Squelch

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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 beneficial in quiet, rural and country areas.
To adjust the squelch sensitivity:
Push [Top] to enter second function mode, then push
q
[Side 1] to enter the squelch setting mode.
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to adjust the squelch level
w
from 0 to 9. (0= lowest setting, 9= highest setting)
Push [Side 1] to exit the squelch setting mode.
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