Receiving; Transmitting - Icom IC-A24E Instruction Manual

I Receiving
q Push [PWR] for 2 sec. to turn the power ON.
w Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise to select
the squelch level 0.
e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
r Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until 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.
I Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be-
fore 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 Push and hold [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.
BASIC OPERATION
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