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

■ Setting audio volume

➥ Push [ +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level.
• If 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
such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides
quiet stand-by.
When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch
should be turned OFF.

■ Scan function

Scan function repeatedly scans programmed chan-
nels. This function is convenient to wait for calls on
multiple channels.
[Stop]
Minimum audio level
Maximum audio level
➥ Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select a
squelch type. Available types are Call SQL, S-me-
ter SQL (level 1 to 50), Voice SQL and OFF.
• The S-meter squelch level can be adjusted in "Squelch
Level" of the User Menu.
• Mute icon, "S," "L," "V" appears when the squelch
function is turned ON.
q Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select the
Voice mute.
• The mute type icon, "V" appears.
w Push [SCAN](#) to start a scan.
• "Scanning" and the Scan type are displayed.
e When a signal is received, channel scan pauses
on that channel.
r Push [Stop](§§) to cancel the scan.
• Pushing [SCAN](#) also cancels the scan.
NOTE: The scan resume setting (the action after
signal receiving) can be changed in "Scan Re-
sume" of the Admin Menu. (p. 35)
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