I Frequency Exchanging/Not Exchanging (Step 2-2); I Receiving; I Transmitting - Icom iC-A210E Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
I Frequency exchanging/
not exchanging (Step 2-2)
q After selecting the standby frequency, push [↔] to ex-
change the standby frequency with the active frequency.
NOTE: DO NOT
erwise the standby frequency disappears. If this happens,
again push and hold [↔] until the standby frequency reap-
pears.
• Rotate [VOL] to set the volume level, if necessary.
• When receiving a signal, "RX" appears and audio is emitted from
the speaker or headset.
• Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point.
• Adjust the squelch level in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 22).
w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
• Transmit indicator "TX" lights.
e Release [PTT] to receive.
Frequency exchanging can be also performed remotely from
the yoke-mounted frequency exchange switch.
TIP:
The intercom function is useful for swift communica-
tion between the pilot and co-pilot.
Set the communication/intercom switch on the VHF control
panel to the "intercom" position. Voice signals from the mi-
crophone are sent to both the pilot and co-pilot's headsets.
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push and hold [↔] continuously. Oth-

I Receiving

q Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
• "RX" appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch.
w Push [VOL] to open the squelch manually.
• Refer to p. 19 "Squelch test function" in details.
e Rotate the volume control to adjust the audio level.

I Transmitting

NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be-
fore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the fre-
quency is clear.
q Select the yoke-mounted communication/intercom switch
to the "communication" position.
w Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
e Push the PTT switch.
• "TX" appears.
r Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
• DO NOT set the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
t Release the PTT switch to receive.