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Call channel programming, Adjusting the squelch level – Icom IGM1600 User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by de-
fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan-
nel for quick recall.

*The channel number depends on version.

q

Push [CALL] to select the call chan-
nel.

• “CALL” and call channel number

appear.

w

Push [CALL] again for 3 sec. (until a
long beep changes to 2 short beeps)
to enter call channel programming
condition.

• Call channel number to be programmed

flashes.

e

Push [

Y

]/[

Z

] to select the desired

channel.

r

Push [CALL] to program the dis-
played channel as the call channel.

• The call channel number stops flashing.

Adjusting the squelch level

To adjust the IC-GM1600’s squelch level, use the [

Y

]/[

Z

] keys.

In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad-
justed to the proper level.

q

Push [SQL•

MONI

], then adjust the squelch level with [

Y

]/[

Z

].

- “SQL” indicator starts blinking.
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely

open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.

w

Push [SQL•

MONI

] again to return to normal condition.

- When no switch is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to

normal condition.

Blinks during the squelch
level adjutment.

Indicates the
squelch level.

Push