Icom IC-2800H - Manual (Page 28)

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BASIC OPERATION
■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
➥ Push the desired band’s [MONI] to toggle the monitor func-
tion ON and OFF.
• While duplex is ON for repeater operation, the transmitting fre-
quency can be monitored with [MONI].
Push [ q MONI] to toggle the monitor function ON
and OFF.
■ Audio mute function
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
the volume setting.
q Push [FUNC] then [ H MUTE] to mute audio sig-
nals.
• “ ” appears.
w Push [ E CLR] (or any other key) to cancel the
function.
• “ ” disappears.
■ Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency before
transmitting by pushing [MONI] or [ q MONI] on the HM-98
microphone.
q Select the desired band with the desired band’s [MAIN] or
[BAND] on the HM-98 microphone.
w Set the operating frequency.
• Select output power if desired. See the next section for details.
e Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “TX” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• The operating frequency, etc. is automatically programmed into a
scratch pad memory. See p. 40 for details.
• A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 25 for details.
r Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
t Release [PTT] to return to receive.
MONI
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MUTE
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