Icom IC-A24E Instruction Manual

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93BASIC OPERATIONReceiving■q Push [PWR] for 2 seconds to turn the power ON.w Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise to selectthe squelch level 0.e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.r Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until the noise ismuted.• “ ” 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 squelch setting is too “tight,” squelch may not open forweak signals. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch.ANL function■While receiving, the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) functionreduces noise components such as those that are causedby engine ignition systems.• Push [ANL•SCAN] to turn the ANL function ON or OFF.“ ” appears on the display while the ANL function is ON.Transmitting■q Set the desired frequency in COM band using [DIAL] orkeypad.• COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.9917 MHzw Hold down [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 speaktoo loudly. This may distort the signal.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damagethe transceiver.NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequencybefore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until thechannel is clear.3