Icom IC-F8100 Instruction Manual

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72BASIC OPERATION1234567891011121314151617 Quick ReferenceThe squelch function detects signals with voice com-ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signalssuch as unmodulated beat signals. This providesquiet stand-by.When you need to receive weak signals, the squelchshould be turned OFF.➥ Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select asquelch 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 “SquelchLevel” of the User Menu.Mute icon• Mute icon, “S,” “L,” “V” appears when the squelchfunction is turned ON.➥ Push [ +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level.• If squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or moretimes to open the squelch.• The display shows the volume level while adjusting.Minimum audio level•••Maximum audio level■ Squelch function■ Setting audio volumeScan function repeatedly scans programmed chan-nels. This function is convenient to wait for calls onmultiple channels.[Stop]q Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select theVoice 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 pauseson that channel.r Push [Stop](§§) to cancel the scan.• Pushing [SCAN](#) also cancels the scan.NOTE: The scan resume setting (the action aftersignal receiving) can be changed in “Scan Re-sume” of the Admin Menu. (p. 35)■ Scan function