Icom IC-G80 Instruction Manual

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15■ Selecting an operating channelD Channel selection using [] or []➥ Push [] or [] to select a channel.• Holding down [] or [] makes selecting a channel quick.D Channel entry using the keypad➥ To select a channel between 1 and 9, first enter "00" andthen the channel number. For channels between 10 and99, first enter a "0" and then the channel number.• Entering the channel number and pushing [# ENT](MN.W)also selects the channel.➥ To select a channel between 100 and 200, simply enterthe channel number.Example 1 – entering channel 12Example 2 – entering channel 128■ ReceivingMake sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is fullycharged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkalinebatteries (pp. 10–13).q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.w Set the operating channel.• Refer to the left column to select a channel.e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the volume level. (p. 14)• If the squelch is closed, hold down [MONI] while adjusting thevolume level.r Adjust the squelch level. (p. 14)• While holding down [MONI], push [] or [].• The squelch level is displayed on the LCD while setting.• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is tightsquelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.t When a signal is received:• The squelch opens and audio is heard.• The signal icon shows the relative signal strength level.4 BASIC OPERATIONe Adjust the volume level.r For the squelch level setting.q Turn ON the power.w Set the receive channel.r Adjust the squelch level.PushPushPush