114BASIC OPERATION4 Adjusting the squelch levelTo adjust the IC-M71’s squelch level, use the [YY]/[ZZ] keys asdesired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well asfor the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be ad-justed to the proper level.q Push [ ], then adjust the squelch level with [YY]/[ZZ].- “SQL” and the squelch level are displayed.- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completelyopen; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.- When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns tonormal condition.w Push [ ] again to return to normal operating mode. Backlighting functionThis function is convenient for night-time operation. The back-lighting can be turned OFF in the SET mode. (p. 19)➥ Push any key other than [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. ofinactivity. Voice scrambler operation(available with some versions only)D Activating the scramblerThe voice scrambler provides private communications. Inorder to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you mustactivate the scrambler function first.q Select an operating channel other than Channel 16 or 70.w While pushing andholding [ ], push[SCAN•DUAL].• “SCRM” appears.e To turn the scramblerfunction OFF, repeatstep w.• “SCRM” disappears.D Programming scramble codesThere are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Setthe code in the SET mode. In order to understand each other,all transceivers in your group must use the same scramblecode, as well as the same scrambler unit. See p. 22 for“Scrambler code” setting details.Push Shows the squelchlevel.Appears during squelchlevel adjustmentAppears when the voice scramblerfunction is in use.

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I Function display

BASIC OPERATION

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I Adjusting the squelch level

I VOX function

I Scan types

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I Description

SET mode

I SET mode items

backlight function

channel name scroll type

I Battery cautions

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I Optional battery chargers

battery charging

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scan operation

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BATTERY CHARGING

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