IIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEQuick reference guideNow that you have your IC-R6 ready, you are probably ex-cited to start listening. We would like to take you through afew basic operation steps to make your first “Listennig Expe-rience” enjoyable.D About the default settingsThe [DIAL] control function can be traded with the [S]/[T]keys function in the Set mode. However, in this QUICK REF-ERENCE GUIDE, the factory default setting ([DIAL] selectsthe operating frequency) is used for simple instruction.D Basic operation1. Turning ON the receiver± Hold down [ ] for 1 second toturn the power ON.2. Adjusting audio level± Push [S]/[T] to set a desiredaudio level.3. Adjusting squelch level± While holding down [SQL],rotate [DIAL] to set the squelchlevel.4. Setting a desired frequencyThe tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency youwant to listen to. Pages 9 and 15 will instruct you on how toset the tuning speed.q Push [BAND] repeatedly toselect a frequency band.• Holding down [BAND], rotating[DIAL] will also select a frequencyband.w Rotate [DIAL] to set the receivefrequency.• While holding down [FUNC], rotate[DIAL] to select frequencies in 1MHz steps.N Your first scanning experience[DIAL][DIAL]