Icom IC-7100 Advanced Instructions - Page 114

Previous view 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Speech compressor function (Mode: SSB) The Speech Compressor function increases average RF output power, improving signal strength and readability. qqSelect the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) wwOn the Mode selection screen, select the USB or LSB mode. (p. 3-17) eeBefore first tuning ON the Speech compressor, adjust the microphone gain so that the ALC meter reading stays within the ALC zone. q P ush MIC/RF PWR (C) to open the MIC gain/RF power adjustment display. Left Display Center Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) w R otate [M-CH] (L) to adjust the MIC gain. • To adjust the MIC gain, touch the TX meter to select the ALC meter. e P ush MENU (C) to close the display. rrPush MENU (C) one or more times to select the "M-2" screen (M-2 menu). ttTouch [COMP](D) to turn ON the Speech Compressor. • "COMP" appears. yyTouch [COMP](D) for 1 second to display the "COMP" (Compressor) screen. uuWhile speaking into the microphone at your normal voice level, rotate the Dial so that the COMP meter reading stays within the COMP level zone (10 dB to 20 dB zone). • To adjust the COMP level, touch the TX meter to select the COMP meter. • If desired, touch [DEF] for 1 second to reset to the default setting. When the COMP meter peaks above the COMP level zone, your transmitted voice may be distorted. iiPush MENU (C) to exit the "COMP" screen. Speech Compressor icon Touch [COMP] Touch [COMP] for 1 second Touch for 1 second Shows the compression level to reset to default COMP level zone (10 dB to 20 dB) COMP meter 6-5