Icom IC-A220 Instruction Manual - Page 12

2 BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting 1. Setting the standby frequency Rotate [DIAL] and [O-DIAL] to select the desired frequency as the standby frequency. • The active frequency is not affected. • Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to set below 100 kHz digit. • You can set the frequency step in the Settings menu. (p. 21) MEMORY 134.80 126.405 2. Exchanging the frequency After setting the standby frequency, push [ ] to exchange it with the active frequency. 126.40 134.805 NOTE: DO NOT hold down [ ] continuously. Otherwise, the standby frequency disappears. If this happens, again hold down [ ] until the standby frequency reappears. 3. Receiving When receiving a signal, "RX" is displayed and audio is heard. • Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. • Adjust the squelch if necessary. Refer to 'Squelch settings' for de- tails. RX 126.40 134.805 4. Transmitting qqHold down PTT switch, and then speak at your normal voice level. • "TX" is displayed. • DO NOT hold the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort your signal. TX 126.40 134.805 wwRelease the PTT switch to receive. NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until it is clear. 5