Icom IC-GM1600 Instruction Manual - Page 13

I Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w Set the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [√] to open the squelch. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] to stop the "SQL" indicator blinking, then rotate [VOL] to set the volume level. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push to set the squelch level. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. - When receiving a signal, the [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights green while audio is emitted from the speaker. - Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. r Push [Hi/Lo• ] to select the output power if necessary. - "LOW" appears when low power is selected; no indication when high power is selected. - Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. - Some channels are for low power only. t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. - The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting. y Release [PTT] to receive. BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- mitted signal, pause a moment after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. 4 NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-GM1600 has a time-out-timer function. The timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission. t Push to transmit y Release to receive MIC/SP q Power ON w Set volume Speaker w Set the squelch level Microphone w Set the squelch level e Select channel r Select output power 8