Icom IC-M24 Instruction Manual - Page 18

4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y] or [Z]. q Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the volume level. • The "VOL" icon starts blinking. • The transceiver has 31 volume levels and OFF. • When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal mode. w Push [VOL/SQL] twice to exit the volume adjustment mode. Displays the volume level. Blinks in the volume adjustment mode. ■ Adjusting the squelch level The squelch level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y] or [Z]. In order to properly receive signals, as well as for the scan to effectively function, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. q Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment mode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the squelch level. • The "SQL" icon starts blinking. • The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch. • When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal mode. w Push [VOL/SQL] again to exit the squelch adjustment mode. Displays the squelch level. Blinks in the squelch adjustment mode. 10