Icom IC-M36 Instruction Manual - Page 18

4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Volume loud function The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [LOUD MUTE]. The function does not work when the volume level is 31. q P ush [LOUD MUTE] to activate the volume loud function. • The volume level is set to the maximum level (level 31). • The bars of the volume level indicator appears in ascending order repeatedly. w P ush [LOUD MUTE] again, or push [VOL/SQL MONI] to turn the volume loud function OFF. ■ Volume mute function The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing and holding [LOUD MUTE]. The function does not work when the volume level is OFF. q P ush and hold [LOUD MUTE] for 1 sec. to activate the volume mute function. • The volume level is set to the minimum level (OFF). • The volume level indicator blinks. w P ush [LOUD MUTE] again, or push [VOL/SQL MONI] to turn the volume mute function OFF. ■ Adjusting the squelch level The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL MONI] and [Y]/[Z]. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. q P ush [VOL/SQL MONI] twice to enter the squelch adjustment mode, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. • "SQL" indicator starts blinking. • The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch. • With no key operation is performed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to the normal condition. w P ush [VOL/SQL MONI] again to exit the squelch adjustment mode. Indicates the squelch level. Blinks while adjusting the squelch level. 12