Icom IC-756 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
Auto notch function
The auto notch function automatically attenuates
more than 3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if
they are moving.
The auto notch functions in SSB mode only.
q Select SSB mode.
w Push [AUTO NOTCH] to turn the auto notch func-
tion ON.
e Push [AUTO NOTCH] again to cancel the function.
Unwanted tone
frequency
Desired
signal (AF)
Desired
signal (AF)
Particular frequency
is attenuated
Auto notch OFF Auto notch ON
Noise reduction
The noise reduction function reduces noise compo-
nents and picks out desired signals which are buried
in noise. The received AF signals are converted to
digital signals and then the desired signals are sepa-
rated from the noise.
q Push the [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction
ON.
- [NR] indicator lights.
w Rotate the [NR] control to adjust the noise reduc-
tion level.
e Push the [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction
OFF.
- [NR] indicator does not light.
Deep rotation of the [NR] control results in audio
signal masking or distortion. Set the [NR] control
for maximum readability. The noise reduction func-
tion is not available in AM and FM modes.
BAL
NR
Noise reduction OFF Noise reduction activated
Desired
signal (CW)
Noise components
BAL
NR
Noise blanker
The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such
as from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not avail-
able for FM mode.
Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON or
OFF.
NOTE: When using the noise blanker, received sig-
nals may be distorted if they are excessively
strong.
[NB] switch
Noise blanker OFF Noise blanker ON
NB NB