Icom IC-A5 Marine Radio User Manual


 
Selecting a weather channel
(U.S.A. version only)
The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel
receiving capability for ight planning.
q Push
,
then push
[ENT (WX)] to select WX
channel mode.
•“WX-- and previously se-
lected channel number ap-
pears.
w Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired WX channel.
e Push [CLR] to exit the WX channel mode and return to fre-
quency mode.
Setting squelch level
The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired
noise while receiving no signal.
DSetting the squelch level
q Push [SQL], then rotate the [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z]key)
to select the squelch level.
SQL--0 is loose squelch and SQL--24 is tight squelch.
Rx indicator turns to green during the squelch is open.
w Push [SQL] or [CLR] to exit the squelch set mode.
Side tone function
When using an optional headset, such as those from the
David Clark Co. via the OPC-967
HEAD SET ADAPTOR
, the
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for
monitoring. (p. 32)
DSetting the side tone level
q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.
w During transmit mode, push [Y]/[Z] several times to adjust
the monitoring level.
ST--0is OFF and ST--15 is Max. level.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol-
ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may
occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.
Beep tone
The beep tone which sounds each times a switch is pushed
can be adjusted, as desired.
q Push
,
then push [BEEP].
w Rotate [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key) to adjust the beep
level
.
e Push [CLR] to exit the beep tone set mode.
BEP-0is OFF and BEP--9is Max.level.
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BASIC OPERATION