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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M90 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there
is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as
well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be
adjusted to the proper level.
is no control knob for it. 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 Push [SQL•
MONI
], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].
- “SQL” indicator starts blinking.
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely
open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.
- When no switch is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to
normal condition.
w Push [SQL•
MONI
] again to return to normal condition.
■ Backlighting function
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back-
lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 18)
➥ Push any switch except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting
lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 18)
➥ Push any switch except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting
ON.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of
inactivity.
■ Voice scrambler operation
D Activating the scrambler
The voice scrambler provides private communications. In
order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must
activate the scrambler function first.
order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must
activate the scrambler function first.
q Select an operating
channel except Channel
16, 70 or weather chan-
nels.
16, 70 or weather chan-
nels.
w While pushing and
holding [SQL•
MONI
],
push [SCAN•
DUAL
].
• “SCRM” appears.
e To turn the scrambler
function OFF, repeat
step w.
step w.
• “SCRM” disappears.
D Programming scramble codes
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Set
the code on the SET mode. In order to understand each other,
all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble
code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See p. 20 for “Scram-
bler code” setting details.
the code on the SET mode. In order to understand each other,
all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble
code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See p. 20 for “Scram-
bler code” setting details.
Appears when the voice
scrambler function is in use.
scrambler function is in use.
Blinks during the squelch
level adjutment.
level adjutment.
Indicates the
squelch level.
squelch level.
Push
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