Icom IC PCR100 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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BASIC OPERATION
Setting squelch level
The squelch function sets a minimum receive signal level
below which no audio is emitted from the speaker.This con-
veniently prevents noise and static from being emitted when
receiving weak signals or no signals at all.
Further setting of squelch removes weak signals.The remove
level is displayed on the S-meter (S-meter squelch). The
squelch does not open if a signal below the set S-meter level
is received.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
Click the [SQUELCH] control with the sub mouse button to
increase the squelch level (tight squelch); click the
[SQUELCH] control with the main mouse button to de-
crease the squelch level (loose squelch).
The S-meter squelch level is displayed in the function display.
DUsing the simple function receiver screen
q Click [MENU] and select the Function controllerwhen it is
not displayed.
w Click [SQLJ] or [SQLK] on the function controller to select
the desired squelch level.
The S-meter squelch level is displayed under the frequency indi-
cation.
IF lter selection
Increasing or decreasing the width of incoming signals can
help eliminate interference. Available lters vary according to
the receive mode. See the table below.
K: Factory setting; K:Selectable; : Not selectable
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
Click the [WID] or [NAR] buttons to toggle between filter
widths.
DUsing the simple function receiver screen
q Click [MENU] and select the Function controllerwhen it is
not displayed.
w Click [WID] or [NAR] on the function controller to select the
lter width.
6 kHzIF filter
FM
WFM
AM
K
K
15 kHz
K
K
50 kHz
K
K
230 kHz
K
K