15
3
BASIC OPERATION
■ S-meter squelch
The transceiver has an S-meter squelch. The S-meter
squelch allows you to set minimum signal level needed to
open the squelch.
qTurn the transceiver power OFF.
wWhile pushing [SET ]
,
push [PWR] for 1 sec. to
enter initial set mode.
ePush
[SET] or [MONI] to select “SSQ” (S-meter squelch)
item.
rRotate [DIAL] to set the S-meter level or OFF.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
■ Transmitting
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing [MONI ], or
[
MONI
1(ANM)] on the microphone.
q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 10)
• Select output power if desired. See section at right for details.
w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
•“$” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
•Aone-touch PTT function is available. See p. 16 for details.
e Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT! (for 65 W transmission):
The IC-2200H is equipped with current detector circuit to
protect the power amplifier circuit from high current flowing.
When a high SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) antenna or no
antenna is connected, or when the connected power sup-
ply’s voltage includes, the transceiver reduces transmit out-
put power to 10–20 W (approx.) automatically.
ANM
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
