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Front panel (continued)
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AGC CONTROL [AGC]
(for MAIN band; p. 5-11)
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AGC CONTROL [AGC]
(for SUB band; p. 5-11)
Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time
constant.
• To use [AGC] control, push the appropriate band’s
[AGC VR] ([AGC VR] indicator lights).
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AGC VOLUME SWITCH [AGC VR]
(for MAIN band; p. 5-11)
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AGC VOLUME SWITCH [AGC VR]
(for SUB band; p. 5-11)
➥
Push to toggle [AGC] control usage ON and OFF.
• Use [AGC] control to set the AGC time constant when
switched ON.
• The [AGC VR] indicator above this switch lights
green when the control is ON.
➥
Turns the AGC function OFF when pushed for
1 sec.
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AF CONTROL [AF]
(inner control; for SUB band)
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AF CONTROL [AF]
(inner control; for MAIN band)
Varies the audio output level of the speaker or
headphones.
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RF GAIN CONTROL [RF]
(outer control; for MAIN
band; p. 3-9)
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RF GAIN CONTROL [RF]
(outer control; for SUB
band; p. 3-9)
Adjusts the RF gain level.
While rotating the RF gain control, you may hear
noise. This comes from the DSP unit and does
not indicate a malfunction.
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SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
(outer control; for
MAIN band; p. 3-9)
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SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
(outer control; for
SUB band; p. 3-9)
Adjusts the squelch threshold level. The squelch re-
moves noise output from the speaker (closed con-
dition) when no signal is received.
• The squelch is particularly effective for FM. It is also
available for other modes.
• 11 to 12 o’clock position is recommended for any set-
ting of the [SQL] control.
Deep
Deep
S-meter
squelch
Noise squelch
Squelch
is open.
Squelch
threshold
Shallow
Shallow
Sensitivity
increases
Sensitivity
decreases
Audio output
increases
Audio output
decreases
Slow
Fast
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