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BASIC OPERATION
2001 NEW
2001 NEW
The squelch function detects signals with voice com-
ponents and mutes unwanted signals. This provides
quiet stand-by.
When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch
can be turned OFF.
➥
Push
[MUTE]
(
M
) one or more times to select a
squelch type.
• Selectable types are Call SQL, S-meter SQL (level 0 to
50), Voice SQL and OFF.
• The S-meter squelch level can be adjusted by the “Me-
ter Squelch Level” item of “Setmode.”
(Main Menu > Setmode > Config)
Mute icon
• The Mute icon, “
S
,” “
L
” or “
V
,
” appears when the
squelch function, Call SQL, S-meter SQL or Voice SQL
is ON.
NOTE:
The Call squelch function cannot be se-
lected in the VFO mode.
➥
Push
[ +]
or
[ –]
to adjust the audio level.
• If the squelch is closed, push
[MUTE]
(
M
) one or more
times to open the squelch.
• The display shows the volume level while adjusting.
Minimum audio level
•
•
•
Maximum audio level
■
Squelch function
■
Setting audio volume
q
Select the Memory Channel Display.
q
Push
[
8
]
to enter the Main Menu screen.
w
Push
[
r
]
or
[
s
]
to select “Channel,” and then
push
[
4
]
.
w
Push
[
r
]
or
[
s
]
to select a desired memory chan-
nel.
•
•
•
■
Selecting a channel