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BASIC OPERATION
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Selecting the output power level
If the transceiver has [High/Low] assigned to it,
the transmit output power level can be selected,
depending on the presetting�
When the battery voltage drops to a low level, and the
status indicator status is “Low Battery 2,” the output
power automatically switches to “Low 1�” (p� 2-3)
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Push [High/Low] to select the transmit output power
level�
• A beep sounds when “Low 1” is selected�
• Two beeps sound when “Low 2” is selected�
• Three beeps sound when “High” is selected�
Setting the squelch level
The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal,
depending on the signal strength�
1� Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver�
2� Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than
Channel 16�
3� While holding down [PTT] and [Lower], rotate
[VOL] to turn ON the transceiver and enter the
squelch level adjustment mode�
4� Push [Upper] to increase the squelch level, or
push [Lower] to decrease the squelch level�
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The adjustable range is between 0 (open) to 9 (tight)�
• A beep sounds after pushing [Upper] or [Lower]�
An error beep sounds when the adjustable range is
exceeded�
5� Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver, then
turn it ON again to restart normal operation�
