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5
BASIC OPERATION
5-8
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Setting the squelch level
The squelch function mutes the noise or received au-
dio signal, depending on the signal strength and the
squelch control setting.
➥
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the
squelch level.
• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to dis-
play the squelch level.
• “ LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEV-
EL9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).
• “ AUTO” automatically adjusts the level using a noise
pulse counting system.
• “OPEN” keeps the squelch open. (This option is not se-
lectable in the DV mode.)
Automatic squelch
Maximum level
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Setting a frequency
q
When the VFO mode is selected, push [V/MHz]
to select the 1 MHz or 10 MHz Quick Tuning function
step, or turn it OFF.
• When the 1 MHz step is selected, the frequency changes in
1 MHz steps.
• When the 10 MHz step is selected, the frequency changes
in 10 MHz steps.
w
Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.
• The frequency changes according to the selected tuning
steps. See page 5-7 for details.
[DIAL]
Blinks
Blinks
When the frequency changes
in 1 MHz steps.
When the frequency changes
in 10 MHz steps.
[DIAL]
[SQL]
NOTE:
An independent squelch level can be set for
the A band and B band.
You can set the MAIN band’s squelch level.
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