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BC RADIO OPERATION
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Basic operation (Continued)
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Setting the squelch level
The squelch level can be set for only the BC radio.
q
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to
display the squelch level. (Default: AUTO)
w
While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the
squelch level.
• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEV-
EL3” is tight squelch (for strong signals).
• “AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise
pulse counting system.
• “OPEN” shows a continuously open setting.
[DIAL]
[SQL]
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Using the Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak BC Radio sig-
nals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to
manually open the squelch.
➥
Hold down [SQL] to monitor the operating frequen-
cy.
• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.
[SQL]
When “AUTO” is selected.
When Level 3 (Maximum)
is selected.
Blinks
TIP:
The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in
Function menu.
(MENU > Function >
Monitor
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