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10
4
BASIC OPERATION
■
Lock function
This function electronically locks all switches (except for
[PTT], [SQL•
MONI
] and [Hi/Lo•
]) to prevent accidental
channel changes and function access.
➥
Push [Hi/Lo•
] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
and OFF.
■
Signal strength indicator
function
The received signal strength level is indicated by number of
bars as below.
This indicator can be hidden by using the set mode (p. 14) if
desired.
■
Monitor function
The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to
check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor
switch action.
➥
Push [SQL•
MONI
] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor function.
• “
” appears and audio is emitted.
■
Backlighting function
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back-
lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 12)
➥
Push any switch except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting
ON.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of
inactivity.
Indication
Strong
Middle
Weak
No signal or
very weak
Signal
strength
Appears while the
lock function is used.
Push
for 1 sec.