16
Basic Operating Procedures
Receiving on a Conventional Mode
Adjusting the Squelch Level
Your radio’s ability to transmit or receive signals varies as you move
away from or close to your base station. You can adjust your radio’s
squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions.
Follow these steps to receive while on conventional mode:
1
Select a desired zone and mode.
2
When you hear a transmission, use the
Volume Knob
to adjust
the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.
Note:
If the mode is busy when your radio is receiving a clear
signal, the yellow LED blinks continuously until the mode is
not in use.
Do the following:
1
Press
SQL
.
The display shows
SQL XX
, where
XX
is a squelch level setting
of 0 to 15.
2
To scroll to the desired squelch setting, choose on the following:
Rotate the
Mode Knob
OR
Press the + or - softkeys
OR
Use the navigation keys on the keypad mic.
3
Press the
EXIT
softkey to return to the selected channel.
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