bled
ibed
icon
(if
on
the
Dual receive is active only when a sub chan-
nel is displayed; the
button selects which
band or bands appear in the main and sub chan-
nel displays. Transmission is only possible on
the main channel, but both receivers can be set to
frequencies in the same band in any combination
Along with separate
preset volume and squelch levels and
U
H
F
LEDs, each channel has its own mem-
ory display, and bargraph meter for signal
strength and power output
indication.
Normally, the
DIAL
selector knob and keypad
functions only affect the main channel. How-
ever, by pressing
@
first so that
)
blinks next to
the sub channel, the controls now acts on the sub
channel instead. After making adjustments to
the sub channel, press
again to return control
to the main channel.
Volume Setting
to select the desired band, then
press
to adjust receiver volume for that
band. While setting the volume,
is dis-
played followed by a
Zone
segment on the
LCD
bargraph to provide a visual reference of the
selected level.
ID
i
Main-Channel (active)
Sub-channel
VOL
level
VOL
level
Each press
of the button adjusts the volume
level one increment, and
two
increments move
the bargraph segment one place. If there is no
signal,
you
can temporarily override the squelch
by holding the center
button (below the
PTT
switch, while adjusting the volume on
background noise.
Squelch
Setting
Squelch silences background noise when no
signal is present on the channel. You adjust the
receiver squelch for each
a similar man-
ner as the volume using the
@/"&
buttons,
first
pressing
(within
3
seconds).
Main Channel (active)
Sub-channel
SQL level
SQL
level
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