5
Adjusting the volume
1. Rotate the
VOL
knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable
level.
Adjusting the squelch level
Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the
factory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.
1. Press the [
SQL
BACK
] key, and then rotate the
DIAL
knob to adjust to a level at which the background noise
is muted.
•
appears on the display.
• Adjustment is possible for A band and B band.
2. After the adjustment, press the [
SQL
BACK
] key again, or
do nothing for about 3 seconds, the SQL meter will return
to the VOL meter.
When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become
more difficult to receive weak signals.
Selecting a Frequency Band
Press the [
BAND
GRP
] key to select the desired frequency
band.
AIR Band
108MHz - 137MHz
144MHz Band
137MHz - 174MHz
VHF Band
174MHz - 400MHz
430MHz Band
400MHz - 480MHz
UHF Band
480MHz - 999.99MHz
• With the “band skip function”, specific bands may be selected to be used. Even when the band
skip is set so that some frequencies cannot be selected, frequently used frequencies can be
recalled by saving them into the memory channels before setting band skip.
• In the VFO mode, press and hold the [
BAND
GRP
] key
rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the
band to set
press the
DIAL
knob to select the band
rotate the
DIAL
knob to select “ON”
(selectable) or “OFF” (not selectable)
