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Basic Operations
IMPORTANT: Monitor function only operates on the MAIN band. Monitor function op-
erates irrespective of Tone squelch/DCS function setting.
Reverse function
This function is for monitoring the transmission frequency
instead of receiving frequency in repeater operation. This tech-
nique is commonly used to check if it is possible to commu-
nicate without using a repeater by monitoring the accessing,
station’s signal strength.
When -5.000MHz SHIFT is set
1.
Keep pressing the SQL key for more than 1 sec-
ond while SHIFT is set.
[R] icon illuminates on the display to indicate
that the reverse function is activated and the
squelch opens.
2.
Pressing any key will cancel the operation.
BUSY
R
Monitor function
A Monitor function is available to receive weaker signals. Press
and hold SQL key for more than 1 second. Regardless of the
level setting of the squelch, it will be opened and the Busy
icon/RX lamp turn on the display. Press any key on the front
panel to exit.
BUSY
