NOISE
WEAK SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
STRONG SIGNALS
GA
TE CL
OSED
NOISE
WEAK SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
STRONG SIGNALS
NOISE
WEAK SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
STRONG SIGNALS
GA
TE
OPEN
NOISE
WEAK SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
STRONG SIGNALS
NOISE
WEAK SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
STRONG SIGNALS
GA
TE
9
To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), turn
the Squelch control counterclockwise until you
hear noise. Now turn the control clockwise just
until the noise stops. This is the DSS setting.
Operation
8
Operation
Gate open
Gate set to Desired
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Gate closed
Setting
Squelch
Setting Squelch
Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
Full clockwise rotation closes the gate
allowing only very strong signals to enter.
Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate”
allowing all signals in.
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