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Selecting a weather channel
(U.S.A. version only)
The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel
receiving capability for flight planning.
q
Push
,
then push
[ENT (WX)] to select WX
channel mode.
• “WX--” and previously se-
lected channel number ap-
pears.
w
Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired WX channel.
e
Push [CLR] to exit the WX channel mode and return to fre-
quency mode.
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Setting squelch level
The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired
noise while receiving no signal.
D
Setting the squelch level
q
Push [SQL], then rotate the [DIAL] (or using [
Y
]/[
Z
] key)
to select the squelch level.
• ‘SQL--0’ is loose squelch and ‘SQL--24’ is tight squelch.
• Rx indicator turns to green during the squelch is open.
w
Push [SQL] or [CLR] to exit the squelch set mode.
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Side tone function
When using an optional headset, such as those from the
David Clark Co. via the OPC-967
HEAD SET ADAPTOR
,
the
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for
monitoring. (p. 32)
D
Setting the side tone level
q
Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.
w
During transmit mode, push [
Y
]/[
Z
] several times to adjust
the monitoring level.
• ‘ST--0’ is OFF and ‘ST--15’ is Max. level.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset at high vol-
ume levels for long period. A ringing in your ears may
occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use.
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Beep tone
The beep tone which sounds each times a switch is pushed
can be adjusted, as desired.
q
Push
, then push [BEEP].
w
Rotate [DIAL] (or using [
Y
]/[
Z
] key) to adjust the beep
level.
e
Push [CLR] to exit the beep tone set mode.
• ‘BEP-0’ is OFF and ‘BEP--9’ is Max. level.
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BASIC OPERATION