5
USER SETTINGS
5-6
Setting the squelch level
The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal,
depending on the signal strength.
Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power.
1)
Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other
2)
than Channel 16.
While holding down [Upper], rotate [VOL] to
3)
turn ON the power and enter the squelch level
adjustment mode.
Push [Upper] to increase the squelch level (tight
4)
squelch), or push [Lower] to decrease the squelch
level (loose squelch).
• The adjustable range is 0 (loose squelch) to 9 (tight
squelch).
• A beep sounds after pushing [Upper] or [Lower]. An
error beep sounds if you try to exceed the adjustable
range.
Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the power to exit the
5)
squelch level adjustment mode.
[ROTARY SELECTOR]
[VOL]
[Upper]
[Lower]
NOTE:
You should turn ON the Beep function (p. 5-2)
before you start setting the squelch level.
