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BASIC OPERATION
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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.
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Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other
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than Channel 16.
While holding down [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON
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the power and enter the squelch level adjustment
mode.
Push [Upper] to increase the squelch level (tight
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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.
NOTE:
The Beep function should be turned ON. (p. 3-4)
Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the power to exit the
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squelch level adjustment mode.
NOTE:
This operation may not be available, depend-
ing on the presetting.
[ROTARY SELECTOR]
[VOL]
[Lower]
[Upper]
