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BC RADIO OPERATION
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Basic operation (Continued)
D
Using the Attenuator function
The attenuator reduces signal levels to prevent audio
distortion.
This is useful when the transceiver receives a very
strong AM or FM BC Radio signal, or it is in very strong
electromagnetic fields, such as from a broadcasting
station near your location.
The attenuator can be set in both the AM and FM
modes.
q
Push [MODE]
to select the desired AM or FM
mode.
w
Push [QUICK]
.
e
Push D-pad(
) to select “ATT (FM),” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
• When the AM mode is selected in step
q
, select “ATT
(AM).”
D-pad
(
)
(Ent)
r
Push D-pad(
) to select the attenuator.
• ATT (FM)
OFF: The attenuator is OFF.
30dB: The attenuation is about 30 dB.
• ATT (AM)
OFF: The attenuator is OFF.
Auto: The attenuation is automatically switched be-
tween OFF and 30 dB (maximum), depend-
ing on the received signal strength level.
30dB: The attenuation is set to 30 dB.
50dB: The attenuation is set to 50 dB.
t
Push D-pad(Ent) to save and exit the Quick Menu
screen.
• When the attenuator is ON, “ATT” appears in the BC Ra-
dio pop up window.
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