mOnitORing a channeL
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver
automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear
background noise. Using the
MON
key, you can open the
squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to:
• confirm the channel activity so you don’t make a call while another
party is using the same channel
• adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call
• listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it
continuously cutting out
To manually open the squelch, press and hold the
MON
key.
• When squelch is open, the icon appears on the display and the
LED lights green.
To return to normal operation, release the
MON
key.
S
quelch
l
evel
You can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver.
With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the
MENU
key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
Press the
or
key to select “Sq”.
Press the
MENU
key then press
or
to select “Sq- 0”
(open), “Sq- 1” (default setting), or “Sq- 2” (tight).
Press the
MENU
key to confirm the selection.
Press the
PTT
,
MON
, or
CAL
key to exit Setting Mode.
