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Adjusting the squelch setting
The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is
present.
1. Press the SQL switch and then rotate the VOL knob to adjust to a level at which the
background noise is muted.
appears on the display.
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The transceiver squelch levels for the A-band and B-band are adjusted separately.
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The transceiver squelch levels for the AM broadcast band and the FM broadcast
band are adjusted separately.
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The default setting is “1”.
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When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may
become more difficult to receive weak signals.
2. Press the SQL switch to save the setting.
Toggling the Operating Band
Normally, both operating bands are displayed on the top
half and bottom half of the transceiver touch screen. This
is Dual band.
The operating band is selected, and the frequency and
radio operating mode can be changed.
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The selected band (displayed in white letters) is the Op-
erating band.
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The other band (displayed in gray letters) is the Sub-
band.
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Each press of the [
A/B
] key toggles the Operating and
Sub bands.
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The desired operating band may also be selected by
touching the frequency display.
Pressing and holding the [
A/B
] key displays only the
operating band, this is Mono-band.
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