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Adjusting the volume
1. Rotate the
VOL
knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
Adjust the volume for
Main Band (upper)
Adjust the volume for
Sub Band (lower)
Adjusting the squelch level
Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the fac-
tory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.
1. Press the
VOL/SQL
knob, and then rotate the
FUNC
knob to adjust to a level at
which the background noise is muted.
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
Adjust the squelch level
for Main Band (upper)
Adjust the squelch level
for Sub Band (lower)
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appears on the display.
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Adjustment is possible for Main band and Sub band.
2. After the adjustment, press the
VOL/SQL
knob again, or do nothing for about 3 sec-
onds, the SQL meter will return to the VOL meter.
When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become
more difficult to receive weak signals.
Selecting a Frequency Band
Press the
key to select the desired frequency band.
AIR Band
108MHz - 137MHz
144MHz Band 137MHz - 174MHz
VHF Band
174MHz - 400MHz
430MHz Band 400MHz - 480MHz
UHF Band
480MHz - 999.995MHz
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
Press
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With the “band skip function”, specific bands may be selected to be used. Even when the
band skip is set so that some frequencies cannot be selected, frequently used frequencies
can be recalled by saving them into the memory channels before setting band skip.
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In the VFO mode, press and hold the
key
rotate the
FUNC
knob to select the
band to set
press the
FUNC
knob to select the band
rotate the
FUNC
knob to select
“ON” (selectable) or “OFF” (not selectable)