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BASIC OPERATION
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Priority channel
The Priority channel enables you to have quick access
to a specific channel. Only one channel can be set as
the Priority channel. “P” is displayed when the Priority
channel is set.
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Setting the Priority channel
1) Select a desired channel.
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Push [UP]/[DOWN].
2) Turn ON the Function mode.
➥
Push [FUNC].
• “ ” is displayed.
3) Set the selected channel as the Priority channel.
➥
Hold down [DUP] for 2 seconds.
• “P” is displayed.
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Selecting the Priority channel
1) Turn ON the Function mode.
➥
Push [FUNC].
• “ ” is displayed.
2) Select the Priority channel.
➥
Push [DUP].
• “N/A” is displayed when no Priority channel is set.
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Cancelling the Priority channel
1) Turn ON the Function mode.
➥
Push [FUNC].
• “ ” is displayed.
2) Select the Priority channel.
➥
Push [DUP].
3) Turn ON the Function mode.
➥
Push [FUNC].
• “ ” is displayed.
4) Cancelling the Priority channel.
➥
Hold down [DUP] for 2 seconds.
• “P” disappears.
Monitor
The Monitor function opens the any squelch, enabling
you to receive weak signals. This allows quick access
to the open squelch setting.
Push [MONI] to turn the Monitor function ON or OFF.
Squelch
In order to quietly receive signals, set the squelch
level to suit your environment. This eliminates
background noise when there are no signals present.
A higher level is better for inner cities or noisy areas,
and a lower level is more beneficial in quiet, rural and
country areas.
Setting the squelch level:
1)
Enter the Set mode.
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Hold down [FUNC] for 2 seconds.
2) Select the “SQL” menu.
➥
Push [FUNC] until the “SQL” menu is displayed.
3) Set the squelch level to between 0 and 9.
➥
Push [UP]/[DOWN].
4)
Exit the Set mode.
➥
Hold down [FUNC] for 2 seconds.
