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PERATING
M
ANUAL
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B
USY
C
HANNEL
L
OCK
-O
UT
(
BCLO
)
The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong
enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present. On a frequency where stations
using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting
their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone
Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF, and here is how to change that setting:
1. Press the [
F/W
] key, then press the [
0
(
SET
)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select Set Mode Item 6:
BCLO
BCLO
BCLO
BCLO
BCLO
.
3. Press the [
0
(
SET
)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of
this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to set this Set Mode Item to “
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
” (thus
activating the BCLO feature).
5. When you have made your selection, press the
PTT
switch to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Remember that BCLO is controlled by the Noise Squelch; if you have DCS
or TSQ engaged, BCLO will inhibit transmission if a station is on frequency
but not transmitting the proper tone; BCLO will thus prevent you from inter-
fering with the other station's transmission.
M
ISCELLANEOUS
S
ETTINGS
