Setting the Squelch
Adjust
VOLUME
to a comfortable listening level.
Auto Squelch
AUTO
is a compromise between tight
and threshold. It is a convenience for
listening to stronger signals.
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Note:
Be sure that the Squelch control
clicks
into the
AUTO
position.
Manual Squelch
To manually set the Squelch, you must
be in the Manual Mode.
No signal should be present when
adjusting squelch.
Press
M
until you
do not
hear
a signal.
Turn
until hiss heard.
This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing
all signals and noise to get through.
Turn just until hiss stops.
This raises the “squelch gate” allowing
only strong signals to get through.
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