SETTING UP VHF
Note: A marine FM antenna is required for VHF reception, DO NOT connect to a VHF splitter.
Minimizing background noise
Use the Squelch feature to reduce background noise on VHF input. Select a VHF channel, and then adjust the squelch control while there is nothing being
transmitted on the channel.
To set the squelch level:
1.Press the Menu key.
2.Turn and then press the Encoder to select Squelch.
3.Turn the Encoder to adjust the squelch level:
•Increase the squelch level until the background noise is muted.
•Reduce the squelch level if the audio transmission is not heard.
4.Press any key to exit
Turning scan mode on
Scan mode allows the 700 Series to scan through preset VHF channels,
looking for active channels.
Note: If the Squelch level is adjusted so that you can hear a constant hissing sound, the unit will not scan correctly. To correct this, see “Minimizing background noise”, above.
To turn scan mode on:
1.Press the Menu key.
2.Turn the Encoder to highlight the Scan menu item.
3.Press the Encoder to select the checkbox ( 
). Scan mode is turned on and the menu exits automatically.
Note: Pressing the Play / Pause, Forward or Rewind key turns scan mode off.
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