Utilities
Setting the Squelch Level
You can adjust your radio's squelch level to filter out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.
Settings: Normal is the default. Tight filters out (unwanted) calls and/or background noise. However, calls from remote locations may also be filtered out.
Procedure:
1Press the preprogrammed Squelch button.
2You hear a positive indicator tone, indicating the radio is operating in tight squelch.
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You hear a negative indicator tone, indicating the radio is operating in normal squelch.
Setting the Power Level
You can customize your radio’s power setting to high or low for each channel.
Settings: High enables communication with radios located at a considerable distance from you. Low enables communication with radios in closer proximity.
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Turning the Option Board Feature(s) On or Off | ||||
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A channel can support up to 6 option board features. Refer to your dealer or system administrator for more information.
Procedure:
Press the programmed Option Board Feature button to toggle the feature on or off.
Turning the Public Address System On or Off
You can enable and disable the radio’s internal public address (PA) system.
Procedure:
Press the programmed PA On/Off button to toggle the feature on or off.
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