Monitoring a Channel
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to:
•confirm the channel activity so you don’t make a call while another party is using the same channel
•adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call
•listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it continuously cutting out
To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MON key.
• When squelch is open, the icon appears on the display and the LED lights green.
To return to normal operation, release the MON key.
Squelch Level
You can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver.
1With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
2Press the 
or 
key to select “ 
”.
3Press the MENU key then press 
or 
to select “ 
”
(open), “ 
” (default setting), or “ 
” (tight).
4Press the MENU key to exit the selection.
5Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
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