West Marine VHF50 manual Receive Mode, Squelch Control, Changing Channels

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Fig. 2: Busy Indicator

Fig. 3 Squelch Display

Fig. 4 Channel Display

3. Receive Mode

When the radio is receiving a signal, the BUSY indicator will be displayed (Fig. 2). This indicates that you should not trans- mit until the BUSY indicator is no longer displayed.

4. Squelch Control

The Squelch Control reduces the static and noise heard on the radio, but allows strong signals to be heard clearly. To adjust the squelch setting, press the SQL/HL key briefly. The radio’s display will show SQL (Fig. 3). Press the or keys to increase or decrease the squelch level bar. Three seconds after the last key stroke, the Squelch Display will show the squelch. The radio will automatically return to Channel Selection Mode. If the VOL key is pressed and released when in Squelch Control Mode, the radio will return to Channel Selection Mode.

Higher settings allow only strong sig- nals to be heard.

Lower settings allow weak signals to be heard, and possibly static.

Generally, the squelch control should be set for the lowest setting that elim- inates unwanted static.

The lowest setting allows all signals to be heard.

5. Changing Channels

To change channels, press the or keys.

If the or keys are pressed for more than one second, the channel will change rapidly.

The radio displays the channel num- ber, memory status (MEM) and TX power status of the channel as you change the channels (Fig. 4).

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Contents VHF50 VHF Radio Welcome ServiceRadio Licenses LCD Description Adjusting the VolumeTurning the Radio On Squelch Control Receive ModeChanging Channels Changing Between USA, International, and Canadian Modes Selecting the Transmit Power Transmitting a SignalRestricted Channels Battery Level and Low Battery Displays Listening to the WeatherDual Watch Mode Channel 16/9 KeyScanning Channels Scan ModeAdding and removing chan- nels from memory Blinking Auto Back-Light Keypad LockRestoring Factory Settings Battery Options for the VHF50Maintenance Factory SettingsTroubleshooting Guide USA Mode Frequency Chart International Mode Frequency Chart Rx Freq Tx Freq Status Name Full NameCanadian Mode Frequency Chart WX Frequency Chart AccessoriesPage Page Three-Year Limited Warranty