Full clockwise rotation closes the gate
allowing only very strong signals to enter.
To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),
turn the Squelch control counterclockwise
until you hear noise. Now turn the control
clockwisejust until the noise stops . This is the
DSS setting.

Setting Squelch

Squelch is the “control gate”for incoming signals.
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Operation Operation
1
3
Gate set to Desired
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Gate closed

Setting Squelch

Full counterclockwise rotation opens the
“gate”allowing all signals in.
2
Gate open
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