Full clockwise rotation closes the gate
allowing only very strong signals to enter.
Full counterclockwise rotation opens the
“gate”allowing all signals in.
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.

Dimmer Switch

Setting Squelch

Squelch is the “control gate”for incoming signals.
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Dimmer Switch

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Operation Operation
1
2
1
3
Ro t a tethe Dimmer knob cloc kwise for maxi-
mum bri g ht n e s s ;co u nte r - c l oc kwise for minimum.
Gate open
Gate set to Desired
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Gate closed

Setting Squelch

Note
The Dimmer controls the
brightness of the front panel,
signal strength meter and
channel display.
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