Special Features
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Automatic Squelch
Your FRS/GMRS is equipped with automatic squelch circuitry, which filters out weak transmissions
and unwanted noise. These signals may be picked up as background static, and are usually caused by terrain conditions, or if you have reached the limit of your range.
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This feature turns off the Automatic Squelch feature, either momentarily or continuously. This allows your unit to receive all signals to it’ s maximum range, but it may pick up static signals as well. You can set the speaker volume by the noise of the static.
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Momentary monitor feature activation:
•Press the MON button for up to 4 seconds. The monitor signals on the LCD display will appear.
•Release the button to restore the automatic squelch
Continuous monitor feature activation:
•Press the MON button for more than 5 seconds until you hear a “beep” sound and release it. The monitor signals on the LCD display will appear.
•To restore automatic squelch, press and release the MON button again.
NOTE: You cannot transmit when the
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