BASIC OPERATION
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise and allows for silent operation of the VHF5 until a transmission is received. If the Squelch is too high, only the strongest trans- missions are heard, and when too low, intermittent static and noise are heard.
To adjust the squelch, press and hold the FUNC button then turn the CHL/SQL knob until the background noise is quiet. The LCD displays the squelch setting from 00 to 08.
HI/LO POWER
Press and hold the FUNC button then press the BAND/HI/LO button to toggle between high and low power. High power is
5.0watts, and low power is 1.0 watts. When the unit is operating at low power, LOW appears on the LCD and disap- pears when operating at high power. Note: Some channels are limited to LOW power output only.
CHANNEL 16
Channel 16 is the standard channel for placing a call or for an emergency broadcast. The 16 button selects Channel 16 immediately. To exit, press the 16 button again. Channel 16 is the same frequency on both the USA and International bands.
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