8 SET MODE

DAuto scan function “AS”

The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec.

Push

Auto scan OFF (default)

Auto scan ON

DDual/Tri-watch function “dt”

This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 14 for details.

Push

Dualwatch function (default)

Tri-watch function

DMonitor switch action “Sq”

The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem- porarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below.

Pu (PUSH): After pushing [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while con- tinuously pushing and holding [SQL]. (default)

Ho (HOLD): After pushing [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL•MONI] is released. To close the squelch, push any switch.

Push

Push setting (default)

Hold setting

DBacklighting function “bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back- lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (bright); 3 (default). Select 1–3 to turn this function ON.

The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any switch except for [PTT] is pushed.

The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

Push

Backlighting ON (default)

Backlighting OFF

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