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Advanced Features
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Utilities
Setting the Squelch Level ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1309095/30909591xi3.webp)
You can adjust your radio's squelch level to filter out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.
Settings: Normal is the default. Tight filters out (unwanted) calls and/or background noise. However, calls from remote locations may also be filtered out.
Procedure:
1Press the programmed Squelch button.
2You hear a positive indicator tone, indicating the radio is operating in tight squelch.
OR
You hear a negative indicator tone, indicating the radio is operating in normal squelch.
Setting the Power Level
You can toggle your radio’s power setting between high or low for each channel.
Settings: High enables communication with radios located at a considerable distance from you. Low enables communication with radios in closer proximity.
Procedure:
1Press the programmed Power Level button.
2You hear a positive indicator tone, indicating the radio is transmitting at low power.
OR
You hear a negative indicator tone, indicating the radio is transmitting at high power.
Turning the Option Board Feature(s) On or Off
A channel can support up to 6 option board features. Refer to your dealer or system administrator for more information.
Procedure:
Press the programmed Option Board Feature button to toggle the feature on or off.
Turning the Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or Off
This feature allows you to initiate a
Pressing the PTT button during radio operation disables VOX. To
•Turn the radio off and power it on again, OR
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