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3.Press UP or DWN until the desired channel appears on the display. As you receive signals, the signal meter on the dis- play shows the incoming signal strength.

Important! Channel 9 is reserved for motorist assistance and for reporting emergency information about accidents, hazardous road conditions, and so on. Always give emer- gency messages priority on Channel 9.

4.Adjust SQUELCH to cut out background noise between transmissions. To do this, wait until there is no signal on the channel. Then slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise until the background noise stops.

Note: Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might cut out weak signals, too.

5.Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

6.To turn off the walkie-talkie, turn VOLUME counterclockwise until you hear it click.

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