Basic Operation
Note: You can fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide.
Turn the Scanner On
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent position. Adjust for a comfortable listening level. The scanner automatically starts scanning.
Squelch Function
You can cut out weak transmissions and noise when you switch on this squelch function. This is a fixed squelch setting so you do not have to adjust the squelch yourself.
1. To activate the squelch, press SQL. The SQ icon appears on the display.
2. To deactivate the squelch, press SQL again. The SQ icon goes off.
Note: Think of the squelch as a gate to block weak signals and noise.
Squelch ON Strong Signals | Squelch OFF Strong Signals |
Medium Signals | Medium Signals |
Weak Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
Noise
Key Lock
Key Lock prevents accidental key entries during manual mode and search mode.
1.To lock the keypad, press and
hold 
until the key symbol appears.
2.To unlock the keypad, press
and hold 
until the key symbol disappears.
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