How Squelch Works
The squelch circuit in your scanner is like a gate. If it is too Iow, everything gets through
... noise, weak signals, and strong signals.
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If the | gate is set too high, nothing gets | Setting the Squelch | ||
through ... not even the strong signals. | Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening | |||
When the gate is correctly set, strong | level. | |||
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signals get through, but weaker signals and | To set the Squelch, you must be in the | |||
noise | are blocked. | . | ||
Manual Mode. No signal should be present | ||||
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