OPERATION
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT
To set the squelch, press the [F] key, followed by the MONI switch just below the PTT
switch on the left side of the transceiver. 
Now rotate the DIAL (outer knob) to find the lowest 
setting (“LVL 1” through “LVL 15”) that will just si- 
lence the background noise. Do not use a higher setting than necessary, or sensitivity to weak incoming signals will be degraded.
Press the PTT switch momentarily when you’ve made
the new setting; this will return you to normal operation (without having transmitted).
1)A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain
level will open the squelch. See page 18 for details.
2)If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider “Tone Squelch” operation using the
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
The
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the
1) Tuning Dial
Rotation of the DIAL (outer knob) allows tuning in the
rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, 
frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This feature is 
extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over 
the wide tuning range of the 
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