OPERATION

SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT

The VX-8R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleas- ant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption.

The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broad- cast) modes.

1.Press the key, then press the key on the left side of the radio. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 92: SQL LEVEL.

2. Now, rotate the DIAL knob to the point where the background noise is just silenced (typically at a setting of about “3” or “4” on the scale); this is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.

3.When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press the PTT key briefly to save the new setting and exit to

normal operation.

4. You may also adjust the Squelch setting by using the “Set” (Menu) mode. See page 157 for details.

1)The Squelch level may be set on the “Main” and “Sub” bands separately. 2) If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider “Tone Squelch” operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This

feature will keep your radio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching (sub audible) CTCSS tone. Or if your friends have radios equipped with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) like your VX-8R, try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels.

24-HOUR CLOCK

The VX-8Rhas a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from Janu- ary 1, 2000 through December 31, 2099. Set the clock according to the “Clock Set” column on page 120.

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