ADVANCED OPERATION

SQL S-METER

A special SQL (Squelch) S-meter feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.

To set up the S-meter squelch feature for operation, use the following procedure:

1.Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

2.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 93: SQL S-

METER.

3.Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode

Item.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (LEVEL1 - LEVEL9 or OFF).

5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.

1)When the SQL S-meter is activated, the S-meter segment corresponding to the squelch threshold which was set by step 4 above will blink.

2)The receiver’s squelch will open based on the higher of the levels set by the Noise Squelch or the S-meter Squelch system.

For example:

a)If the Noise Squelch (SQL control) is set so that signals at a level of “S-3” will open the squelch, but the SQL S-meter (Set Mode Item 93) is set to “LEVEL 5,” the squelch will only open on signals which are “S5” or stronger on the S-meter.

b)If the SQL S-meter is set to “S3,” but the Noise Squelch is set to a high level which will only pass signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides the action of the S-meter Squelch.

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VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL