West Marine VHF200 manual Adjusting the Squelch, Transmitting a Signal

Fig. 7a: Squelch Level Setting Mode

Fig. 7b: Squelch Level Changed display

7.Adjusting the Squelch

The Squelch Control reduces the static and noise heard on the radio, but allows strong signals to be heard clearly. To adjust the squelch setting, press the SQL/UIC key quickly. The Radio Status Display will show SQL - 0X, where X is the current squelch setting. (Fig. 7a) Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust the squelch set- ting from 00 to 08. Higher settings allow only stronger signals will be heard, while lower settings allow weak signals to be received (and possibly annoying static). Generally, the squelch control should be set for the lowest setting that eliminates unwanted static.

•Level 00 allows all signals to be heard.

•After no buttons are pressed for 3 seconds, the radio will return to nor- mal receiving mode and the Radio Status Display will show SQUELCH LEVEL CHANGED. (Fig. 7b)

8. Transmitting a Signal

To transmit a signal, press the Push-To- Talk (PTT) button on the left side of the radio. When PTT button is released, the radio returns to Receive Mode.

• As soon as the PTT key is pressed, the Radio Status Display will show the transmit power selected. (Fig. 8a)

Fig. 8a: Transmitting at High Transmit Power

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