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BASIC OPERATION
N Lock function
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary
function access, use the lock function.
± Push and hold
[ ](MENU) for 1 sec. to turn the lock func-
tion ON and OFF.
• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.
• [PWR], []/[], [SQL], [PTT] and [ ](MENU) are operable
while the lock function is activated.
• The squelch control and volume control can be used while the
lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both the
squelch control and volume control can also be locked in the
FUNC set mode.
MENU ¶SET ¶FUNC ¶LOCK (p. 127)
N Receiving
Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new
alkaline batteries (BP-216) are installed (pgs. 2, 14).
q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
w Push [] or [] to set the desired audio level. (p. 16)
• The frequency display shows the volume level while setting.
e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 23)
r Set the squelch level. (p. 17)
• While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL].
• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.
• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is
tight squelch (for strong signals).
• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse
counting system.
• Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually.
t When a signal is received:
• Squelch opens and audio is output.
• The S/RF meter shows the relative signal strength level.
q [PWR]
e Set frequency
r Set squelch level
w Set audio level
e Select band
r Push for setting
the squelch
(Push to monitor)
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