■ ReceivingMake sure charged battery pack (BP-243) is installed (p. 7).q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.w Push [YY] or [ZZ] to set the desired audio level.• The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. Seethe section at right for details.e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 11)r Set the squelch level. (p. 14)• While pushing and holding [SQL] (ATT•SET), rotate [DIAL].• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” istight squelch (for strong signals).• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulsecounting system.• Push and hold [SQL] (ATT•SET) to open the squelch manually.tWhen a signal is received:• TX/RX indicator lights green.• Squelch opens and audio is emitted.• The S/RF meter shows the relative signal strength level.■ Setting audio volumeThe audio level can be adjusted to one of 40 levels.➥ Push [YY] or [ZZ] to adjust the audio level.• If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] (ATT•SET) to verify theaudio level.• Pushing and holding either key changes the audio level continu-ously.• The display shows the volume level while setting.SCANS.MWSETINDICATION AUDIO LEVELMinimum setting(no audio)Muximum settingInitial settingSCANSETS.MWq [PWR]e Set frequencyr Set squelch levelw Set audio level e Select bandr Push for settingthe squelch(Push to monitor)13BASIC OPERATION4