■ Setting the squelch level224BASIC OPERATIONThe squelch circuit mutes the receivedaudio signal depending on the signalstrength. The transceiver has 9 squelchlevels, a continuously open setting andan automatic squelch setting.D Setting the squelch levelq While pushing and holding [SQL], ro-tate [DIAL] one-click to display thecurrent squelch level.w Rotate [DIAL] successively to adjustthe squelch level.• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch and“LEVEL9” is tight squelch.• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjust-ment with a noise pulse count system.e Release [SQL] to return to the previ-ous indication.[Squelch level indication]D Monitor functionThis function is used to listen to weaksignals or to open the tone squelchmanually.➥ Push and hold [SQL] to monitor theoperating frequency.The [SQL] switch can be set as amonitor ON/OFF switch in set mode.(p. 60)[SQL]Blinks while monitoring.FMSKIPPrrBASIC OPERATION[SQL][DIAL]Indication Squelch levelOpenAutomatic (default)Level 1 (loose)Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Level 7Level 8Level 9 (tight)