225OPERATION‘‘ Setting squelch levelThe squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending onthe signal strength. Scan proceeds in sequence from lower channelto higher channel numbers.q While pushing [PTT] and [W/N], turn the transceiver’s power onto enter the squelch adjustment mode.w Push [MONI] to increase the squelch level (tight squelch) or[W/N] to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch).• Squelch level will be fixed after 1 sec.‘‘ Auto scan functionAuto scan function proceeds in sequence from lower channel tohigher channel numbers. Scanning searches for signals automati-cally and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or lis-tening purpose.q Turn the CH select knob to CH 16. Scan starts automatically.• When receiving a signal, scan pauses until a signal disappears.NOTE: You can perform the scan start/stop by optional HM-75ASPEAKER-MICROPHONE’ [Mic A] key.‘‘ Wide/Narrow selectionYou can easily to toggle between wide FM mode and narrow FMmode by pushing [W/N] key.• Push [W/N]: Turns to wide FM mode.• Pushing and holding [W/N]: Turns to narrow FM mode.