82 BASIC OPERATIONThe squelch function detects signals with voice com-ponents and mutes unwanted signals. This providesquiet stand-by.When you need to receive weak signals, the squelchcan be turned OFF.➥ Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select asquelch type.• Selectable types are Call SQL, S-meter SQL (level 0 to50), Voice SQL and OFF.• The S-meter squelch level can be adjusted by the “Me-ter Squelch Level” item of “Setmode.”(Main Menu > Setmode > Config)Mute icon• The Mute icon, “S,” “L” or “V,” appears when thesquelch function, Call SQL, S-meter SQL or Voice SQLis ON.NOTE: The Call squelch function cannot be se-lected in the VFO mode.➥ Push [ +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level.• If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or moretimes to open the squelch.• The display shows the volume level while adjusting.Minimum audio level•••Maximum audio level■ Squelch function■ Setting audio volumeq Select the Memory Channel Display.q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.w Push [r] or [s] to select “Channel,” and thenpush [4].w Push [r] or [s] to select a desired memory chan-nel. •••■ Selecting a channel