Section 46SET MODESUser Set modeBacklightSelect a state of the backlight.• ON: The backlight turns ONall the time.• AUT: When pushing any key(except [PTT]), the backlight automaticallyturns ON for 5 seconds.• AU2: When changing the displayed contents of theLCD, the backlight automatically turns ON for5 seconds.• OFF: Turns OFF the backlight.Beep ON/OFFTurn the key-touch beeps ON or OFF.• ON: When you push a key,the beep sounds.• OFF: The function is OFF, for asilent operation.Beep LevelSet the beep and announceoutput level. When you selecta Linked option, the beep levelcan be adjusted by [VOL].• 1 (minimum) – 5 (maximum)• 1 (minimum) – 5 (maximum): Linked with the audio level. Rotate [VOL] to ad-just the beep level.Ringer LevelSet the ringer level. When youselect a Linked option, theringer level can be adjusted byrotating [VOL].• 1 (minimum) – 5 (maximum)• 1 (minimum) – 5 (maximum): Linked with the audio level. Rotate [VOL] to ad-just the ringer level.SQL (Squelch) LevelSets the SQL level. Thesquelch function suppressesthe noise output from a speakerwhen no signal is received.• 0: SQL Open• 2: SQL Threshold• 9: SQL TightAF Min Level (Minimum audio output level)Sets the minimum audio outputlevel. This function determinesthe minimum audio output levelnot to let the audio level be-come lower than the set level.• 0 (minimum) ~ 255 (maximum)Mic GainSets the microphone sensitivity.Higher values make the micro-phone more sensitive to theuser's voice.• 1 (minimum) ~ 4 (maximum)Battery Voltage DisplaySelect whether or not to displaythe battery voltage, when turn-ing ON the transceiver.• ON: Displays the battery voltage for 2 seconds.• OFF: Does not display the battery voltage.Signal MoniSelect whether or not to releasethe mute while using a DTMFcode signaling.• ON: The mute is releasedwhile transmitting a DTMF Code.• OFF: The mute is not released while transmitting aDTMF Code.The are 2 Set modes: User Set mode and VFO Set mode.NOTE:Beep: Any sound except ringers.Ringer: Sounds when receiving a call.The User Set mode enables you to change various settings. You can “customize” the transceiver operation to suityour preferences and operating style.Entering the User Set mode:➥ Hold down [VFO / User Set Mode] for 1 second toenter the User Set mode.• While in the User Set mode, push [VFO / User Set Mode]again to select an item, and then change the value orsetting by pushing [UP] or [DOWN].Exiting the User Set mode:➥ Hold down [VFO / User Set Mode] again to exit theUser Set mode.