104 BASIC OPERATION■ Adjusting the volume levelThe volume level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y]or [Z].q Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustmentmode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the volume level.• The “VOL” icon starts blinking.• The transceiver has 31 volume levels and OFF.• When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-ceiver returns to the normal mode.w Push [VOL/SQL] twice to exit the volume adjustmentmode.■ Adjusting the squelch levelThe squelch level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y]or [Z].In order to properly receive signals, as well as for the scanto effectively function, the squelch must be adjusted to theproper level.q Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustmentmode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the squelch level.• The “SQL” icon starts blinking.• The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open;10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch.• When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-ceiver returns to the normal mode.w Push [VOL/SQL] again to exit the squelch adjustmentmode.Displays thevolume level.Blinks in the volume adjustment mode.Displays thesquelch level.Blinks in the squelch adjustment mode.