94BASIC OPERATIONn ReceivingMake sure charged Ni-Cd or alkaline batteries are installed.(p. 1)q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON.w Push [VOL Y] or [VOL Z] to set the desired audio level.• The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. Seethe next page for details.e Set an operating frequency. (pgs. 6, 7)r Set the squelch level.• While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL].• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL9” is tight squelch.• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulsecount system.• Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually.t When a signal is received:å Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.å The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.q Power switchw Set volumee Select bandr Push for settingthe squelch(Push to monitor)e Set frequencyr Set the squelchlevel