13New2001BASIC OPERATION4■ ReceivingMake sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteriesare installed. (p. 7)q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON.w Push [p] or [q] to set a desired audio level.• The function display shows the volume level while setting. Seethe section to the right for details.e Set the receive frequency. (p. 11)r Set the squelch level. (p. 14)• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL].• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch.• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment using a noisepulse count system.• Hold down [SQL] to open the squelch manually.t When a signal is received:• The squelch opens and audio is heard.• The S-meter shows the relative signal strength.q Power ON[ ]e Set frequencyr Set squelch levelw Set audio levele Select bandr Push for settingthe squelch(Push to monitor)■ Setting audio volumeThe audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels.➥ Push [p] or [q] to adjust the audio level.• A beep tone sounds while adjusting. The tone sound lets youknow the approximate sound level.• Holding down either key will continuously change the audiolevel.• Holding down [p] or [q], then rotating [DIAL] will also adjustthe audio level.• The display shows the volume level while setting.AUDIO LEVELMinimum level(no audio)Maximum levelInitial settingDISPLAY