N Monitor functionThis function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis-turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open thesquelch manually, even when mute functions such as thetone squelch are in use.± Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency.• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.The 1st/2nd segments blinkThe [SQL] switch can be set to a ‘sticky’ operation in theExpand set mode. See page 43 for details.N Attenuator functionThe attenuator prevents a received signal from distortingwhen very strong signals are near a desired frequency, orwhen very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcastingstation, are near your location.± While holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to togglethe attenuator function ON or OFF.• “ATT” appears when the attenuator functions is in use.“ATT” appears while theattenuator functions is inuse.154 BASIC OPERATION
