11BASIC OPERATION3BASIC MANUAL■ ReceivingTo receive, the following settings are required.• Selecting the Frequency Selecting mode (p. 13)• Selecting the operating mode (p. 14)• Setting a frequency (p. 15)• Setting a squelch level (p. 11)■ Setting a squelch level1. While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] 1 click.• The current squelch level is displayed.L “AUTO” is set as the default.2. While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select thesquelch level.InnforatifnL• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and“LEVEL 9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).• “AUTO” is an automatic level adjustment by a noise pulsecounting system.• “OPEN” is a continuously open setting. (This option is notselectable in the DV mode.)►■ Mfnitfo nunctifnThe Monitor function is used to listen to weak signalswithout disturbing the squelch setting.L In the DV mode, the Monitor function is disabled.While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors theoperating frequency.• The squelch opens.• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.TIP: You can set the Monitor Hold function in the MENUscreen. The transceiver opens or closes the squelch eachtime you push [SQL].(MENU > Function > Mfnitfo)BlinksAutomatic squelch Maximum squelch level