24MoNITor/ SQUElCH oFFYou can use the key programmed as [Monitor] or [SquelchOff] to listen to weak signals that you cannot hear duringnormal operation and to adjust the volume when no signals arepresent on your selected channel.Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:• Monitor: Press to deactivate all signaling. Press again to return tonormal operation.• Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate all signaling.Release to return to normal operation.• Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again toreturn to normal operation.• Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear backgroundnoise. Release to return to normal operation.■ Squelch LevelIf a key has been programmed as [Squelch Level], youcan readjust your transceiver’s squelch level.1 Press the key programmed as [Squelch Level].• “SQL.LVL.” and the current squelch level appear.2 Press or C> to select the desired squelch level from0 (open) to 9 (tight).3 Press S to store the new setting.TrANSCEIvEr BACKlIGHTTo turn the transceiver display and front panel key backlighton, press the key programmed as [Lamp].• The display and keypad remain lit for 5 seconds. Pressing any keyother than the PTT switch and the Power switch/ Volume controlwhile the backlight is on will reset the timer to 5 seconds.If Auto Backlight is enabled, you can turn the transceiverbacklight off immediately by pressing the [Lamp] key.DIrECT ZoNE CHANNElPress the key programmed as [Direct Zone Channel] toimmediately select the lowest channel of the lowest zone.