English26 Basic operationMonitorThe monitor function is used to check that the channel is clearbefore you make a call. While monitor is on, the green LEDflashes continually.Activating monitor1 Press the function key programmed for monitor to overridethe signalling mute and allow you to hear any traffic onthe channel.Your radio may be programmed to activate monitor wheneverthe microphone is off the microphone clip.2 Press the monitor function key again to turn monitor off. Thegreen LED no longer flashes.Activating squelch override1 Press and hold the monitor function key for longer than onesecond to override both squelch and the signalling mutes.This allows you to hear even faint and noisy signals. Whilesquelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually.2 Press the monitor function key again to return the radio to aquiet state.Squelch cannot be overridden when the radio is scanning.