Basic OperationTurning the Transceiver On and Off1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR keyfor one second.When you turn on the FT-2980R, the current DC supplyvoltage is indicated on the LCD for 2 seconds. After thisinterval, the display will switch its normal indication of theoperating frequency.2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in thePWR key for one second.You can change the Opening Message (DC supply voltage indication) to anydesired message (up to 6 characters) via Set Mode Item “31 OPN.MSG;” seepage 67 for details.Adjusting the Audio Volume LevelRotate the VOL control to adjust the receiver volume. Clockwiserotation increases the audio output level.Adjusting the Squelch SettingRotate the SQL control just to the point where the noise issilenced and the “ ” indicator on the display turns off.If the SQL control is set further clockwise, sensitivity to weaksignals is reduced.A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. Thisfeature allows you to set the squelch so that only signalsexceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. Seepage 18 for details13FT-2980R Operating Manual
