Front Panel Controls & Switches③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩① ② ⑪VOL KnobThis control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increasesthe volume level.SQL KnobThis control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It shouldbe advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (andthe “ ” indicator on the display turns off), so as to provide the bestsensitivity to weak signals.Microphone JackConnect the supplied MH-48 A6J Hand Micro-phone to this jack.PWR KeyPress and hold this key for one second to togglethe transceiver’s power on and off.[ (L)] KeyThis key allows operation in conjunction with the Internet Connection fea-ture.Press and hold in this key for one second to toggle the Lockout Feature “on”or “off”.[MHz(SET)] KeyThis key allows tuning in 1-MHz steps (the MHz digits will blink on the dis-play). If receiving on a memory, pressing this key the first time activates theMemory Tuning mode, and pressing it again enables 1-MHz steps.Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the “Set” (Menu)mode.5FT-2980R Operating Manual