Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual

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COMMON TASKSYaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual (courtesy of W5JCK) Page 25 of 83Set the RF Squelch LevelA special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set thesquelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.When setting up the RF Squelch circuit for operation, note that you may set the RF Squelchindependently for the left and right sides, using the following procedure:1. Press the SET key momentarily to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #32 RF SQL.3. Press the DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select thedesired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (OFF, S-2, S-5, S-9, or S-FULL).4. Press and hold in the DIAL knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit tonormal operation.5. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise. 0.Activate the Time-Out TimerThe Time-Out Timer (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the Receive modeafter a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 6 minutes). This featureprevents your transceiver from transmitting a dead carrier for a long period of time in theevent that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the TX position. The Time-OutTimer’s switch-to-receive time may be adjusted, in one minute increments, for any periodbetween 1 and 30 minutes.To change the default (6 minute) time setting, use the following procedure:1. Press the SET key momentarily to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #42 TOT.3. Press the DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select thedesired interval (between 1 and 30 minutes), or OFF.4. Press and hold in the DIAL knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit tonormal operation. 0.