37Basic OperationMiscellaneous SettingsAdjusting the Squelch LevelYou can mute the raspy noise heard when no signal is being received. The squelch levelcan be adjusted separately for two broadcasts (FM and AM) received on the A-band andB-band. When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more liable to disappear but, ifit is set too high, it becomes difficult to receive weak signals. Adjust the squelch level asrequired.1 Press A to select the desired operating band.2 On the FT1DR, press F and then T.On the FT1DE, press and hold M over 1 second to enter the Set mode, and thenselect [4 SIGNALING] [8 SQL LEVEL].3 Turn O to adjust the squelch level.Remark The squelch level can be adjusted within the range from 0 to 15.Default: LEVEL 14 Press p to save the Squelch Level Adjustment and exitthe Squelch Level Adjustment mode.TipsWhile T is held pressed, the squelch function will be deactivatedfor both the A-band and B-band.Changing the Frequency Step ManuallyBy default, “AUTO (Step)” is selected so that the optimum frequency step isautomatically selected according to the received frequency. You can change thisfrequency step manually.1 Press and hold M over 1 second.Enters the Set mode.2 Turn O to select [8 CONFIG].3 Press H.4 Turn O to select [18 STEP].5 Press H.6 Turn O to select your desired frequency step.Remark Selectable frequency steps are as follows:• AUTO • 5 KHz • 6.25 KHz• (8.33 KHz) • 10 KHz • 12.5 KHz• 15 KHz • 20 KHz • 25 KHz• 50 KHz • 100KHzIt is recommended that AUTO be selected normally.Default: AUTO7 Press p to save the frequency step, and exit the Frequency Step Setting mode.
