734. Select a no-communication squelch frequency in steps of 100 Hz within the rangefrom 300 Hz to 3000 Hz.Remark The default setting: 1600 Hz8 Adjusting the Squelch Level SQL LEVEL FunctionSet the squelch level to mute the raspy noise heard when there is no signal.1. Press and hold the [DISP] key, and then touch [SIGNALING].2. Touch [8 SQL LEVEL].3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the squelch level from LEVEL 0 to LEVEL 15 (LEVEL0 to LEVEL 8: AM and FM radio).Remark The default setting: LEVEL1 (LEVEL 2: FM radio)9 Setting the Squelch to Activate at a Specified Signal StrengthS-Meter Squelch FunctionYou can set A-Band and B-Band individually to emit audio only when receiving a signalstronger than the S-meter Squelch level setting.To adjust the S-Meter squelch, first set the operating band by pressing the [A/B] key.1. Press and hold the [DISP] key, and then touch [SIGNALING].2. Touch [9 SQL S-METER].3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the setting value referring to the table below.Remark The default setting: OFFDisplay Operating StatusOFF S-Meter squelch function is OFF.(By default, S-Meter squelch function is set to OFF.)LEVEL1 to LEVEL 10 Outputs the audio of a signal as strong or stronger than theS-Meter level 1 to level 10.10 Setting the Squelch Type for Transmit and ReceiveSQL EXPANSION FunctionYou can add squelch types to [11 SQL TYPE] for transmit and receive, respectively.1. Press and hold the [DISP] key, and then touch [SIGNALING].2. Rotate the DIAL knob, then touch [10 SQL EXPANSION].3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired setting.ON Add squelch types for transmit and receive, respectively.OFF Does not add squelch types for transmit and receive, respectively.Remark The default setting: OFF11 Setting the Type of SquelchSelect [11 SQL TYPE] to open the squelch only when a signal containing the specifiedtone or code is received.For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from theYaesu website.
