Yaesu FTA-720 Operating Manual

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FTA-720 OperATing MAnuAl 13To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press thefinal “5” in the frequency:    .Note: When the entered frequency is outside of thecurrent operating band, the entry is ignored (i.e.FTA-720 does not permit entry of an FM BC bandfrequency while operating in the AIR band). You may also turn thetop panel’s DIAL se-lector knob to choosethe desired operatingfrequency. The channelfrequency will appearon the LCD. To change frequency in 1 MHz steps, press thekey momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selectorknob to select the MHz digit desired. Press thekey once more to resume normal channel step. Rotate the VOL knobto set the volume level.If no signal is present,press and hold in theMONITOR button for2 seconds; backgroundn o i s e w i l l n o w b eB asIc operatIonheard, and you may use this noise to set the VOLknob for the desired audio level. Press the MONI-TOR button momentarily to silence the noise andresume normal (quiet) monitoring. To turn the radio off, press and hold in the (PWR)switch for 3 seconds.Squelch Adjustment Press and hold in the key for 3 seconds. Thisinstantly recalls Menu Item “SQL” on the Air Band,Weather Channel, orBRS Band or “FM RadioS Q L ” o n t h e F M B Cband. Press the key to enable adjustment of this MenuItem. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelchthreshold (0 - 8) so that the receiver is just silenced.A higher number indicates that a higher signal levelis required in order to open the squelch. When you have made your setting, press thekey to save the new setting, then press the PTT keyrepetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.