2Basic OperationMicrophone Gain SettingThe microphone gain has been programmed at the factory to a level that should besatisfactory for the supplied MH-48A6JA Microphone. If an after-market microphone isused, you may wish to set a different Mic Gain level.1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter theSet mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “MIC GAIN 25”.3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate theDIAL knob to select the desired microphone gainlevel (LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9).Default: LEVEL 54. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save thenew setting and exit to normal operation.RF SquelchA special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio, which allows setting the squelch sothat only signals exceeding a pre-set S-meter level will open the squelch.Use the following procedure to set up the RF squelch circuit for operation:1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter theSet mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “RF SQL 34”.3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIALknob to select the desired signal strength level forthe squelch threshold (S1 - S8 or OFF).Default: OFF4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save thenew setting and exit to normal operation.